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• KWP-W103: KidWind Elementary Wind Turbine Team

  • Start
    10/10/2026
  •  
  • End
    03/06/2027
  •  
  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    0

  

  We are looking for youth in grades 3-5 to join our elementary wind turbine team. The Makersmiths KidWind wind turbine team will be coached by Makersmiths member, Blair Marendt. The team will meet on Saturday mornings in Makersmiths' Purcellville lower classroom and will participate in the Northern VA Regional KidWind Challenge, an all-day event, TBD.

  Parents must sign this waiver form and indicate the student's name and grade. To fill out the form online, go to: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  Questions? Contact Blair Marendt  

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• KWP-W104: KidWind Middle School Wind Turbine Team

  • Start
    10/10/2026
  •  
  • End
    03/06/2027
  •  
  • Schedule
    19 sessions
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  

  Since 2018, Makersmiths has sponsored KidWind teams. What is KidWind? It is an initiative to teach youth about renewable energies as they go through an engineering process of designing, building and testing wind turbines or solar projects. PBS filmed our teams a year ago and we were featured on the This American Land TV series. Meet our teams by viewing: https://vimeo.com/995471444 

  We are looking for youth in grades 6-8 to join our middle school wind turbine team. The Makersmiths KidWind wind turbine team will be coached by Makersmiths member, Chris Rodgers. The team will meet on Saturday afternoons in Makersmiths' Purcellville lower classroom and will participate in the Northern VA Regional KidWind Challenge, an all-day event- TBD in March.

  Parents must sign this waiver form and indicate the student's name and grade. To fill out the form online, go to: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  Questions? Contact Chris Rodgers

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• KWO-W101 KidWind High School Wind Team

  • When
    10/18/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Off-site in Great Falls
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Since 2018, Makersmiths has sponsored KidWind teams. What is KidWind? It is an initiative to teach youth about renewable energies as they go through an engineering process of designing, building and testing wind turbines or solar projects. 

  We are looking for youth in grades 9-12 to join our high school wind turbine team. The team will be coached by Makersmiths member Oliver Arend. We will meet in Great Falls, VA, on Sunday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Occasionally, we may carpool to or meet at the Makersmiths locations in Leesburg or Purcellville to use the tools available there.

  We won't have a regional challenge, but the team will need to go to a testing site on Feb 20 at Falcon Academy in Ashburn to obtain an official power score to submit with a portfolio for the state challenge. More details are coming on that. The KidWind State Challenge date is yet to be official, but most likely it will be on March 20 at JMU.

  The team will be competing at the high school level in the Open Category, which means that design and fabrication of the turbine are more complex. Team members are expected to have a laptop available to them to work on design, documentation and presentation; ideally, it is a personal and not a school-issued laptop so they can install additional software as needed.

  Parents must sign this waiver form and indicate the student's name and grade. Please complete the online waiver at https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj 

  Questions? Contact the coach, Oliver Arend at oarend@gmail.com or the KidWind organizer for Makersmiths, Diane.Painter@makersmiths.org

  
  

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• EBP-R100: CNC - Big Blue EBF Introduction

  • When
    10/19/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  

  This is an introduction to the EBF CNC Router. Please meet in the Green Room and then later we will move to the wood shop. Participants will learn how to set up and cut material on this machine. This workshop will feature an overview presentation in the Green Room followed by a hands-on practical experience on the CNC for each attendee in the wood shop. Each attendee will operate the machine to cut a sample job using instructor-supplied materials.

  This class will prep participants for Red Tool certification on the machine. Following the class, participants can schedule a short session with the instructor where they bring in their own project and cut it with the instructor present to demonstrate that they can use the machine safely on their own thereafter.

  Pre-requisite Skill Level: Please review the "CNC Workshop Pre-Class Materials" presentation on this page:

  http://wiki.makersmiths.org/display/MAK/Learning+CNC+Resources prior to the class.  Some familiarity with vector drawing, 3D drawing and/or CNC is helpful but not required to take the class.  If you don't already have these, attend one of our Adobe Illustrator classes and watch Youtube videos on basic wood CNC topics.  Setting up and running the machine is very small part of the overall process of bringing your designs to life.

  Click here if interested in a future class.
  

  If you are new to Makersmiths, be sure to fill out the waiver form at https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj.

  Questions? Contact the instructor Anthony Lesink

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• 3DL-R200: Resin 3D Printing Red Tool

  • When
    10/20/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  This class is designed for those new to SLA 3D printing. You'll learn how to find, download, prepare, and print files on our resin 3D printers.

  Upon completion of this course, you'll be approved to start using the Resin 3D printers at Leesburg and Purcellville on your own.

  No prerequisite skills needed.  Resin materials are included in the class fee.

  This class will be held in the 3D Printing Room at Makersmiths in Leesburg.

  New to Makersmiths? Please fill out the online waiver form at https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj 

  Questions? Please contact the instructor Jordan Brough. 

  If the class is full, please click here to request additional classes.
  

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    10/20/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• EXP-G000: Clarke County Economic Development Tour

  • When
    10/21/2026
  •  
    10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132

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  Members of Clarke County Economic Development and Tourism will meet with members of Makersmiths to learn about the structure and governance of our nonprofit organization. They will also tour the Makersmiths Purcellville site.

  For those coming to this meeting, please note that all participants are required to fill out a waiver form - https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj or have a completed waiver form on file before visiting Makersmiths-Purcellville.

