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{{boxstart}}'''Guilds''' are self-organized [[volunteer|maintainer]] groups that maintain [[Resources]] and organize [[Events]] within Noisebridge with multiple maintainers collaborating to improve the group's resources, institutional knowledge and resiliency. There is no medieval theme to Noisebridge!  This is an attempt to codify something essential that usually happens organically, in order to help new people to the community see that THEY ARE NOT LOST.  THEY CAN BELONG. If you have a better name, make it real!
{{boxstart}}'''Guilds''' are self-organized groups that maintain [[Resources]] and organize [[Events]] at Noisebridge — each a self-governing "mini Noisebridge," free to operate according to its own conditions and best practices.
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If you have questions about use of space, or items in the space owned or used by guilds, please see [[Guilds/Contact]] page.
If you have questions about space use or items owned by a guild, see [[Guilds/Contact]].


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== Weekly Doocratic Thursdays Guild Meetups==
== How to Join a Guild ==
[[Doocratic|Doocratic Thursdays]] from 6-9PM is a good time to meet up and work on projects together.
 
*[[Documentation]]: Working on the Wiki and other stuff.
If you use a guild's tools or space regularly, you may already be part of a guild!
*[[Fundraising]]: Working on the upcoming fundraisers.
 
*[[Simbridge]]: Improving the VR model of Noisebridge to use for planning.
What makes a guild different from just using a resource? Intention.
*[[272]]: Buildout work to improve the physical space.
 
A guild is a group of people who've decided, explicitly, that they're responsible for keeping that resource alive for the next person.
 
The next step is making that explicit: showing up to help, asking what needs doing, and getting to know the people who keep things running.
 
Most Guilds have a regular meeting time.  Make it your business to come to that meeting sometimes so you can meet people, share knowledge, and learn what the Guild needs and how you can help.
 
All guilds have a Discord channel (listed below). That's the fastest way to find out when people are around and what's happening.  
 
The Guild concept is a home-grown Noisebridge cultural structure based on anarcho-syndicalism.
 
For philosophy, guidance, and patterns to follow, see [[MetaGuild]].


==Infrastructure Guilds==
==Infrastructure Guilds==
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== Currently Active Guilds ==
== Currently Active Guilds ==
=== Games ===
*[[games|Games Guild]]: Encompasses multiple game groups and resources.
*[[games|Games Guild]]: Encompasses multiple game groups and resources.
**[[Gamebridge|Gamebridge Classes]]: Runs weekly classes.
**[[Gamebridge|Gamebridge Classes]]: Runs weekly classes.
**[[vr|VRBridge]]: Maintains [[VR Cart]] system.
**[[nga|Noisebridge Gaming Archivists]]
**[[nga|Noisebridge Gaming Archivists]]
*[[Fabrication|Fab Guild]]
 
**[[Sewing]] | #sewingstation on [[Slack]], [https://discord.gg/VzQPXCmW Sewing Channel on Discord]
=== Fabrication ===
**[[Electronics]]: Maintains electronics shop and [[Circuit Hacking Mondays]] event.
*[[Sewing]] | #sewingstation on [[Slack]], [https://discord.gg/VzQPXCmW Sewing Channel on Discord]
**[[3D Printing]] | [[Wood Shop]] | [[Metal Shop]] | [[SparkleForge]] | [[Laser Manual | Laser Cutter]] | [[Vinyl cutter|Vinyl Cutter]]
*[[Electronics]]: Maintains electronics shop and [[Circuit Hacking Mondays]] event.
*[[Music Guild]]: Maintains [[GNAR]] music station and [[audio]] infrastructure.
*[[3D Printing]]
*[[AI/ML Meetup]]: Hosts regular discussion and MooC co-working learning, and share some in-space resources.
*[[Wood Shop]]
*[[Laser Manual|Laser Cutter]]
 
=== Art & Creativity ===
*[[Music Guild]]: Claims the music room and all its resources. Hosts a songwriting class on Sundays (time TBD).
*[[Rubber Ducky Guild]]
 
=== Tech & Learning ===
*[[AI/ML Meetup]]: Hosts regular discussion and MooC co-working learning.
 
=== Culture ===
*[[Philosophy]]: Ongoing discussion of philosophy, ethics, and ideas.
*[[MetaGuild]]: Patterns and guidance for starting and sustaining guilds.


