About
Learn more about NextFab, our services, and the future of making.
Makerspace
A place with all the tools you need for your creativity and hands-on-learning.
Classes
Join
Our Members
Events
At NextFab, we’re always working on innovative creations and revolutionary ideas both inside and outside our studios. Stay up-to-date on news, and the incredible stories and projects happening in the NextFab community.
From cutlery to cars, so many things in our everyday lives are made possible by metalworking. Metalworking is the process used to create these objects and, as such a diversely used resource, there are many tools, processes, and skills needed to make the most of it. In this blog, we will explore why metal and […]
Read more
Meet Our Monthly Maker: Melanie Hasan Website: https://modesttransitions.com/ Instagram: @modesttransitions TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF My name is Melanie Hasan, and I am the founder and textile designer of Modest Transitions. I am a mother of two wonderful boys, born and raised in Philly. After giving birth to my son, my husband encouraged me to […]
The artists for Mural Arts Philadelphia have created more than 3,600 city murals since 1984 to bring vibrancy, color, and culture to the walls of the city. These Philly murals are just one example of how artists can bring visual beauty, cultural expression, and open dialogue to any community. We tend to think of artists […]
If leatherworking is simply working with leather, couldn’t we say that upholstery is “fabric-working?” No matter what it’s called, upholstery is using fabric to cover, pad, or upgrade the furniture. Although traditionally for older generations, these skills can be applied to create a huge range of innovative, modern, and sleek products. With the diversity of […]
Meet Our Monthly Maker: Didier García (Saint Manifest) Instagram: @saint.manifest Website: www.saintmanifest.com TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I am a Queer Latinx multi-disciplinary artist and musician exploring and creating work that is centered around pleasure, love, and joy. Using my graphic design background as a foundation, I am interested in expanding and applying my design thinking […]
The list of marketing tools in the digital age is often expensive and time-consuming. One that is both easy and free is storytelling. Every business owner has a starting point, a struggle, a success, and therefore, a story. For small businesses, that story is usually one of personal drive and determination, of overcoming challenges and […]
Meet Our Monthly Maker: Colin Pezzano Instagram: @colinpezzano Website: colinpezzano.com TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF I am a woodworker based out of South Philadelphia, and I graduated from the University Of the Arts with a BFA in Crafts and Material Studies. I work predominantly in wood, and my practice relies heavily on craft practices mixed […]
In May 2020, internet sales (as a percentage of total retail sales) spiked by over 12%. Why? Online shopping is almost entirely pandemic-proof and many people are jumping onto the e-commerce bandwagon to avoid the uncertain future of in-person retail. While there is definitely no “one-size-fits-all” approach to setting up a shop in the virtual […]
As an artisan entrepreneur, you most likely work with single-use resources on a regular basis. Not only are single-use materials and tools unnecessarily clogging landfills, but they also are not cost-effective. Working sustainability into your craft doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming. Here are some tips for being an eco-friendly business. Be Aware A […]
NextFab’s Artisan Accelerator program is an 8-week experience that gives artisans and entrepreneurs the essential tools, support, and structure to focus on the things that matter to build viable businesses. This program is designed specifically to help artisan entrepreneurs craft profitable business models, reach new customers, and build sustainable companies. After receiving almost 80 applications […]
Δ