The Hawk is the newest makerspace in Farmington Hills. Their open house is on Sat., August 13th from 12pm - 4pm! Read the concentrate article that covers some our collaboration!
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What are we making?
Embroidery Bobbins! Gail recently surpassed 200,000 units sold for her business (GW Stichin' Depot) that she started last year. She’s purchased an upgraded Epilog Laser that is housed in her private studio at Maker Works.
Group Activity Make & Takes
Looking for a unique activity for your company, organization, group date night or birthday? Our guided Make & Take workshops range from birdhouses to building your own CNC. Or let us setup our 40 ft Great Maker Race at your location! Take a peak here and contact us for group pricing.
Below are three that anyone can join!
Spend the day with us building your own CNC Router on Saturday, August 20th at 10am. Bring a friend and build one together!
Discover the joy of computer controlled plasma on Saturday, August 27th at 10:30am and build your own Plasma Cut Sign.
Join us on Sunday, August 28th at 2pm for a relaxing afternoon assembling your own beautiful Kumiko Panel. Anyone can join!
Nifty Neighbors - Go deep with your learning
Southeast Michigan is rich with resources when it comes to making. We like to highlight those resources every time we can. Let us know your favorite!
WCC runs both introductory and in-depth welding programs with fantastic instructors that build award winning welders!
The Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute offers courses ranging from weekend excursions to year long deep dives! GI Bill Eligible!
South East Michigan Woodworkers is a wonderful online (and occasionally in person) community of knowledge, tools, and projects.
How Are We Doing?
Each month we aim to introduce more people to the shop, teach more classes, and support more members. Below are some numbers representing where we're at this month (actual/goal). Follow the links to find how you can help!
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Upcoming Classes
Below is a list of our currently scheduled classes. All of our classes are also available by request. Let us know what works for you!
07/15 10:00 AM CNC Plasma Cutter
07/15 12:30 PM ShopBot CNC Router
07/16 02:00 PM Metal Abrasives
07/20 05:30 PM Drill Press/Bandsaw
07/21 02:00 PM Amaya CNC Embroidery Machine
07/23 10:30 AM CNC Plasma Cutter