Badge Class
“Badge” Training is open to both Make Santa Fe members and the general public. These classes introduce the safe and proper use of a tool or shop. Successful completion is required before members can access the tool or shop independently.
January
Thursday January 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Saturday January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday January 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Thursday January 29, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday January 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.
Saturday January 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off your exploration of microcontrollers, small electrical circuits, and programming using MicroBlocks (a visual coding platform perfect for the Arduino or ESP32). This class is perfect for anyone wanting to create IOT devices, robots, remote control cars, or anything else that uses small electrical components!
Saturday January 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
Saturday January 31, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dive into the world of industrial sewing! In this hands-on course, you'll create a simple, durable heavy canvas and leather ditty bag while gaining an overview of Industrial Sewing. You’ll learn on various industrial sewing machines: we have a Juki, Singer walking foot, and SailRite.
February
Thursday February 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Whether you're new to metalworking or looking to expand your skillset, this hands-on class will introduce you to key concepts like machine setup, safety protocols, and basic turning techniques.
Saturday February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Think of the X-Carve as a robotic arm for your workshop. It uses a spinning bit to carve intricate designs and patterns into various materials, from wood and plastics to metals and composites. And the best part? You can control it all from your computer!
Sunday February 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Saturday February 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Saturday February 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday February 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Saturday February 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday February 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Thursday February 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday February 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday February 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Saturday February 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday February 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday February 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn the wood-shop essentials—from jointing rough boards to confident table-saw cuts—in a supportive, women-centered session led by a female instructor. Leave with a finished hat/key rack, new skills, and a crew of sawdust sisters cheering you on.
Thursday February 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday February 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.
Saturday February 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off your exploration of microcontrollers, small electrical circuits, and programming using MicroBlocks (a visual coding platform perfect for the Arduino or ESP32). This class is perfect for anyone wanting to create IOT devices, robots, remote control cars, or anything else that uses small electrical components!
Saturday February 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
Saturday February 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dive into the world of industrial sewing! In this hands-on course, you'll create a simple, durable heavy canvas and leather ditty bag while gaining an overview of Industrial Sewing. You’ll learn on various industrial sewing machines: we have a Juki, Singer walking foot, and SailRite.
March
Saturday March 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Think of the X-Carve as a robotic arm for your workshop. It uses a spinning bit to carve intricate designs and patterns into various materials, from wood and plastics to metals and composites. And the best part? You can control it all from your computer!
Saturday March 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This hands-on class introduces students to the fundamentals of machining using a milling machine. Learn how to safely and accurately operate a milling machine to shape metal, create precise parts, and enhance your metalworking skills.
Saturday March 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Sunday March 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Saturday March 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Saturday March 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Saturday March 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday March 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday March 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Thursday March 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Saturday March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Thursday March 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday March 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dive into the world of industrial sewing! In this hands-on course, you'll create a simple, durable heavy canvas and leather ditty bag while gaining an overview of Industrial Sewing. You’ll learn on various industrial sewing machines: we have a Juki, Singer walking foot, and SailRite.
Saturday March 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.
Saturday March 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off your exploration of microcontrollers, small electrical circuits, and programming using MicroBlocks (a visual coding platform perfect for the Arduino or ESP32). This class is perfect for anyone wanting to create IOT devices, robots, remote control cars, or anything else that uses small electrical components!
Saturday March 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
April
Saturday April 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Whether you're new to metalworking or looking to expand your skillset, this hands-on class will introduce you to key concepts like machine setup, safety protocols, and basic turning techniques.
Saturday April 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Think of the X-Carve as a robotic arm for your workshop. It uses a spinning bit to carve intricate designs and patterns into various materials, from wood and plastics to metals and composites. And the best part? You can control it all from your computer!
Saturday April 4, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Saturday April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Saturday April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Sunday April 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Thursday April 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday April 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday April 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Saturday April 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday April 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday April 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn the wood-shop essentials—from jointing rough boards to confident table-saw cuts—in a supportive, women-centered session led by a female instructor. Leave with a finished hat/key rack, new skills, and a crew of sawdust sisters cheering you on.
Thursday April 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
Saturday April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dive into the world of industrial sewing! In this hands-on course, you'll create a simple, durable heavy canvas and leather ditty bag while gaining an overview of Industrial Sewing. You’ll learn on various industrial sewing machines: we have a Juki, Singer walking foot, and SailRite.
Saturday April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.
Saturday April 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off your exploration of microcontrollers, small electrical circuits, and programming using MicroBlocks (a visual coding platform perfect for the Arduino or ESP32). This class is perfect for anyone wanting to create IOT devices, robots, remote control cars, or anything else that uses small electrical components!
