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Woodworking Joinery Core Series: Finger Joints
Introductory - No experience required
Wrap up your understanding of housing joints and transition directly into beautiful interlocking corner geometry. This session covers final finishing details for the dado joint before diving into the fundamentals of the finger joint, also known as the box joint. You will leave with the practical skills and confidence needed to build clean, repeating structures for boxes and drawers.
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Sans Serif Recording Studio Tour and Learning Exchange
Introductory - No experience required
Please join us as we get a tour of our in-building neighbors, the Sans Serif studio, by the owners. The tour will be followed by a discussion of lessons learned related to operating small recording studios and they'll be just some discussion about how that may apply to the make-haven media room. Or how people can graduate from the media room to doing more professional level recording.
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CNC Woodworking Basics: Designing with VCarve
Introductory - No experience required
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.
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Handcrafted Pens: Wood Turning Workshop
Introductory - No experience required
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.
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Create Your Own Hand-Tufted Rug: Beginner Workshop
Introductory - No experience required
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.
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Metal Lathe Mastery: Turning Basics for Beginners
Introductory - No experience required
Only 1 spots left!
Step into the world of metalworking with our comprehensive lathe workshop, where safety meets precision and creativity knows no bounds. This hands-on class covers all the essentials of lathe operation, from safety protocols to basic machining techniques, empowering you to bring your metalworking dreams to life.
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Craft Your Own Cutting Board: Intro to Woodworking Basics
Introductory - No experience required
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 Alex is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of woodcraft.
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Knot Just Knitting: Crochet, Embroidery and more
Introductory - No experience required
Calling all textile enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering dedicated to the joys of fiber arts. This recurring event offers an opportunity to engage with fellow crafters in a setting that is both warm and welcoming. This meetup is a haven for those looking to dive into their projects, exchange ideas, and foster a vibrant, creative community.
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Member Only Build & Badge: Tufting Gun
Introductory - No experience required
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.
Learn More 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.
Foundation Paper Piecing: Precision Quilt Blocks
Introductory - No experience required
In this hands-on quilting workshop, participants will learn the basics of foundation paper piecing, a technique that involves sewing fabric directly onto a paper pattern to achieve precise piecing and sharp angles not possible with traditional methods. You’ll choose from provided patterns and work through the steps to select fabric, sew accurately, and finish a block. By the end of class, each participant will have completed at least one foundation paper–pieced block.
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Grant Writing Meetup: Collaboration and Accountability
Introductory - No experience required
Are you staring at a blank grant application and wishing for a bit of company? Whether you are drafting a proposal for professional use or personal projects, this is your space. We are skipping the formal lectures and focusing on a productive, collaborative environment where you can find the structure and support you need to get the job done.
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Plane & Simple: Woodworking Meetup
Introductory - No experience required
Join host Adam for an inspiring gathering with members of the local woodworking community. This meetup is designed to foster creativity and camaraderie in a welcoming, collaborative environment. Whether you are a seasoned woodworker or just starting out, this is the perfect space to ignite your passion for craftsmanship and strengthen bonds with fellow makers.
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Member Only Build & Badge: 3D Printers
Introductory - No experience required
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!
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Wood Shop Cleanup and Pizza Social
Introductory - No experience required
Many hands make light work! Join your fellow woodworkers and makers for our quarterly wood shop cleanup day to help keep our shared creative space pristine, organized, and safe. To celebrate a job well done, MakeHaven will provide fresh pizza at the end of the session for everyone who pitched in.
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Second Sundays: Monthly Maker Meetup: Glass Bottles to Cups!
Introductory - No experience required
Clear out your bottle stash and find some new inspiration! For July’s Second Sunday, we are hosting a community bottle upcycling session. This is the perfect opportunity to learn how to cut and sand glass bottles to transform them into usable cups. Whether you have extra wine bottles, soda bottles, or beer bottles, bring them in to practice your glass crafting skills with your fellow makers.
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Member Only Build & Badge: Woodshop, Compound Miter, Jointer, Planer
Introductory - No experience required
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.
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CNC Woodworking Basics: Designing with VCarve
Introductory - No experience required
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.
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Member Only Build & Badge: Laser Cutters
Introductory - No experience required
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.
Learn More 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.
Introduction to Induction: Forging & Blacksmithing Basics
Introductory - No experience required
Only 3 spots left!
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.
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Weave It Be: Woven Reed Basketry and Sculpture
Introductory - No experience required
Discover the rhythmic art of basketry and unlock the sculptural potential of woven materials. This workshop introduces the fundamental techniques of basket making, focusing on how to prepare, weave, and shape reed while gaining an understanding of traditional foundations. You will leave with the practical skills and confidence needed to build beautiful, interlocking structures.
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Intro to Sewing: Get to Know Your Machine
Introductory - No experience required
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.
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Handcrafted Pens: Wood Turning Workshop
Introductory - No experience required
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.
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Fermentation Fundamentals: Turning Veggies into Pickles, Kraut & Hot Sauce
Introductory - No experience required
In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to turn everyday vegetables into flavorful fermented foods like pickles, sauerkraut, and hot sauce. Using simple techniques and natural ingredients, you’ll discover how to safely preserve produce and create delicious, probiotic-rich recipes to enjoy year-round.
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Precision Metal Milling: Bridgeport Essentials for Beginners
Intermediate - Basics familiarity required
Only 2 spots left!
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.
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Craft Your Own Cutting Board: Intro to Woodworking Basics
Introductory - No experience required
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 Alex is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of woodcraft.
Learn More Knot Just Knitting: Crochet, Embroidery and more
Introductory - No experience required
Calling all textile enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering dedicated to the joys of fiber arts. This recurring event offers an opportunity to engage with fellow crafters in a setting that is both warm and welcoming. This meetup is a haven for those looking to dive into their projects, exchange ideas, and foster a vibrant, creative community.
Learn More
Improv Quilt Piecing: Letting Go of the Rules
Introductory - No experience required
In this hands-on quilting workshop, participants will explore improv piecing by loosening traditional rules and embracing spontaneous fabric placement. This session encourages bold color choices, playful composition, and experimentation without strict measurements or patterns. By the end of class, each participant will have completed at least one improvisationally pieced quilt block.
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Grant Writing Meetup: Collaboration and Accountability
Introductory - No experience required
Are you staring at a blank grant application and wishing for a bit of company? Whether you are drafting a proposal for professional use or personal projects, this is your space. We are skipping the formal lectures and focusing on a productive, collaborative environment where you can find the structure and support you need to get the job done.
Learn More
Plane & Simple: Woodworking Meetup
Introductory - No experience required
Join host Adam for an inspiring gathering with members of the local woodworking community. This meetup is designed to foster creativity and camaraderie in a welcoming, collaborative environment. Whether you are a seasoned woodworker or just starting out, this is the perfect space to ignite your passion for craftsmanship and strengthen bonds with fellow makers.
Learn More