  For questions, contact: Diane.Painter@makersmiths.org mailto:Diane.Painter@makersmiths.org or Michelle Ridings Director of Economic Development & Tourism

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• CRP-R100: Ceramics Studio Introduction and Sign-off

  • When
    10/21/2026
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    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Welcome to the Ceramics Studio! We will go over the tools and equipment, as well as best practices, policies, and processes for using the space. This class is for Makersmiths members and will be required to use the ceramics studio starting January 2026. 

  Topics we will cover: 
  

  • Using the space and expectations including clean up
  • Basics of using clay and types of clay
  • Score and Slip techniques
  • Basics of using the tools and an overview of the most commonly used tools
  • Basics of Underglazes, Glazes, and differences to watch for
  • Using the Slab Roller
  • What a clay extruder is used for
  • Overview of Pottery Wheel Use (But not how to use in this class)
  • Drying your clay and things to avoid
  • How to get your clay fired and our Kiln firing process

  Note that this list may be adjusted based on the interests of the class. 

  This will be a red tool sign-off for the ceramics studio. It is just to use the space and does not include operation of the kiln. We will be in the Kiln room, Wet room and lower building classroom at Makersmiths Purcellville. 

  If new to Makersmiths, please fill out the waiver form. 

  If the class is full, click here to request another class.

  Questions? Contact Glenda Skelley

  
  

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• CRP-R100: Ceramics Studio Introduction and Sign-off

  • When
    10/21/2026
  •  
    3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Welcome to the Ceramics Studio! We will go over the tools and equipment, as well as best practices, policies, and processes for using the space. This class is for Makersmiths members and will be required to use the ceramics studio starting January 2026. 

  Topics we will cover: 
  

  • Using the space and expectations including clean up
  • Basics of using clay and types of clay
  • Score and Slip techniques
  • Basics of using the tools and an overview of the most commonly used tools
  • Basics of Underglazes, Glazes, and differences to watch for
  • Using the Slab Roller
  • What a clay extruder is used for
  • Overview of Pottery Wheel Use (But not how to use in this class)
  • Drying your clay and things to avoid
  • How to get your clay fired and our Kiln firing process

  Note that this list may be adjusted based on the interests of the class. 

  This will be a red tool sign-off for the ceramics studio. It is just to use the space and does not include operation of the kiln. We will be in the Kiln room, Wet room and lower building classroom at Makersmiths Purcellville. 

  If new to Makersmiths, please fill out the waiver form. 

  If the class is full, click here to request another class.

  Questions? Contact Glenda Skelley

  
  

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• ACL-T107: Cricut Holiday Card Making Workshop

  • When
    10/21/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal Street Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    1

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  This holiday card-making workshop uses Cricut software and Cricut Maker cutting machines. Makersmiths has a Cricut Maker 3 at MS-L, and the instructors will also bring their machines to use.  This make-and-take workshop is appropriate for beginners or even seasoned cutting machine users.

  We will be meeting in the crafts area at Makersmiths-Leesburg.

  To prepare for the class, please bring your own laptop so you can save the files you create to reuse once you learn how to use the Cricut Maker 3. Please be sure you have Cricut Design Space software preloaded on your laptop. 

  In this workshop, we will provide a variety of cardstock, printed holiday paper, glue, and pre-made envelopes. We will have three stations. At one station, participants will learn to use an embossing tool with the Cricut Maker to make a holiday card. At another station, participants will learn how to import a photo into Design Space to create a flattened SVG image to use to make a holiday card. Have an image ready to import into the computer or email it to diane.painter@makersmiths.org if you want to use your own image. 

  At the third station, we will make simple holiday cards using images in Design Space, create cards that you can take home, and also make one to leave for a community service project where the cards will be distributed during the holiday season to those living in an assistive or rehabilitative setting in Leesburg. 

  At each station, after your card file is ready to cut out, you will learn the differences between cut and score lines. Once you have cut all your pieces, you will assemble and glue them onto a card base and choose a pre-made envelope to glue together.

  New to Makersmiths? Please fill out this online waiver form: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  If the class is full, click here if you're interested in future classes.

  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description.  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund. 

  Questions? Contact the instructors Diane.Painter@makersmiths.org or Colleen Borley borleyc@gmail.com 

  
  

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• MSL-G000: Open House

  • When
    10/22/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
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  Welcome to Makersmiths

  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with CNC mills, 3D printers, a 100 watt laser cutter, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space, storage space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as butcher block cutting board building, Arduino and RaspberryPi programming, and sewing.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Thursday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual. We're at 106 Royal St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175 or search Google Maps for "Makersmiths" for directions.

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Thursday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Please email: info@makersmiths.org 

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• WWP-T109: Woodworking Skills Tea Lights

  • When
    10/23/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St Purcellville, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Basic Woodworking Skills Tea Lights

  
  

  This is a fun and simple project for those who have completed the MSP Basic Woodworking class to practice using the table saw, drill press, and various sanders.  Each participant will choose a tea light style to create a set of three tea lights for holiday decorating and/or gift-giving. Class cost includes materials. 
  

  If the class is full, click here if you’re interested in a future class.

  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description.  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund. 

  Questions? Contact the instructor, Dave Painter

  
  

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• MSL-R100: New Member Orientation

  • When
    10/26/2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal St SW

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  Are you a new Makersmiths member? Are you an older member who needs a refresh? If you said yes to either of these than come on by for our New Member Orientation.

  We will go over everything you could possibly ever need to know about the organization and have knowledgeable members on hand to answer questions.

  All Members, in order to be granted access to the spaces without another Member

  present, must attend a New Member Orientation class.

