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The clock is ticking! Applications for the Winter Residency with NextFab and the Museum for Art in Wood close this Monday, October 26. If you’ve been meaning to put your […]
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This month, we’re spotlighting Amber Bowie, the creator behind Mackenzie Madison of Philadelphia (MMOF Philly), a mommy-and-me clothing brand born out of love, resilience, and a whole lot of sewing. […]
Got a project idea that’s been living in your head (or your Notes app) for months? Maybe it’s a custom leather bag, a 3D-printed prototype, an embroidered jacket, or something […]
This month, we sat down with Hayato Matsushita, an interdisciplinary conceptual artist and researcher based right here in Philadelphia, whose work treats American history like a puzzle box waiting to […]
Looking to pick up a new skill this summer, but not ready to commit to a full membership? We’ve got you covered. For a limited time, NextFab is opening its […]
Website: alldezign.biz Instagram: @alldezign There’s a moment Alan Levine describes that probably sounds familiar to anyone who’s ever made something with their hands: you start with a shape, you add […]
Spring is the perfect season to try something new, and NextFab has a workshop that’s equal parts meditative craft and vibrant creative expression. The Spring Flowers Enameling Techniques workshop invites […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a jacket that fits exactly the way you want, NextFab’s newest Maker Series course, Create Your Own Workwear Jacket, might be just the project […]
Join us on May 12th as NextFab hosts the Welcome Reception for Mechanism’s National Gathering. What follows is three days dedicated to reimagining the future of local production. This isn’t […]
There’s a particular kind of courage it takes to transform trauma into generational strength. For Elaine Smith Holton, founder and artistic director of PHonk!Philly, that courage sounds like a surdo […]