May
Saturday May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Think of the X-Carve as a robotic arm for your workshop. It uses a spinning bit to carve intricate designs and patterns into various materials, from wood and plastics to metals and composites. And the best part? You can control it all from your computer!
Saturday May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This hands-on class introduces students to the fundamentals of machining using a milling machine. Learn how to safely and accurately operate a milling machine to shape metal, create precise parts, and enhance your metalworking skills.
Saturday May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday May 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday May 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Saturday May 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Saturday May 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Saturday May 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Sunday May 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Saturday May 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday May 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday May 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Saturday May 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday May 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Thursday May 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Thursday May 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday May 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off your exploration of microcontrollers, small electrical circuits, and programming using MicroBlocks (a visual coding platform perfect for the Arduino or ESP32). This class is perfect for anyone wanting to create IOT devices, robots, remote control cars, or anything else that uses small electrical components!
Saturday May 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
Saturday May 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dive into the world of industrial sewing! In this hands-on course, you'll create a simple, durable heavy canvas and leather ditty bag while gaining an overview of Industrial Sewing. You’ll learn on various industrial sewing machines: we have a Juki, Singer walking foot, and SailRite.
Saturday May 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.
June
Saturday June 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday June 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Whether you're new to metalworking or looking to expand your skillset, this hands-on class will introduce you to key concepts like machine setup, safety protocols, and basic turning techniques.
Saturday June 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Think of the X-Carve as a robotic arm for your workshop. It uses a spinning bit to carve intricate designs and patterns into various materials, from wood and plastics to metals and composites. And the best part? You can control it all from your computer!
Saturday June 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday June 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday June 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Saturday June 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Saturday June 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Sunday June 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Thursday June 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday June 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn the wood-shop essentials—from jointing rough boards to confident table-saw cuts—in a supportive, women-centered session led by a female instructor. Leave with a finished hat/key rack, new skills, and a crew of sawdust sisters cheering you on.
Saturday June 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday June 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday June 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday June 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Thursday June 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday June 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off your exploration of microcontrollers, small electrical circuits, and programming using MicroBlocks (a visual coding platform perfect for the Arduino or ESP32). This class is perfect for anyone wanting to create IOT devices, robots, remote control cars, or anything else that uses small electrical components!
Saturday June 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
Saturday June 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dive into the world of industrial sewing! In this hands-on course, you'll create a simple, durable heavy canvas and leather ditty bag while gaining an overview of Industrial Sewing. You’ll learn on various industrial sewing machines: we have a Juki, Singer walking foot, and SailRite.
Saturday June 27, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.
July
Thursday July 2, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday July 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday July 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Saturday July 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday July 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Saturday July 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Sunday July 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Thursday July 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday July 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday July 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday July 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday July 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday July 18, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Thursday July 23, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday July 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off your exploration of microcontrollers, small electrical circuits, and programming using MicroBlocks (a visual coding platform perfect for the Arduino or ESP32). This class is perfect for anyone wanting to create IOT devices, robots, remote control cars, or anything else that uses small electrical components!
Saturday July 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
Saturday July 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dive into the world of industrial sewing! In this hands-on course, you'll create a simple, durable heavy canvas and leather ditty bag while gaining an overview of Industrial Sewing. You’ll learn on various industrial sewing machines: we have a Juki, Singer walking foot, and SailRite.
Saturday July 25, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.
August
Saturday August 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday August 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Whether you're new to metalworking or looking to expand your skillset, this hands-on class will introduce you to key concepts like machine setup, safety protocols, and basic turning techniques.
Saturday August 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Think of the X-Carve as a robotic arm for your workshop. It uses a spinning bit to carve intricate designs and patterns into various materials, from wood and plastics to metals and composites. And the best part? You can control it all from your computer!
Thursday August 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday August 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday August 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Saturday August 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday August 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Saturday August 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Sunday August 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Saturday August 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn the wood-shop essentials—from jointing rough boards to confident table-saw cuts—in a supportive, women-centered session led by a female instructor. Leave with a finished hat/key rack, new skills, and a crew of sawdust sisters cheering you on.
Saturday August 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday August 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday August 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday August 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Thursday August 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Thursday August 20, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday August 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off your exploration of microcontrollers, small electrical circuits, and programming using MicroBlocks (a visual coding platform perfect for the Arduino or ESP32). This class is perfect for anyone wanting to create IOT devices, robots, remote control cars, or anything else that uses small electrical components!
Saturday August 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
Saturday August 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dive into the world of industrial sewing! In this hands-on course, you'll create a simple, durable heavy canvas and leather ditty bag while gaining an overview of Industrial Sewing. You’ll learn on various industrial sewing machines: we have a Juki, Singer walking foot, and SailRite.
Saturday August 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.
September
Thursday September 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday September 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday September 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This hands-on class introduces students to the fundamentals of machining using a milling machine. Learn how to safely and accurately operate a milling machine to shape metal, create precise parts, and enhance your metalworking skills.
