Interest Area Events

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.

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.

Ready for a fantastic 10-week ride? GEMS is the ultimate guided exploration of the tools, technology, and skills available at MakeHaven. If you have ever felt intimidated by a big shop or didn’t know where to start, this is your map. Over ten weeks, you will join a small cohort of fellow makers to dive into Woodworking, Textiles, Digital Fabrication, and Metalworking. It is the quickest way to go from "I don't know how to use that" to "I made this."

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.

Ready for a fantastic 10-week ride? GEMS is the ultimate guided exploration of the tools, technology, and skills available at MakeHaven. If you have ever felt intimidated by a big shop or didn’t know where to start, this is your map. Over ten weeks, you will join a small cohort of fellow makers to dive into Woodworking, Textiles, Digital Fabrication, and Metalworking. It is the quickest way to go from "I don't know how to use that" to "I made this."

The Foundations of Fabrication (FoF) program is an expansive course that covers 15 disciplines over 4.5 months.

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.

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.

Ready for a fantastic 10-week ride? GEMS is the ultimate guided exploration of the tools, technology, and skills available at MakeHaven. If you have ever felt intimidated by a big shop or didn’t know where to start, this is your map. Over ten weeks, you will join a small cohort of fellow makers to dive into Woodworking, Textiles, Digital Fabrication, and Metalworking. It is the quickest way to go from "I don't know how to use that" to "I made this."

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.

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.