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Hands-On Learning: St. Joe’s Prep Students Discover Making at NextFab

Hands-On Learning: St. Joe’s Prep Students Discover Making at NextFab

NextFab Stories

July 28, 2025

The sound of bandsaws humming and metal being shaped filled NextFab’s Philadelphia maker space as 15 young men from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School rolled up their sleeves for an experience […]

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Christmas in July: A Philadelphia Artist’s Guide to Year-Round Holiday Marketing Success

Christmas in July: A Philadelphia Artist’s Guide to Year-Round Holiday Marketing Success

Artisan Entrepreneur

July 14, 2025

The summer heat is blazing, but savvy Philadelphia artists and makers know that Christmas in July isn’t just a retail gimmick; it’s a strategic opportunity to build momentum for the […]

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Into the Maker Series: Build an MCM-Inspired Storage Unit with Stewart

Into the Maker Series: Build an MCM-Inspired Storage Unit with Stewart

Artisan Entrepreneur

June 30, 2025

It’s Spring at NextFab, and that means our acclaimed Maker Series is underway. Among this quarter’s offerings is a standout course that perfectly embodies our mission of combining cutting-edge technology […]

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Celebrating Pride Month at NextFab

Celebrating Pride Month at NextFab

NextFab Stories

June 16, 2025

Join us for our June Pride programming at NextFab! We’ll be hosting two workshops to dive into making, and ending it with a Queer Maker Mixer, open to the public. […]

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From Law to Lasers: How NextFab Transformed Maria R Schneider’s Artistic Journey

From Law to Lasers: How NextFab Transformed Maria R Schneider’s Artistic Journey

Member Stories, NextFab Stories

May 12, 2025

“My dreams stay dreams if I can’t execute.” Website: www.mariaRschneider.com Instagram: @mariaRschneider In the heart of Philadelphia’s creative landscape, NextFab’s makerspace has been the catalyst for countless artistic transformations. Few […]

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Spring Maker Series: Artisan workshops in Philadelphia open to the public

Spring Maker Series: Artisan workshops in Philadelphia open to the public

Making

April 21, 2025

Learn, Create, and Build with Expert Guidance Spring is here, and so is a fresh lineup of hands-on class series in our Maker Series! Whether you’re looking to refine your […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Aaron Tyler Anderson

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Aaron Tyler Anderson

Artisan Entrepreneur, Member Stories

April 7, 2025

Website: lightenuplab.com Instagram: @lightenupforfun Tell us about yourself I’m the owner of Lighten Up Labs, creating sculptural modern lighting. I graduated in 2022 with an MFA in Industrial Design from […]

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2025 Tools of the Trades: Building Business & Community in a Changing Creative Landscape

2025 Tools of the Trades: Building Business & Community in a Changing Creative Landscape

Artisan Entrepreneur

March 10, 2025

As the creative world evolves, so do the challenges that artists, makers, and small business owners face. This year, the annual Tools of the Trades conference, hosted by NextFab, CraftNOW, […]

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Meet Our Monthly Maker: Bradford Davis

Meet Our Monthly Maker: Bradford Davis

Artisan Entrepreneur, Member Stories

January 13, 2025

Website: http://bradfordceramics.com Instagram: @bradfordceramics Tell us about yourself I’m Bradford. I recently completed my MFA from Tyler School of Art & Architecture at Temple University with a concentration in ceramics. […]

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The Essential Woodworking Tools You Need to Succeed

The Essential Woodworking Tools You Need to Succeed

Making

December 30, 2024

When starting in woodworking, knowing which tools to invest in can be overwhelming. With guidance from professionals like Marc DiGiaimo, Wood Processes Manager at NextFab, you can better understand what […]

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