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.
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.
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:
This is a special chance to explore handcrafted pieces and thoughtful products from talented MakeHaven artisans, inventors and business owners.
Join Audra of Motherhood Creations for a captivating workshop where you'll learn to craft custom nightlights using the enchanting art of resin.
What to Expect:
Crafting unique resin nightlights that illuminate any space with style.
Exploring a wide selection of decorative elements to personalize your nightlights.
Learning the art of resin mixing and pouring to achieve a flawless finish.
What to Expect:
Creativity and camaraderie as we connect with fellow woodworkers. Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join the conversation, share their projects, and gain inspiration from others. Bring along your latest project, photos, ideas, and questions as we engage in lively discussions and brainstorming sessions.
What to Expect:
Participants will engage in practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises, gaining proficiency in using the extruder tool and exploring its diverse applications. Through step-by-step guidance, attendees will learn how to create cups, mugs, and vases using both extruded and slab-formed components. Expect an immersive experience that encourages experimentation and fosters creativity in clay. There will also be an hour break for lunch. You're welcome to bring food or take advantage of the many options in the neighborhood.
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.