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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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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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Jasmine Lynea’s “Love Machine” Building Community Through Art

Jasmine Lynea’s “Love Machine” Building Community Through Art

Artisan Entrepreneur, Member Stories, NextFab Stories

August 11, 2025

In the woodworking space at NextFab, something extraordinary is taking shape. Filmmaker and visual artist jasmine lynea is seven months into the Leeway x NextFab Art + Technology Artist Residency […]

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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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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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