Check this place out. My friend just told me about this place and it sounds pretty cool.
http://techshop.ws/
They basically teach you how to use their equipment and then you rent time from them. They have everything from welders to milling machines, to CNC mills, water jet, laser etcher, electronics equipment, sewing machines, vacuum forming, sheetmetal, english wheel, powder coating, etc.
I know slomatt has toured the facility so maybe he can offer some insight into the place.