MakeHaven

Calling all artists, doodlers, and creative minds! Sketchbook Social is a laid-back, welcoming space designed for anyone who loves to draw. This is a judgment-free atmosphere where you can experiment with new techniques, share ideas with fellow creatives, and enjoy the simple process of making art in good company.

What to Expect

• Open Sketching: Dedicated time to work on your own drawings, characters, or studies.
• Creative Exchange: A low-pressure environment to swap tips, share favorite tools, and get inspired by others' styles.
• Collaborative Inspiration: Connect with local artists across all skill levels and mediums to keep your creative momentum going.

What to Bring

• Your Medium of Choice: Bring your sketchbook, digital tablet, canvas, or any portable tools you prefer to work with.
• Works in Progress: Feel free to bring completed pieces or half-finished sketches you’d like to discuss.
• Fresh Ideas: Just yourself and an interest in seeing what others are creating.

Who Should Join
This meetup is open to the public and welcomes everyone from professional illustrators to casual hobbyists. Whether you work on paper or digitally, if you enjoy the act of sketching, you belong here.
Important Details

• Cost: Free and open to the public.
• RSVP: Please register so we can ensure there is enough table space for everyone to create comfortably.

Instructor: Aven Greene

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=956&reset=1

Calling all textile enthusiasts! Join us at MakeHaven for our monthly gathering dedicated to the joys of fiber arts. This recurring event offers an opportunity to engage with fellow crafters in a setting that is both warm and welcoming. This meetup is a haven for those looking to dive into their projects, exchange ideas, and foster a vibrant, creative community.
What to Expect
Expect a nurturing environment for textile artist enthusiasts at all levels of expertise. This is a social space designed to cultivate an inclusive, creative community. You will have dedicated project time to make headway on your current piece or start something new. This is your chance to participate in engaging conversations, exchange tips, and brainstorm on future projects. Please note that this is a social meeting for working together and is not a formal instructed class.
What to Bring

• Projects and Materials: Bring along your knitting needles, crochet hooks, and any other work in progress projects (including your own yarns, thread, etc).
• Resources to Share: If you have helpful guides, patterns, or insights, feel free to bring them along to share with the group.
• Personal Tools: Since this is not a taught class, ensure you have all the specific tools required for your individual project.

Who Should Join
Anyone who shares a passion for knitting, crocheting, needlework, or any textile craft. Whether you are looking to meet like minded individuals, find inspiration, or simply enjoy a few hours of crafting in great company, you are welcome to join this flourishing community.
Important Details

• Format: This is a self guided social gathering and not an instructed workshop.
• Schedule: Meets the 4th Sunday of every month from 12pm to 3pm.
• Cost: Free and open to the public.
• RSVP: Please sign up so we can prepare the space for the group.

Instructor: Denise McGillicuddy

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=628&reset=1

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn and practice essential bleeding control techniques that can save a life in the critical moments before emergency responders arrive. Knowing how to stop severe bleeding is a vital skill for any emergency, and this training provides the practical experience needed to act with confidence.
What to Expect
Expect a focused training session led by a certified instructor. The class includes step-by-step demonstrations on recognizing life-threatening injuries and the proper application of direct pressure, wound packing, and tourniquets. Participants will spend the majority of the session in supervised hands-on practice using medical training equipment to ensure they can apply these techniques effectively.
Skills You’ll Acquire
• How to recognize and slow life-threatening bleeding
• Proper technique for applying a tourniquet
• Methods for wound packing and applying direct pressure
• Practical experience managing simulated severe injuries
What’s Provided
• All necessary medical training materials and equipment
• Expert instruction from a certified trainer
• Supportive environment for practicing emergency response
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for everyone—no prior medical experience is required. It is ideal for community members, parents, teachers, and workplace safety teams who want to be prepared for an emergency.
Prerequisites/Safety Information
No prior training is required. Participants must be comfortable practicing hands-on techniques on simulated injuries. This training is free but registration is required to attend.

Note: Your RSVP by email is NOT a substitute for registration!The RSVP to “MakeHaven” notifies Meetup of your plan to attend but does not notify MakeHaven or the event instructor.
Please register on the MakeHaven website shown above! If you have questions for MakeHaven, please email info@makehaven.org.

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=993&reset=1

Are you staring at a blank grant application and wishing for a bit of company? Whether you are drafting a proposal for professional use or personal projects, this is your space. We are skipping the formal lectures and focusing on a productive, collaborative environment where you can find the structure and support you need to get the job done.

What to Expect
This is a dedicated work session for folks currently in the process of seeking or writing grants. We provide the tables and the quiet accountability to help you stay on track. While this is not an instructional class on how to write grants, it is a great place to bounce ideas off other writers, share resources, and make real progress on your applications alongside peers who understand the hustle.
What to Bring

• Your Laptop: Or any notebooks and materials you need for your specific application.
• Current Projects: Bring the grant you are currently working on or the ones you are researching.
• A Spark of Focus: We provide the space, you provide the momentum!

Who Should Join
This meetup is for anyone actively seeking grants for professional development or personal creative endeavors. If you have the "what" and just need the "when" and "where" to write it, you belong here.
Important Details

• Cost: Free and open to the community.
• RSVP: Please sign up in advance so we can ensure enough table space for everyone.
• Age Note: Makers aged 13 to 17 are welcome with parental or guardian supervision.

Instructor: Laurel Lyngklip

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=954&reset=1