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MAKE Santa Fe members gain access to laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC routers, a metal shop, a CNC plasma cutter, wood and metal lathes, a waterjet, a woodworking shop, a blacksmithing forge, aluminum casting, a ceramic studio, and so much more!
Explore Make Santa Fe!
Make Santa Fe hosts a variety of industrial arts and prototyping equipment in our 7,000 sq/ft facility. Come check out our classes, open studios, community events, or just stop by for a tour of our space. At Make, you can build anything!
Introducing Make Santa Fe
Track Courses
Ancient Industrial Tech
This beginner-friendly series focuses on non-digital processes that have stood the test of time. You’ll learn the fundamentals of Blacksmithing, Powerhammer techniques, Bronze and Aluminum Casting, and Oxy/Acetylene Welding.
Full CNC Compliment
This comprehensive series introduces you to 2D design and drafting, empowering you to create precise digital designs for real-world projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced CNC equipment, including the CNC Router, Laser Cutter, Plasma Cutter, and WaterJet.
Fabricating with Wood
This course introduces beginners to essential woodworking techniques using the CNC Router, Wood Lathe, and foundational woodshop tools.
Upcoming Classes
Lighburn for Laser Engraving
Jul 17 @ 5:30 pm
This 2hr introductory course is the perfect next step after completing the laser cutting badge, or if it’s been a while refreshing your memory on the software side of laser cutting.
Intermediate Wood Lathe: Platters & Trays
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am
Take your woodturning skills to the next level in this Intermediate Wood Lathe workshop, where you’ll create beautifully turned platters and trays.
Intro to Sewing
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am
Create a simple tote bag while learning how to use a standard sewing machine & standard serger machine. You’ll learn when & how to use a serger to join fabrics, practice straight hemming, intro to patterns and more to make a functional bag while learning the basics of sewing.
Bowl Turning on the Wood Lathe
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to experience. This 5 hour class introduces to the grains of wood as you learn the safe operation and techniques needed to turn wooden bowls on an electric lathe.
Our Mission
To empower individuals and our community by providing access to tools, training, and collaborative spaces that inspire creativity, innovation, and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Our Vision
Santa Fe is a hub of innovation, craftsmanship, and economic opportunity. We drive a thriving maker culture that connects individuals to skills, careers, and regional entrepreneurial pathways.
Our Values
We value experimentation in art and fabrication.
We value non-competitive creation, invention, creativity, and play.
We are a non-judgmental learning space that promotes failing forward.
We are a safe and respectful space where all are welcome.
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