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!
Get hands-on with soldering in this focused 2-hour Electronics 201 workshop. You’ll practice clean soldering technique, assemble a simple circuit, and leave with stronger skills and a completed project.
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.
Build and visualize your ideas in three dimensions. Learn how to create parametric 3D models in Fusion 360 for CNC, 3D printing, and digital prototyping.
Step beyond the basics and forge your own punch tool with Steve Dulfer in this focused 2-hour blacksmithing workshop. You’ll leave with new skills and a tool you made yourself.
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…
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
Vanessa G Biz Operations by day, Maker dabbler by... also day.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Discover the art and technique of metal joining in this hands-on class designed for makers, artists, and metalworkers of all skill levels. Brazing is a versatile, torch-based process that lets you fuse metal together cleanly, precisely, and with strength—without melting the base material.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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…
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!
