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SUMMARY:Coffee & Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cozy way to kick off your Sunday? Join us for Coffee & Crafts\, a casual community gathering open to the public! Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious about what happens inside our shops\, this is the perfect time to relax and get inspired. \nSip on a warm brew while you craft alongside NextFab members\, meet fellow creatives\, and explore our makerspace. It’s a low-pressure environment to make new friends\, talk shop\, and see how you can turn your own ideas into reality. Bring a project you’re working on or just bring yourself – we can’t wait to meet you!
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/may-2026-coffee-crafts/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mechanism National Gathering: Welcome Reception at NextFab
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the 11th Mechanism National Gathering with an evening of networking\, workshop tours\, and community building at NextFab. Meet the innovators\, makers\, and leaders reimagining the future of local production before the main conference begins. \n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Tuesday\, May 12\, 2026\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLocation: NextFab | 1800 N American St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19122\nCost: $25\n\n\nAbout the Reception\nBefore the main sessions at BOK begin\, join us at NextFab to set the stage for three days of transformation. This is a chance to see our community in action and connect with fellow attendees who are passionate about building resilient local production ecosystems. \nWhat to expect: \n\nMakerspace Tours: Explore NextFab shops\, including our metal shop\, woodshop\, textiles studios\, digital fabrication labs\, and jewelry studios.\nCurated Networking: Connect with manufacturers\, community organizers\, and entrepreneurs from across the country.\nEarly Access: Get a head start on the gathering’s core themes: Climate Adaptation\, Circular Economies\, Worker Power\, and Shared Ownership.\n\nAbout Mechanism National Gathering\nThe Mechanism National Gathering (May 12 – 14) brings together a diverse community to build an “interconnected production eco-system.” This year’s theme\, “Imagining the Future of Local Production\,” explores how we can restore balance with natural systems while fostering genuine community resilience. \n\nRegistration\nSpace is limited! Ensure your spot at the Welcome Reception and the full three-day gathering by registering below. \nRegister for the National Gathering
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/mechanism-national-gathering-welcome-reception-at-nextfab/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:May Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nThis month\, join us for: \n\nMay 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!)\nWinter Residency Exhibition: Lin Elkins: Explore new works by our 2026 Winter Residency Fellow\, Lin Elkins. This exhibition is the culmination of a two-month collaboration between NextFab and the Museum for Art in Wood\, showcasing contemporary woodcraft created right here in our shops. Up until May 21\, 2026!\n\nThese 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.
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/may-2026-open-house/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to be Online (And NOT Overwhelmed) Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to put your business out there online without feeling like you’re drowning in notifications.\n\n\nSocial media\, email lists\, websites\, newsletters; the list of places you’re “supposed to be” online never seems to stop growing. For many creative entrepreneurs\, the result isn’t visibility. It’s paralysis. \nIn this virtual session\, business coach Kate Gilbert cuts through the noise to help makers and small business owners build a sustainable\, intentional online presence that actually fits their life and business. Drawing on over a decade of running Twist Collective\, a successful online knitting magazine\, Kate knows firsthand how to show up consistently without burning out or losing focus. \nThis talk will help you: \n\nIdentify which online platforms and tools are actually worth your time\nCreate a simple\, repeatable system for showing up online with intention and consistency\nMove from overwhelm and overthinking to a clear\, actionable plan you can start using immediately\nBuild an online presence that reflects your brand and supports your goals\n\nBy the end of this session\, you’ll leave with a grounded\, realistic framework for being present online in a way that feels manageable and purposeful. \nAbout Tools of the Trades Virtual Pass:\nTools of the Trades is an annual hybrid conference dedicated to connecting artisans\, makers\, and creative entrepreneurs in Philadelphia and beyond to the business resources they actually need. We believe that creativity is the engine of our economy\, but community is the fuel. \nThis event is part of a continuing education workshop series designed to help craft-focused businesses accelerate growth and find success on their own terms. We don’t just teach business; we facilitate a space where expertise is disseminated across generations and where no question goes unanswered. \nThe Tools of the Trades Virtual Program Pass provides you access to five live virtual programs offered monthly from April to August 2026. Program recordings will be available to all ticket holders. \nSee all events here: https://www.toolsofthetrades.org/post-conference-virtual-sessions
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