  All Members, in order to be granted access to the spaces without another Member

  present, must attend a New Member Orientation class.

  All members must attend a New Member Orientation in order to be granted independent access to the Makersmiths facilities.

  Questions: Contact Jennifer Chu.

  
  

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    10/27/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• BNL-R100: BN2-20 Print Vinyl Stickers Red Tool [CANCELLED]

  • When
    10/27/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal St SW
  • Spaces left
    5

  
  

  This is the red tool class for our newest printer, the BN2-20!  The BN2-20 is a commercial quality sticker printer but also so much more.

  In this class you will learn the basics of using the machine safely and what it is capable of. You will learn to print stickers using white vinyl and how to laminate for durability. We will go over the print and cut feature, kiss cut, perf cut, lamination, and file setup using Adobe illustrator. Files can also be prepped in additional programs which we will go over including Flexi design studio which is a specialized program installed on the computer. 

  In this class, each student will print a set of stickers (about 5-6) using Versaworks. Each student will prep, print, laminate, and cut their stickers. 
  

  After this class, students will be authorized to use the BN2-20 independently.

  A separate, advanced red tool class will cover additional media, such as heat transfer vinyl, banners, printable fabric, clear and holographic sticker material, as well as using the white ink available and when it's useful.

  The instructor will provide images to choose from.  There are a variety of images and more may be added.  If you would like to bring your own artwork, please bring a computer with Adobe Illustrator or a flash drive with the image and the instructor can prep the file during the class for you. You can use the computer at the main room while other students are working and the instructor will be available to assist. Please note that those using the prepared files will get first priority to print.
  

  You will receive a handout with steps that will also be available anytime after and will be updated occasionally. You will also be given access to the sample sticker library files and a prep file that will assist with easier prep in Adobe Illustrator.

  You will take home a set of durable waterproof stickers that can be put on just about anything.

  Skills you will learn in this class:

  • What is the BN2-20 and what can it do
  • Make a sticker!!
  • Use Versaworks to print and cut
  • Print stickers on regular vinyl
  • Laminate your stickers
  • Use print and cut to put the print back into the machine
  • Load media including bringing in your own
  • Some tips and tricks and troubleshooting 
  • Learn about what other things can be done on the Bn2-20

  All tools and supplies for this class will be provided. If you would like to bring a design to print, please have it prepared on a flash drive as a jpeg, png, or pdf.

  Prerequisites: None. Be ready to participate and learn!

  The class will meet in the main room at the Leesburg location.

  No refunds will be given to cancellations within 3 days prior to the class.
  

  New to Makersmiths? Prior to coming to class, please sign this online waiver form: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj.

  Questions? Contact the instructor John Carter.

  If the class is full, click here to request additional classes.
  

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• MSL-M000: Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    10/28/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    online

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  The monthly Board of Directors meeting is open to all Makersmiths Members.

  All Members are welcome and encouraged to attend, but motions, votes,  participation in discussion are for Board Members. 

  Please join the meeting if you’re interested in what we’re voting on, committee reports, etc.

  The meeting google code is  https://meet.google.com/cih-ehxi-wbc.  

  The meeting agenda as well as minutes from past meetings can be found on the wiki - http://wiki.makersmiths.org/display/MAK/2023+Board+Meetings.
  

  Questions: Contact the chairman of the Board - Jonathan White. 

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• MSL-G000: Open House

  • When
    10/29/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
  • Registered
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  Welcome to Makersmiths

  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with CNC mills, 3D printers, a 100 watt laser cutter, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space, storage space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as butcher block cutting board building, Arduino and RaspberryPi programming, and sewing.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Thursday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual. We're at 106 Royal St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175 or search Google Maps for "Makersmiths" for directions.

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Thursday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Please email: info@makersmiths.org 

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• ELL-G100: Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night

  • When
    10/29/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
  • Spaces left
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  Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night at Makersmiths

  This is a combined meetup for electronics in general, as well as AI and Cloud technologies in particular.

  Bring your ideas, questions, or projects-in-progress — whether it's a Raspberry Pi running TensorFlow, a cloud-based automation project, or just something cool you saw online that you want to unpack with others.

  No formal presentations, just shared curiosity and conversation.  Come to learn, teach, brainstorm, or just hang out with fellow tech enthusiasts. 
  

  Everyone is welcome — beginners to experts, coders to creatives. Let's explore the future together.   Bring a project. Bring a question. Bring a friend.

  We will meet in the Electronics Shop in the basement classroom at the Leesburg location.

  If you haven't filled out the waiver form, please fill it out here - https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj.

  The hosts for Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night are Oliver Arend and Rob Donahue.
  

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• LCL-R100: CO2 Laser Basic Red Tool

  • When
    10/29/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal St SW
  • Spaces left
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  This Red Tool class is a prerequisite for anyone looking to use the Thunder Laser Nova 51 (at Leesburg) or Thunder Laser Nova 24 (at Purcellville) CO2 laser cutters. 

  This training will show you the basic usage of the Thunder Laser Nova 51 and the Thunder Laser Nova 24 along with safety considerations.  After this class you will be authorized to use either CO2 laser cutter - Nova 51 in Leesburg and Nova 24 in Purcellville.

  This class will NOT cover the rotary tool or the advanced features of the CO2 laser cutter. These will be covered in separate red tool classes.

  This class will NOT cover the fiber laser located in the Purcellville lower building.  This will be covered in a separate red tool class.
  

  This class will go over how to use the machines safely, but does not go into detail on project designs or the advanced features of LightBurn.

