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SUMMARY:April 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\nApril 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/april-open-house-2026/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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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/coffee-crafts/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing for Creative People Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to craft authentic\, compelling narratives to stand out in applications\, websites\, and creative opportunities.\n\n\nOpen opportunities are available for artists and makers year-round\, but fall and winter have a host of deadlines for residencies\, festivals\, and major opportunities the following year. Get your packet ready with the same care\, consideration\, and enthusiasm you bring to your studio practice\, and you’ll set yourself up for success. \nJoin Morgan Hobbs\, owner of Structure and Form Artist Services\, to discuss writing about your work. Hobbs’ experience working with artists gives her unique insight into common pitfalls in the writing process and how even an anxious artist can overcome them. \n\nReviewing loose standards for commonly requested documents: CV\, Resume\, Bio\, Artist Statement\, Proposal + website and social media copy\nWriting genuine and compelling text + adaptation for calls\nGetting started and the steps for success\nOvercoming Anxiety\, Procrastination\, and Cliche\n\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 \nRegister Here
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/creative-writing-for-creative-people-virtual-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Jewelry Swap at NextFab
DESCRIPTION:Got unwanted jeweler’s stones or deadstock? Looking for stones\, tools\, or displays? Or do you want to meet other jewelry makers in Philadelphia? \nJoin us on Thursday\, April 30th\, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in this open-to-the-public Jeweler to Jeweler event at NextFab! This is an opportunity to meet new friends\, see the NextFab jewelry studio\, and buy\, sell\, and trade stones\, tools\, and/or displays. Come as you are with or without goodies – you may leave with some new treasures! Light refreshments will be served.  \n\n\nBring what you have\, swap for new to you goodies\, or just shop!\nMeet awesome jewelry folks and enjoy light refreshments\nBuild your network and connect with local resources like Tshatshke Jewelry Studio.\nWe can donate anything unwanted to The Resource Exchange
URL:https://nextfab.com/event/jewelry-swap-at-nextfab/
LOCATION:NextFab\, 1800 N. American St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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