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Sustaining Practices: A Conversation About Sustainability in the Arts

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sustaining Practices is a conversation between Omar Buenaventura (2022-2023 recipient of the DVAA + NextFab Residency), Michael Ferrin (2023 recipient of The Museum for Art in Wood's Winter Residency), Kate Leibrand (Interdisciplinary Artist utilizing sustainable materials), and Holly Logan (Co-Founder of the Philly Fixers Guild). This conversation, moderated by DVAA Co-Executive Director, Samantha M. Connors, […]

Second Thursday at NextFab: Repair Fair

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philly Fixer's Guild Repair Fair: We will be welcoming the Philly Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair back to our spaces to help you fix and repair, fix, and assemble your tricky items. Why replace it when you can repair it? This urban volunteer repair outfit will help you fix your stuff, free of charge, and they’re ready […]

Free

April: Kensington Derby Workshops

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

NextFab is the official Headquarters for the 2023 Kensington Derby! The Kensington Derby & Arts Festival celebrates human-powered transit, neighborhood artists, and local businesses in Kensington. Originally established as a way to associate the name “Kensington” with the positive artist and maker community, the event has grown into a Philadelphia-wide attraction. Neighbors and new friends […]

Free

Artisan Mentorship Workshop with Caroline Gore

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

In this workshop, Caroline Gore (jeweler, business owner, and educator) will lead you through a self-directed study to streamline and realign your business strategy while embracing limitations. You will leave with a clear road map of practical shifts to cut unnecessary noise/distraction from your days and fast-track your productivity with a scrappy resilience and bootstrapped […]

$45

Second Thursday at NextFab: Repair Fair

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

We will be welcoming the Philly Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair back to our spaces to help you fix and repair, fix, and assemble your tricky items. Why replace it when you can repair it? This urban volunteer repair outfit will help you fix your stuff, free of charge, and they’re ready for the challenge. Got tangled […]

Free