Saturday September 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Think of the X-Carve as a robotic arm for your workshop. It uses a spinning bit to carve intricate designs and patterns into various materials, from wood and plastics to metals and composites. And the best part? You can control it all from your computer!
Saturday September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Saturday September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Saturday September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Sunday September 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Thursday September 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday September 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday September 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday September 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday September 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday September 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Thursday September 24, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday September 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off your exploration of microcontrollers, small electrical circuits, and programming using MicroBlocks (a visual coding platform perfect for the Arduino or ESP32). This class is perfect for anyone wanting to create IOT devices, robots, remote control cars, or anything else that uses small electrical components!
Saturday September 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
Saturday September 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dive into the world of industrial sewing! In this hands-on course, you'll create a simple, durable heavy canvas and leather ditty bag while gaining an overview of Industrial Sewing. You’ll learn on various industrial sewing machines: we have a Juki, Singer walking foot, and SailRite.
Saturday September 26, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.
October
Thursday October 1, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday October 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Whether you're new to metalworking or looking to expand your skillset, this hands-on class will introduce you to key concepts like machine setup, safety protocols, and basic turning techniques.
Saturday October 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday October 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Think of the X-Carve as a robotic arm for your workshop. It uses a spinning bit to carve intricate designs and patterns into various materials, from wood and plastics to metals and composites. And the best part? You can control it all from your computer!
Saturday October 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Saturday October 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday October 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Saturday October 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday October 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Sunday October 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Thursday October 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn the wood-shop essentials—from jointing rough boards to confident table-saw cuts—in a supportive, women-centered session led by a female instructor. Leave with a finished hat/key rack, new skills, and a crew of sawdust sisters cheering you on.
Saturday October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Thursday October 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
November
Thursday November 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday November 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Think of the X-Carve as a robotic arm for your workshop. It uses a spinning bit to carve intricate designs and patterns into various materials, from wood and plastics to metals and composites. And the best part? You can control it all from your computer!
Saturday November 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This hands-on class introduces students to the fundamentals of machining using a milling machine. Learn how to safely and accurately operate a milling machine to shape metal, create precise parts, and enhance your metalworking skills.
Saturday November 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Sunday November 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Saturday November 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Saturday November 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday November 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Saturday November 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday November 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Thursday November 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Thursday November 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday November 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Saturday November 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday November 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday November 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday November 21, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday November 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this class, students will learn to light a small furnace properly, melt bronze or aluminum in a crucible, pack a two-part sand mold, and pour molten metal into the mold to create a three-dimensional object.
Saturday November 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off your exploration of microcontrollers, small electrical circuits, and programming using MicroBlocks (a visual coding platform perfect for the Arduino or ESP32). This class is perfect for anyone wanting to create IOT devices, robots, remote control cars, or anything else that uses small electrical components!
Saturday November 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
Saturday November 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Dive into the world of industrial sewing! In this hands-on course, you'll create a simple, durable heavy canvas and leather ditty bag while gaining an overview of Industrial Sewing. You’ll learn on various industrial sewing machines: we have a Juki, Singer walking foot, and SailRite.
December
Thursday December 3, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday December 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday December 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Think of the X-Carve as a robotic arm for your workshop. It uses a spinning bit to carve intricate designs and patterns into various materials, from wood and plastics to metals and composites. And the best part? You can control it all from your computer!
Saturday December 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Whether you're new to metalworking or looking to expand your skillset, this hands-on class will introduce you to key concepts like machine setup, safety protocols, and basic turning techniques.
Saturday December 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This badge class is your gateway to three essential machines in our leather studio: the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher, the leather splitter, and the leather embosser. Whether you’re crafting bags, belts, or custom gear, these tools are foundational to working with leather at Make.
Saturday December 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Saturday December 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you dreaming of red-hot steel? Ready to consider how a power hammer can expand your capabilities and profit margin? Dive in and discover how to execute the techniques you’ve learned safely and effectively with our Say Mak 50kg hammer. You’ll go home with a functional fire poker!
Saturday December 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.
Saturday December 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material using our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
Sunday December 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Thursday December 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ceramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. This class is required for use of the ceramics studio at Make Santa Fe.
Thursday December 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat/key/scarf rack to take home with them!
Saturday December 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you can imagine a shape, you can probably create it with the push of a button using 3D printing. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing, only your imagination is the limit with 3D printing!
Saturday December 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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.
Saturday December 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own project.
Saturday December 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Are you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel being manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
Saturday December 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn the wood-shop essentials—from jointing rough boards to confident table-saw cuts—in a supportive, women-centered session led by a female instructor. Leave with a finished hat/key rack, new skills, and a crew of sawdust sisters cheering you on.