Makersmiths Inc. upcoming events

MSP-G000: Open House (04/14/2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 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

3DL-R200: Resin 3D Printing Red Tool (04/14/2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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 Lisa Manuel.

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

BRL-R100: Big Red CNC Red Tool (04/14/2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT

This red tool CnC course basic will cover the safety and operation of our "Big Red" CnC machine in Makersmiths Leesburg. During the session, students will make a take-home plaque. Upon completion of this course, you'll be authorized to start using Big Red on your own.

We will meet in the classroom and the Big Red Room.

Pre-requisites: Bring a laptop with the program VCarve installed (optional, but it will be very helpful). You should have knowledge of vector graphics. This class will cover their conversion to G-code and safety/setup and operation of Big Red to make the object.

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

Questions? Contact the instructor Tom Hill.

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

MSL-G000: Open House (04/16/2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 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-M000: Scheduling Committee meeting (04/16/2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 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.

CRP-T111: Build a Ceramic Mug or Stein (04/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us as we build some mugs and steins. We will be using traditional hand building methods and some modern tools to make custom beverage holders. We will all build our own piece which will be trimmed, fired, and clear glazed. Pickup will be two weeks after the class. Meet in the ceramics shop in the red brick building at Makersmiths Purcellville. Wear clothes you do not mind getting dirty! Bring a creative spirit! We will provide everything else, clay, tools, post processing.

Take a look at these two resources prior to coming:
1. How to make a clay mug without a wheel at https://youtu.be/7hPrkmYGk4M

2. Building a Cylindrical Stein from a Clay Slab:
https://marypulliamceramics.wordpress.com/building-a-cylindrical-stein-from-a-clay-slab/

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

If the class is full, click here to request another 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? Please contact the instructor Bo Wernick

FTL-R10: Tormach Red Tool - Titans of CNC class series (Series 1) (04/19/2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Rolling registration for this class series. Please contact Brad Hess to register.

This in-depth class series for the Tormach will follow the "Titans of CNC" curriculum to teach CAD, CAM and machining.

This will be the first of two series. For series 1, we will be making the first 5 parts. For series 2, we will make the last 5 more complex parts. To take series 2 you have to take series 1 first.

The student will take home 5 cool parts they designed and machined and be strong in CAD, CAM and CNC machining.

After completing this course, students will have full Tormach sign-off and be authorized to use the Tormach independently.

This course will run 6-12 weeks depending upon the time you put in at home. A fair amount of the work is self-paced and online using the videos and materials found at https://academy.titansofcnc.com/category/mill-building-blocks, with guidance from the group and hands-on, instructor-led sessions using the Tormach.

This class will have 2-3 hrs per week of “homework,” but will be self-paced. Ideally we would like to keep everyone within 1-2 projects so that we can share knowledge.

Class Meetings:

Intro class to kick off the class and introduce everyone. (Dates 4/12, 4/19, late May, early June. Only need to take ONE intro class.)
Stock prep, machine usage and working session. (Date TBD.)

Twice a month classroom working sessions thereafter. (Time TBD by class members.)
Hands-on Tormach sessions with instructor, by “appointment” or group planning session
- 1-2 times a week with 2-3 people per session.
- Each part takes 1-2 hrs of machine time to setup and run.

The cost for this class series will be $200 which would cover materials, tooling, and expendables.

A private slack channel will be set up for the class so we can support each other and for planning purposes.

No prerequisites required.

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

Any questions? Contact Brad Hess.

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

EBP-R100: CNC - Big Blue EBF Introduction (04/19/2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

MSP-G000: Open House (04/21/2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 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-G000: Open House (04/23/2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 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.

MSL-G000: Leesburg Work Party (04/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 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.

MSL-R100: New Member Orientation (04/27/2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 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 Dawn Martin.

MSP-G000: Open House (04/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 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.

EBP-R100: CNC - Big Blue EBF Introduction (04/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

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

MSL-M000: Board of Directors Meeting (04/29/2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 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: Open House (04/30/2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 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.

MSP-G000: Work Day (05/02/2026)

Sat, 02 May 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.

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

Tue, 05 May 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 (05/06/2026)

Wed, 06 May 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: Open House (05/12/2026)

Tue, 12 May 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 (05/13/2026)

Wed, 13 May 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 (05/13/2026)

Wed, 13 May 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.

WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool (05/14/2026)

Thu, 14 May 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

WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool (05/17/2026)

Sun, 17 May 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

MSP-G000: Open House (05/19/2026)

Tue, 19 May 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.

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

Tue, 26 May 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 (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.

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

For specific questions, please contact Dave Painter.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

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.

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

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

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.