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Children always assume that they’re going to be amazing at something on the very first try. And sometimes they are! This attitude sneaks its way into adulthood: if we’re not good at something on the first try, we’d rather not try at all. It makes sense. Sometimes trying can be expensive, even if we want […]
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Looking at the chair at your dining room table, you probably wouldn’t call it ‘technology’ but at one point, it was. Everything from the phone in your pocket to the glasses on your face is a technological advancement. Now, it may be difficult to believe that glasses can be classified as technology perhaps because most […]
Website: www.michaelferrin.com Instagram: @ferrin.woodworking Tell us about yourself I grew up in South West Philadelphia. My father is a luthier and when I was a child he repaired instruments for the Philadelphia School District while he took care of me – he clamped my baby seat to his workbench. In my work, I am interested […]
“Part of my journey is, as I was finishing my formal education, I experienced a life-threatening illness, which took me many years to recover from. So, in the process of recovering, I started making artwork again and was able to meet people who were able to help me. During my illness, I realized it’s important […]
On Thursday, September 15th, NextFab hosted Margaux DelCollo, the CEO of TWEE, on our monthly webinar series, “From Making to Selling.” The handicraft market has been slowly growing over the years, and online platforms, such as Etsy, Shopify, and Instagram shops make it even easier to sell and shop online for small businesses. These handmade […]
In the course Working with the Torch: An Introduction to Soldering and Annealing for Jewelry, Jewelry Instructor Melissa covers how to make a thin ring band. But, how do you form a thicker band? By using the new Forming Blocks made in the Woodshop, we’ll break down how it’s possible. Measure the material for your […]
Meet Our Monthly Maker: Ricky Solorzano of Biorealize Website: www.biorealize.com Instagram: @biorealize Tell us about yourself I love bioengineering, biodesign, and biofabrication. I’ve been involved with the biofabrication industry for over 10 years now and have built different platforms for it. Now I’m excited to be growing and developing solutions for designers to create new […]
Art and technology have been interconnected throughout history and recent developments have brought them even closer. Technology has ventured into each dimension of our existence, making everyday activities easier, quicker, and more accurate. If technology means an artist can turn their vision into reality more efficiently, why wouldn’t they be interested? That’s why we’re writing […]
Meet Our Monthly Maker: Erik Curtis Website: Encurtis.com Instagram: @encurtis Tell us about yourself I am a woodworker and sculptor who enjoys blurring the lines between fine furniture and art. What’s your educational background? I earned a BA in religion and philosophy from Eastern University in 2009. I attended the 9-month program at the Center […]
It’s easy to think that social media is just for filtered selfies and elaborate food pics, but these platforms have evolved into an amazing tool for artisan entrepreneurs. Even though we would probably all prefer in-person conversations with our customers, social media platforms are an alternative way to engage, connect and, ultimately, sell. The term […]