Got something broken? Don't toss it, let's fix it together!

MakeHaven is excited to host our Pilot Community Repair Fair, a hands-on event focused on empowering you to repair your beloved items! 

We're thrilled to partner with the Yale Engineering, whose talented student volunteers will be on hand to share their skills and guide you through the repair process.

How It Works: The "Fix-It Clinic" Model

What to Expect

We’ll start by taking apart a desktop tower, identifying components like the power supply, motherboard, and storage drives, and walking through safe troubleshooting practices. Then we’ll move on to laptops, where things get a bit more compact and delicate. Everyone will get hands-on time working on either a desktop or laptop, with guidance throughout.

What to Expect

Participants will get familiar with MakeHaven’s die press cutter and explore collage techniques to create unique greeting cards and envelopes. You’ll work with a curated collection of upcycled materials—but you’re also welcome to bring your own stash of interesting papers to personalize your designs. Each participant will leave with a finished set of ten handmade cards and envelopes, ready to mail, gift, or keep.

Skills You’ll Acquire

No matter your skill level, this is a space to get inspired, swap tips, and enjoy the creative process together. Join us for some fun, fresh ideas, and great company—because art is better when shared.

What to Expect:
Join us for a comprehensive training session where you'll learn how to create pens from start to finish. Over the course of the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to make 3 custom pens—perfect for yourself, family, or friends. Using a specialist pen lathe that is both safe and easy to operate, you'll be guided through the entire process without needing any prior woodworking experience.

What to Expect:
Explore the fundamentals of stained glass using the "Tiffany" method. Learn to design, cut, grind, foil, and solder glass pieces into a cohesive panel. Receive expert guidance and demonstrations throughout the entire process.

Skills You'll Acquire:
Master the art of precision cutting and grinding glass. 
Gain proficiency in foiling and soldering techniques.
Understand design principles specific to stained glass.

What to Expect:

This workshop invites participants to unleash their creativity by designing and crafting a personalized lantern. Bring your own design or create one on the spot; either way, you'll discover the magic of using a laser cutter to precision-cut your lantern's intricate patterns. As the finishing touch, you'll delve into the world of basic wiring to illuminate your lantern, creating a captivating masterpiece that reflects your unique design sensibilities.

Join New Haven Preservation Trust and MakeHaven for this workshop which is intended to introduce homeowners and DIYers to basic concepts of masonry repair for older buildings including selection of appropriate tools, products, and methods for the job. Attendees will gain confidence in tackling simple projects around the house – or evaluating the credentials of a professional masonry firm hired for more complex work. A variety of examples featuring rubble stone, brick, and block construction methods will guide discussion. 

👀 See the Unseen – Whether you're new to microscopy or just love science, this is your chance to explore the microscopic world up close!

🧠 Brainstorm Future Discoveries – What else can we examine? Let’s dream up some fascinating samples for future meetups!

🔥 Get Inspired – Familiarize yourself with the microscope and spark curiosity about the tiny wonders that surround us every day.

An FCC Amateur Radio Licensing exam session will be held at MakeHaven by the MakeHaven Underground Radio Group. 

ALL 3 levels of FCC licensing exam will be offered: Technician, General and Amateur Extra. Applicants should have studied the ARRL Licensing Manual and/or other training materials for the level of exam they wish to take and should bring all required materials.

What to bring:

Bring your drivers license or other legal photo ID.

Bring your FRN number.