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SUMMARY:June Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join the NextFab community at our monthly Open House! Tour our spacious facility\, meet our talented members\, and discover how you can turn your ideas into reality. Explore our specialized shops – including textiles\, jewelry\, woodworking\, and more – and learn about our membership options\, classes\, and how NextFab can support your creative journey. \nEach month\, we highlight specific members\, resident artists\, and partners from our community. Evening tours are available\, with light drinks and refreshments provided! \nThis Month’s June Highlights:\n\nJune Repair Fair: Give your broken items a second life at the Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair! Get hands-on help fixing jewelry\, furniture\, appliances\, and more. (Check their guidelines before you go!)\nFeatured Community Highlights: Check back soon as we announce more featured makers\, live shop demos\, and community partners for this month’s event!\n\nAbout Second Thursdays\nOur monthly Open Houses are hosted as part of Second Thursdays\, a neighborhood-wide celebration originally created by the Crane Arts Building. It’s the perfect chance to explore local open studios\, artist showcases\, and unique independent businesses. \nWhile you’re here\, be sure to check out all of the fantastic businesses located alongside us at The Wheelhouse (1800 N. American St.): \n\nThe Resource Exchange\nSor Ynez\nKeystone Bicycle Co.\nCenter for Creative Works\nVirida\nFlashPCB\nFarm N’ Sea Pets\n\nCost: Free and open to the public!
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/june-open-house-2026/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coffee & Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cozy way to kick off your Sunday? Join us for Coffee & Crafts\, a casual community gathering open to the public! Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious about what happens inside our shops\, this is the perfect time to relax and get inspired. \nSip on a warm brew while you craft alongside NextFab members\, meet fellow creatives\, and explore our makerspace. It’s a low-pressure environment for making new friends\, talking shop\, and seeing how you can turn your own ideas into reality. Bring a project you’re working on or just bring yourself – we can’t wait to meet you!
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/june-2026-coffee-crafts/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:June Mini Artisan Accelerator Day
DESCRIPTION:Ready to get unstuck and scale your creative business?\nTake a pause and join us for a powerful\, one-day program designed to help you think outside the box\, expand your creative network\, and master new concepts for your business strategy. \nWhether you need to refine your physical product or build a sturdier roadmap for growth\, this mini accelerator gives you the tools\, mentorship\, and community to make it happen. \nProgram Perks & Funding Opportunities\nThis program is proudly funded by the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Commerce to support local businesses in the creative industry. \nUpon successful completion of the one-day program\, selected applicants are eligible to receive: \n\n\n🎁 A 3-Month NextFab Membership Scholarship \n\n\n💰 A $300 Credit Package to use toward NextFab’s makerspace\, equipment\, and resources. \n\n\nPriority is given to businesses owned by members of historically disadvantaged communities. Income verification (BTAP) will be required upon acceptance. \nThe Agenda:\n\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Product Design & Prototyping Learn to think critically about your design decisions\, troubleshoot production bottlenecks\, and refine your current product line.\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Live Shop Demos See concepts come to life! Watch a live production walkthrough and see how NextFab’s advanced machinery can speed up your workflow.\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Break Refuel\, relax\, and connect with your fellow cohort members.\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Business Foundations & Goal Setting Build a solid\, sustainable business model and set strategic\, actionable goals to scale your brand.\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Round Table & Wrap-Up Conclude the day with an open group discussion. Share insights\, troubleshoot challenges\, and walk away with a crystal-clear plan for your business growth.\n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 17\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: NextFab (1800 N. American St\, Philadelphia\, PA)\nApplication Deadline: Sunday\, May 31\, 2026\, at 11:59 PM \nApply for the Mini Artisan Accelerator\nApplications close promptly on May 31st. Please fill out the form below to be considered for the June 17th cohort.
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/june-mini-artisan-accelerator-day/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business 201: Sticking Points Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:You’ve done the work to get your business off the ground. So why does growth still feel just out of reach? \nIn this session\, seasoned business consultant and executive coach Josué Figueroa\, with JP Morgan Chase’s Coach for Impact program\, helps small business owners identify and work through the sticking points that keep them at a growth plateau. With over 30 years of experience across nonprofits\, government\, and financial institutions\, Josué brings a grounded\, community-centered perspective to the real challenges creative entrepreneurs face as they try to scale and sustain their work. \nThis session will help you: \n\nPinpoint the financial\, operational\, or leadership gaps that may be limiting your growth\nBuild confidence around financial literacy and making informed decisions for your business\nDevelop a clearer strategy for accessing capital and the resources available to you\nStrengthen your leadership skills so you can show up more effectively for your business and your community\n\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll leave with a sharper understanding of where your business needs attention and concrete next steps to move forward with confidence. \nAbout Tools of the Trades Virtual Pass:\nTools of the Trades is an annual hybrid conference dedicated to connecting artisans\, makers\, and creative entrepreneurs in Philadelphia and beyond to the business resources they actually need. We believe that creativity is the engine of our economy\, but community is the fuel. \nThis event is part of a continuing education workshop series designed to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success on their own terms. We don’t just teach business; we facilitate a space where expertise is disseminated across generations and where no question goes unanswered. \nThe Tools of the Trades Virtual Program Pass provides you access to five live virtual programs offered monthly from April to August 2026. Program recordings will be available to all ticket holders. \nSee all events here: https://www.toolsofthetrades.org/post-conference-virtual-sessions
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