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Get Scrappy! Family Junk Jamboree

A collage of family-friendly maker activities. The top panel is an illustration of a family working together at a table, smiling as they build with wood. The bottom left shows a homemade marble run built from scrap wood with ramps and a black marble. The bottom center displays colorful clay figures including a blue animal, a green turtle, a yellow duck, and a brown bear holding a red heart. The bottom right features a simple wooden robot figure made from flat wood pieces tied together with pipe cleaners, wi

Introductory - No experience required
Age Requirement : 18+ and Minors with Guardian Supervision
Meetup

Instructor: Clara Biesel


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Bring your curiosity, creativity, and your favorite kid(s) to MakeHaven for an afternoon of hands-on fun! During this special family meetup, we’ll dive into our treasure troves of wood and fabric scraps and see what magic we can make. From wacky sculptures to crafty creations, you and your young makers can explore self-directed projects together—no set rules, just imagination leading the way.

School is out for Indigenous Peoples' Day – come get inspired and createive at MakeHaven.

This low-key, family-friendly gathering is the perfect chance to:

  • Get creative with a variety of scrap materials
  • Work side-by-side on fun, open-ended projects
  • Meet other families who love to make, tinker, and dream big
  • Chat about future family meetups and ways to bring more making magic to kids at the makerspace

Jeremy will be here to help with wood cuts and projects, and Clara is avaialbe to assist with sewing creativity. All ages are welcome—just bring a guardian to supervise and join the fun. If you have any crafty supplies or scraps to add to the mix, feel free to bring them along. And if you may need some snacks at this time of day, you are welcome to bring and use our kitchen as needed. Let’s get scrappy!

When
Monday October 13th, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location
MakeHaven
770 Chapel St, lower level
New Haven, CT 06510
United States
Contact
Mobile: 203 936-9238
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Event Fee(s)
MakeHaven Member & Kid(s) $0.00
Non-MakeHaven Member & Kid(s) $5.00
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Instructor or Event Lead

Clara Biesel

She/her

Areas: Crafts & Materials

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Accessibility

Our facilities undergo periodic reviews to maximize ADA compliance. We offer accessible bathrooms, elevators, and wide walkways. In tool usage, we aim for universal access and work individually to adapt tools for safe usage as necessary. If you anticipate needing an adaptation to participate in this event or have further questions, please contact us at events@makehaven.org.