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Intro to Stained Glass: Create a Hanging Panel

Introductory - No experience required

Embark on a creative journey into the world of stained glass with our beginner-friendly workshop. Learn the renowned "Tiffany" method, encompassing designing, cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering techniques to craft your own unique glass panel. This hands-on class is tailored for beginners, offering step-by-step guidance to ensure everyone masters the essential skills. By the end of the workshop, each participant will proudly take home their completed stained glass creation.
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A collage showing CNC carving work. Left: a CNC machine carving the United States Army seal into wood. Top right: a detailed carved eagle head in wood. Bottom right: an ornate animal face design carved into a flat surface.
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

Only 3 spots left!

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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A collage showing a metalworking class. On the right, an instructor demonstrates how to operate a milling machine to two students, who watch closely. On the left, two smaller images show a milling machine and a pair of shiny metal dice—examples of the kind of item made in the workshop.
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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A collage titled “Introduction to Induction” shows a glowing hot piece of metal being hammered on an anvil (left), an induction coil heating metal (top right), and three blacksmithing tools with twisted handles (bottom right).
Introduction to Induction: Forging & Blacksmithing Basics

Introductory - No experience required

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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A collage of three images demonstrating domino joinery in woodworking, showing mitered pieces with loose tenons, corner connections, and a person holding a wooden Domino dowel.
Woodworking Joinery Series: Domino Joiner

Introductory - No experience required

Master one of the most efficient structural joints in modern woodworking. This hands-on workshop introduces the core mechanics behind using a Domino joiner, a powerful tool designed to create fast, exceptionally strong loose tenon joints. You will learn how to accurately layout workpieces, set up the machine, and align mortises, leaving with the practical skills and confidence needed to speed up your furniture making and frame construction.
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A collage showing moments from a sewing class. Left: an instructor demonstrates threading a white sewing machine while two students watch. Center: a learner sews green fabric on a different machine. Right: a smiling person in a red sweater models a handmade blue fleece scarf with red patterns.
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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Three-panel image of freshly baked sourdough bread in a green Dutch oven lined with parchment paper.
Hand-Mixed Sourdough: From Starter to Finish

Introductory - No experience required
Full

Ready to master the art of sourdough at home? This hands-on workshop covers everything you need to know to start your own bread making journey. We will walk through the entire process, including maintaining a healthy starter and planning your baking timeline to perfecting kneading, folding, and shaping techniques. By the end of the session, you will feel confident tackling artisanal bread in your own kitchen. Best of all, you will get to eat fresh bread in class and leave with your own starter and a loaf ready to bake at home!
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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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A collage of photos showing basket weaving, featuring a finished cylindrical woven basket, tools on a green cutting mat, and a close-up of the woven rim.
Weave Your Own: Intro to Basketry

Introductory - No experience required

Step into the world of traditional handcrafting and learn to build a functional vessel from scratch. This session breaks down the mechanics of stake and strand basketry, taking you through the raw materials, structural setup, and core weaving patterns used for centuries. You will learn how to handle, soak, and manipulate reed, working step by step to turn raw material into a solid, finished handwoven basket.
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A collage showcasing finished fabric projects from a 'quilt as you go' class, featuring various colorful patterned fabric strips sewn into rectangular table mats.
QAYG: Quilt-As-You-Go Placemats!

Introductory - No experience required

Streamline your textile construction by combining piecing and quilting into a single, efficient process. This workshop introduces the Quilt-As-You-Go (QAYG) technique, an excellent approach for smaller home goods. You will discover how to secure fabric strips directly through structural layers in straight runs, leaving with the practical skills and confidence needed to build clean, functional items like hot pads, runners, and mats.
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A side-by-side photo showing a small, handmade white crochet ghost plush toy with dark safety eyes, with Halloween decor in the background on the left and a close-up on a hand on the right.
Beginner Crochet Ghost Workshop 👻

Introductory - No experience required

Get into the spooky spirit with a fun, beginner friendly crochet workshop! In this 4 hour class, you’ll learn the basics of crochet while creating your own adorable crochet ghosts to take home. No previous crochet experience is necessary. If you already know how to crochet, you’re welcome to join and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of making. All skill levels are welcome! Come ready to learn, get crafty, and make some cute ghosts just in time for spooky season. 🧶👻
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A collage titled “Introduction to Induction” shows a glowing hot piece of metal being hammered on an anvil (left), an induction coil heating metal (top right), and three blacksmithing tools with twisted handles (bottom right).
Introduction to Induction: Forging & Blacksmithing Basics

Introductory - No experience required

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.
Learn More
2 images of the MakeHaven lathes, 1 image of a piece of metal being turned on a lathe
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.
Learn More
Three-panel image of freshly baked sourdough bread in a green Dutch oven lined with parchment paper.
Hand-Mixed Sourdough: From Starter to Finish

Introductory - No experience required

Ready to master the art of sourdough at home? This hands-on workshop covers everything you need to know to start your own bread making journey. We will walk through the entire process, including maintaining a healthy starter and planning your baking timeline to perfecting kneading, folding, and shaping techniques. By the end of the session, you will feel confident tackling artisanal bread in your own kitchen. Best of all, you will get to eat fresh bread in class and leave with your own starter and a loaf ready to bake at home!
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