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Skip the Mass-Produced Aisles: The 2025 NextFab Holiday Gift Guide is Here! Discover handcrafted treasures from Philadelphia’s most talented makers. Every purchase supports a local creative entrepreneur. The holiday season is about more than just checking boxes on a gift list. It’s about finding that perfect something that makes someone’s eyes light up with a […]
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“They’re going to find a drum with soul. We are not a factory, just artisans.” Website: acherepercussion.com Instagram: @acherepercussion Tell us about yourself My name is Christian Noguera. I come from Argentina, and I’m now living in New Jersey after spending some time living in Philly. I came to the United States in 2009 when […]
Turn your booth into a seasonal destination that shoppers remember and revisit each year. The holiday craft fair season is one of the most lucrative opportunities for artists and artisans to connect with customers, build brand recognition, and generate significant sales through events like NextFab’s Miracle on American Street. With dozens of vendors competing for […]
Website: IvyEye.co Instagram: @ivyeye.co Meet Milan Marshall and Malik Tyler, the creative duo behind sustainable streetwear brand Ivy Eye, and discover how NextFab’s community is helping them turn their vision into reality. Tell Us About Yourself Sometimes the best collaborations happen organically. For Milan Marshall and Malik Tyler, co-founders of Ivy Eye, their partnership began […]
Starting a creative business can feel overwhelming. Balancing artistic vision with business fundamentals, finding the right workspace, and knowing where to invest your energy are all too familiar challenges for makers and creative entrepreneurs. That’s exactly why NextFab created the Artisan Accelerator program, and the feedback from participants speaks volumes about its impact. See […]
In the woodworking space at NextFab, something extraordinary is taking shape. Filmmaker and visual artist jasmine lynea is seven months into the Leeway x NextFab Art + Technology Artist Residency program, building what they call a “Love Machine.” The tiny house installation explores themes of family, community, preserving history, gentrification, and the power of love […]
The sound of bandsaws humming and metal being shaped filled NextFab’s Philadelphia maker space as 15 young men from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School rolled up their sleeves for an experience that would challenge everything they thought they knew about creating with their hands. A New Kind of Education Following NextFab’s Makers Education Summit on March […]
The summer heat is blazing, but savvy Philadelphia artists and makers know that Christmas in July isn’t just a retail gimmick; it’s a strategic opportunity to build momentum for the most lucrative season of the year. While tourists flock to Independence Hall and locals cool off at Spruce Street Harbor Park, you should be laying […]
It’s Spring at NextFab, and that means our acclaimed Maker Series is underway. Among this quarter’s offerings is a standout course that perfectly embodies our mission of combining cutting-edge technology with traditional craftsmanship: Building Furniture: MCM-Inspired Storage Unit with Stewart. Students are about to enter their third class, so we sat down with the instructor, […]
Join us for our June Pride programming at NextFab! We’ll be hosting two workshops to dive into making, and ending it with a Queer Maker Mixer, open to the public. Whether you’re looking to learn more about making or meet other creatives, join us for a workshop, the mixer, or both! 20% of ticket sales […]