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Come use MakeHaven’s die press cutter to create one-of-a-kind envelopes and collaged greeting cards using thrifted paper treasures. In this hands-on workshop, you'll transform discarded materials—like old books, magazines, and maps—into beautiful, usable stationery with a cozy, seasonal feel. It's the perfect way to craft unique, thoughtful cards for the coming months.

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.

Make a journal, sketchbook, or notebook encased in a flexible Kraft-Tex cover that looks and behaves like leather. In this hands-on workshop you’ll sew refillable page inserts, design a cover with pockets and a closure of your choice, and leave with a finished refillable notebook prototype you can reuse and customize.

Join us on Saturday, December 13th for our Winter Maker's Market featuring local artists and MakeHaven members! Located at Spruce Coffee (952 State St), 11AM - 5PM, our vendors will reflect some of the many awesome stations at MakeHaven. Support your local crafters and get inspired!

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.

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.

Get into the holiday spirit at MakeHaven! Decorate cookies, create colorful melted-crayon ornaments, snip paper snowflakes, and enjoy an easygoing afternoon of festive fun. Leave with treats, handmade crafts, and cheerful memories.

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.

In this two-part workshop, participants will learn how to marble leather and create their own colorful, one-of-a-kind leather accessories. Leather marbling is similar to traditional paper or fabric marbling, but it uses different dyes and requires unique preparation and finishing techniques. Across two evenings, you’ll explore the full process without needing to purchase specialty pigments, tools, or safety equipment—or risk dyeing your entire kitchen floor at home. By the end, participants will leave with a finished pair of earrings or a bracelet/cuff featuring their own custom marbled pattern.

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.

Join Audra of Motherhood Creations for a festive, hands-on workshop where you’ll design and create your own resin winter ornaments, perfect for decorating your home or gifting to loved ones. Explore resin’s creative possibilities while crafting colorful, sparkling pieces that capture the holiday spirit.

Discover the joy of crafting your own pens in this hands-on workshop! Pens are one of the most-used objects in daily life, and making one yourself from wood or acrylic is both satisfying and surprisingly accessible. As we head into the season of gatherings and gift-giving, this workshop offers a perfect opportunity to create three custom pens—great to keep, share, or turn into thoughtful last-minute gifts.

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!

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

Bring your creativity to life by designing and sewing your own stuffed animals! In this four-session series, held Sundays from January 4th through January 25th, 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.

During the program, participants will go through tool introductions, both as a group and independently with guidance. These digital badges serve as a record of the participant's progress in completing the required safety orientations for different tools. The goal of the program is to earn 12+ badges with at least two in each of the focus areas (wood, metal, textiles, digital), and complete a project in each section that can be presented in a show-and-tell session during graduation.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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