Start Here.

Build Here.

Grow Here.

The Riverview Workshops are where makers build, learn, and launch.

Our communal hub offers

private studio spaces with access to industrial tools for everyone to create and work side by side.

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Our Workshops

The Studio Environment

The Riverview Workshops serves as a collaborative hub.

Much like a traditional makerspace, our members benefit from dedicated studio areas paired with professional woodworking machinery and expansive workbenches.

We thrive on a cooperative spirit where new and master artisans exchange project ideas and expertise daily.

Are you a beginner maker seeking mentorship and technical guidance?

Our team of 50 plus years experience is dedicated to supporting your growth!

Perhaps you are an experienced woodworker lacking the physical space for a home shop?

We provide professional-grade facilities at an accessible rate to

keep your projects moving forward.

If you are aiming to scale a creative venture but find start-up costs prohibitive, The Riverview Workshops functions as a business incubator. Our seasoned entrepreneurs and craftsmen provide the strategic counsel needed to launch your brand successfully.

Who we are

Welcome to the riverview workshops

A collaborative environment where woodworkers of all skill levels share tools, techniques, and the shared passion for craftsmanship. We foster a grounded, tactile community that celebrates the beauty of the craft.

Born from five decades of expertise in design and master craftsmanship, Rick Yorde founded The Riverview Workshops to bridge the gap between tradition and the future of making.

We have evolved from a private professional studio into a premier hub for fabrication, located within the historic 500,000 square foot Bridgeport Art Center.

Our members enjoy a top-tier workspace featuring 24/7 secure access, industrial loading docks, and river views, all designed to support creative autonomy and high-end artisanal work.

Whether you are a seasoned pro or a motivated beginner, our doors are open to those with a genuine passion for the craft.

Rick’s background in teaching ensures that every member finds the mentorship and resources they need to thrive. At TRW, we provide more than just tools and space; we offer a supportive community where your drive to create is celebrated. Join us and turn your vision into reality in a space built by makers, for makers.

Our Facilities

The Riverwalk Workshops Facilities

All encompassing facility space of 2700+ sq. ft

Collaborative Area - approximately 1500 sq. ft with 2 large work benches

Full Woodworking Shop with Band Saws, a Miter Saw Station, Table Saw, Jointer, Planer, Surface Sander, Drill Press, Router Table, Router Surface Station, Surface Sander, Belt Disc Sanders, and a Wood Lathe

Full range of Bench Top tools, Portable Power tools and Hand tools

Professional-Grade Sharpening Stations

Dust Collection System with Auto-On Shop Vacs

Come create with us and join

our wonderful community!

The Riverview Workshops facilities is located along the Chicago River with sight lines to the South Branch. Housed within the 500,000 sq. ft Bridgeport Art Center, are over 250 fellow art studios with expertise in metalworking, painting, sculpting, ceramics, photography, videography, and other visual arts!

The Studios

the riverwalk workshops studios

All makers studios include:

24/7 access to personal studio and common equipment

Work benches available to fit your needs

Access to 400 sq. ft workshop storage

Power supply of 110V outlets in each studio with access to 220V and 1PH

Utility Sink and Break Area

Free Parking & High-Speed Internet Access

Building amenities: Commercial Loading Dock, Freight Elevator, Dumpster Access, Mail Box Services, and Secure Package Receipt & Delivery

Exhibition opportunities in The Riverwalk Workshops' designated display space and during the Bridgeport Art Center’s popular Third Fridays Open Studios.

Your own cost-effective personal studio maker space.

Limited Space Available: Summer Studio Rentals

Our
Workshops

BE A

RIVERVIEW WORKSHOPS MAKER!

The Riverview Workshops is now offering a workshop for those just

beginning their woodworking journey.

Join our Intro to Woodworking workshop and gain hands-on experience learning the fundamentals of woodworking.

Choose from Wednesdays or Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm!

Book Now - limit of 5 spaces per class