All Upcoming

In this hands-on woodshop class, participants will learn how to safely and confidently use several essential stationary woodworking machines while completing the Woodshop badge requirements. Instruction will cover the sliding compound miter saw, jointer, planer, and table saw, with a focus on proper setup, operation, and workflow. By the end of the session, participants will have the skills and certification needed to access these tools independently at MakeHaven.

Ready to bring your designs to life with 3D printing? Join us for this group badging event, designed to help members confidently complete their in-person check-out on MakeHaven’s 3D printers. Together, we’ll walk through the check-out process by creating a small, personalized print. Working in a group makes the experience more approachable and provides an opportunity to connect with fellow makers!

In this hands-on woodworking workshop honoring Black History Month, participants will craft their own custom wooden cutting board while learning foundational woodworking skills in a supportive, POC-only affinity space. Led by Akeera, this workshop celebrates the long and powerful legacy of Black and POC makers, builders, and craftspeople. You’ll move through each stage of the process to create a beautiful, functional 10”x12” cutting board to take home.

Step into the forge and learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing using the power of induction heat. In this hands-on class, you’ll shape heated steel into a custom piece of your own design—choose between a decorative wand or a functional BBQ fork.

Calling all manga and anime fans! Join host Jeremy for a meetup where we can talk, trade, and watch anime and manga. Plus gather in the kitchen to create a manga-inspired snack!

Join the Underground Brewers homebrew club for a meeting at Makehaven – feel free to bring homebrew for feedback!

Want to start using the laser cutter? This quick and friendly session is your chance to get badged and get cutting!

You’ll learn how to safely operate MakeHaven’s laser cutters and complete the Laser Cutter badge—unlocking independent access. During the session, you’ll cut a small project (like a keychain or nameplate) to practice the full process from design to finish.

In this hands-on beginner workshop, participants will learn to operate a sewing machine with confidence—no experience required. Whether you’ve never touched a machine or you’re convinced you “just aren’t crafty,” this class will gently guide you through the basics while building your comfort and skills step by step. You’ll learn how to thread and care for a sewing machine, practice essential hand stitches, and get familiar with the core tools every sewist should know. Along the way, you’ll create two useful starter projects: a customized pin cushion with a matching pin-cushion bag, plus a small safety-pin bag. You’ll leave with handmade sewing tools—and the confidence to continue your sewing journey.

Calling all artists, doodlers, and creative minds! Sketchbook Social is a laid-back, welcoming space where you can draw, sketch, and share ideas with fellow creatives—whether you work on paper, digitally, or in any other medium. Bring your sketchbook, tablet, or favorite tools and enjoy a relaxed, judgment-free atmosphere to create, experiment, and connect.

Embark on your woodworking journey with A Cut(ting Board) Above the Rest, where the art of crafting meets the practicality of creating a custom, handmade piece. Whether you're new to woodworking or looking to elevate your kitchen game, this introductory class led by Akeera is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of woodcraft.

Discover the artistry of rug tufting, a creative process where participants will sketch a pattern on a cloth, then use a tufting gun to inject the yarn into the cloth.

Calling all knitting and crochet enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering, meticulously orchestrated by Denise, one of our esteemed textile facilitators.

In this relaxed, community-focused quilt-along, participants are invited to bring their quilting projects, new or ongoing, and enjoy guided support, shared workspace, and creative camaraderie.
Whether you attended the earlier Fenruary skill class or are simply looking for time, space, and encouragement to work on your own quilting projects, this session provides a welcoming environment to sew, experiment, and connect with fellow quilters.

Curious about tufting and ready to start using the tufting guns at MakeHaven? This quick and friendly session is your chance to get badged and get tufting!
You’ll learn how to safely operate the tufting guns and make a small 5” x 5” tufted wall hanging to complete your Textile Tufting Gun badge. This class focuses on the safety skills and know-how you need to work on your own.

Embark on a creative journey into the world of stained glass with our beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the renowned "Tiffany" method, encompassing designing, cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering techniques to craft your own unique glass panel. This hands-on class is tailored for beginners, offering step-by-step guidance to ensure everyone masters the essential skills. By the end of the workshop, each participant will proudly take home their completed stained glass creation.

Annual MakeHaven Member Meeting

Discover the joy of crafting your own pens in our engaging workshop! One of the most common items in everyday life is the pen, and making one yourself from wood and acrylic is a rewarding experience that anyone can achieve.

