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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.

Hosted by ClimateHaven and Homegrown Tech, this happy hour is designed for anyone making something new, whether you are coding software, prototyping hardware, experimenting with new tools, or launching a startup. Drop in to enjoy drinks and light snacks, share what you are working on, and connect with fellow creators from across the New Haven community.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Skip the disposable wrapping paper and flimsy gift bags! In this practical workshop, you will learn how to stitch a sturdy cloth shopping bag that doubles as reusable holiday gift wrap and a reliable everyday tote.

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.

Every home chef knows that a custom wooden spatula is an indispensable kitchen tool! In this beginner friendly woodworking class, you will design, shape, and finish a custom hardwood spatula built to handle everything from sautéing to serving. It is the perfect project for anyone looking to learn fundamental woodworking techniques while crafting a beautiful, food safe utensil for their home.

Looking for a great introduction to woodworking? In this hands on workshop, you will create a stylish and functional 8.5x11 frame from start to finish. Guided by a seasoned instructor, you will explore essential woodworking techniques, including measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing. Walk away with a beautiful handmade frame to showcase your favorite artwork, photos, or documents, perfect for your home or office.

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.

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.

Satisfy your curiosity and dive into the satisfying world of printmaking! Spend a creative session learning how to carve custom rubber stamps from scratch. Linocut carving is one of the most accessible and rewarding print crafts, letting you turn simple sketches, initials, and patterns into reusable handmade stamps. You will learn how to safely work with carving tools, transfer your artwork onto soft rubber blocks, and test your finished prints on paper. Whether you want to make personalized stationery, decorate gift wrap, or start a new printmaking hobby, you will walk away with your own finished stamp and the foundation to keep carving at home.

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn and practice essential bleeding control techniques that can save a life in the critical moments before emergency responders arrive. Knowing how to stop severe bleeding is a vital skill for any emergency, and this training provides the practical experience needed to act with confidence.

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.

Join us for a mesmerizing journey into the art of laser lantern making! Bring your unique design ideas to life as you learn the ins and outs of utilizing a laser cutter to intricately craft your lantern masterpiece. In this hands-on class, you'll not only design and cut your lantern but also master the basics of wiring to bring your creation to life with a warm, radiant glow.

Places like a woodshop can feel intimidating or difficult to break into, especially for people who have historically been marginalized in woodworking communities. This workshop is an intentionally supportive space designed for women, trans individuals, non binary folks, and gender diverse makers, as well as anyone belonging to a minority gender identity who may feel less comfortable or underrepresented in traditional shop spaces. Designed specifically for beginners, this course introduces you to core power tools, shop terminology, machine safety, and lumber selection. Guided step by step by your instructor, you will build confidence in the shop while crafting a custom wooden spatula or kitchen utensil of your own design to take home.

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.

Help out your community by making simple hats to donate to people in need!

The weather’s turning cold, and people are bundling up, but not everyone has hats and gloves to keep them warm. Fortunately, the New Haven Free Public Library has set up their mitten tree to get winter accessories to anyone who needs them. Let’s help warm our community by making hats and other winter accessories to donate to the mitten tree!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Satisfy your curiosity and get in the holiday spirit with Second Sundays! Each month, MakeHaven opens its doors to the public for an afternoon of crafting, community, and creative fun. In December, we are bringing back a festive favorite: melted crayon glass globe ornaments!

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 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.

Join Jordan, a distinguished abstract line artist from Hamden, CT, for a captivating journey into the world of abstract drawing. In this course, you will explore the techniques and inspirations behind Jordan’s unique artistry.

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.

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 designed for anyone who loves to draw. This is a judgment free atmosphere where you can experiment with new techniques, share ideas with fellow creatives, and enjoy the simple process of making art in good company.

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.

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.

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.