April

Wednesday April 15, 2026 · 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Your Instructor
Loren Vladem
Loren Vladem
Sculptor/Ceramics Teacher
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!
Your Instructor
Kurt Miller
Kurt Miller
Woodworker\ Instructor
Thursday April 16, 2026 · 1:00 pm - 4:00 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.
Your Instructor
Paul Sakion
Paul Sakion
Volunteer
Thursday April 16, 2026 · 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fusion 360 for CNC is a hands-on, practical class focused on preparing parts for CNC milling using Autodesk Fusion 360. This class is designed for makers who want to move beyond design and into real-world fabrication by learning how to generate reliable, shop-ready toolpaths for CNC machines.
Your Instructor
James W. Johnson
James W. Johnson
Executive Director
Thursday April 16, 2026 · 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The lotus-fold book (also sometimes called an origami-fold book) is a joy to open and explore and makes a striking gift for friends and family.
Friday April 17, 2026 · 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Blacksmithing, bronze casting, and raku! Join us for Fire Arts Night, a blazing celebration of molten creativity! This immersive evening showcases the dramatic beauty of fire-based making with live demonstrations in blacksmithing, bronze casting, and raku ceramics. Watch as glowing steel is shaped on the…
Your Instructor
James W. Johnson
James W. Johnson
Executive Director
Friday April 17, 2026 · 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us every Friday at 6:00pm to take a tour of Make Santa Fe! See what we're all about, get your questions answered, and mingle with other makers.
Your Instructor
Randy Castillo
Randy Castillo
Volunteer/ Laser Maven
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.
Your Instructor
Steve Dulfer
Steve Dulfer
Blacksmithing Instructor
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.
Your Instructor
Vanessa G
Vanessa G
Biz Operations by day, Maker dabbler by... also day.
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.
Your Instructor
Rosanna Dill
Sewing Teacher
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!
Your Instructor
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.
Your Instructor
Kelsey Goodwin
Welding Instructor
Saturday April 18, 2026 · 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Your Instructor
Loren Vladem
Loren Vladem
Sculptor/Ceramics Teacher
Sunday April 19, 2026 · 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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.
Your Instructor
Kurt Miller
Kurt Miller
Woodworker\ Instructor
Monday April 20, 2026 · 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Your Instructor
Loren Vladem
Loren Vladem
Sculptor/Ceramics Teacher
Wednesday April 22, 2026 · 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Your Instructor
Loren Vladem
Loren Vladem
Sculptor/Ceramics Teacher
Wednesday April 22, 2026 · 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sharp tools are safe tools! Join us for a quick introductory class on hand tool sharpening.
Your Instructor
Julia Felix
Julia Felix
Violin Maker/MAKE Volunteer
Thursday April 23, 2026 · 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Working with clay is one of the most grounding and rewarding creative experiences available. In this class, you’ll learn the foundational skills of ceramics while discovering how a simple material can be transformed into beautiful and functional objects.
Your Instructor
Loren Vladem
Loren Vladem
Sculptor/Ceramics Teacher
Thursday April 23, 2026 · 1:00 pm - 4:00 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.
Your Instructor
Paul Sakion
Paul Sakion
Volunteer
Thursday April 23, 2026 · 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sharp knifes are safe knifes! Join us for a quick introductory class on knife and blade sharpening.
Your Instructor
Jens   Butler
Jens Butler
Blacksmithing Instructor
Friday April 24, 2026 · 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
We'll break out our various sharpening machines and jigs and sharpen our bladed tools, including lathe tools, chisels, blades, and knives.
Your Instructor
Julia Felix
Julia Felix
Violin Maker/MAKE Volunteer
Friday April 24, 2026 · 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us every Friday at 6:00pm to take a tour of Make Santa Fe! See what we're all about, get your questions answered, and mingle with other makers.
Your Instructor
Randy Castillo
Randy Castillo
Volunteer/ Laser Maven
Saturday April 25, 2026 · 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This class covers the full screen printing workflow, from artwork preparation to screen creation and printing, while emphasizing safe operation, proper setup, and shop best practices. Students will learn how to use the screen printing press and create their own custom screens using the laser cutter.
Your Instructor
Carl Crossgrove
Carl Crossgrove
Thingmaker III
Saturday April 25, 2026 · 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the essential techniques for designing and turning a well-fitted, functional lidded box. Whether your style is simple and refined or highly decorative, this class will help you refine your skills and expand your creative possibilities.
Your Instructor
Don Wilson
Don Wilson
Wood Turning Instructor
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.
Your Instructor
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. 
Your Instructor
Rosanna Dill
Sewing Teacher
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.
Your Instructor
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!
Your Instructor
Paul Sakion
Paul Sakion
Volunteer
Saturday April 25, 2026 · 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Your Instructor
Loren Vladem
Loren Vladem
Sculptor/Ceramics Teacher
Saturday April 25, 2026 · 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Community Video Game Night at Make Santa Fe Welcome to 6 O’Clock Gaming! This is a casual, community-powered video game night where we plug in, power up, and play into the night! Bring your favorite console, a computer, and…
Sunday April 26, 2026 · 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Experience an introduction to the art of Silversmithing with this Nonferrous Metalsmithing workshop, where you’ll craft a stunning 6″ copper bowl using traditional sinking techniques!
Your Instructor
James Ryan
James Ryan
Volunteer, Maker, Metalsmith, Artist
Monday April 27, 2026 · 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Your Instructor
Loren Vladem
Loren Vladem
Sculptor/Ceramics Teacher
Wednesday April 29, 2026 · 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Your Instructor
Loren Vladem
Loren Vladem
Sculptor/Ceramics Teacher
Thursday April 30, 2026 · 1:00 pm - 4:00 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.
Your Instructor
Paul Sakion
Paul Sakion
Volunteer