== Unknown Status==
== Unknown Status==
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*[[Crypto]]
*[[Crypto]]
*[[space|Out of Space]]
*[[space|Out of Space]]
*[[Simbridge]]
*[[Yak Shaving Guild]]
*[[vr|VRBridge]]


== How to charter a guild ==
== Proposed guilds ==
Guilds that were active recently, but need to create a charter to be known as an active Guild. To submit one for active status, see MetaGuild's. 
[[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sS2OXwxTgD6nfW4b3DSGUx03GIW8p0To-hy1Lr7mADo/edit?usp=sharing%7C | Charter]] for how to do so.


== Proposed guilds (based on slack and discuss) ==
*[[wood guild]]
*[[3D guild]]
*[[laser guild]]
*[[metal guild]]
*[[Art]] : Start improving NB art resources, classes and decorations by meeting for [[Artbridge]].
*[[Art]] : Start improving NB art resources, classes and decorations by meeting for [[Artbridge]].
== Archived Guilds ==
*[[testGuild|Test Guild]]


== Guild Checklist ==
== Guild Checklist ==
Here's a starter list of basic things each guild's maintainers can aspire to keep doing.
* Maintainers > 0
* Recruiting maintainers till 3-5 found
* Maintainers list indicates who are active
* Away & Past maintainers lists to avoid all maintainers listed being inactive
* Current photos of any resources
* Current time and channel info for any events
* Outdated info moved to History sections at bottom of pages or entirely old pages marked { { historic } } if they won't be updated or { { outdated } } if they need updating.
* [[Note-taking]] Notes section or /notes sub-page updated if group has meetings or updates.
* [[Announcements]] posted about anything the guild wants to share or ask for.


== Group Patterns ==
The goal of a guild isn't just to keep the lights on — it's to '''Create More Masters''': a growing group of people at varying levels of skill and commitment, where the more experienced are constantly training and upskilling others.


There are a number of patterns groups have used that are reusable. If you are interested in starting a group or improving a group's effectiveness.
* '''START SOMEWHERE:''' A guild needs at least one person willing to show up consistently and invite others in.
* '''GROW THE PIPELINE:''' Invite people to learn, not just to show up. Look for interested people on [[Discord]] and in the space. Acknowledge every level of contribution — the person who sweeps up is as important as the person who fixes the machine.
* '''GIVE CREDIT GENEROUSLY:''' Credit is how we distribute trust. Name people who help. Celebrate skill publicly.
* '''TELL PEOPLE WHEN:''' Post current meeting times and events somewhere people can find them.
* '''TELL PEOPLE HOW TO FIND YOU:''' Discord channel, wiki page, something.
* '''TAKE NOTES:''' Written notes mean the guild's knowledge outlives any one person.
* '''POST PHOTOS:''' At least one photo of your resources in their current state. Update it when things change.
* '''NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE:''' If the guild would collapse when you leave, that's the next problem to solve. See [[MetaGuild]].


=== Groups as maintainers of multiple resources, events and subgroups ===


Groups can play a role in maintaining multiple things of interest to the group such as resources, events and classes.
== MAINTENANCE ==
* '''HISTORY SECTION:''' Outdated info moved to History sections at bottom of pages or entirely old pages marked { { historic } } if they won't be updated or { { outdated } } if they need updating.


Many resources such as tools exist at Noisebridge without groups that maintain them, relying on a single volunteer or two who takes an interest in maintaining them. Sometimes those unofficial maintainers change focus or leave and resources go without any maintainers or events and classes go without organizers and teachers.
== Group Patterns ==
 
By adopting things and encouraging group members to become maintainers, groups can help keep things they care about functioning.
 
=== Multiple Maintainers For Things ===
Groups that establish multiple maintainers for things make them more resilient and usable over time.
 
=== Multiple Maintainers For Groups ===
Groups themselves can benefit from having organizer maintainers who develop the group's membership and activities.
 
A guildmaster should exist for any group that wants representation in general. Talk to the [[MetaGuild]] and the Archguildmaster specifically for more info about guildmasters and what they ought to do and why.
 
=== Group Development Communications Channels ===
Groups can facilitate communication amongst members by having channels on Slack/Discourse.


