togetherness is our project.
At Guild Row, we foster the connection that grows between people as they make things together.
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Our membership is made up of fine folks with varied interests, diverse expertise, and assorted passions. We hail from many different Chicago neighborhoods, and share a common respect of craft, desire for community, and love of a good time.
let’s build something!
If you’re interested in joining us, either apply below or click the link to email and make an appointment to see our campus.
We’d love to meet you!
membership packages
Build-It Membership
It’s your club. make it what you want it to be
It’s your club. Fashion your home base for hobbies, crafts, work, socializing and building community. Rekindle old passions, develop new skills, and be your full self. The
“Build-It” membership allows you to throw events, launch classes, and feel truly empowered to make Guild Row what you want it to be, for yourself and your community.
no annual dues
with a $300 Initiation Fee Applied to Minimum
$2,500 Annual Minimum Spend for Individuals
$4,000 For Couples
Includes Guest Spending and Approved In-Kind Contributions
Guild Row Passport
A dynamic club and community there for you when you’re ready to use it.
The Guild Row Passport provides you access to Guild Row’s versatile facility and rich community of creative and civic-minded members. In addition to clubhouse privileges, you will be invited to workshops, tastings, meet-ups, and unique philanthropic opportunities. Take it as it comes with the Guild Row Passport.
$1,000 Annual Dues
with a $100 One-Time Initiation Fee
No Minimum Spend Commitment
basic membership info
additional details
facility access
Rockwell Garden – a sun-soaked, open-air courtyard
Avondale Kitchen - a professional kitchen adjacent to a dining/demonstration area
The Work Shop - a complete woodshop with a Tool Lending Library
Unique private rooms for special events
A full bar for cocktailing and socializing
Rotating culinary offerings from local restaurant partners
A unique suite of programming experiences
Make Stuff Together - Classes taught by passionate Club Pros include bread making, ceramics, wood crafting, creative cocktailing, and more
Listen in on fascinating conversations at GRIST – The Guild Row Interview Show Tonight
Add to Guild Row's member-made environment through curated projects led by a Club Pro, such as furniture making and ceramics (we really use what we make!)
Opportunities to craft and contribute to improving your community and city
Rotating "we make it, we give it away" service opportunities such as:
Learn breadmaking, bake bread, give bread to mutual aid project
Learn woodworking, make furniture, give furniture to community center space
Learn macramé, weave pot hanger, give plant in hanger to non-profit organization
Priceless Connections
Connect with an exciting community of makers, doers and communitarians
Hang together in your clubhouse
Let our Community Builders help you meet others with personal introductions to like-minded members