Jamie and Kevin are the artists behind Rawry & Pohly. Named after their childhood stuffed animals, Rawry & Pohly’s practice is centered on encouraging acts of play and reconnecting with one’s childhood through the lens of visual arts. Rawry & Pohly specialize in stylistic interpretations of modern pop art with elements of minimalism by utilizing mixed media on canvas, sculpture, and print. They strive to create artwork that is accessible to the public: this means creating art that is immediately recognizable and meaningful to the viewer. Their recent focus in public art is on grassroots community art projects for underserved community members and areas.
After being awarded a grant to create their first ever sculptures for igNIGHT: Illuminated in Fort McMurray, Jamie and Kevin were looking for a space to manufacture their art without having to spend the grant money on storage and project specific equipment alone. Through a Google search, they found Fuse33 and it was the perfect solution for them. Fuse33 offered them a place to fabricate without unnecessary expense and the opportunity to learn what tools were essential to their future endeavors, not to mention a community of makers to bounce ideas off of.
More recently, Jamie and Kevin embarked on painting one of the largest murals in Calgary, located on 2nd Ave SW in Chinatown. The mural reimagines the iconic Chinese scroll painting “Along The River During the Qingming Festival” through the lens of Rawry & Pohly’s artistic style. Fuse33 helped make this project possible by facilitating a space where Rawry & Pohly was able to build its reputation and execute deliveries. As a result, Rawry & Pohly’s community reach increased tenfold through working with Fuse33, which allowed them to create large sculpture works and take on projects they only would have dreamed of.
As a fabrication space, community, and educational center, Fuse33 is an unmatched and valuable addition to the community. There are no other spaces in the city with as many resources as Fuse33, it is truly the only place in Calgary of its kind.
Whether you’re interested in unleashing your inner child through art like Jamie and Kevin or want to see what else Fuse33 has to offer, this is your hub for all things maker. Check out our different levels of memberships below, and sign up today!
There are no other spaces in the city with as many capabilities as Fuse33, it is truly the only place in Calgary of its kind.
Fuse33 allowed us to fabricate large sculpture works and take on projects we would have only dreamed of.
Our art journey has taken us many places, and have allowed us to meet so many other amazing artists and creators.
Jamie & Kevin
Rawry & Pohly
Share space, equipment and a wonderful community of makers
Become part of a community where creation and collaboration are the heart of everything we do. Fuse33 was conceived out of the need for artists and makers to use a space with professional-level equipment without the hug up-front cost.
Our Memberships
Join a community of makers and resources that can kick-start your business!
MIG Welder TIG Welder Grinding Wheel/Disc Sander Polishing and Deburr Chop Saw (Cut-Off Saw) Plasma Cutter Horizontal Band Saw
Brake (Floor Mount) Shear Tube Bending Station Air Compressor Drill Press (Floor Mount) High Precision Metal Lathe 30-ton Hydraulic Press
SOFT SHOPS
Electronics Lab
Measurement Tools
4x Digital multi-meters Digital oscilloscope Digital calipers (several basic and premium)
Cutting and Stripping Tools
Automated wire-stripper Wire strippers x3 Wire cutters x6 Tin snips x2 Dremel 4300 Rotary Tool with 64 attachments for grinding, sanding, polishing, etc. (including Flex Shaft) Utility knives X-Acto knives
Soldering and Desoldering Tools
4x Hakko FX-888D soldering irons with precision tips Full-size industrial desoldering vacuum tool Solder wick 0.032″ (21 gauge) Sn63/Pb37 RMA soldering wire and a variety ofunleaded and no-clean gauges.
Safety
Safety glasses Breathing masks for grinding/painting Grounded wrist straps
Magnification
USB Microscope Magnification lamp
Power Supplies
Variable voltage and current limited power supply 12v, 5v, 3.3v, -12v fixed output power supply.
Screwdriving
Full precision screwdriver set x2 Insulated (1000 volt) screwdriver set
Tweezers
Full set of precision non-magnetic, anti-static, ESD-safe tweezers (flat-head, curved, bent and standard).
Vices
Panavise Standard Panavise Junior Third hand with adjustable, articulating holding arms (a joy to use)
For more, please come on down to the shop and check out our electronics lab.
You also have full access to all the tools in our main Tool Crib!
Sewing Shop
4x Bernina 330 sewing machines
The 3 Series from BERNINA is high on both style and function. The B 330 offers a wide variety of stitches, from the practical to the decorative. Its ergonomic features are designed to make your sewing easier and its portable size allows you to take it with you wherever your sewing leads you.
3x Industrial Sewing Machines
1x PRS100 Brother Embroidery machine
The Persona PRS100 is the most versatile, single needle embroidery machine that can do sew much more! Its tubular free arm configuration gives you the flexibility and ease to embroider difficult to reach areas all while reducing fabric tangles. Persona advances your creativity with key features such as anytime bobbin access, large embroidery area, free arm embroidery & Droplight™ Embroidery Positioning Marker.
Software Library
We have a top of the line computer workstation along with the software you need to render and finish your projects, including:
The full Adobe Creative Cloud including
Photoshop CC Illustrator CC Premiere Pro CC Adobe Audition Adobe After Effects Lightroom etc.
Sketchup Fusion360 Slic3r MeshMixer Fritzing
We will be adding software as it’s demanded, so please let us know if there is anything else you need.
4x da Vinci Jr. 1.0 (FREE to use for all members after taking our XYZ Davinci Jr 3D Printer Certification) Wanhao Duplicator i3 (upgraded for increased versatility and use with exotic filaments such as carbon fiber, stainless steel, and other composites) TEVO Little Monster TEVO Black Widow Formlabs Form 2