1st Annual UMW Collaborative Makers Fest!

A day-long celebration of what happens when makers, artists, and community come together. Tie-dye your own threads. Swap wardrobes on our runway. Watch Tesla coils spark. Dance with our DJs. Taste food from local vendors. See our art studio members creating live. This isn't just a party, it's a glimpse into what a creative collaborative actually looks like.

RSVP Here via Partiful

Vendors Sign Up Form

Join Our Emerging Community!

Our Parking Lot activation continues, stay tuned for some incentives to help activate the space.

Outdoor Spaces

This June kickoff our lot population with 20% space rentals.

Pick your spot and start making! Container studios crafted to your needs.

20% off!

SEE THE SPACES

Event Rentals

Reserve common areas for creative exhibits and events.

Indoor and outdoor spaces available, plus add-ons.

From $75/hr

See Availability & Book!

Founding Member

Jump aboard & Co-Anchor this new 501(c)(7) non-profit social club.

Founding aunnual membership includes 1 Exhibit or Project Space plus 1 Event

$2,500

JOIN THE COLLECTIVE

Studio & Exhibit Space Available!

Indoor & outdoor expandable shipping container studios with adjacent flexible use project, exhibit, and event areas.
Zoned for Artist Studios (Group B) and Artisan Manufacturing

See Availabilty Here

The Union Machine Works dates back to Oakland´s early days as a hub of shipbuilding, transportation, and industrial manufacturing.

The building now hosts a new generation of creators as the UMW Community Collaborative Social Club & Maker Collective.

Upcoming Socials

Click here or below to enter our social event catalog, see more info, & RSVP to our upcoming weekly Tuesday Townhalls, Thursday Comedy Nights, monthly 1st Saturday Open Houses, & more.

Open House

6/6 11 am - 9pm

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Town Halls

Tuesday Weekly

Comedy Open Mics

Thursday Weekly

Lot Activation Party

Sun 6/28 (stay tuned)

Thank you to everyone who came out and made Maker Fest such a special day. Whether you explored, danced, created, shared your art, or simply showed up with your curiosity and smiles, you helped bring this community to life.

A special thank you to @pacificneptuneschariot for bringing your incredible art car, music, and energy that kept us dancing all day. And thank you to @kilovoltcoffee for keeping everyone fueled with amazing coffee and good vibes.

To every artist, maker, musician, DJ, volunteer, vendor, sponsor, and behind-the-scenes helper....thank you. So many people donated their time, talent, tools, creativity, and heart to make this event possible. Even if your name isn’t listed here, please know you are deeply appreciated. This community exists because people like you choose to share what you create with others.

Every person who attended helped support local artists, makers, and small businesses. Your support allows us to create more art, keep spaces like Union Machine Works thriving, and continue inspiring imagination, collaboration, and hands-on creativity for our community.

This is just the beginning. Follow along for future events, workshops, and ways to get involved at http://umwcommunity.com. We can’t wait to create with you again. ❤️

#oakland #community #jacklondonsquare #artists #bayarea

It’s happening now! 🎉

Maker Fest is officially underway! Come by for 30 minutes or stay all day.

✨ Dance with @pacificneptuneschariot art car
🛴 Ride a Segway
⚡ Experience a Tesla coil
🔥 Make a custom laser-cut keychain
👕 Clothing swap
🎨 Hands-on maker activities
🎧 Live DJs
🌮 Tacos, coffee by @kilovoltcoffee & BYOB

☀️ 68° and sunny. Grab your friends and come play. See you at Union Machine Works! 💙

#MakerFest #OaklandEvents #EastBay #SupportLocal #ArtCar LiveMusic BYOB

Makers Fest at @umwcommunity July 19! Featuring the artwork of resident artist Case Conover aka @art.hearth!

Announcing some of the fun to be had at our upcoming Makers Fest!

RSVP via the link in our bio to see more sneak peeks!

Makers Fest! July 19! Union Machine Works! Oakland!

Our community has spoken, and is now going to stream all games. Come join!

We are getting beautiful!

Come get involved!

