Join the board and other members for MakeHaven's Annual Member Meeting. We'll reflect on 2024, a year of significant growth and financial challenges.
We'll delve into:
Join us in growing the MakeHaven community by spreading the word about all we have to offer! At this event, we’ll distribute flyers and plan outreach to help recruit new members. Together, we’ll visit local community spaces such as libraries, coffee shops, gyms, and other high-traffic areas to put up flyers and share information about MakeHaven.
This is a fun and social way to make an impact while helping sustain our community. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm!
What to Expect:
Join Audra of Motherhood Creations for an engaging workshop where you'll explore the art of resin to craft a stunning and craft stunning winter ornaments.
What to Expect:
What to Expect
• Activities to spark creativity and help you begin the process of writing poetry or prose.
• Guided discussions on translating personal stories and emotions into impactful writing.
• Insights into using language effectively to create vivid imagery and emotional resonance.
• A supportive space to explore your voice and connect with others through shared experiences.
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Strategies for finding and developing your unique writing voice.
Second Sunds is a social gathering for makers. Whether you're working on something wild and wonderful, or still brainstorming your next big idea, this is the perfect space to show it off or bounce ideas around. We want to see what you’ve been up to, hear your stories, and get inspired by each other’s creativity. Snacks provided; feel free to bring a favorite to share if inspired.
What to Expect
In this class, students will learn how to harness black and white ink to create fluid, organic forms that are not only visually striking but also deeply personal. Jordan will guide you through the process of translating complex aspects of identity into abstract line designs, teaching you to capture the essence of fluidity and motion on the page.
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Mastery of black and white ink techniques for abstract drawing
• Understanding how to translate personal identity into visual art
Join us at MakeHaven for a fun and informative session, and leave with the confidence to continue sewing on your own!
What to Expect
• An introduction to the history and basics of sewing
• Hands-on practice with operating a sewing machine
• Guidance on identifying fabrics and cutting techniques
• Instruction in essential hand stitching methods
• Starting a simple sewing project to apply your new skills
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Basic sewing machine operation
Join us for a discussion event for entrepreneurial MakeHaven members this Friday. We will do a walk and talk tour of MakeHaven with Senator Murphy, followed by a discussion on entrepreneurship hosted by Ben Berkowitz, co-founder of SeeClickFix and Plush. This is an excellent opportunity to for MakeHaven to showcase our entrepreneurial community, discuss innovation with a national policy maker and network with other entrepreneurial MakeHaveners.
Agenda:
What to Expect
Students will be guided through the techniques of Senegalese hair styling, learning how to create and decorate these traditional looks. You’ll also be introduced to basic Senegalese vocabulary related to hair and styling, helping you connect more deeply with the culture. Each session will highlight the significance of these hair rituals and how they reflect the values and traditions of Senegalese communities.
Skills You’ll Acquire
• Techniques for traditional Senegalese hair styling and decoration
