MakeHaven Upcoming Events
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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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.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
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Calling all knitting and crochet enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering, meticulously orchestrated by Denise, one of our esteemed textile facilitators.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
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Join us to celebrate the spooky season!
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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In this hands-on quilting workshop, participants will explore the bold, playful, and unconventional world of modern quilt blocks. You’ll learn how to break away from traditional symmetry and embrace negative space, color contrast, and improvisation to create eye-catching designs. This two-part class includes a follow-up Guided Making session where participants can continue their block projects or bring in another quilt to work on alongside the instructor and fellow makers.
Introductory - No experience required
Public Event
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Fix it, don't toss it! Join our second Community Repair Fair @ MakeHaven w/ Yale Engineering & University of New Haven volunteers. Learn hands-on repair skills & fix items together. Free event - pre-register for your 30-min slot!
Introductory - No experience required
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In this six-week, hands-on series, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of metalworking through guided projects and practice. You’ll learn the safe use of a MIG welder, angle grinder, and drill press while exploring the basics of shaping and joining steel. By the end of the course, each participant will complete a functional project of their choice—such as a small box with a lid or a broom with a dustpan—while gaining skills that can be applied to future metal fabrication projects.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
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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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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In this two-part handbuilding workshop, students will create decorative clay pieces by pressing fresh flowers into slabs of clay and shaping them into functional and beautiful forms. Guided by instructor Linnie, participants will explore slab-building techniques and learn the fundamentals of working with clay while crafting nature-inspired designs.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
Discover the creative potential of the extruder tool in this hands-on ceramics workshop. Often overlooked, the extruder opens up new ways to form clay and create dynamic, functional pieces. With a process-oriented approach, you’ll learn to combine extrusions and slabs, letting the clay’s natural properties guide your design. Expect a day of guided exploration and plenty of creative play, resulting in functional items like cups, mugs, or vases.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
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Let's talk about/see those holiday projects (or any project!) Join us for a casual show & tell where we invite you to show any project you've completed and/or talk about what you are planning to make for the holiday season and beyond! We'll have snacks and good company. Join with other makers to inspire and get inspired!
Introductory - No experience required
Member Event
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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.
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Member Only
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Master the essential tools of the woodshop and earn your Woodshop badge in this hands-on class. Learn how to safely and effectively use the miter saw, planer, and jointer while completing the Woodshop badge requirements. By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence and certification to access these tools independently at MakeHaven.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
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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 more) 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.
Introductory - No experience required
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Pathway to Trades is a twelve-week pre-apprentice program tailored for individuals looking to start a new career path in the trades industry. Participants choose one of two tracks—Woodworking, or Metalworking— and build a foundation of skills and knowledge to pursue a new career. Through a combination of instructional sessions, shop hours, project-based learning, and guest speaker sessions, participants will receive hands-on experience, practical skills, and industry insights to excel in their chosen trade.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Member Only
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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!
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Member Only
Ready to earn your Screen Printing Badge and create your first print?
Join us for this group badging event, designed to help members confidently complete their in-person check-out while diving into the creative world of screen printing. Working in a group setting makes the process less intimidating and more collaborative!
Join us for this group badging event, designed to help members confidently complete their in-person check-out while diving into the creative world of screen printing. Working in a group setting makes the process less intimidating and more collaborative!
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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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.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
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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!
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Member Only
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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.
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
Calling all knitting and crochet enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering, meticulously orchestrated by Denise, one of our esteemed textile facilitators.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
Design your own one-of-a-kind matching earring and necklace set using natural materials and glossy resin. You’ll start by choosing your jewelry base and then dive into a seriously fun collection of leaves, dried flowers, paper butterflies, crushed glass, foil, resin pieces, and more. You can even bring your own little items to embed!
Once your design is just right, you’ll mix and pour resin under the expert guidance of Audra (who’s excellent at helping beginners and seasoned crafters alike). The result? A wearable piece of art that’s completely your own.
Once your design is just right, you’ll mix and pour resin under the expert guidance of Audra (who’s excellent at helping beginners and seasoned crafters alike). The result? A wearable piece of art that’s completely your own.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Member Only
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Master the essential tools of the woodshop and earn your Woodshop badge in this hands-on class. Learn how to safely and effectively use the miter saw, planer, and jointer while completing the Woodshop badge requirements. By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence and certification to access these tools independently at MakeHaven.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Member Only
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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!