Showcasing our June deals 👀 🤑

20% off outdoor spaces 🏞

40% off last-minute events < 2 weeks out 🤸‍♀️ 🙌

Plus, real-time availability ez bookings online! 📆

Our open house this Sat is going to feature a marble hunt and Bill's Telsa Coil!

Under 3 days left for our best deals yet!

Check the link in our bio for 10-33% off!

Build your next project here!

3,000+ sqft of external space and 1,000 sqft of internal short term project space available! Monthly, weekly, and daily flexible terms.

Ranging from $2 - $3/sqft at our historic Union Machine Works in Jack London Square!

Compliment it with a fundraising event during your build or after!

In fact, we have a Founding Membership deal this month where you get a project build plus full event buyout for just $1.5k which is up to 33% in savings!

Here are a few wide angle shots of our indoor flex use event and project space. Furniture is modular, so members and renters can rearrange to their liking!

Here are a few shots of our outdoor area. Ready for events, art studios, and gardens to come in!

Check out our link in bio to book space and become a member!

Adaptive. Modular. Industrial.

Our shipping container studios are more than just a locked door—they are an entry point into a full-scale fabrication ecosystem. Modified to suit your workflow, each studio includes shared access to our professional wood and metal shops.

Stop hauling tools back and forth. Move in, set up, and start building.

We are in the final stretch of our fundraising sprint to fill the "Coliseum" and activate our 8,000 sq ft lot. Support the sanctuary and secure your space at a locked-in rate.

The Flash Sale 10–33% OFF (Ends May 31):
Private 20ft Studios: $500/mo
Studio + Exhibit Space: $750/mo

The Perks: 24/7 Access | Shared Industrial Shops | 501(c)(7) Community.

Join the frontier at the link in our bio.

#UnionMachineWorks #OaklandMakers #Makerspace #ShippingContainerStudio #IndustrialArts #JackLondonSquare

The UMW Menu is officially live. We are in an 8-day sprint to activate our 8,000 sq ft lot and stabilize our indoor makerspaces. Studios from $500, Event rentals from $75/hr. Save 10–33% through May 15. Link in bio to join the frontier.

Interested in project or event space? Find more details and book through our website 🙌

Check out our website to see availabilities.

Join us the upcoming Tuesday April 21st for our upcoming community activation!

521 3rd St 94607, 5 to 8 pm

If you have been at all interested in getting involved at Union Machine Works, join up and we will loop you in 🤞🤸‍♂️🙌

We loved hosting our neighbors at the California Emerging Infections Program for their anniversary and holiday party here at the warehouse 🎉

It’s always a joy to celebrate local organizations doing meaningful work and to honor their accomplishments from the year.

Happy 30th anniversary CEIP! 🥂🎂

#BayArea #EventPlanning #CorporateEvents #Oakland #JackLondonsquare #Venue

Join us this Saturday, Nov 1st for our Open House! 🎉

Come explore our new shipping container art studios. These are flexible, affordable spaces perfect for artists, makers, craftspeople, and small creative businesses.

Walk through the studios, meet our community, and find the space that fits your vision.

Whether you need a workshop, design studio, or microshop - we’ve got options.

Know someone looking for space? Share this with them!
Let’s build something great together 🤝

📍 521 3rd St, Oakland
⏰ 12–4PM

#StudioSpaceForRent #ArtistStudio #CreativeWorkspace #OaklandStudios #BayAreaArtists #MakerCommunity #AffordableStudios #JackLondonSquare #OaklandArtists #SharedWorkspace #CreativeEntrepreneurs #StudioRental

🏢✨ Studio Spaces Now Available in the Old Union Machine Works Warehouses!

Looking for a creative space to make, build, or dream? Our shipping container studios can be customized to fit your needs right here in Oakland 🌆

📍 Just 2 blocks from Jack London Square + the ferry
🤝 Community-focused maker space with shared work areas + a proposed pop-up venue
🔒 24/7 monitored security
⚡ 3-phase power available
🎨 Eclectic mix of artists & makers
🛠️ Temporary builds + short lease terms welcome

Check out our website and contact us today to reserve your spot!

#UMWCommunity #OaklandMakers #Oakland #ForRent #StudioSpace #EastBay #BayAreaArtists #CreativeSpaces #JackLondonSquare #OaklandStudios #ArtistCommunity

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