Teen Friendly
Teen-friendly classes are accessible to 12-16-year-olds with an adult.
Please note: These classes might not focus on teen curriculum, but we allow teens to attend with a parent.
November
Saturday November 8, 2025 @ 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 8, 2025 @ 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 8, 2025 @ 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!
Thursday November 13, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Every Thursday! Join us for an engaging Electronics Meetup at Make Santa Fe! Whether you’re a seasoned tinkerer or just starting out, this event is the perfect place to dive into small electronics, microcontrollers, and programming.
Saturday November 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 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.
Wednesday November 19, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 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.
Thursday November 20, 2025 @ 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.
Thursday November 20, 2025 @ 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!
Thursday November 20, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Every Thursday! Join us for an engaging Electronics Meetup at Make Santa Fe! Whether you’re a seasoned tinkerer or just starting out, this event is the perfect place to dive into small electronics, microcontrollers, and programming.
Friday November 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on the third Friday of each month for Open Forge, an opportunity to watch and learn the art and craft of Blacksmithing. Open Forge Fridays will include demonstrations, Q&A, and hands-on smithing! All are welcome!
Saturday November 22, 2025 @ 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 22, 2025 @ 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 November 22, 2025 @ 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 November 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Interested in 3D design? Bring your ideas into reality with CAD! In this intro course, you will learn basic use of SolidWorks – a powerful and approachable CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software.
Thursday November 27, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Every Thursday! Join us for an engaging Electronics Meetup at Make Santa Fe! Whether you’re a seasoned tinkerer or just starting out, this event is the perfect place to dive into small electronics, microcontrollers, and programming.
December
Wednesday December 3, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dive into the world of CNC (Computer Numerical Control) with our hands-on, 4-hour introductory class focused on 2D drafting. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this class is the perfect starting point to understand the crucial role of precise drafting in CNC machining.
Thursday December 4, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Every Thursday! Join us for an engaging Electronics Meetup at Make Santa Fe! Whether you’re a seasoned tinkerer or just starting out, this event is the perfect place to dive into small electronics, microcontrollers, and programming.
Saturday December 6, 2025 @ 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 6, 2025 @ 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!