=== Resource Discovery & Networking ===
For patterns and guidance on running a healthy guild, see [[MetaGuild]].
Guilds might discover a way to leverage resources outside of Noisebridge in a way that befits their interests.
In so doing, we’d generate linkages between Noisebridge and other communities that is organic, that will help us cross-pollinate and generate more funds when we need them.


=== Growing Into Their Own Things ===
It could also be that an individual Guild outgrows Noisebridge and decides to fill another space somewhere.


= Style Guide For Guild Pages =  
= Style Guide For Guild Pages =  

Latest revision as of 03:21, 27 March 2026

Noisebridge | About | Visit | 272 | Manual | Contact | Guilds | Stuff | Events | Projects | Meetings | Donate E
Guilds (Volunteer) | Maintainers | Meta | Code | Electronics | Fabrication | Games | Sewing | Music | AI | Neuro | Philosophy | Funding | Art | Security | Ham | WGs E


Guilds are self-organized groups that maintain Resources and organize Events at Noisebridge — each a self-governing "mini Noisebridge," free to operate according to its own conditions and best practices.

If you have questions about space use or items owned by a guild, see Guilds/Contact.

Hacking, it's more than just electronics
Craft hacking
Video editing

How to Join a Guild

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If you use a guild's tools or space regularly, you may already be part of a guild!

What makes a guild different from just using a resource? Intention.

A guild is a group of people who've decided, explicitly, that they're responsible for keeping that resource alive for the next person.

The next step is making that explicit: showing up to help, asking what needs doing, and getting to know the people who keep things running.

Most Guilds have a regular meeting time. Make it your business to come to that meeting sometimes so you can meet people, share knowledge, and learn what the Guild needs and how you can help.

All guilds have a Discord channel (listed below). That's the fastest way to find out when people are around and what's happening.

The Guild concept is a home-grown Noisebridge cultural structure based on anarcho-syndicalism.

For philosophy, guidance, and patterns to follow, see MetaGuild.

Infrastructure Guilds

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Currently Active Guilds

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Games

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Fabrication

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Art & Creativity

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Tech & Learning

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  • AI/ML Meetup: Hosts regular discussion and MooC co-working learning.

Culture

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  • Philosophy: Ongoing discussion of philosophy, ethics, and ideas.
  • MetaGuild: Patterns and guidance for starting and sustaining guilds.

Unknown Status

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Proposed guilds

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  • Art : Start improving NB art resources, classes and decorations by meeting for Artbridge.

Guild Checklist

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The goal of a guild isn't just to keep the lights on — it's to Create More Masters: a growing group of people at varying levels of skill and commitment, where the more experienced are constantly training and upskilling others.

  • START SOMEWHERE: A guild needs at least one person willing to show up consistently and invite others in.
  • GROW THE PIPELINE: Invite people to learn, not just to show up. Look for interested people on Discord and in the space. Acknowledge every level of contribution — the person who sweeps up is as important as the person who fixes the machine.
  • GIVE CREDIT GENEROUSLY: Credit is how we distribute trust. Name people who help. Celebrate skill publicly.
  • TELL PEOPLE WHEN: Post current meeting times and events somewhere people can find them.
  • TELL PEOPLE HOW TO FIND YOU: Discord channel, wiki page, something.
  • TAKE NOTES: Written notes mean the guild's knowledge outlives any one person.
  • POST PHOTOS: At least one photo of your resources in their current state. Update it when things change.
  • NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE: If the guild would collapse when you leave, that's the next problem to solve. See MetaGuild.


MAINTENANCE

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  • HISTORY SECTION: Outdated info moved to History sections at bottom of pages or entirely old pages marked { { historic } } if they won't be updated or { { outdated } } if they need updating.

Group Patterns

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For patterns and guidance on running a healthy guild, see MetaGuild.


Style Guide For Guild Pages

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The two best examples of well-formatted guild pages so far are games and sewing. Emulate those or improve further.

Use the guild template on top

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Put the { {guilds} } template on top of the page. (View source to see how this is done with double curly braces around guild). 

{{guilds}}

List Maintainers and add recruiting template if it is below 2

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Put a list of maintainers at the very top of the page with 0 if there are none signed up. Add the { { recruitnig } } template to include a volunteers needed infobox: 


{{recruiting}}

To use in future

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Wikipedia Editable Templates

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Example on Wikipedia: Infobox_country 

{{ManualPage}}

Past Organizational Models

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