  While not necessary, it is highly recommended that participants familiarize themselves with vector drawing and LightBurn to help them get more out of the class. Participants will learn to make a material test swatch or key ring.

  During the class, the following will be addressed:

  • Laser Use Guidelines and Policies
  • Introduction to Laser Equipment
  • Introduction to Laser Software
  • Laser Safety Review
  • Tips, Hints, and having FUN
  • Hands on Training and Use

  Prerequisite: None, though watching some YouTube videos about LightBurn will help you get more out of the class:

  • Intro Vector Drawing - Part 1 - Vector Vs Raster
  • Getting Started With LightBurn: Set up & First Project

  No refunds will be given to cancellations within 3 days prior to the class.

  Questions? Contact the instructor John Carter. 

  If the class is full, click here to request additional classes.

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• WWP-T108: Woodworking Skills Santa and His Reindeer

  • When
    10/30/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
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  Woodworking Skills Building Class

  
  

  This is a fun and simple project for those who have completed the MSP Basic Woodworking class to build your Bandsaw Skills. Each participant will use the table saw, band saw, and spindle sander while learning how to make an adorable Christmas-themed figurine. The instructor will explain how to download all the plans to make a full set of reindeer, Santa, and Santa’s sleigh so participants can make the full set later on their own. 

  If the class is full, click here if you’re interested in a future class.

  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description.  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund. 

  Questions? Contact the instructor, Dave Painter

  
  

  
  

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• MSL-G000: Leesburg Work Party

  • When
    10/31/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal St. SW

  Register

  

  Come lend a hand at our monthly work party in Leesburg. Many hands make lite work, and that gives us more time to meet new friends and see what each other are making.  What are we working on?  Often something new, but you can bet it's gonna include -

  • Consistent upkeep, organization, & preventative maintenance.
  • Shop improvements & building projects.
  • Maintaining this place to sustain our community.

  Be a part of it!  We'd love for you to register for this event so we can better organize for projects and lunch plans, but we are also 100% fine with you just dropping by.

  This is a great way to contribute your mandatory 2 hours of volunteer time per month.  With good company, the time flies by!

  If you have any questions, please email John Carter.

  
  

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• MS-L Tea Candle Woodturning

  • When
    10/31/2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 106 Royal Street, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Let's turn a tea light candle holder on the lathe!
  
  Learn the safe operation and technique to turn a wooden blank on the lathe utilizing carbide tools into a candle holder.
  
  The following will be covered:
  - Mount a blank to the lathe via worm screws.
  - Carbide tool handling
  - Creating a mortise
  - Shaping the exterior design
  - Clearing the interior to hold the tea light candle
  - Sanding and finishing

  This is not considered a Red Tool sign off class. 

  All materials and supplies will be provided including the tea light candle.

  No prior experience required.

  Must be at least 16 years old to participate.

  Safety requirements: Wear closed-toed shoes, short sleeves, and eye protection (bring yours or use ours). 

  Optional (we have some you can use if needed): Hearing protection, particle filter, or dust mask.

  We will meet in the woodturning shop at the Leesburg location.

  Questions? Please contact the instructor Ken Fuentecilla.

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• KWL-W103: KidWind High School Solar Team

  • Start
    11/01/2026
  •  
  • End
    03/07/2027
  •  
  • Schedule
    17 sessions
  • Location
    106 Royal Street SW Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  

  This is the Leesburg High School KidWind SOLAR Team coached by Dan Schmidt and Gary DuFour.  Students in this group are in grades 9-12. The team will be meeting from 1pm-4pm on Sunday afternoons in the downstairs Leesburg Makersmiths classroom and in the main room as needed.

  Since most participants are returning to KidWind from last year, they will be pre-registered with parents sent notification to pay the registration fee online. Registration for any new high school solar team member will open when all returning students are registered and openings are available.

  All parents of new team members must sign this waiver and include the name and grade of the child participating in this group. Complete the Waiver Form prior to coming to class. To fill out the form online, go to:

  https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  Questions? Contact Dan Schmidt. 

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    11/03/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
  • Registered
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• UVL-R100: UV Printer Red Tool [CANCELLED]

  • When
    11/03/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal St SW
  • Spaces left
    5

  

  

  In this red tool training class in the main room at Makersmiths Leesburg, Makersmiths members will learn how to use the Roland LEF2-200 UV Printer and print on a 4x4 ceramic coaster. 

  After completing this class, you will be authorized to use the UV Printer independently.

  No prerequisite skills are required and all materials will be provided. 

  
  

  You will learn how to:

  • Turn on and setup the machine
    
  • Setup your media
    
  • Setup your artwork in a jig template
    
  • Prepare your work for printing
    
  • Add your file to the print queue
    
  • Print, monitor, and emergency stops
    
  • Removal and cleanup
    
  • Shut down
    

  You are welcome to bring an image you would like on your coaster! Just make sure it’s on a portable USB drive!

  No refunds will be given to cancellations within 3 days prior to the class.
  

  New to Makersmiths? If you have not filled out the online waiver form, please go to https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  Questions? Contact the instructor John Carter.

  If the class is full, click here to request additional classes.
  

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• MSL-M000: Monthly Membership Meeting

  • When
    11/04/2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    meet.google.com/ubz-ykxr-kiu; Dial-in: 1 304-609-2532 PIN: 114 333 983#
  • Registered
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  It's time for a Makersmiths Members Meeting!

  • What is important to you?
    
  • What classes or events are you most interested in?
    
  • Have you seen the new tools and improvements at Makersmiths lately?
    
  • How can we improve the program of both locations?
    
