MakeHaven Upcoming Events
Introductory - No experience required
Partner Hosted
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Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Member Event
Learn the fundamentals of MIG and TIG welding while completing the Welding badge requirements. This hands-on class will teach you to safely and effectively use welding equipment, focusing on basic techniques and proper setup. You can choose to earn your badge for MIG welding, TIG welding, or both during the session. By the end of the class, you’ll have the skills and certification needed for independent access to welding equipment at MakeHaven.
Introductory - No experience required
Member Event
Ready to earn your Sewing Machine Badge and create something cozy? Join us for this group badging event, designed to help members confidently complete their in-person check-out while crafting a functional and fun microwavable rice neck pillow.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
Looking for a great introduction to woodworking? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a stylish and functional 8.5x11 frame from start to finish. Guided by a seasoned instructor, you’ll 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.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
Calling all creative green (or greenish) thumbs! Join us for a wholesome swap event where makers, crafters, and plant lovers come together to trade seeds, seedlings, and soil—because every great project (and garden!) starts with the right foundation.
🌿 Bring: Extra seeds, baby plants, nutrient-rich soil, or compost to share.
🌼 Take: New botanical treasures and inspiration for your next handmade adventure.
🪴 Meet: Like-minded creators who love to grow—both plants and ideas!
Let’s nurture creativity and community, one sprout at a time! As always, there will be time for snacks, socialization, and project sharing. 🌱💛
🌿 Bring: Extra seeds, baby plants, nutrient-rich soil, or compost to share.
🌼 Take: New botanical treasures and inspiration for your next handmade adventure.
🪴 Meet: Like-minded creators who love to grow—both plants and ideas!
Let’s nurture creativity and community, one sprout at a time! As always, there will be time for snacks, socialization, and project sharing. 🌱💛
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
In this red-hot workshop, discover the wonders of induction forging by creating a custom BBQ fork or a magic wand. Under the guiding hands of our expert, you'll unlock the secrets of shaping steel with an induction forge, basic hammer techniques, and a touch of wizardry. No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to transform steel into something magical.
Introductory - No experience required
Member Event
Master the essential tools of the woodshop and earn your Woodshop badge in this hands-on class. Learn how to safely and effectively use the miter saw, planer, and jointer while completing the Woodshop badge requirements. By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence and certification to access these tools independently at MakeHaven.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
Calling all artists, doodlers, and creative minds! Sketchbook Social is a laid-back, welcoming space where you can draw, sketch, and share ideas with fellow creatives—whether you work on paper, digitally, or in any other medium. Bring your sketchbook, tablet, or favorite tools and enjoy a relaxed, judgment-free atmosphere to create, experiment, and connect.
Introductory - No experience required
Member Event
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!
Introductory - No experience required
Program
During the program, participants will go through tool introductions, both as a group and independently with guidance. These digital badges serve as a record of the participant's progress in completing the required safety orientations for different tools. The goal of the program is to earn 12+ badges with at least two in each of the focus areas (wood, metal, textiles, digital), and complete a project in each section that can be presented in a show-and-tell session during graduation.
Learn more about the program here.
Learn more about the program here.
Introductory - No experience required
Member Event
Ready to earn your Screen Printing Badge and create your first print?
Join us for this group badging event, designed to help members confidently complete their in-person check-out while diving into the creative world of screen printing. Working in a group setting makes the process less intimidating and more collaborative!
Join us for this group badging event, designed to help members confidently complete their in-person check-out while diving into the creative world of screen printing. Working in a group setting makes the process less intimidating and more collaborative!
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
Explore the craft of screen printing in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Start with a live demonstration of screen creation, where you’ll learn how to prepare and set up designs. Then, try your hand at printing your own designs using pre-made screens. Ideal for beginners or those curious about trying a new creative technique, this workshop offers a chance to combine practical skills with artistic expression, resulting in custom prints to take home.
Intermediate - Basics familiarity required
Ticketed Workshop
Unlock the power of CNC milling with our hands-on workshop dedicated to the fundamentals of safe and practical use of the Tormach PCNC 440 Metal Mill. Whether you're a seasoned machinist or new to the world of CNC milling, this class is designed to elevate your skills and confidence in operating the Tormach CNC Mill.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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 Akeera is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of woodcraft.
Intermediate - Basics familiarity required
Ticketed Workshop
Dive into the world of metalworking with the Bridgeport Manual Mill class, where safety meets the art of basic metal milling operations. This class equips participants with the essential skills to master the Bridgeport Mill, a standard manual knee-type vertical milling machine, while creating a functional and stylish project: a pair of metal 6-sided dice.
Introductory - No experience required
Member Event
Learn how to safely and effectively use the waterjet cutter while completing the Waterjet badge requirements. In this hands-on session, you’ll design and cut a custom metal keychain, gaining practical experience with the tool. By the end of the session, you’ll have the skills and certification to independently operate the waterjet cutter at MakeHaven.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
Calling all knitting and crochet enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering, meticulously orchestrated by Denise, one of our esteemed textile facilitators.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
In this red-hot workshop, discover the wonders of induction forging by creating a custom BBQ fork or a magic wand. Under the guiding hands of our expert, you'll unlock the secrets of shaping steel with an induction forge, basic hammer techniques, and a touch of wizardry. No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to transform steel into something magical.
Introductory - No experience required
Member Event
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.
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Meetup
A free, informational gathering at MakeHaven for knowledge sharing and networking among boating enthusiasts and makers in the New Haven area. Includes ropework for Boaters, Campers, Climbers and Sailors. This event welcomes all boaters.
Introductory - No experience required
Member Event
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.
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Member Event
Curious about CNC milling? This hands-on session will get you safely up and running on the Shapeoko Pro, MakeHaven’s desktop CNC router. You’ll learn how to operate the machine, complete a small test cut, and earn your Shapeoko Mill badge, unlocking access for independent use.
This badge is also a required step toward using the Tormach CNC mill—so if you’re looking to move into advanced metal milling, this is one of the steps along that path.
This badge is also a required step toward using the Tormach CNC mill—so if you’re looking to move into advanced metal milling, this is one of the steps along that path.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
Come use MakeHaven’s die press cutter to create one-of-a-kind envelopes and collaged greeting cards using thrifted coffee table books, junk mail, old magazines, and other unexpected paper treasures. In this hands-on class, you’ll transform discarded paper into beautiful, usable stationery.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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 Akeera is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of woodcraft.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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 Akeera is the perfect opportunity to delve into the world of woodcraft.
Introductory - No experience required
Ticketed Workshop
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.