The Arcane Foundry
Where Ancient Inspiration Meets Modern Creation.
The Arcane Foundry is a private creative club in Columbus, Ohio, built around the philosophy of Arcane Industrial, where timeless craftsmanship, gothic aesthetics, folklore, and modern innovation come together. We believe the best way to learn is by creating, exploring, and sharing knowledge with other curious minds.
Whether you’re forging steel, pouring candles, painting miniatures, propagating plants, experimenting with 3D printing, exploring local legends, or discovering an entirely new hobby, every experience at The Arcane Foundry is designed to inspire creativity, craftsmanship, and lifelong learning.
Throughout the year, we host select public workshops, seasonal events, and introductory experiences, giving guests the opportunity to experience the Foundry before becoming part of our growing private community.
The Arcane Foundry operates by appointment and booking only (Public RSVP is only available by joining our Meetup Group).
The Arcane Foundry is a private creative club that welcomes both members and the public through scheduled workshops, private events, and special experiences. Public events are available exclusively through our Meetup group, while private events can be booked directly.
Whether you’re planning a candle making party, paint & sip, ghost tour, team-building event, or another hands-on experience, reservations are required to ensure a personalized visit.
Members enjoy exclusive events, priority booking, and the opportunity to host gatherings at The Arcane Foundry. To reserve your experience, simply click Book Your Event, complete the reservation form, and we’ll take care of the rest. As every event is personally hosted, walk-ins are not available.
Experiences at The Arcane Foundry
The Arcane Foundry is a private club that offers many unique experiences.
Candle Making
Our candle making experience lets you blend premium soy wax with your choice of signature fragrances to create a completely custom candle. Guests can explore dozens of scent combinations, from seasonal curated lists inspired by fantasy, horror and sci fi themes unique to The Arcane Foundry.
Learn MorePaint & Sip
Our paint and sip nights put a unique twist on the classic ceramic-painting experience by using 3D-printed models instead of pottery. Choose from popular anime, video game, cartoon and comic book characters, fantasy creatures, tabletop heroes, gothic décor pieces, wargaming terrain, and more, all printed in house.
Learn MorePlant Propagation
Our indoor plant nursery at The Arcane Foundry offers a curated selection of hardy, low-maintenance houseplants perfect for beginners and collectors alike. You’ll find vibrant Tradescantia zebrina (Wandering Jew), resilient Sansevieria trifasciata (Snake Plant) for you to propagate into your own planter
Learn More3D Printing Services
Bring your ideas to life with 3D printing services. We specialize in both functional prints and highly detailed miniatures, using a range of machines to match the job. Whether you need a single custom piece or multiple prints, we’ve got the equipment to handle it.
Learn MoreTabletop Miniatures
The Arcane Foundry offers a dedicated space for tabletop wargaming, from Warhammer, D&D, Frostgrave, and other miniature games. We also hold commercial licenses to produce a variety of compatible miniatures, terrain, and gaming accessories. The Arcane Foundry is an independent club and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Games Workshop or other game publishers.
Purchase MinisGhost Tours
Step into something different with ghost tours and haunted hikes hosted by The Arcane Foundry. These off-site experiences take you through some spooky places around Columbus, blending real locations, urban legends, and just enough context to make you see these places differently.
Learn MoreBlacksmithing
Discover the art of traditional metalworking at The Arcane Foundry's outdoor blacksmithing area. Learn the fundamentals of forging, shaping hot steel, and experimenting with metalworking techniques in a dedicated space designed for hands-on craftsmanship. Whether you're interested in blacksmithing, forging, or smelting different metals, our workshops offer a unique opportunity to create something built to last.
TBAAxe & Knife Throwing
Sharpen your skills in The Arcane Foundry's dedicated outdoor throwing range, designed for axe throwing, knife throwing, and other precision throwing sports. Whether you're refining your technique, learning new throwing styles, or simply enjoying time with fellow enthusiasts, our outdoor target area offers a safe and welcoming place to practice. Bring your own throwing axes, knives, and tomahawks, or use our equipment during hosted practice sessions and workshops.
TBAWoodworking
Create something both beautiful and practical in The Arcane Foundry's woodworking socials. From handcrafting planters and home décor to functional furniture and one-of-a-kind art pieces, our hands-on projects are designed to show fundamental woodworking skills while encouraging creativity. Whether you're building your first project or refining your craftsmanship, you'll leave with new techniques and something you can proudly use or display.
TBAWhat is Arcane Industrial?
Arcane Industrial is more than an aesthetic, it’s a philosophy. It celebrates the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation, drawing inspiration from history, folklore, engineering, science, and the maker movement. Rather than mastering a single discipline, we encourage members to explore many, discovering new skills through hands-on projects, shared experiences, and a lifelong curiosity for how things are made.
Products
Our products can be shipped to all 50 States. Local delivery or pick up in Columbus, Ohio can also be arranged.
- All
- Candles
Food And Beverages
We offer seasonal baked goods as well as a variety of coffee, tea and canned soda.
Canned Soda – $2
- Coke
- Diet Coke
- Ginger Ale
- Dr. Pepper
- 7Up
- Root Beer
Coffee – $3
Our coffee comprises of seasonal blends (different blends every several months). We can use the Vietnamese drip system to serve our individual coffee.
Snacks
- Ms Vicky’s Assorted Potato Chips – $2
- Chocolate Chip Cookies (when available) – $2
Tea – $3
* Add $5 to unlock the unlimited tea buffet with free refills!
- Black Chai
- Green Tea
- Earl Grey
- Orange Spice
- Colden Citrus
- Sweet Cinnamon Spice
- Orange Ginger Turmeric
- English Rose
- Pomegranate Blueberry & Acai
Online Store
To purchase products online, please visit www.daclaud-lee.com
(I am in the process of getting the products transferred over to this site, so you will have to order from my other site for now)
We are NOT a retail store, so we do not have these items on hand. All of these are 3D printed and are made to order.
Orders can be picked up at the store, local delivery and nationwide shipping.
Contact me at therealdaclaud@gmail.com for more information or to place a custom order
Customer Reviews
Our Location
You’ll find us at the corner of S. Richardson Ave. and Whitehead Rd. (Look for the French Gothic picket fence)
Parking is easy — just pull in and park anywhere off Whitehead Rd. along the fence line.
About The Arcane Foundry
The Arcane Foundry is a creative sanctuary founded by Daclaud Lee, inspired by a lifelong love of fantasy and sci fi miniatures, specifically the genres of dark fantasy, Gothic horror, sci fi. Built on the belief that creativity is storytelling, the space transforms once niche “nerdy” hobbies into immersive, artistic, and culturally elevated experiences. From candle making that tells stories through fragrance to medieval inspired crafts like blacksmithing, axe throwing, and woodworking, every creation carries mood, meaning, and myth.
Think of The Arcane Foundry as a real-life artificer’s studio: a place where fantasy meets function, imagination becomes tangible, and everyday people can step into a world of lore, craftsmanship, and creative ritual.