Makersmiths Inc. upcoming events

3DP-R100: FDM 3D Printing (Bambu) Red Tool (07/06/2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 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 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.

MSL-R100: New Member Orientation (07/06/2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 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.

WWL-R100: Woodworking Red Tool (07/07/2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This course covers Red Tool Woodworking at the Makersmiths Leesburg location.

Makersmiths, Inc. members wishing to use the tools in the woodworking shop in Leesburg 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.

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 begin with a presentation and discussion covering shop etiquette, layout, hours, rules, material storage, and safety. Then we will move throughout 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: Table Saw, Band Saw, Jointer, Planer, Miter Saw, Drill Press, Spindle Belt Sander, Drum Sander, and Dust Collector.

For the class, please bring eye protection, a dust mask, and hearing protection if you have them.

Note: This class does NOT cover the use of the wood lathe.

New to Makersmiths? Prior to coming to class, please sign this online waiver form.

Questions? Contact the instructor Greg Haines.

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

ELL-W101: Summer Electronics Course for Youth (07/07/2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join us for 6-week summer electronics course for youth ages 12-15. The course is based on the book Make: Electronics (2nd Ed.) by Charles Platt. (The book can be purchased for $25 or it's free for a PDF version).

Week 1 - Electricity is a Flow: (Experiments 1–2) Taste electricity safely (9V battery on tongue), learn what voltage and current mean. Analogy: electricity is water flowing through a pipe. Introduce the multimeter — measure voltage on batteries and household items.
Week 2 - Resistance and Ohm's Law: (Experiments 3–5) Use resistors to control current. Build simple circuits on a breadboard. Measure resistance; confirm Ohm's Law (V = IR) with hands-on readings. Analogy: a resistor is a narrow spot in the pipe.
Week 3 — Switches, Relays, and Automatic Control: (Experiments 6–8) Wire toggle and pushbutton switches. Build a relay circuit — let a small current control a big one. Explore a simple oscillator that blinks an LED. Analogy: a relay is a drawbridge you raise with a small handle to let big trucks cross.
Week 4 — Capacitors, Transistors, Light & Sound: (Experiments 9–11) - See how a capacitor stores and releases charge (the water-tank analogy). Use a transistor as a switch and amplifier. Build a circuit that makes light and sound react to signals.
Week 5 — Magnetism and Coils: (Experiments 25–26) Explore permanent magnets and electromagnetic fields. Wind a coil and watch it respond to a changing magnetic field. Analogy: a coil is like a spinning waterwheel — movement makes electricity.
Week 6 — Generating Your Own Power: (Experiment 28 + Wrap-Up) Build a tabletop generator; feel the resistance when a load is connected. Recap all six weeks — from Ohm's Law to generating electricity. Students demo one concept of their choice to the class.

**Safety note** All experiments run at 9V or less.

All materials will be provided. Students will work in teams and share kits. If a student would like to work on experiments at home, they can purchase their own kit from Amazon for $100 to $160. (Kit Pack 1 mirrors Experiments 1–11 in Chapters 1 & 2 of the book and includes a digital multi-meter and batteries.)

This course is intended for students aged 12-15.

The class will meeting in the basement classrom of the Leesburg location.

Parents must sign this waiver and include the name and grade of the child participating in this class. Complete the Waiver Form prior to coming to class. To fill out the form online, go to: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj.

Questions? Contact the instructor Jeff Irland.

MSP-G000: Open House (07/07/2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 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 (07/07/2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 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 Bryan Daniels.

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

MWP-R100: Metal-working Basics Red Tool (07/08/2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 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

MSL-G000: Open House (07/09/2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 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

ELL-G100: Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night (07/09/2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 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.

WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool (07/09/2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 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

MSP-G000: Work Day (07/11/2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 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.

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.

WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool (07/12/2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 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

EBP-R100: CNC - Big Blue EBF Introduction (07/13/2026)

Mon, 13 Jul 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

ELL-W101: Summer Electronics Course for Youth (07/14/2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Week 1 - Electricity is a Flow: (Experiments 1–2) Taste electricity safely (9V battery on tongue), learn what voltage and current mean. Analogy: electricity is water flowing through a pipe. Introduce the multimeter — measure voltage on batteries and household items.
Week 2 - Resistance and Ohm's Law: (Experiments 3–5) Use resistors to control current. Build simple circuits on a breadboard. Measure resistance; confirm Ohm's Law (V = IR) with hands-on readings. Analogy: a resistor is a narrow spot in the pipe.
Week 3 — Switches, Relays, and Automatic Control: (Experiments 6–8) Wire toggle and pushbutton switches. Build a relay circuit — let a small current control a big one. Explore a simple oscillator that blinks an LED. Analogy: a relay is a drawbridge you raise with a small handle to let big trucks cross.
Week 4 — Capacitors, Transistors, Light & Sound: (Experiments 9–11) - See how a capacitor stores and releases charge (the water-tank analogy). Use a transistor as a switch and amplifier. Build a circuit that makes light and sound react to signals.
Week 5 — Magnetism and Coils: (Experiments 25–26) Explore permanent magnets and electromagnetic fields. Wind a coil and watch it respond to a changing magnetic field. Analogy: a coil is like a spinning waterwheel — movement makes electricity.
Week 6 — Generating Your Own Power: (Experiment 28 + Wrap-Up) Build a tabletop generator; feel the resistance when a load is connected. Recap all six weeks — from Ohm's Law to generating electricity. Students demo one concept of their choice to the class.

**Safety note** All experiments run at 9V or less.

This course is intended for students aged 12-15.

The class will meeting in the basement classrom of the Leesburg location.

Questions? Contact the instructor Jeff Irland.

MSP-G000: Open House (07/14/2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 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.

3DL-R100: FDM 3D Printing (Bambu) Red Tool (07/16/2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 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 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

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

Questions: Contact the instructor Bryan Daniels.

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

WWP-T107: Learn to Make Your Own, Unique Cutting Board (07/16/2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This is a 3-session woodworking workshop for beginner woodworkers who want to create a cutting board. This is NOT a red tool sign-off class. The instructor is red tooled trained and will demonstrate all the machines used in this workshop. Participants who are red tooled wood advanced trained are free to use the machines.

The participants will learn how to choose and purchase wood for the project at Wood Craft in Leesburg. They will learn how to mill and prep the wood for gluing in Makersmiths Purcellville woodshop. They will learn to sand and finish their cutting board.

Pre-reqs: Makersmiths member, age 18+. Come with an open mind and a desire to create a cutting board based on your own, unique design.

Session Schedule

Session 1: Wood Craft located at 1067 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE Leesburg, VA 20176 at 6-7 PM (Thursday July 16). (Optional if you want the instructor to purchase the wood, but you will need to reimburse him)

Session 2: Makersmiths-Purcellville location at 6 PM-9 PM (Friday July 17)

Session 3: Makersmiths-Purcellville location at 3 PM-6 PM (Saturday July 18)

All participants should have a waiver on file. If not, go to: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

If the class is full, click here to request additional 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 Blair Marendt at bmarendt@gmail.com

MSL-G000: Open House (07/16/2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 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.

WWP-T107: Learn to Make Your Own, Unique Cutting Board (07/17/2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Pre-reqs: Makersmiths member, age 18+. Come with an open mind and a desire to create a cutting board based on your own, unique design.

Session Schedule

Session 2: Makersmiths-Purcellville location at 6 PM-9 PM (Friday July 17)

Session 3: Makersmiths-Purcellville location at 3 PM-6 PM (Saturday July 18)

All participants should have a waiver on file. If not, go to: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

If the class is full, click here to request additional 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 Blair Marendt at bmarendt@gmail.com

WWP-T107: Learn to Make Your Own, Unique Cutting Board (07/18/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Pre-reqs: Makersmiths member, age 18+. Come with an open mind and a desire to create a cutting board based on your own, unique design.

Session Schedule

Session 2: Makersmiths-Purcellville location at 6 PM-9 PM (Friday July 17)

Session 3: Makersmiths-Purcellville location at 3 PM-6 PM (Saturday July 18)

All participants should have a waiver on file. If not, go to: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

If the class is full, click here to request additional 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 Blair Marendt at bmarendt@gmail.com

3DP-W100 Exploring TinkerCad: A Family-Friendly Workshop (07/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Participants ages 10 through adult in this 4-session workshop will explore TinkerCad, a user-friendly, free web app used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to create models that are compatible with 3D printing and laser cutting. The workshops will be held in the Green Room at Makersmiths-Purcellville.

Students may bring their own laptops that are Internet accessible, but we will also have laptops to use in the workshop sessions if someone needs to borrow one.

Please complete this online waiver form to indicate you are giving permission for your youth to attend this workshop: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

Parents are encouraged to stay and follow along with the lessons, but please bring your own laptop to use with your youth.

What is TinkerCAD?

Tinkercad is based on constructive solid geometry (CSG), which allows users to create complex models by combining simpler objects together. The 3D models can be saved in three different formats, STL, OBJ, and SVG. Once a user creates a free account, the software works on any computer with an Internet connection and users can make a backup of their 3D models on the cloud. To learn more about TinkerCad, read this article:

Tinkercad: The Online Software to Start 3D Modeling

Who are the Makersmiths instructors? Diane Painter is a retired K12 teacher who works with Makersmiths youth using TinkerCad to design wind turbine blades for KidWind.org challenges. Robin Schenck is a Makersmiths member who is an elementary school counselor with TinkerCad and 3D experience.

We are offering an afternoon 4-session workshop Monday-Thursday, July 20-23 in the Green Room at Makersmiths-Purcellville. During the first session, students will join Diane Painter's Tinkered class and create a free personal log-in so they can practice what they learn in the workshop at home.

July 20 Session 1: We will learn about the user interface as well as navigation views and preferences; shape manipulation and the scaling of shapes in Tinkercad.

July 21 Session 2: We will learn to group objects, create a hole in an object, align objects and flip objects.

July 22 Session 3: We will learn about the work plane and ruler tools as well the brick and block environment. We will learn about circular patterns, linear patterns, and slicing objects.

July 23 Session 4: We will learn about importing, exporting, sharing, and downloading files. We will learn about how to prepare something we have created for printing using the 3D printers at Makersmiths-Purcellville.

Students will learn to 3D print their creations.

If the class is full, click here to request an additional 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 diane.painter@makersmiths.org

MSL-R100: New Member Orientation (07/20/2026)

Mon, 20 Jul 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.

3DP-W100 Exploring TinkerCad: A Family-Friendly Workshop (07/21/2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Students may bring their own laptops that are Internet accessible, but we will also have laptops to use in the workshop sessions if someone needs to borrow one.

Please complete this online waiver form to indicate you are giving permission for your youth to attend this workshop: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

Parents are encouraged to stay and follow along with the lessons, but please bring your own laptop to use with your youth.

What is TinkerCAD?

Tinkercad: The Online Software to Start 3D Modeling

July 20 Session 1: We will learn about the user interface as well as navigation views and preferences; shape manipulation and the scaling of shapes in Tinkercad.

July 21 Session 2: We will learn to group objects, create a hole in an object, align objects and flip objects.

July 22 Session 3: We will learn about the work plane and ruler tools as well the brick and block environment. We will learn about circular patterns, linear patterns, and slicing objects.

Students will learn to 3D print their creations.

If the class is full, click here to request an additional 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 diane.painter@makersmiths.org

ELL-W101: Summer Electronics Course for Youth (07/21/2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Week 1 - Electricity is a Flow: (Experiments 1–2) Taste electricity safely (9V battery on tongue), learn what voltage and current mean. Analogy: electricity is water flowing through a pipe. Introduce the multimeter — measure voltage on batteries and household items.
Week 2 - Resistance and Ohm's Law: (Experiments 3–5) Use resistors to control current. Build simple circuits on a breadboard. Measure resistance; confirm Ohm's Law (V = IR) with hands-on readings. Analogy: a resistor is a narrow spot in the pipe.
Week 3 — Switches, Relays, and Automatic Control: (Experiments 6–8) Wire toggle and pushbutton switches. Build a relay circuit — let a small current control a big one. Explore a simple oscillator that blinks an LED. Analogy: a relay is a drawbridge you raise with a small handle to let big trucks cross.
Week 4 — Capacitors, Transistors, Light & Sound: (Experiments 9–11) - See how a capacitor stores and releases charge (the water-tank analogy). Use a transistor as a switch and amplifier. Build a circuit that makes light and sound react to signals.
Week 5 — Magnetism and Coils: (Experiments 25–26) Explore permanent magnets and electromagnetic fields. Wind a coil and watch it respond to a changing magnetic field. Analogy: a coil is like a spinning waterwheel — movement makes electricity.
Week 6 — Generating Your Own Power: (Experiment 28 + Wrap-Up) Build a tabletop generator; feel the resistance when a load is connected. Recap all six weeks — from Ohm's Law to generating electricity. Students demo one concept of their choice to the class.

**Safety note** All experiments run at 9V or less.

This course is intended for students aged 12-15.

The class will meeting in the basement classrom of the Leesburg location.

Questions? Contact the instructor Jeff Irland.

MSP-G000: Open House (07/21/2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 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.

3DP-W100 Exploring TinkerCad: A Family-Friendly Workshop (07/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Students may bring their own laptops that are Internet accessible, but we will also have laptops to use in the workshop sessions if someone needs to borrow one.

Please complete this online waiver form to indicate you are giving permission for your youth to attend this workshop: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

Parents are encouraged to stay and follow along with the lessons, but please bring your own laptop to use with your youth.

What is TinkerCAD?

Tinkercad: The Online Software to Start 3D Modeling

July 20 Session 1: We will learn about the user interface as well as navigation views and preferences; shape manipulation and the scaling of shapes in Tinkercad.

July 21 Session 2: We will learn to group objects, create a hole in an object, align objects and flip objects.

July 22 Session 3: We will learn about the work plane and ruler tools as well the brick and block environment. We will learn about circular patterns, linear patterns, and slicing objects.

Students will learn to 3D print their creations.

If the class is full, click here to request an additional 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 diane.painter@makersmiths.org

3DP-W100 Exploring TinkerCad: A Family-Friendly Workshop (07/23/2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Students may bring their own laptops that are Internet accessible, but we will also have laptops to use in the workshop sessions if someone needs to borrow one.

Please complete this online waiver form to indicate you are giving permission for your youth to attend this workshop: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

Parents are encouraged to stay and follow along with the lessons, but please bring your own laptop to use with your youth.

What is TinkerCAD?

Tinkercad: The Online Software to Start 3D Modeling

July 20 Session 1: We will learn about the user interface as well as navigation views and preferences; shape manipulation and the scaling of shapes in Tinkercad.

July 21 Session 2: We will learn to group objects, create a hole in an object, align objects and flip objects.

July 22 Session 3: We will learn about the work plane and ruler tools as well the brick and block environment. We will learn about circular patterns, linear patterns, and slicing objects.

Students will learn to 3D print their creations.

If the class is full, click here to request an additional 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 diane.painter@makersmiths.org

ELL-G100: Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night (07/23/2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 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.

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 (07/23/2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 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 (07/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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.

MSL-M000: Makersmiths Summer Party (07/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

It's summer time and you know what that means...BBQ party!

Please RSVP for the Makersmiths Summer Party by July 20th so we know how much food to prepare/order. When registering, please indicate how many in your family will be attending.

We will be grilling burgers and hot dogs. Feel free to bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert you would like to share.

You don't need to bring a dish in order to come to the party. Just come eat and hang out with us!

If you plan on bringing a dish, please indicate what you plan to bring on the Signup Genius list (so that we don't have 5 potato salads).

If you plan on bringing a dish, please arrive by 1 pm.

Food will be served at the beginning of the party.

Questions? Please contact Jennifer Chu.

ELL-W101: Summer Electronics Course for Youth (07/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Week 1 - Electricity is a Flow: (Experiments 1–2) Taste electricity safely (9V battery on tongue), learn what voltage and current mean. Analogy: electricity is water flowing through a pipe. Introduce the multimeter — measure voltage on batteries and household items.
Week 2 - Resistance and Ohm's Law: (Experiments 3–5) Use resistors to control current. Build simple circuits on a breadboard. Measure resistance; confirm Ohm's Law (V = IR) with hands-on readings. Analogy: a resistor is a narrow spot in the pipe.
Week 3 — Switches, Relays, and Automatic Control: (Experiments 6–8) Wire toggle and pushbutton switches. Build a relay circuit — let a small current control a big one. Explore a simple oscillator that blinks an LED. Analogy: a relay is a drawbridge you raise with a small handle to let big trucks cross.
Week 4 — Capacitors, Transistors, Light & Sound: (Experiments 9–11) - See how a capacitor stores and releases charge (the water-tank analogy). Use a transistor as a switch and amplifier. Build a circuit that makes light and sound react to signals.
Week 5 — Magnetism and Coils: (Experiments 25–26) Explore permanent magnets and electromagnetic fields. Wind a coil and watch it respond to a changing magnetic field. Analogy: a coil is like a spinning waterwheel — movement makes electricity.
Week 6 — Generating Your Own Power: (Experiment 28 + Wrap-Up) Build a tabletop generator; feel the resistance when a load is connected. Recap all six weeks — from Ohm's Law to generating electricity. Students demo one concept of their choice to the class.

**Safety note** All experiments run at 9V or less.

This course is intended for students aged 12-15.

The class will meeting in the basement classrom of the Leesburg location.

Questions? Contact the instructor Jeff Irland.

MSP-G000: Open House (07/28/2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 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 (07/30/2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 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: Open House (08/04/2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 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 (08/05/2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 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 info@makersmiths.org.

MSL-G000: Open House (08/06/2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 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.

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.

KWP-W104: KidWind Tinkering Fun Days (08/11/2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Explore- Create- Test Out

This is a three-afternoon exploratory workshop for youth (and interested parents) to learn what KidWind is all about. Any youth entering grades 3-12 is invited to learn about wind turbines (blades, gearboxes, and Nacelles) and how they create clean energy from wind. Experienced and non-experienced KidWind participants are invited to just "play" with the gearboxes, blades, and Makersmiths' wind tunnel. Laptop computers will also be available for participants to tinker with Tinkercad (a CAD program) to design and 3D print or laser-cut blades they may want to design and make. Participants may also want to design and create a gearbox to see how it may be used to improve wind turbine performance. In short, these three afternoons will introduce students to KidWind, an engineering process initiative that teaches youth and their families about renewable energy.

Participants are required to fill out a waiver form - https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj or have a completed waiver form on file. No-shows will not receive a refund or a makeup class. The class will meet in the Green Room of the upper building at Makersmiths Purcellville.

Questions: Contact Blair Marendt or Diane Painter

MSP-G000: Open House (08/11/2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 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.

KWP-W104: KidWind Tinkering Fun Days (08/12/2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Explore- Create- Test Out

Questions: Contact Blair Marendt or Diane Painter

MWP-R100: Metal-working Basics Red Tool (08/12/2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 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

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

KWP-W104: KidWind Tinkering Fun Days (08/13/2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Explore- Create- Test Out

Questions: Contact Blair Marendt or Diane Painter

WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool (08/13/2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 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 (08/16/2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 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 (08/18/2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 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 (08/25/2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 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 (08/29/2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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.

MSP-G000: Open House (09/01/2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 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 (09/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 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 (09/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 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

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

WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 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

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.

WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool (09/13/2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 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 (09/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 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 (09/22/2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 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 (09/26/2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

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.

MSP-G000: Open House (09/29/2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 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: Work Day (10/03/2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Purcellville Work Day

For specific questions, please contact Dave Painter.

MSP-G000: Open House (10/06/2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 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.

WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool (10/08/2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 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

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.

WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool (10/11/2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 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 (10/13/2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 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 (10/14/2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 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

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

MSP-G000: Open House (10/20/2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 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 (10/27/2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 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 (11/03/2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 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: Work Day (11/07/2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Purcellville Work Day

For specific questions, please contact Dave Painter.

MSP-G000: Open House (11/10/2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:00:00 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 (11/11/2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:00:00 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

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

WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool (11/12/2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:30:00 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

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.

WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool (11/15/2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 18:00:00 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 (11/17/2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 23:00:00 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 (11/24/2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 23:00:00 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 (12/01/2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 23:00:00 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: Work Day (12/05/2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Purcellville Work Day

For specific questions, please contact Dave Painter.

MSP-G000: Open House (12/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 23:00:00 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 (12/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 23:00:00 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

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

WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool (12/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 23:30:00 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

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.

WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool (12/13/2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 18:00:00 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 (12/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 23:00:00 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 (12/22/2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 23:00:00 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 (12/29/2026)

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 23:00:00 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.