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Creative Mornings @ Make Santa Fe

Last week, Make Santa Fe hosted Creative Mornings Santa Fe, and our executive director, James, shared a talk on why failure isn’t the problem—it’s the process. He explored the difference between “work mode” (producing) and “creative mode” (exploring), and offered five... View Article

Looking Back Just Three Years Ago

What are we doing today that will define Make Santa Fe over the next 3 years? Recently, during a trip down memory lane, I looked back at some old photos from when I started as Executive Director just three years ago. Back then, programs like 24-hour access, monthly badge classes, and standardized teacher pay didn’t exist. Our Ceramics, Blacksmithing, Leatherworking, and CNC shops didn’t exist. We didn’t even have access to the whole building! So much has changed in 3 years, it’s hard to imagine the impact it’s had on Santa Fe and the creatives that utilize Make.

A Generous Gift: Bringing the Fadal VMC 15XT to Life at Make Santa Fe

This summer, Make Santa Fe received an extraordinary gift from Will Putnam: a Fadal VMC 15XT vertical machining center. This industrial-grade CNC mill represents a huge leap forward for our community’s capacity to prototype, fabricate, and create with precision. Will’s donation is not just a machine—it’s an investment in empowering makers across Santa Fe.

‘Maker nerd paradise’: MAKE Santa Fe celebrates community at Saturday race

Original Article: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/maker-nerd-paradise-make-santa-fe-celebrates-community-at-saturday-race/article_8d327af3-3b50-4087-b803-6974ad88b0cc.html Written by: André Salkin asalkin@sfnewmexican.com Jul 5, 2025 The miniature shopping cart, toting a plastic baby and various fake food items, screeched to a halt about halfway down the racetrack. The drag-racing cart dubbed “The Grocery Grabber”... View Article

Make Santa Fe officials hope to ‘open minds’ with new track courses

Original Article: https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/business/make-santa-fe-officials-hope-to-open-minds-with-new-track-courses/article_fc6f01fe-d52c-11ef-a4e7-7b174ec78bee.html By Mike Easterling measterling@sfnewmexican.com – Jan 20, 2025 A Santa Fe enterprise that for nearly 10 years has helped local creators perfect and utilize their skills in various hands-on pursuits has launched a series of classes in... View Article