  • Come share your thoughts!
    

  Makersmiths members meetings are held on the first Wednesdays of the month, starting at 7:30 pm for about an hour. 
  

  
  

  The monthly membership meetings are virtual:
  

  meet.google.com/ubz-ykxr-kiu

  Dial-in: (US) +1 304-609-2532
  

  PIN: 114 333 983#

  
  

  See you soon! Questions? Contact info@makersmiths.org. 

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• WWP-T105: Wooden Snowflake Workshop

  • When
    11/06/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  

  Woodworking Skills-Building Class

  This is a fun and simple woodworking class for those who have taken the MSP Basic wooodworkng class to help you build your table saw skills. You will learn how to create six-sided wooden snowflakes using the table saw. Tied with a ribbon and a wire hanger, the snowflakes make wonderful tree ornaments. 

  If the class is full, click here if you’re interested in a future class.

  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description.  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund. 

  Questions? Contact the instructor, Dave Painter

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• MSP-G000: Work Day

  • When
    11/07/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132

  Register

  

  Purcellville Work Day

  On the first Saturday of each month, Makersmiths Purcellville has a work day. This is a great opportunity for Makersmiths members to complete their monthly volunteer hours. It is also a chance to meet other members!

  Please arrive at 9am and we should wind down our work at 12:00PM (noon). The list of jobs that need to be completed are posted in Slack (General) a day or two before the work day- so be sure to check the Makersmiths Slack General Slack channel. There are times we need people to come with string trimmers or other maintenance items.

  For specific questions, please contact Dave Painter. 

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    11/10/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  
  

  
  

  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• MWP-R100: Metal-working Basics Red Tool

  • When
    11/11/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
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  Makersmiths, Inc. members wishing to use the tools in the metal shop in Purcellville must complete a course of orientation and training and demonstrate competence with each tool before their name will be placed on the approved list of machine operators.
  

  This course covers Red Tool Metalworking – Basics

  Prerequisites - Must be 18 or older and have an interest in metal working.

  Class size is limited to four students. The class is a minimum of two hours but may take longer depending on attendee’s previous experience.

  The class will be held in the metal working room at Makersmiths in Purcellville. Members will have an introduction to the metal working room and will be introduced to each of the tools in the metal working room. A handout will be provided.

  To prepare for class, please do the following: 

  1. Wear closed-toe shoes, open-toed shoes are not allowed in the shop.
  2. Ensure you are not wearing loose clothing, have long unconfined hair, or dangling jewelry.
  3. You will need eye protection. We have goggles available for you to wear if you do not bring your own.

  New to Makersmiths? Prior to coming to class, please sign this online waiver form: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registrationto ask for a refund. At the left side of the top menu bar, click on your name. This will take you to your membership profile screen. Click on events under contact details. Click on the registration date of the event you want to cancel. At the top of the screen, click on cancel registration and follow the prompts.

   If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund.
  

  If the class is full, Click here to wait list a class.
  

  Contact the instructor for questions: Dave Painter

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• WTL-T101: Pen Turning

  • When
    11/12/2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
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  Learn how to make your own wooden pen from start to finish!

  In this class, students will receive an introduction to the process of making a turned pen.  You will turn a pen on a lathe and take the pen home with you.  All materials for this class will be provided.

  Class fee includes all tools and supplies (e.g., pen kit, wood) for turning a pen.

  Prerequisites: Red Tool class for the Wood Lathe and Leesburg Wood Shop.

  Safety: Wear closed-toed shoes and short sleeves. Bring eye and hearing protection (bring yours or use ours).

  We will meet in the woodturning shop at the Leesburg location.  We will use the woodturning shop and the woodshop.

  If you are new to Makersmiths, fill out an online waiver form prior to coming to class: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj 

  Questions? Please contact the instructor Dave Hamrick. 

  If the class is full, click here to request additional classes.

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• WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool

  • When
    11/12/2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    MS-P 785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  
  

  Makersmiths, Inc. members wishing to use the tools in the woodworking shop in Purcellville must complete a course of orientation and training and demonstrate competence with each tool before their name will be placed on the approved list of machine operators. Completion of red tool training in Leesburg does NOT permit you to use the tools or shop in Purcellville.  
  

  While many of the tools in the two locations perform similar tasks, the tools in Leesburg are homeowner/hobbyist in size while the tools in Purcellville are industrial sized. Red Tool training for woodworking in Purcellville is divided into three classes: Red Tool Woodworking-Basics; Red Tool Woodworking-Advanced; and, Red Tool CNC. We will meet in both the Green Room and woodshop for this event. 

  This course covers Red Tool Woodworking – Basics

  Prerequisites - Must be 18 or older and have an interest in woodworking.

  Class size is limited to four students. The class is a minimum of two hours but may take longer depending on attendee’s previous experience.

  The class will start in the Green Room with a presentation and discussion covering shop etiquette, layout, hours, rules, material storage, and safety.   Class will then move into the wood shop where various machines will be demonstrated. Members will get an opportunity to practice on each machine. The machines covered in this class are; Panel Saw, Table Saw, Miter Saw, Drill Press, Spindle sander, 12” Disk Sander, Downdraft Sanding Table, and Dust Collector.

  To prepare for class, please do the following: 

  1. Wear closed-toe shoes, open-toed shoes are not allowed in the shop.
     
  2. Ensure you are not wearing loose clothing, have long unconfined hair, or dangling jewelry.
     
  3. You will need eye protection. We have goggles available for you to wear if you do not bring your own.
     
  4. Hearing protection is not required by highly recommended. We have disposable foam earplugs, but if you have your own, please bring them.
     

