Member Events

Annual MakeHaven Member Meeting

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 woodshop class, participants will learn how to safely and confidently use the wood lathe while completing the Wood Lathe badge requirements. Instruction will cover the essential components of the lathe, tool selection, and basic turning techniques with a focus on proper setup and operation. By the end of the session, participants will have the skills and certification needed to access this machine independently at MakeHaven.

Learn how to safely and effectively use the waterjet cutter while completing the Waterjet badge requirements. In this hands-on session, you’ll design and cut a custom metal keychain, gaining practical experience with the tool. By the end of the session, you’ll have the skills and certification to independently operate the waterjet cutter at MakeHaven.

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.

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.

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 woodshop class, participants will learn how to safely and confidently use the wood lathe while completing the Wood Lathe badge requirements. Instruction will cover the essential components of the lathe, tool selection, and basic turning techniques with a focus on proper setup and operation. By the end of the session, participants will have the skills and certification needed to access this machine independently at MakeHaven.

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.

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.