11:00 am - 6:00 pm Intellectual Property Advice at South Philly October 3, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Intellectual Property Advice at South Philly Vadim Cherkasov is an intellectual property attorney with a focus on patent and trademark prosecution. Vadim worked as a mechanical engineer prior to his legal practice, and has experience with patents in a wide range of technologies, including medical devices, electrical devices, biometric-based security systems, power generation equipment, agricultural devices, computer network systems, and software-based […] Free
11:00 am - 6:00 pm Patent Agent Office Hours October 4, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Patent Agent Office Hours Scott Keeley will be hosting Open Office Hours in our coworking space at 2025 Washington Ave and will be available for free legal consultations for NextFab members. Scott is a registered patent agent with 12 years of experience in intellectual property. He has engineered products from guitars to wind turbines, with “green” energy powering much of his innovative […] Free
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm DesignPhiladelphia: Show And Tell October 6, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm DesignPhiladelphia: Show And Tell We are proud to partner with and host Philadelphia’s increasingly popular Maker Meetup at the Center for Architecture and Design. This special monthly event brings together designers, manufacturers, and producers of all kinds, large and small, including entrepreneurs with 3D printers. The event is filled with fun networking opportunities, an impressive showcase of products and […] Free
10:00 am - 6:00 pm DesignPhiladelphia: Art Star Pop Up Market October 7, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm DesignPhiladelphia: Art Star Pop Up Market Philadelphia's leading purveyors of handmade goods, Art Star will be curating a line up of up to 25 Art + Craft Vendors who will be set up and selling within the DesignPhiladelphia space for their kick off weekend. Art Star will be hand selecting regional favorites who make a variety of goods such as jewelry, pottery, […] Free
10:00 am - 6:00 pm DesignPhiladelphia: Art Star Pop Up Market October 8, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm DesignPhiladelphia: Art Star Pop Up Market Philadelphia’s leading purveyors of handmade goods, Art Star will be curating a line up of up to 25 Art + Craft Vendors who will be set up and selling within the DesignPhiladelphia space for their kick off weekend. Art Star will be hand selecting regional favorites who make a variety of goods such as jewelry, […] Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm DesignPhiladelphia: Community Market for Makers & Shakers October 14, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm DesignPhiladelphia: Community Market for Makers & Shakers Join us for a community market during DesignPhiladelphia featuring handmade crafts and local eats for sale, as well as creative do-it-yourself activities at NextFab. Discover what’s being made right in the neighborhood by Philly artists and designers working in a range of media. Stock up on and enjoy food and drink, and try something new […] Free
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Halloween Special Effects Workshop October 14, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Halloween Special Effects Workshop Join us as we venture into the haunting world of special effects horror make-up! Sit in on a step-by-step demonstration of how to transform yourself into creepily convincing zombie. You'll have the option to purchase a full kit or just follow along with your own pre-made silicone prosthetic wound. By the end, you'll have the […] $10
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Free Legal Advice for Startups and Makers October 19, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Free Legal Advice for Startups and Makers Ku Yoo, partner at Chang & Yoo LLP, represents businesses, investors, high net-worth individuals, investment vehicles, and funds in various industries including startup, biotech, software, and real estate, in addition to electronics manufacturers and suppliers and services in hospitality and construction. Ku is passionate about helping business people do business; beginning with business formation and incorporation, working […] Free
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Ask the Expert: Ben Franklin Tech Partners October 20, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Ask the Expert: Ben Franklin Tech Partners Mark Trabbold, Director of Business Development, Technology Commercialization Group at Ben Franklin Tech Partners, will be hosting open office hours at NextFab to answer questions about BFTP from our community. Mark Trabbold, Director of Business Development, Technology Commercialization Group at Ben Franklin Tech Partners For more than 31 years, Ben Franklin Tech Partners (BFTP) has […] Free
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Project Advice with Matt Bell October 20, 2017 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Project Advice with Matt Bell Sometimes the hardest part about a project is knowing where to start. Other times you hit a roadblock and aren’t sure what to do next. If you find yourself in that situation, this session is for you. Matt Bell runs NextFab’s Contract Services division and has a deep understanding of the incredible things that can […] Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm October Maker Happy Hour October 20, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm October Maker Happy Hour Join NextFab for an early evening happy hour. Spend some time getting to know our members and staff while enjoying some of Yards Brewery’s finest. No agenda, just come chill and enjoy some time hanging out in our comfortable coworking area! From 6-8pm at 2025 Washington Ave. https://www.meetup.com/Philly-Makers/events/lgcgvmywnbbc/ Free
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Halloween Pet Costume Workshop October 21, 2017 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Halloween Pet Costume Workshop Still wondering how to dress your pet for Halloween? Come to NextFab and learn how to make a costume for your furry companions! Choose from one of two designs and make either bat or ladybug wings. Learn about basic hand sewing techniques, as well as how laser cutters can help make clean, consistent patterns and […] $25
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Make Your Own Laser Cut Stencils October 25, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Make Your Own Laser Cut Stencils Learn how to make your own image-inspired stencils from start to finish. Practice photo manipulation in Adobe Illustrator, then head over to the laser lab to cut your custom stencil. Bring your own image with you on a flash drive, or choose from a library provided during the workshop. Prior experience with Illustrator or other […] $24
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mix & Mingle: A Happy Hour for Entrepreneurs October 26, 2017 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Mix & Mingle: A Happy Hour for Entrepreneurs Calling all entrepreneurs and enterprising makers! We're getting together for some light networking over drinks to share experiences and anecdotes about starting a business. Come practice your schmoozing skills with a little liquid courage at Yards Brewing Company. We'll have some ice cold beer as well as some ice-breaking activities including The Worlds Worst Pitch […] Free
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Intellectual Property Advice at NextFab North Philly October 27, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Intellectual Property Advice at NextFab North Philly Vadim Cherkasov is an intellectual property attorney with a focus on patent and trademark prosecution. Vadim worked as a mechanical engineer prior to his legal practice, and has experience with patents in a wide range of technologies, including medical devices, electrical devices, biometric-based security systems, power generation equipment, agricultural devices, computer network systems, and software-based […] Free
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intellectual Property Advice at South Philly November 2, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Intellectual Property Advice at South Philly Vadim Cherkasov is an intellectual property attorney with a focus on patent and trademark prosecution. Vadim worked as a mechanical engineer prior to his legal practice, and has experience with patents in a wide range of technologies, including medical devices, electrical devices, biometric-based security systems, power generation equipment, agricultural devices, computer network systems, and software-based […] Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Unity Through Diversity Fashion Show November 3, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Unity Through Diversity Fashion Show Unity Through Diversity is a fashion show to celebrate the diversity in the Philadelphia area and raise funds for The Philadelphia AIDS Consortium's LGBT refugee clients. This event will be hosted by Miss Philly LGBT Pride 2017, Supreme Diva Tina Montgomery, and UNIVISION 65 reporter Milady Nazir. Come celebrate different cultures through fashions from their native countries, […]