Yeah, I did. They're more about teaching than putting artisans in touch with potential customers. There's nowhere on the site I could see to get in touch with community members. Kind of funny, since they proffer themselves as a community organization.
That's too bad. The only other thing I can think of is TechShop, but they don't have the same focus. I know they at least have a board up in the kitchen area where people put up ads and requests, but I don't know if there would be any casters. Good luck!