  New to Makersmiths? Prior to coming to class, please sign this online waiver form: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description. At the left side of the top menu bar, click on your name. This will take you to your membership profile screen. Click on events under contact details. Click on the registration date of the event you want to cancel. At the top of the screen, click on cancel registration and follow the prompts.

  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund.

  If the class is full, click here to request an additional class.

  Contact the instructor for questions: John Borden

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• MS-L Tea Candle Woodturning

  • When
    11/14/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 106 Royal Street, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
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  Let's turn a tea light candle holder on the lathe!
  
  Learn the safe operation and technique to turn a wooden blank on the lathe utilizing carbide tools into a candle holder.
  
  The following will be covered:
  - Mount a blank to the lathe via worm screws.
  - Carbide tool handling
  - Creating a mortise
  - Shaping the exterior design
  - Clearing the interior to hold the tea light candle
  - Sanding and finishing

  This is not considered a Red Tool sign off class. 

  All materials and supplies will be provided including the tea light candle.

  No prior experience required.

  Must be at least 16 years old to participate.

  Safety requirements: Wear closed-toed shoes, short sleeves, and eye protection (bring yours or use ours). 

  Optional (we have some you can use if needed): Hearing protection, particle filter, or dust mask.

  We will meet in the woodturning shop at the Leesburg location.

  Questions? Please contact the instructor Ken Fuentecilla.

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• EXP-G000: Gourd Group Meeting

  • When
    11/14/2026
  •  
    2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20175

  

  The Gourd Group hosted by Makersmiths' member, Glenda Skelley, will meet the second Saturday of every month in the Purcellville lower building classroom. 

  This group is dedicated to educating others on on growing, drying, and crafting with gourds. Look for future workshops and educational demonstrations for our members.
  

  Questions? Contact Glenda Skelly.

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• WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool

  • When
    11/15/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  
  

  

  Makersmiths, Inc. members wishing to use the tools in the woodworking shop in Purcellville must complete a course of orientation and training and demonstrate competence with each tool before their name will be placed on the approved list of machine operators.

  Completion of red tool training in Leesburg does NOT permit you to use the tools or shop in Purcellville.  While many of the tools in the two locations perform similar tasks, the tools in Leesburg are homeowner/hobbyist in size while the tools in Purcellville are industrial sized.

  Red Tool training for woodworking in Purcellville is divided into three classes: Red Tool Woodworking-Basics; Red Tool Woodworking-Advanced; and Red Tool CNC. 

  This course covers Red Tool Woodworking – Advanced

  Prerequisites - Must be a member of Makersmiths, be 18 or older and have completed Red Tool Woodworking-Basics.

  Class size is limited to three students. The class is a minimum of two hours but may take longer depending on attendee’s previous experience.

  The class will start in the Green Room with a presentation and discussion covering wood and machine terminology, machine manuals and other resources, rules, and safety.   Class will then move into the wood shop where various machines will be demonstrated. Members will get an opportunity to practice on each machine. The machines covered in this class are; 12” Jointer, 22” Planer, 37” Belt Sander, and 20” Band Saw.

  New to Makersmiths? Prior to coming to class, please sign this online waiver form: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description. At the left side of the top menu bar, click on your name. This will take you to your membership profile screen. Click on events under contact details. Click on the registration date of the event you want to cancel. At the top of the screen, click on cancel registration and follow the prompts.

  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund.

  If the class is full, click here to request an additional class.

  Contact the instructor for questions: John Borden

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• WTL-R100: Wood Lathe Red Tool

  • When
    11/17/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
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  Woodturning is a fun, absorbing activity. Once you learn the basics of turning, you’ll want to develop your skills with the lathe. This sign-off class is necessary to use the lathe independently and a prerequisite for future woodturning project classes.

  This course at is NOT a project class, but focuses on spindle turning.

  The class will focus on the following:

  • Lathe safety
  • Equipment care
  • Hands-on usage of high speed steel (H.S.S)
    

  • Roughing gouge
  • Spindle gouge 
  • Parting tool5

  • Brief sharpening demo (additional sharpening class needed)

  
  

  You won’t become an expert with one course, but I hope you will (re)discover that turning is fun and adds a new dimension to your portfolio of woodworking skills.

  No prerequisites to fulfill prior to this class, but it is important to follow these safety requirements: Wear closed-toed shoes, short sleeves, and eye protection (bring yours or use ours). 

  We will meet in the woodturning shop at the Leesburg location.
  

  Optional (we have some you can use if needed): Hearing protection, particle filter, or dust mask.

  If you are new to Makersmiths, fill out an online waiver form prior to coming to class: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj 

  Questions? Please contact the instructor Dave Hamrick.

  If the class is full, click here to request additional classes. 

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    11/17/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
  • Registered
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    11/24/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
  • Registered
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• MSL-M000: Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    11/25/2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    online

  Register

  

  The monthly Board of Directors meeting is open to all Makersmiths Members.

  All Members are welcome and encouraged to attend, but motions, votes,  participation in discussion are for Board Members. 

  Please join the meeting if you’re interested in what we’re voting on, committee reports, etc.

  The meeting google code is  https://meet.google.com/cih-ehxi-wbc.  

  The meeting agenda as well as minutes from past meetings can be found on the wiki - http://wiki.makersmiths.org/display/MAK/2023+Board+Meetings.
  

  Questions: Contact the chairman of the Board - Jonathan White. 

