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Were you there? NextFab hosted the last day of The Hardware Meetup x DesignPhiladelphia Festival. If you didn’t get a chance to be there, let us inspire you to attend next year’s! What is DesignPhiladelphia? DesignPhiladelphia is a festival showcasing Philadelphia’s local design talent, from innovative architecture to cutting-edge fashion. Once a year, we come […]
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With 3D printing becoming more and more accessible, learn how to use Rhinoceros with us at NextFab! If you’ve ever dreamt of bringing your imaginative ideas to life through freeform surface modeling, this class is your ticket to success. Why Choose Rhino? Rhino is known for its ability to model organic shapes with precision and […]
Burro AI: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Autonomous Robots In the world of agriculture, innovation is crucial to meet the growing demand for efficient, sustainable practices. That’s where Charlie Andersen comes in: CEO of Burro, a company that is at the forefront of agricultural technology. In a recent conversation with NextFab, Charlie shared his journey- challenges and […]
Few mediums carry the same magic as metalworking. There’s something about taking such a solid, formidable material and melting it down to shape and mold it into everything from beautiful sculptures to nets and bolts. If you’re interested in the art of metalworking, look no further than NextFab, a place for creative people like yourself! […]
If you are passionate about jewelry design and are eager to bring your creations to life, come check out the jewelry classes at NextFab! We offer jewelry-making classes for students of all levels. Below, we’ll explore the classes we offer, each of which presents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of jewelry […]
That’s right! NextFab is expanding and we want you to be part of it! We’re excited to announce the construction of over 23 individualized studio spaces for creative professionals, artists, and makers built into our makerspace in the Kensington/Fishtown area. With a range of amenities and benefits, these studio spaces provide an ideal environment for […]
Although we had to postpone this year’s Artisan Accelerator event, we’re happy to digitally unveil the work of our graduating Artisan Accelerator cohort including: Ruth Easterbrook of Ruth Easterbrook Ceramics Thomas Miller of iron peony John Castellaneta of Castle Brothers Workshop Vivian Purcell of Vivian Purcell Ceramics Sara Becker of Absurd Printworks Daniel Haughton of DH Studio But what is […]
Jewelry has been a form of artistic expression since ancient times, with evidence dating back 150,000 years to the discovery of snail shell beads in Morocco. It’s truly awe-inspiring to think that even centuries ago, people desired to adorn themselves and found ways to do so using whatever materials were available. From natural gemstones to […]
Meet our Monthly Maker: Omar Buenaventura Tell us about yourself I am a self-taught Filipino-American installation artist living in Lenapehoking. In 2020, my partner Nicky Uy and I formed Bahay215, an ongoing art collaboration inspired by Filipinx tradition, diaspora, community, and nature. Inspired by the local environment as well as my childhood experiences growing up […]
With Spring easing its way in, many of us are spending more time outside enjoying the sunshine. On walks around the neighborhood, you might stumble across a patch of flowers or your dog might bring you a stick to play catch. In fact, you might find yourself a stick, a broken tree branch now visible […]
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