Meetings usually consist of doing group BJCP style blind judging of the beers ciders or meads people have brought, and an educational presentation or activity. This month we are going to discuss yeast banking.
For bringing homebrew for feedback: 2x 12oz or similar is good.
Anyone interested in brewing or judging beer cider or mead is encouraged to attend, you don’t need to be a member of the club or MakeHaven! Please RSVP.
What to Expect
This is a projector-based class with instructor-led discussion, demonstrations, and guided exercises. Participants will explore how AI tools can support ideation, planning, and development without replacing fundamental thinking. There will be opportunities for pair-up exercises and student participation throughout the session.
Skills You’ll Learn
• Using LLMs alongside Terminal User Interfaces (TUIs) for development workflows
• Choosing the right programming language or framework for a project
What to Expect
This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, July 5, from 1–4pm. This class combines demonstration and guided practice. Participants will follow instructor demonstrations and step-by-step guidance while working with prepared paper patterns. Emphasis will be placed on accuracy, fabric placement, and clean results.
What to Expect
This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, June 7th, from 1–4pm. This class combines demonstration and guided practice. Participants will learn multiple Flying Geese methods, then apply them directly while receiving individualized support. Design and fabric placement will be discussed alongside technical construction.
What to Expect
Expect guided instruction with demonstrations followed by hands-on practice. The instructor will walk through each HST method step by step, sharing tips for trimming, aligning, and maintaining consistent sizing. Participants will have time to play with layout and design options before assembling blocks.
What to Expect
This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, September 6, from 1–4pm. This class combines demonstration and guided practice. The instructor will demonstrate layering, basting, and quilting techniques suitable for home machines. Participants will discuss design choices and practice stitching methods that add texture and structure.
What to Expect
This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, August 2, from 1–4pm. This class combines demonstration and guided practice. This class focuses on experimentation and creative confidence. The instructor will offer prompts and guidance while encouraging participants to trust their instincts and explore new approaches to piecing.
What to Expect
This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, April 5, from 1–4pm. This class focuses on guided practice using curved piecing templates provided by the instructor. You’ll learn how to prepare fabric, align curved edges, and stitch them together cleanly, with demonstrations and plenty of time for hands-on sewing. The instructor will share tips and tricks for easing curves, managing fabric stretch, and improving accuracy, while offering individual support throughout the session.
What to Expect
This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, February 8th, from 1–4pm. Gayle, our instructor, will guide you through each step of foundation paper piecing using demonstrations, guided instruction, and hands-on practice. Fabrics will be available to use, or you can bring your own quilting cotton.
What to Expect
This standalone skill class meets on Sunday, March 8, from 1–4pm. Gayle, our instructor, will guide you through each step of traditional applique design using demonstrations, guided instruction, and hands-on practice. Fabrics will be available to use, or you can bring your own quilting cotton.