Today we’d like to introduce you to Geoff Gregory.
Geoff, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
From Big Machines to Big Ideas
I began my career as a field service engineer for a major machinery company—installing industrial equipment, solving complex problems, and eventually transitioning into a sales role that demanded constant travel and serious self-motivation. After nearly 30 years, the company decided I was no longer “needed.” Too young to retire, too seasoned to be the next corporate hire, I found myself in unfamiliar territory.
Then I discovered the MakerSpace community—a haven for engineers, artists, and builders who share tools, ideas, and a deep passion for making. It was everything I needed: freedom, creativity, and a world without time clocks or underqualified, over-lubricated managers. (Yes, there’s bitterness—and joy—in that.)
Not long after, I had the chance to buy a local art framing business. It gave me a new challenge, a place to hone my woodworking skills, and the opportunity to become a full-fledged shop owner. The business found its home inside a repurposed 1950s Florida motel—now known as FAVO (Faith Arts Village Orlando), in the heart of downtown Orlando.
Then came COVID. Everything slowed down—except my determination. I kept building, adapting, and expanding. I stayed connected to the Maker community through MakerFX.org, and added new tools to my creative arsenal: my own laser cutter and another 3D printer, pushing the boundaries of what my artistic engineering could do.
If you’re ever near downtown Orlando on a First Friday, swing by FAVO. I’m Geo in Suite 137—come say hello, see what’s in progress, and maybe get inspired to make something yourself.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Not always and that’s ok. I look at life like snowboarding. The weather and the terrain will always change so be prepared for the journey, embrace the steep and bumpy, but mostly just enjoy the ride.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m an artistic engineer who brings ideas to life.
From signs and boxes to vehicles—I build things that work and make people feel something. I’m proudest of the details no one notices: the precision, the process, the invisible craftsmanship that makes everything sing.
Over the years, I’ve had the rare chance to build just about everything: million-dollar metal fab machine installations, homes, trade show booths, a helicopter pad, vintage scooters, even a boat engine or two. I’ve been lucky to work alongside people who passed on their “mad skills”—and even luckier to have a wife who’s supported my wild ideas for the past 48 years.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
Canoeing in Canada with the Boy Scouts.
Pricing:
- The cost of goods have gone up
- Enjoy the spending process
- Make it fair to the artist. They almost always underprice their time.
- If you spend cheap you will get cheap.
- Don’t buy cheap.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.geoffreystudio.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/geoffreystudio/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/geoffreystudio/
