DO IT YOURSELF

The Bike Church

This nonprofit tool co-op offers affordable classes, parts and service. Whether you’re a veteran bike rider or you still have training wheels, the Bike Church is all about supporting and sustaining the bike community. 703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. 4252453, bikechurch.santacruzhub.org.

Community Television of Santa Cruz County

Become a member of CTV, take some classes—anything from camera work to working behind the scenes with editing—and you’ll bask in a great deal of learning. 325 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. 425-8848, communitytv.org.

Cruzioworks

A coworking community of entrepreneurs, telecommuters and consultants sitting on 100 Mbps of Wi-Fi Internet in the heart of downtown. 877 Cedar St., Santa Cruz. 459-6301, cruzio.com/member-tools/cruzioworks.

The Fábrica

A salvage workshop and community workspace where learning and teaching center around textile arts—from quilting and embroidery to sewing, bookbinding, and more. Drop in and ask questions! Open Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. 703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. thefabrica.org.

Free Radio 101.3 FM

On a crusade to preserve free speech and good jams—while dodging the FCC—Free Radio encourages everyone to join the movement. Become a DJ and host your own show, or be a correspondent. freakradio.org.

Free Skool Santa Cruz

FSSC is truly a free school of thinkers and learners. Classes may be held anywhere from the park to the beach. Whether you are interested in learning about lichen, foraging or music theory, there is something for everyone. Facebook: @freeskoolsantacruz.

Hart’s Fabric

Hart’s Fabric has the best selection of fabrics, but Hart’s doesn’t stop there. It caters to the DIY crowd, with classes, sewing and crafting notions, quilting cottons, eco felt, drapery hardware, home-decor fabrics, and other crafty items. 1620 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz. 423-5434, hartsfabric.com.

Idea Fab Labs

A member-driven creation zone for designers, artists and inventors of all kinds. Located on the second floor of the old Wrigley building, Idea Fab Labs is an open environment fostering innovation through handson learning, open source culture and collaboration. Currently taking new volunteers, members and participants. Go down and take a look at the equipment and creations during Open House hours, 5-7 p.m. on Mondays, and keep an eye out for IFL’s frequent public events. 2801 Mission St. Extension, Santa Cruz., 508-8550, santacruz. ideafablabs.com.

Mountain Feed and Farm Supply

A mountain mecca for all of your homesteading needs, from animal feed to plants, soils and fertilizers to canning and fermentation supplies. With a knowledgeable and friendly staff, visiting Mountain Feed and Farm Supply is a great excuse to get up into the mountains. Offers a plethora of regular workshops, from homemade cheesemaking to beekeeping and preserves, and much more. Their vibrant blog and instagram presence will help keep you in the know. 9550 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond. 336-8876, mountainfeed.com.

Santa Cruz Fruit Tree Project

The most delicious grassroots nonprofit organization with its sights set on a sustainable future—beginning now. Through fruit harvests and DIY workshops, make new friends while learning how to prepare various delicacies from the abundance of surplus fruit around town. 703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. 435-6719, fruitcruz.org.

Santa Cruz Indymedia

This site reports on the local less-covered news, providing its readers with an alternative view and sometimes opinion of the underground scene. There are also updates on DIY events and forums in the area. indybay.org/santacruz.

Santa Cruz Rehearsal Studios

SCRS is an affordable place where you can be amplified, practice with your band and jam hard without the fear of being evicted. Outfitted with four streamlined rooms, each complete with a PA and mics, this is a musician’s dream. 118 Coral St., Santa Cruz. 425-7277, santacruzrehearsalstudios.com.

Satellite Santa Cruz & Digital Media Studio

The coworking office, workspace and private studio you need to get that million-dollar idea off the ground—with video production and editing facilities as well as equipment for rentals to non-members and members alike. 325 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz. 531-2300. See all locations at thesatellitecenters.com.

SubRosa Anarchist Café

A nonprofit, volunteer-run establishment, SubRosa is home to weekly open mics, hosts craft days and even has an anarchist library; a free-thought-promoting environment that’s open to all. 703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz. subrosa@ riseup.net, subrosaproject.org.