In this hands-on quilting workshop, participants will learn two common appliqué techniques—finished edge and raw edge—both of which involve sewing one fabric on top of another to create decorative designs. You’ll explore how to plan an appliqué layout, stabilize fabric, and use top-stitching techniques to secure your pieces, along with helpful tips and tricks for clean results. Sample patterns will be available to choose from, and participants will also work with Dresden pieces, a traditional appliqué design. By the end of class, each participant will have completed one or two appliquéd quilt blocks and built confidence using these techniques.

Together we will create stained glass cranes to send to DC for the Eon's Cranes exhibit to support the trans and GNC community.

Bring your creativity to life by designing and sewing your own stuffed animals! In this four-session series, held Sundays from March 1st through March 22nd, participants will learn the full process—from stitching and shaping to adding expressive features and personal details. You’ll explore both hand-sewing and basic embroidery techniques while learning how to customize existing patterns to make your creations truly one-of-a-kind.

Join Adam for an inspiring gathering with members of the local woodworking community! At this meetup, we'll come together to brainstorm, share projects, and exchange ideas in a welcoming and collaborative environment.

Dive into the world of metalworking with the Bridgeport Manual Mill class, where safety meets the art of basic metal milling operations. This class equips participants with the essential skills to master the Bridgeport Mill, a standard manual knee-type vertical milling machine, while creating a functional and stylish project: a pair of metal 6-sided dice.

Come together for a Kawandi style community quilting gathering. We will hand sew scraps into a beautiful quilt. Never threaded a needle? No problem. All sewing levels welcome!

In this hands-on woodshop class, participants will learn how to safely and confidently use several essential stationary woodworking machines while completing the Woodshop badge requirements. Instruction will cover the sliding compound miter saw, jointer, planer, and table saw, with a focus on proper setup, operation, and workflow. By the end of the session, participants will have the skills and certification needed to access these tools independently at MakeHaven.

This class is for anyone curious about vibe-coding who wants to go deeper into real software development workflows. With the rapid expansion of AI tools, it’s easier than ever to generate code, but also easier to introduce bugs, logic errors, and poorly structured projects. This session will explore how to use AI more intentionally by pairing large language models with solid planning, framework selection, and development practices to move ideas toward production-ready software.

Ready to bring your designs to life with 3D printing? Join us for this group badging event, designed to help members confidently complete their in-person check-out on MakeHaven’s 3D printers. Together, we’ll walk through the check-out process by creating a small, personalized print. Working in a group makes the experience more approachable and provides an opportunity to connect with fellow makers!

In this beginner-friendly crochet workshop, participants will learn the foundations of crochet across this 2-part class. This welcoming workshop is designed for those who are completely new to crochet or anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of the basics. Over the course of both sessions, students will build confidence with essential tools and stitches while working on simple, approachable projects they can continue at home. By the end of the workshop, participants will have practical skills, hands-on experience, and the confidence to continue crocheting independently.

In this hands-on woodworking workshop offered in celebration of Women’s History Month, participants will learn to craft their own custom wooden cutting board while exploring foundational woodworking skills in a supportive, femme-centered environment. Led by Akeera, this class is designed specifically for femme-identifying makers—welcoming women, trans women, nonbinary femmes, gender-expansive folks, and anyone who identifies with femme experience. Together, you’ll learn the essentials of working with wood while creating a beautiful, functional 10”x12” cutting board to take home.

In this relaxed, community-focused quilt-along, participants are invited to bring their quilting projects, new or ongoing, and enjoy guided support, shared workspace, and creative camaraderie.
Whether you attended the earlier March skill class or are simply looking for time, space, and encouragement to work on your own quilting projects, this session provides a welcoming environment to sew, experiment, and connect with fellow quilters.

Step into the forge and learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing using the power of induction heat. In this hands-on class, you’ll shape heated steel into a custom piece of your own design—choose between a decorative wand or a functional BBQ fork.

Unlock the capabilities of CNC with VCarve Pro, an intuitive software designed for creating and cutting parts on a CNC Router. VCarve Pro empowers you to produce intricate 2D patterns, offering profile, pocket, drill, and inlay toolpaths. Dive into the world of v-carving textures and explore the limitless possibilities of importing and machining Vectric 3D clipart or single model files.

Want to start using the laser cutter? This quick and friendly session is your chance to get badged and get cutting!

You’ll learn how to safely operate MakeHaven’s laser cutters and complete the Laser Cutter badge—unlocking independent access. During the session, you’ll cut a small project (like a keychain or nameplate) to practice the full process from design to finish.

Calling all artists, doodlers, and creative minds! Sketchbook Social is a laid-back, welcoming space where you can draw, sketch, and share ideas with fellow creatives—whether you work on paper, digitally, or in any other medium. Bring your sketchbook, tablet, or favorite tools and enjoy a relaxed, judgment-free atmosphere to create, experiment, and connect.