MakeHaven

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=896&reset=1

Join host Adam for an inspiring gathering with members of the local woodworking community. This meetup is designed to foster creativity and camaraderie in a welcoming, collaborative environment. Whether you are a seasoned woodworker or just starting out, this is the perfect space to ignite your passion for craftsmanship and strengthen bonds with fellow makers.
What to Expect

• Project Sharing: A dedicated time to show off your latest work, whether in person or through photos.
• Brainstorming Sessions: Engage in lively discussions to troubleshoot technical hurdles or explore new design ideas.
• Community Connection: Offer support, encouragement, and advice to others while gaining fresh inspiration for your next endeavor.

What to Bring

• Your Work: Bring along a portable project, photos of your builds, or even just a rough sketch of a future idea.
• Questions: This is a great space to seek feedback or technical advice from the group.
• Refreshments: Snacks/BYOB to share are welcome, but not required.

Who Should Join
This meetup is open to the public and welcomes woodworkers of all skill levels. If you are looking to connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate the art of woodworking, you are encouraged to attend.
Important Details

• Cost: Free and open to the public.
• RSVP: Please register in advance so we can prepare the space for the group.

Instructor: Adam Work

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=855&reset=1

Come meet local makers who turn ideas into things people actually buy. Hear how they got started, where they sell, and what actually works. This Small Business Week event at MakeHaven will feature 3 member makers sharing what they make, how they sell it, and what they’ve learned along the way. After the featured talks, we’ll open it up for brief, optional sharing from attendees. If you make and sell products, art, objects, kits, apparel, or other creative work, bring something to show. If you’re curious about starting or testing a small maker business, come listen, ask questions, and connect.

What does it look like to go from making things for fun to making things that actually sell?
Join MakeHaven for a casual Small Business Week evening focused on makers who sell. We’ll hear from 3 featured makers who will each give a short show-and-tell about what they make, where they sell, how they got started, and one or two lessons they learned the hard way.
After the featured shares, we’ll open it up for quick introductions and optional around-the-room sharing (about 30–60 seconds each). Attendees are encouraged to bring an item, sample, prototype, or product they make and sell—or hope to sell someday.
This is not a formal pitch event. It’s a practical, friendly gathering for people who want to learn from real examples, swap ideas, and meet others building maker-based businesses.
Good fit for:

• Makers who already sell their work
• People exploring Etsy, markets, commissions, wholesale, or direct sales
• Members developing products, small-batch goods, or creative side businesses
• People with an idea they want to test or explore
• Anyone curious about the business side of making

Bring
Bring something you make (finished piece, prototype, or even just an idea), if you’d like to share.
Suggested Agenda

• Welcome and intro
• 3 featured maker shares
• Q&A
• Around-the-room quick shares (optional)
• Informal networking

Details

• Duration: ~90 minutes
• Open to: Members and public
• Sharing: Optional and brief

You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:

https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=872&reset=1

Get ready to leave your mark! For the May edition of Second Sundays, we are turning the shop into a high energy printing station. Moms are welcome (as is everyone)! Or if you are a mom and have been brunched in the face, come out to get some me-time in the makerspace! This is a casual, social gathering where members can experiment with different ways to get designs onto fabric and paper. Whether you want to customize a t-shirt or create a one of a kind patch, this is the perfect time to play with our printing tools in a supportive group setting.
What to Expect
This is a hands on, collaborative meetup focused on multiple printing methods. We will have stations set up for screen printing, ink pressing, and heat transfers. You will have the chance to see how different equipment works and get help from fellow makers as you apply designs to your gear. It is a great way to learn the basics of the print shop or finally finish that custom apparel project you have been planning.
What to Bring

• Items to Print On: Bring your own blank t-shirts, tote bags, hoodies, or fabric scraps.
• Ideas and Designs: Bring your creativity or any specific graphics you want to try and transfer.
• Snacks to Share: We’ll provide some basic refreshments, but feel free to bring along a favorite treat to share if you're feeling inspired.

Who Should Join
This meetup is open to the public and makers of all stripes. If you enjoy making things and meeting creative people, you belong here! This session is all about sharing tips and making cool stuff together.
Important Details

• Frequency: Meets every second Sunday of the month.
• Cost: Free and open to the public.
• RSVP: Please sign up in advance so we can get an accurate headcount for snacks and table space.