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Maker Highlight: Cody Steltzer

Move over Mr. Science, your protege has arrived! Our Maker Highlight for November is one of our most prolific makers yet, Cody Steltzer. With a clear, emphatic passion for learning and teaching science, Cody has taken MAKE by storm. Certified... View Article

Maker Highlight: Haj Khalsa

As an active part of the Santa Fe community, Haj has embodied the Santa Fe shuffle since arriving in 1993. Initially starting in construction and restoration in the area Haj has always been a problem solver. Add in an eye... View Article

Maker Highlight: Robert “Rocco” Goodluck

Rocco’s story is one of the most important stories to tell for MAKE because his path embodies precisely why our space exists. He is an easy guy to spot in the space because he’s always positive, saying hello to people... View Article

Maker Highlight: Mitchell Gustin

A teacher and lifelong maker, Mitchell has his creative roots in community. Mitchell is a mindful maker that focuses on education and collaboration when making. Starting with a program at NYU called IMPACT, Mitchell made everything from costumes to props... View Article

Maker Highlight: Jess Gantos

Jess grew up around wood fabrication, which planted the seed for her craft as an adult. With a father building and renovating houses and a mother creating crafts to sell at local markets, she grew up around making. It wasn’t... View Article

Maker Highlight: Patricia Strout

Strout, on the right in the top photo, personifies what MAKE Santa Fe is all about. Her story is the embodiment of Santa Fe as a community, as much as our maker space. Strout landed in Santa Fe via a broken down car in... View Article

Maker Highlight: Harold Brenier

Harold has been using the Boss laser to translate his illustrations into an exciting series currently on display at SITE Santa Fe for its SITE Scholar program. With existing work in sci-fi, medival, and 20’s era characters to choose from, the futuristic... View Article

Maker Highlight: Tom McGee

One of the best things about a maker space is seeing the creativity and collaboration that comes from members and their various projects. As a talented painter creating inspirational images that celebrate the dance of light and life, to quote... View Article

New Instructor: Christy Georg

Christy joins us with a wealth of experience, creativity, and hands-on knowledge. With a list of accolades and education longer than the cannon in the photo above, we’re fortunate to welcome her as a part of the MAKE community. While currently teaching... View Article

Member Highlight: Cia Thorne

Cia has been blowing glass for 30 years starting at the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland/Berkley, ending in 1990. She also works with metal in a variety of ways and is a frequent contributor to the MAKE... View Article

MAKE Instructor Highlight: Andrew Woodard

Andrew Woodard has been with MAKE for years, working to maintain and grow our wood shop and metal shop classes while also offering leadership to network our digital fabrication program around town. A skilled artist and craftsman, “Andy” is most... View Article