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    12/01/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
  • Registered
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• BSP-T104: Forged Jingle Bells

  • When
    12/03/2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    1

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  This beginner blacksmithing workshop is to designed to hand forge three Jingle Bells.  Starting with a blank of steel you will heat and hammer the three Jingle Bells.  These are forged bells that retain their 'brute de forge' finish, but sound great. All materials will be provided. Please wear long sleeves and long pants. 

  If you are new to Makersmiths and have not yet signed a waiver, please go online and fill out the waiver at https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj  

  If the class is full, please click here to request a future class.

  In case of inclement weather (snow, high winds, or temperatures of freezing or below) we can either reschedule or refund.  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description.  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund. 

  Contact the instructor, James.Waldron@makersmiths.org

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• MSP-G000: Work Day

  • When
    12/05/2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132

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  Purcellville Work Day

  On the first Saturday of each month, Makersmiths Purcellville has a work day. This is a great opportunity for Makersmiths members to complete their monthly volunteer hours. It is also a chance to meet other members!

  Please arrive at 9am and we should wind down our work at 12:00PM (noon). The list of jobs that need to be completed are posted in Slack (General) a day or two before the work day- so be sure to check the Makersmiths Slack General Slack channel. There are times we need people to come with string trimmers or other maintenance items.

  For specific questions, please contact Dave Painter. 

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• BSP-T104: Forged Jingle Bells

  • When
    12/05/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
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  This beginner blacksmithing workshop is to designed to hand forge three Jingle Bells.  Starting with a blank of steel you will heat and hammer the three Jingle Bells.  These are forged bells that retain their 'brute de forge' finish, but sound great. All materials will be provided. Please wear long sleeves and long pants. 

  If you are new to Makersmiths and have not yet signed a waiver, please go online and fill out the waiver at https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj  

  If the class is full, please click here to request a future class.

  In case of inclement weather (snow, high winds, or temperatures of freezing or below) we can either reschedule or refund.  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description.  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund. 

  Contact the instructor, James.Waldron@makersmiths.org

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• BSP-T104: Forged Jingle Bells

  • When
    12/05/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
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  This beginner blacksmithing workshop is to designed to hand forge three Jingle Bells.  Starting with a blank of steel you will heat and hammer the three Jingle Bells.  These are forged bells that retain their 'brute de forge' finish, but sound great. All materials will be provided. Please wear long sleeves and long pants. 

  If you are new to Makersmiths and have not yet signed a waiver, please go online and fill out the waiver at https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj  

  If the class is full, please click here to request a future class.

  In case of inclement weather (snow, high winds, or temperatures of freezing or below) we can either reschedule or refund.  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description.  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund. 

  Contact the instructor, James.Waldron@makersmiths.org

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• BSP-T104: Forged Jingle Bells

  • When
    12/06/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
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  This beginner blacksmithing workshop is to designed to hand forge three Jingle Bells.  Starting with a blank of steel you will heat and hammer the three Jingle Bells.  These are forged bells that retain their 'brute de forge' finish, but sound great. All materials will be provided. Please wear long sleeves and long pants. 

  If you are new to Makersmiths and have not yet signed a waiver, please go online and fill out the waiver at https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj  

  If the class is full, please click here to request a future class.

  In case of inclement weather (snow, high winds, or temperatures of freezing or below) we can either reschedule or refund.  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description.  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund. 

  Contact the instructor, James.Waldron@makersmiths.org

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• BSP-T104: Forged Jingle Bells

  • When
    12/06/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  

  This beginner blacksmithing workshop is to designed to hand forge three Jingle Bells.  Starting with a blank of steel you will heat and hammer the three Jingle Bells.  These are forged bells that retain their 'brute de forge' finish, but sound great. All materials will be provided. Please wear long sleeves and long pants. 

  If you are new to Makersmiths and have not yet signed a waiver, please go online and fill out the waiver at https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj  

  If the class is full, please click here to request a future class.

  In case of inclement weather (snow, high winds, or temperatures of freezing or below) we can either reschedule or refund.  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description.  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund. 

  Contact the instructor, James.Waldron@makersmiths.org

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    12/08/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• MWP-R100: Metal-working Basics Red Tool

  • When
    12/09/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
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  Makersmiths, Inc. members wishing to use the tools in the metal shop in Purcellville must complete a course of orientation and training and demonstrate competence with each tool before their name will be placed on the approved list of machine operators.
  

  This course covers Red Tool Metalworking – Basics

  Prerequisites - Must be 18 or older and have an interest in metal working.

  Class size is limited to four students. The class is a minimum of two hours but may take longer depending on attendee’s previous experience.

  The class will be held in the metal working room at Makersmiths in Purcellville. Members will have an introduction to the metal working room and will be introduced to each of the tools in the metal working room. A handout will be provided.

  To prepare for class, please do the following: 

  1. Wear closed-toe shoes, open-toed shoes are not allowed in the shop.
  2. Ensure you are not wearing loose clothing, have long unconfined hair, or dangling jewelry.
  3. You will need eye protection. We have goggles available for you to wear if you do not bring your own.

  New to Makersmiths? Prior to coming to class, please sign this online waiver form: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registrationto ask for a refund. At the left side of the top menu bar, click on your name. This will take you to your membership profile screen. Click on events under contact details. Click on the registration date of the event you want to cancel. At the top of the screen, click on cancel registration and follow the prompts.

   If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund.
  

  If the class is full, Click here to wait list a class.
  

