What to Expect: Over three sessions, you'll dive into various styles of handmade bookmaking, from crafting folders to assembling journals and hardcover books. You'll learn practical skills like measuring, folding, cutting, sewing, and gluing, and have the chance to create your own bookmaking tools using non-traditional materials.
Skills You'll Acquire:
Workshop Highlights:
Hands-On Magic: Dive into the world of steel manipulation, where you'll cut, twist, taper, bend, and even perform a bit of steel wizardry to create your own masterpiece. Choose between crafting a wizard wand or a BBQ fork of your design.
Steel Whisperer Expertise: Our instructor will reveal the mesmerizing science behind induction heating while guiding you through the art of steel manipulation. It's a workshop that's as educational as it is enchanting!
We invite artists to gather at MakeHaven! Enjoy some snacks and drinks and be in community with other artists/work on artwork/have some drinks and snacks.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Non-MakeHaven members are welcome -- tours will be available. Snacks and refreshments provided.
Gather with us as we celebrate spring, community, and the pizza oven.
Please register & bring a pizza topping and/or libations (drinks), side, or dessert. If you have any pizza-related dietary needs (eg gluten-free crust or dairy-free cheese) please bring that as your pizza contribution.
What to Expect:
Prepare to roll up your sleeves and get creative! During this meetup, we'll harness the power of upcycling by repurposing textile scraps into practical and eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastics. Together, we'll learn how to craft reusable food wraps that are not only functional but also contribute to reducing waste in our environment.
The Manufacturing Meetup Group is FORGE's regular community group for any startups that interface with manufacturing, supply chain, and physical product development. It will provide the opportunity to learn about manufacturing-related topics, connect with each other, and share wins and challenges.
This recurring event, dedicated to the joys of knitting and crochet, offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with fellow crafters in a setting that's both warm and welcoming. Scheduled for the 4th Sunday of every month from 12pm to 3pm, this meetup is a haven for those looking to dive into their projects, exchange ideas, and foster a vibrant, creative community.
Join us for a unique gathering of minds and spirits at our upcoming Maker's Networking Lunch! This event is perfect for makers and aspiring makers who are in the initial stages of turning their creative visions into reality. This group focuses on those early, formative moments of product and business development, offering a nurturing environment for ideas to bloom and ventures to find their footing. For those with an established physical product, we suggest the ”Maker-to-Market" meetups.
Begin by passing the online portion of badging for the Tormek. Take the quiz to earn your badge, and then bring your own knives and scissors to practice your newfound skills. If you're feeling generous, lend a hand to MakeHaven by sharpening some blades in need.
What to Expect:
This meetup is all about a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Expect a collaborative space where you can freely discuss your polymer clay projects, learn from others, and enjoy the creative energy in the room. It's not just about the clay; it's about the community of makers coming together.