The innovative, family-owned business focused on science, technology, engineering, art and math education has now closed, according to a Facebook post.
It’s been six and a half years since CrashWorks STEAM Studio and Makerspace opened, and the owners are taking time to regroup their families and determine the best path forward while providing some services, owners said. wrote Shauna LaRock and Ty LaRock in a September Facebook post.
“Many tears were shed over this decision, but in the end it was the only option left to us. Countless other small businesses have been in the same situation over the past few years. , this heartbreaking feeling will never go away,” the owners wrote.
They had to decide whether to spend nearly $100,000 on the location at 900 Indiana Avenue. They decided that wasn’t feasible because they would have to keep feeding a family of 11 and would have to change their schedules and family time.
“This is not goodbye. We’ll see you again,” the owners said on Facebook.
While they work to sell the building, the owners plan to continue contract work and education, hosting Mommy and Me and other pop-ups around town in the coming months. Campus field trips may also be offered.
“Ultimately, our goal is to reopen in a smaller space, with a smaller event schedule and fewer staff. This will require less administration and overhead, and will allow us to grow as our children grow. You will be able to enjoy the time you have left more,” the owners said.
The owner of CrashWorks can be contacted via email at info@crashworkswf.com.
“We appreciate everyone’s prayers and understanding as we move forward,” the owners said.
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