  Contact the instructor for questions: Dave Painter

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• WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool

  • When
    12/10/2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    MS-P 785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Makersmiths, Inc. members wishing to use the tools in the woodworking shop in Purcellville must complete a course of orientation and training and demonstrate competence with each tool before their name will be placed on the approved list of machine operators. Completion of red tool training in Leesburg does NOT permit you to use the tools or shop in Purcellville.  
  

  While many of the tools in the two locations perform similar tasks, the tools in Leesburg are homeowner/hobbyist in size while the tools in Purcellville are industrial sized. Red Tool training for woodworking in Purcellville is divided into three classes: Red Tool Woodworking-Basics; Red Tool Woodworking-Advanced; and, Red Tool CNC. We will meet in both the Green Room and woodshop for this event. 

  This course covers Red Tool Woodworking – Basics

  Prerequisites - Must be 18 or older and have an interest in woodworking.

  Class size is limited to four students. The class is a minimum of two hours but may take longer depending on attendee’s previous experience.

  The class will start in the Green Room with a presentation and discussion covering shop etiquette, layout, hours, rules, material storage, and safety.   Class will then move into the wood shop where various machines will be demonstrated. Members will get an opportunity to practice on each machine. The machines covered in this class are; Panel Saw, Table Saw, Miter Saw, Drill Press, Spindle sander, 12” Disk Sander, Downdraft Sanding Table, and Dust Collector.

  To prepare for class, please do the following: 

  1. Wear closed-toe shoes, open-toed shoes are not allowed in the shop.
     
  2. Ensure you are not wearing loose clothing, have long unconfined hair, or dangling jewelry.
     
  3. You will need eye protection. We have goggles available for you to wear if you do not bring your own.
     
  4. Hearing protection is not required by highly recommended. We have disposable foam earplugs, but if you have your own, please bring them.
     

  New to Makersmiths? Prior to coming to class, please sign this online waiver form: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description. At the left side of the top menu bar, click on your name. This will take you to your membership profile screen. Click on events under contact details. Click on the registration date of the event you want to cancel. At the top of the screen, click on cancel registration and follow the prompts.

  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund.

  If the class is full, click here to request an additional class.

  Contact the instructor for questions: John Borden

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• EXP-G000: Gourd Group Meeting

  • When
    12/12/2026
  •  
    2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20175

  

  The Gourd Group hosted by Makersmiths' member, Glenda Skelley, will meet the second Saturday of every month in the Purcellville lower building classroom. 

  This group is dedicated to educating others on on growing, drying, and crafting with gourds. Look for future workshops and educational demonstrations for our members.
  

  Questions? Contact Glenda Skelly.

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• WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool

  • When
    12/13/2026
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
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  Makersmiths, Inc. members wishing to use the tools in the woodworking shop in Purcellville must complete a course of orientation and training and demonstrate competence with each tool before their name will be placed on the approved list of machine operators.

  Completion of red tool training in Leesburg does NOT permit you to use the tools or shop in Purcellville.  While many of the tools in the two locations perform similar tasks, the tools in Leesburg are homeowner/hobbyist in size while the tools in Purcellville are industrial sized.

  Red Tool training for woodworking in Purcellville is divided into three classes: Red Tool Woodworking-Basics; Red Tool Woodworking-Advanced; and Red Tool CNC. 

  This course covers Red Tool Woodworking – Advanced

  Prerequisites - Must be a member of Makersmiths, be 18 or older and have completed Red Tool Woodworking-Basics.

  Class size is limited to three students. The class is a minimum of two hours but may take longer depending on attendee’s previous experience.

  The class will start in the Green Room with a presentation and discussion covering wood and machine terminology, machine manuals and other resources, rules, and safety.   Class will then move into the wood shop where various machines will be demonstrated. Members will get an opportunity to practice on each machine. The machines covered in this class are; 12” Jointer, 22” Planer, 37” Belt Sander, and 20” Band Saw.

  New to Makersmiths? Prior to coming to class, please sign this online waiver form: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  No-shows will not receive a refund or makeup class.  If you cannot attend the class and it is at least 3 days before the event, please log in to www.makersmiths.org to cancel your registration and receive a refund, unless otherwise specified in the event description. At the left side of the top menu bar, click on your name. This will take you to your membership profile screen. Click on events under contact details. Click on the registration date of the event you want to cancel. At the top of the screen, click on cancel registration and follow the prompts.

  If you cannot attend the class and it is less than 3 days before the event, please contact the instructor; you may be able to request a refund.

  If the class is full, click here to request an additional class.

  Contact the instructor for questions: John Borden

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    12/15/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
  • Registered
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    12/22/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
  • Registered
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    12/29/2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
  • Registered
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

  We're at 785 S. 20th Street, Purcellville, VA 20132.  Enter at the 2nd gate, drive down the hill, past the Lower Building, and up the hill to the main entrance of the Upper Building.  

  
  

  If you want to get going right away, you can join us by visiting this page: Makersmiths Join Us Page
  
  Hope to see you soon, maybe next Tuesday. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Contact info@makersmiths.org

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• MSP-G000: Work Day

  • When
    01/02/2027
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132

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  Purcellville Work Day

  On the first Saturday of each month, Makersmiths Purcellville has a work day. This is a great opportunity for Makersmiths members to complete their monthly volunteer hours. It is also a chance to meet other members!

  Please arrive at 9am and we should wind down our work at 12:00PM (noon). The list of jobs that need to be completed are posted in Slack (General) a day or two before the work day- so be sure to check the Makersmiths Slack General Slack channel. There are times we need people to come with string trimmers or other maintenance items.

  For specific questions, please contact Dave Painter. 

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