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Calling all artists, makers, crafters, woodworkers, welders, metalworkers, artisans, sewers, craft-persons, thrifters, re-users, and recyclers. Make Santa Fe is hosting a meetup group! We're looking to engage with our maker community, introduce our space to new members, and brush shoulders with existing members & those interested in making.
We'll meet at MAKE Santa Fe, a 501(c)3 non-profit community workspace where people can access tools, resources, and workshops in order to make, repair, invent or create anything they can dream. MAKE is like a gym, but with powerful tools instead of exercise equipment and skilled craftspeople instead of personal trainers. We invite you to join us and exercise your creativity.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Learn the Waterjet @ Make Santa FeMAKE Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM
Register Here: https://makesantafe.org/events/waterjet/
Cut just about anything with the Wazer water jet. Metal, glass, ceramic, rubber and much more. Waterjets use very high pressure water combined with an abrasive material to cut through many materials other CNC machines cant. Water jets can also cut very high detail compared to a plasma cutter.### What You’ll Learn:
- How a water jet works
- Materials that can be cut
- Preparing the Wazer for cutting
- Maintenance of the Wazer
- How to cut with the water jet
- Use various areas of the bed
- Costs associated with cutting
- Creating a cut file with Wazer software
### What’s Included:
- Material to cut
- Abrasive to cut with
### Please Note:
This class does not include file preparation or design instruction.
#### Prerequisites:
Previous experience with vector design software (like Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, or Inkscape). Working knowledge of basic design concepts such as creating shapes, using layers, and setting dimensions. Basic understanding of file types, importing and exporting files, and ability to navigate windows and MacOS filesystems.
*Prerequisite: WORKSHOP – 2D Drafting for CNC ( or you can bypass this by successfully taking this short drafting test: recreate that in your preferred program and email it to build@makesantafe.org)
Basic understanding of file types, importing and exporting files, and ability to navigate windows and MacOS filesystems.
Students must be at least 16 years of age. Minors must have parental permission and signed waiver (ask us). - Learn Leatherworking @ Make Santa FeMAKE Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM
## Learn the tools. Earn the badge. Make the belt.
Register Here: https://makesantafe.org/events/leather-tools-badge-tippmann-stitcher-splitter-embosser/
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.
In this class, you’ll get hands-on experience operating each machine safely and effectively. To tie it all together (literally), you’ll complete a leather belt project designed to help you practice and demonstrate your skills with each tool.## Tools & Skills Covered:
- Operating the Tippmann Boss Handstitcher for precise, hand-powered stitching
- Using the leather splitter to achieve consistent thickness
- Customizing leather with patterns and textures on the manual embosser
- Basic leather finishing techniques, including edge work and hardware installation
## What You’ll Make:
A finished leather belt—your onboarding project to demonstrate tool proficiency.
## Badge Access Granted:
Upon successful completion, you’ll be cleared to use the Tippmann Boss, splitter, and embosser independently during member hours.
## Prerequisites:
No prior experience required. This class is open to all makers ready to explore leathercraft.
