December Open House

Join the NextFab community at our monthly Open House! Tour our spacious facility, and meet our talented members, while discovering how you can turn your ideas into reality. Explore our upgraded shops, including textiles, jewelry, woodworking, and more. Learn about membership, classes, and how NextFab can help you create. Each month, we will be highlighting specific members and partners of our community. Be sure to check back each month for our highlights! Light drinks and refreshments will be provided.

This month, join us for:

• December 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!)
• Last Chance to View: The Love Machine [reprise] by jasmine lynea, the selected 2024-2025 Leeway x NextFab Art + Technology Artist-in-Residence, this exhibit explores Black memory, joy, love, and wonder, offering a powerful space for reflection and imagination. Last chance to celebrate and view jasmine’s work on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at NextFab.

These events are hosted as part of Second Thursdays, a neighborhood-wide event originally created by the Crane Arts Building, as a chance to explore open studios, artist showcases, and unique businesses. Be sure to check out all of the businesses at the Wheelhouse, located at 1800 N. American St.: The Resource Exchange, Sor Ynez, Keystone Bicycle Co., Center for Creative Works, Virida, FlashPCB, and Farm N’ Sea Pets.