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Two New Maker Series Help Furnish Your Home

Two New Maker Series Help Furnish Your Home

Product Development

March 2, 2026

There’s something deeply satisfying about making something with your own hands that’s functional, beautiful, and entirely yours. But the gap between “I wish I could do that” and actually doing […]

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Tools of the Trades Returns March 19-20

Tools of the Trades Returns March 19-20

Artisan Entrepreneur

February 16, 2026

You’ve excelled at your craft: the welding torch, the sewing machine, the digital design software, but then someone asks about your pricing strategy, and suddenly you’re googling at 11 PM, […]

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Members Talk About Why They Love NextFab

Members Talk About Why They Love NextFab

NextFab Stories

February 2, 2026

When you walk into NextFab’s Philadelphia makerspace, you’ll find more than just state-of-the-art equipment and spacious studios. You’ll discover a thriving community of creators, makers, and entrepreneurs who’ve found their […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Winter Scarlett of Nothing Unwanted

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Winter Scarlett of Nothing Unwanted

Artisan Entrepreneur, Making, Member Stories

January 12, 2026

Website: nothingunwanted.win Instagram: @nothingunwanted.studio Tell us about yourself I’m an aspiring architect. I switched from project management because I was building a lot of digital things and wanted to build […]

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Member Skill Build: Mastering the Ancient Art of Steam Bending

Member Skill Build: Mastering the Ancient Art of Steam Bending

Making

December 29, 2025

NextFab’s latest Member Skill Build brought an ancient woodworking technique into the makerspace: steam bending. Led by Laura Smarrito of True Love Carpentry, this workshop introduced members to a process […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Mason Holden of Friday Furniture

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Mason Holden of Friday Furniture

Artisan Entrepreneur, Making, Member Stories

December 1, 2025

Website: Friday Furniture Co Instagram: @fridayfurnitureco Tell us about yourself My name is Mason Holden, and the business I’m running is called Friday. It’s a home office furniture-making business. I […]

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2025 NextFab Holiday Gift Guide

2025 NextFab Holiday Gift Guide

Artisan Entrepreneur

November 6, 2025

Skip the Mass-Produced Aisles: The 2025 NextFab Holiday Gift Guide is Here! Discover handcrafted treasures from Philadelphia’s most talented makers. Every purchase supports a local creative entrepreneur. The holiday season […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Christian Noguera, Founder of Acheré Percussion

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Christian Noguera, Founder of Acheré Percussion

Artisan Entrepreneur, Making, Member Stories

October 27, 2025

“They’re going to find a drum with soul. We are not a factory, just artisans.” Website: acherepercussion.com Instagram: @acherepercussion Tell us about yourself My name is Christian Noguera. I come […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Holiday Craft Event Vendor Booth

The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up Your Holiday Craft Event Vendor Booth

Artisan Entrepreneur, Making

October 14, 2025

Turn your booth into a seasonal destination that shoppers remember and revisit each year. The holiday craft fair season is one of the most lucrative opportunities for artists and artisans […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Building Community and Sustainable Fashion with Ivy Eye

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Building Community and Sustainable Fashion with Ivy Eye

Artisan Entrepreneur, Member Stories

September 8, 2025

Website: IvyEye.co Instagram: @ivyeye.co Meet Milan Marshall and Malik Tyler, the creative duo behind sustainable streetwear brand Ivy Eye, and discover how NextFab’s community is helping them turn their vision […]

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