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Newbie Nosh

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This month, let's be inspired by seasonal greens and beans. Theresa will be making a beans & greens dish. Come at 6:30 to watch her techniques, or at 7 just for the food. Participants are encouraged to bring a side, dessert, or drink to share. Bonus points: include something from the CT Seasonal Food Guide!

Maker to Market Meetup

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On July 8th, we will hold an informal discussion about pricing products. We will share ideas, feedback, and lessons learned about pricing at markets based on our experiences. Bring your product price list, questions, and ideas!

Gems & Jewels

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What to Expect:
Experience the joy of creating two distinctive mosaic pendants during this 3-hour workshop. Dive into a world of color and texture as you work with stained glass, stones, beads, and more. Receive step-by-step guidance and demonstrations on cutting small pieces and selecting the right adhesive for jewelry making. Bring along any tiny trinkets, beads, or old jewelry you'd like to incorporate into your designs for a personal touch.

Re-X Clinic

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Soft plastic is the most overlooked material in the world of upcycling. Yet, it can be recycled with everyday household equipment. Join us on Monday October 21 to find out how. Each participant will be able to create a sheet of plastic “fabric” made from a base layer and a skin layer. The participant can use the completed fabric in a variety of ways.

Please bring plastic to use and to share. 

Soft Plastic for Your Base Layer:

Tool Sale and Live Edge Lumber Auction

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Join us at MakeHaven's back patio for a unique auction and tool swap event that supports our mission to provide high-quality tools and resources to our community. We're teaming up with New England ReUse for a special day featuring an exciting live edge lumber auction and a tool swap to benefit MakeHaven.

Tile Time

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What to Expect:
- Dive into the basic techniques of mosaic art, mastering cutting, shaping, and arranging glass to fashion intricate patterns and designs.
- Familiarize yourself with essential mosaic tools and equipment, including tile nippers, mosaic cutters, adhesives, and grouting materials, ensuring safety and efficiency in your practice.

Brewing Meetup

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Get ready for a brew-tiful evening with Community Supported Brewing (CSB)! Join us for a collaborative beer-making experience, where we brew, learn, and share the love of craft beer. CSB is a community of beer enthusiasts coming together to create delightful brews and share their favorite ales.

Robotics Team - Show and Tell

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Join us at MakeHaven for an exhilarating demonstration day, featuring the innovative robots crafted by the RoboDominators FIRST Robotics team. This event offers an exciting opportunity for high school students and their families and anyone in teh general public to engage directly with robotics.

Participants will: