Makersmiths Inc. upcoming events

UVL-R100: UV Printer Red Tool [POSTPONED - DATE TBD] (06/23/2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

You will learn how to:

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

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

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

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

Questions? Contact the instructor John Carter.

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

WWL-R100: Woodworking Red Tool (06/24/2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 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 Mike Dewan.

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

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: Open House (06/25/2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 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 (06/25/2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night at Makersmiths

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sat, 27 Jun 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.

WTL-T103: Wood Bowl Turning (06/27/2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty: an inspiring craft form to experience.

Learn the safe operation and technique to turn wooden bowls on the lathe utilizing carbide tools.

This class is focused on technique, rather than being project-based. Although most students will leave with finished items, this is not the primary goal. The most important thing is that students leave with an understanding of the lathe and a good set of techniques to continue in their turning practice.

The following will be covered:
- How to prepare the bowl blank using the bandsaw.
- Different ways to mount a blank to the lathe via worm screws or faceplates.
- Carbide tool handling
- Creating a mortise
- Shaping the bowl exterior design
- Forming the rim
- Clearing the interior
- Sanding and finishing

This is not considered a Red Tool sign off class.

Please watch the video Turning a Bowl with Easy Wood Tools prior to class.

All materials and supplies will be provided.

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

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

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

Questions? Please contact the instructor Ken Fuentecilla.

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

WPP-R100: Welding - Gas Basic Workshop (06/27/2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

This basic Oxy/Acetylene welding workshop is for adult (18 and older) beginners and involves hands on gas welding of steel. Learn Basic Oxy/Acetylene (gas) welding, puddle control, and filler rod technique. Oxy/Acetylene is the basis for all other welding techniques. If you learn to gas weld, you will be able to make strong functional welds using other welding equipment. In this class you will learn to gas weld, cut your own material, and make at least three different types of fusion welds. Basic torch technique, filler rod use, and welding of basic joints will be covered. Steel, filler rod, welding rigs, and materials are provided.

To be signed off to use the gas welding equipment independently, you must complete this workshop as well as demonstrate proficiency in operating the equipment.

All materials and equipment provided. We have welding gloves but you must wear full coverage clothing. We have some welding goggles, but you may want to purchase your own, shade 5. Please wear full coverage clothing, and closed toe shoes or boots. We will begin instruction in the Green Room before moving on to the welding shop.

Due to the advance preparation of materials there can be no cancellations or refunds on this workshop. 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 if you’re interested in future classes.

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

Questions? Contact the instructor James Waldron

WPP-R100: Welding - Gas Basic Workshop (06/27/2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

To be signed off to use the gas welding equipment independently, you must complete this workshop as well as demonstrate proficiency in operating the equipment.

Due to the advance preparation of materials there can be no cancellations or refunds on this workshop.

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

Questions? Contact the instructor James Waldron

Click here if you’re interested in future classes.

BNL-R100: BN2-20 Print Vinyl Stickers Red Tool (06/27/2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skills you will learn in this class:

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

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

Prerequisites: None. Be ready to participate and learn!

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

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

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

Questions? Contact the instructor John Carter.

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

WPP-R100: Welding - Gas Basic Workshop (06/28/2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

To be signed off to use the gas welding equipment independently, you must complete this workshop as well as demonstrate proficiency in operating the equipment.

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 if you’re interested in future classes.

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

Questions? Contact the instructor James Waldron

EBP-R100: CNC - Big Blue EBF Introduction (06/29/2026)

Mon, 29 Jun 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 (06/30/2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 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

ELL-W101: Summer Electronics Course for Youth (06/30/2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 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.

LCL-R201: CO2 Laser Rotary Red Tool (06/30/2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This class will go over the basics of using the rotary tool to etch round objects such as glasses, bottles, carafes, ramblers, etc. with the Nova CO2 laser cutter. Students will receive hands on instruction and etch a glass to take home with them.

After this class, you will be authorized to use the rotary tool on the Nova CO2 laser cutters at both the Leesburg location and the Purcellville location.

Prerequisite: You must have successfully completed the Nova CO2 Laser Cutter Basic Red Tool class prior to attending this one and have a waiver form on file.

This class does NOT authorize you to use the advanced features of the laser cutter, such as "Pass-through,"' "Print & Cut," and "Other Lenses." A separate class will cover these features.

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

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

Questions? Contact the instructor Ralph Pugh.

To cancel your registration for this class, you must contact the instructor. No refunds will be given to cancellations within 3 days prior to the class

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

MSL-G000: Open House (07/02/2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Makersmiths

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

Tue, 07 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 (07/07/2026)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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: Leesburg Work Party (07/25/2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 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.

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 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.

MSP-G000: Open House (08/04/2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 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.

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.

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

Tue, 11 Aug 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.

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

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 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.

MSP-G000: Open House (08/25/2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 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.

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 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.

MSP-G000: Open House (09/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 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.

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 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.

MSP-G000: Open House (09/22/2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 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.

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 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.

MSP-G000: Work Day (10/03/2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 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 (10/06/2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 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.

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 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.

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 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.

MSP-G000: Open House (10/27/2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 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.

MSP-G000: Open House (11/03/2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 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.

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 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.

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 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.

MSP-G000: Open House (11/24/2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 23:00:00 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.

MSP-G000: Open House (12/01/2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 23:00:00 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.

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 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.

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 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.

MSP-G000: Open House (12/22/2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 23:00:00 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.

MSP-G000: Open House (12/29/2026)

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 23:00:00 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.