Makersmiths Inc. upcoming events

MSL-R100: New Member Orientation (05/25/2026)

Mon, 25 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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.

MSP-G000: Open House (05/26/2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

MSL-M000: Board of Directors Meeting (05/27/2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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 - Evin Grano.

ELL-G100: Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night (05/28/2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

MSL-G000: Open House (05/28/2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

MSL-G000: Leesburg Work Party (05/30/2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Come out to lend a hand at our monthly workday in Leesburg. We have a lot to do this month and could use a bunch of help.

Basic monthly cleaning
Plus More TBA...

We'd love for you to register for this event so we know how many helpers we have, but we are also 100% fine with you just dropping by!

This is a great way to cover your 2 hours of volunteer time a month.

If you have any questions, please email John Carter.

MSP-G000: Open House (06/02/2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

MSL-M000: Monthly Membership Meeting (06/03/2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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 President Diane.Bollinger@makersmiths.org

MSP-G000: Work Day (06/06/2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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.

WTL-R100: Wood Lathe Red Tool (06/09/2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

MSP-G000: Open House (06/09/2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

MWP-R100: Metal-working Basics Red Tool (06/10/2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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:

Wear closed-toe shoes, open-toed shoes are not allowed in the shop.
Ensure you are not wearing loose clothing, have long unconfined hair, or dangling jewelry.
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

SWL-G000: Sewing Social (06/10/2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

We are thrilled to announce our sewing social at Makersmiths Leesburg, a gathering that promises to be a celebration of creativity and community for sewing enthusiasts of all levels. Join us every second Wednesday of the month as we come together to share our love for the craft, learn from each other, and forge lasting connections in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Whether you're a beginner looking to pick up tips or a seasoned pro eager to showcase your skills, our sewing socials offer a space for everyone to come together and stitch their way to new friendships and endless inspiration.

Please remember to bring your own sewing machine, along with cutting tools, pins, measuring tape, and a project you've been wanting to tackle to our upcoming sewing event. Whether you're working on a new garment, a home decor item, or simply want to practice your stitches, having your own sewing machine allows you to create and craft to your heart's content in the company of fellow sewing enthusiasts So, pack up your gear, grab your project, and join us for a productive and creative sewing session where you can bring your vision to life with all the tools you need at hand.

All skills are welcome. If you are new to sewing or have been sewing for decades, we hope you will join us in the main room for our "sewcial" - get it?

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

Questions? Please contact Amy Copley.

WTL-T101: Pen Turning (06/11/2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool (06/11/2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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:

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

EXP-G000: Gourd Group Meeting (06/13/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

3DL-R100: FDM 3D Printing (Bambu) Red Tool (06/14/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the world of 3D Printing at Makersmiths, whether you have been printing for years or this is your first foray into the topic, you will leave with the ability to send prints to our Bambu X1C machines.

This class will introduce you to the Bambu X1C printers, powerful all in one machines that can print a variety of materials and multicolor printing. We will go over Bambu studio and Bambu Handy as well as what materials your can print with. Suitable for beginners and a great refresh for those who haven't printed in a while.

On completion of this red tool class, you will be authorized to use the Bambu X1C Printers at both Leesburg and Purcellville unsupervised.

This class will meet in the 3D Printing room at the Leesburg location.

Please note

This class does not cover how to design and create your own 3D model. Look for 3D Design Classes on our schedule or let us know if there is interest in these classes.
This intro course does not cover the Resin printers and more advanced discussion about the hows and whys of 3D printing. Please watch for the advanced classes if you would like to learn more.

New to Makersmiths? Please fill out the Waiver form prior to class - https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

Questions: Contact the instructor Bryan Daniels.

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

WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool (06/14/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

3DP-R100: FDM 3D Printing (Bambu) Red Tool (06/14/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

On completion of this red tool class, you will be authorized to use the Bambu X1C Printers at both Leesburg and Purcellville unsupervised.

This class will meet in the Green Room at the Purcellville location.

Please note

This class does not cover how to design and create your own 3D model. Look for 3D Design Classes on our schedule or let us know if there is interest in these classes.
This intro course does not cover the Resin printers and more advanced discussion about the hows and whys of 3D printing. Please watch for the advanced classes if you would like to learn more.

New to Makersmiths? Please fill out the Waiver form prior to class - https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

Questions: Contact the instructor Bryan Daniels.

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

MSP-G000: Open House (06/16/2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

MSL-M000: Scheduling Committee meeting (06/18/2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This is a monthly meeting of the Scheduling Committee.

The Scheduling Committee is responsible for:

Creating policies and procedures for scheduling classes and events
Scheduling classes and events including red tool classes
Developing new classes and events
Advertising these to members and the general public

The monthly meetings are open to all Makersmiths members.

If you are interested in joining the Scheduling Committee, please attend a meeting to see how you can lend a hand.

We will meet in person in the basement classroom at Leesburg. To attend virtually,

Meeting link: meet.google.com/zqy-iczp-jkd
Join by phone: +1 470-705-3631

Questions? Please email the Scheduling Committee chairperson Jennifer Chu.

MSP-G000: Open House (06/23/2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

MSL-M000: Board of Directors Meeting (06/24/2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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 - Evin Grano.

MSL-G000: Leesburg Work Party (06/27/2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Come out to lend a hand at our monthly workday in Leesburg. We have a lot to do this month and could use a bunch of help.

Basic monthly cleaning
Plus More TBA...

We'd love for you to register for this event so we know how many helpers we have, but we are also 100% fine with you just dropping by!

This is a great way to cover your 2 hours of volunteer time a month.

If you have any questions, please email John Carter.

MSP-G000: Open House (06/30/2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

EXP-G000: Gourd Group Meeting (07/11/2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

MSL-G000: Leesburg Work Party (07/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Come out to lend a hand at our monthly workday in Leesburg. We have a lot to do this month and could use a bunch of help.

Basic monthly cleaning
Plus More TBA...

We'd love for you to register for this event so we know how many helpers we have, but we are also 100% fine with you just dropping by!

This is a great way to cover your 2 hours of volunteer time a month.

If you have any questions, please email John Carter.

EXP-G000: Gourd Group Meeting (08/08/2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

MSL-G000: Leesburg Work Party (08/29/2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Come out to lend a hand at our monthly workday in Leesburg. We have a lot to do this month and could use a bunch of help.

Basic monthly cleaning
Plus More TBA...

We'd love for you to register for this event so we know how many helpers we have, but we are also 100% fine with you just dropping by!

This is a great way to cover your 2 hours of volunteer time a month.

If you have any questions, please email John Carter.

EXP-G000: Gourd Group Meeting (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

EXP-G000: Gourd Group Meeting (10/10/2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

EXP-G000: Gourd Group Meeting (11/14/2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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.

EXP-G000: Gourd Group Meeting (12/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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.