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• WTL-R100: Wood Lathe Red Tool

  • When
    11/06/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg 106 Royal Street SW
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

   
  

  Woodturning is a fun, absorbing activity. Once you learn the basics of turning, you’ll want to develop your skills with the lathe. This sign-off class is necessary to use the lathe and a prerequisite for future woodturning project classes.

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

  We will meet in the woodturning shop.

  The class will focus on the following:

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

  • Roughing gouge
  • Spindle gouge 
  • Parting tool

  • Brief sharpening demo (additional sharpening class needed)

  
  

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

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

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

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

  Questions? Please contact the instructor Dave Hamrick.

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

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

  • When
    11/06/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
  • Spaces left
    14
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night at Makersmiths

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• MSL-G000: Open House

  • When
    11/06/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Welcome to Makersmiths

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

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

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• WTL-R100: Wood Lathe Red Tool

  • When
    11/07/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg 106 Royal Street SW
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

   
  

  Woodturning is a fun, absorbing activity. Once you learn the basics of turning, you’ll want to develop your skills with the lathe. This sign-off class is necessary to use the lathe and a prerequisite for future woodturning project classes.

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

  We will meet in the woodturning shop.

  The class will focus on the following:

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

  • Roughing gouge
  • Spindle gouge 
  • Parting tool

  • Brief sharpening demo (additional sharpening class needed)

  
  

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

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

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

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

  Questions? Please contact the instructor Dave Hamrick.

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

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• WPP-R103: Plasma Table Red Tool

  • When
    11/08/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    3

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  This is a CNC Plasma Table Red Tool training for Makersmiths members only. We will first meet in the Green Room at Purcellville Makersmiths for orientation, then proceed to the welding/plasma table shop.

  No prior knowledge or skills are needed for this training.

  To cancel your registration for this class, you must contact the instructor. Refunds will only be given for extenuating/unforeseen circumstances, which does not include forgetting the class time/date/location. 

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

  Contact the instructor James.Waldron@makersmiths.org

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• ACL-T117: Crochet Dish Scrubby Workshop

  • When
    11/08/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal St. SW Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Let's make a Dish Scrubby!
  

  This is a make and take crocheting workshop for everyone from beginners to those with experience. 

  All tools and supplies will be provided. No pre-requisites required. You will learn basic crochet vocabulary and how to chain and single crochet.

  In this class you will experience the following:

  * Basic stitches of crochet

  * How to determine the correct crochet hook for the thread or yarn

  * Read instructions.

  This class will meet in the Leesburg arts and crafts area of the main room. If you are new to Makersmiths, please sign this online waiver: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

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

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

  Questions? Contact the instructor: Carol Grigg

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• WPP-R103: CNC Plasma Table Red Tool

  • When
    11/08/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    4

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  This is a CNC Plasma Table Red Tool training for Makersmiths members only. We will first meet in the Green Room at Purcellville Makersmiths for orientation, then proceed to the welding/plasma table shop.

  No prior knowledge or skills are needed for this training.

  To cancel your registration for this class, you must contact the instructor. Refunds will only be given for extenuating/unforeseen circumstances, which does not include forgetting the class time/date/location. 

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

  Contact the instructor James.Waldron@makersmiths.org

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• WPP-R103: CNC Plasma Table Red Tool

  • When
    11/09/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  
  

  This is a CNC Plasma Table Red Tool training for Makersmiths members only. We will first meet in the Green Room at Purcellville Makersmiths for orientation, then proceed to the welding/plasma table shop.

  No prior knowledge or skills are needed for this training.

  To cancel your registration for this class, you must contact the instructor. Refunds will only be given for extenuating/unforeseen circumstances, which does not include forgetting the class time/date/location. 

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

  Contact the instructor James.Waldron@makersmiths.org

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• FLP-R100: Fiber Laser Red Tool

  • When
    11/09/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths - 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Fiber Laser Red Tool Class

  This Red Tool class is a prerequisite for anyone looking to use the fiber laser at Purcellville.  The fiber laser can be used to mark and engrave metals, stone, tile and opaque acrylics. The class will be held in the laser room (Crafts Room) in the red brick building.

  This training will show you the basic usage of the fiber laser along with safety considerations.  After this class you will be authorized to use the Fiber Laser at Purcellville independently.  This class DOES NOT authorize you to use the CO2/Thunder Lasers at either location.  This class does not cover the rotary tool for the fiber laser; the rotary tool is taught in a separate class.

  This class will teach Members to use the machines safely, but does not go into detail on project designs or the advanced features of LightBurn. While not necessary, it is highly recommended that participants familiarize themselves with vector drawing and LightBurn to help them get more out of the class. Participants will setup and run the laser during the class.

  During the class, the following will be addressed:

  • Laser Use Guidelines and Policies

  • Introduction to Laser Equipment

  • Introduction to Laser Software

  • Laser Safety Review

  • Tips, Hints, and having FUN

  • Hands on Training and Use

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

  • LightBurn for Galvo Crash Course: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoBR3k35202Yjc1yMfPZsY8EDh_pmcaa2&si=ALTo-ycuzaUfLfva

  • Getting Started With LightBurn: Set up & First Project: https://youtu.be/v3RDzOrlCTM?si=wExSkBOMNlohQfvW

  • Coins on a Fiber Laser: https://youtu.be/uDh832exroA?si=P2ZleoP1xxC1kXP9

  • Fiber Laser MOPA Color: https://youtu.be/-mtg-pmoiOA?si=ANzvetWHZm4_46BE

  To cancel your registration for this class, you must contact the instructor.  Refunds will only be given for extenuating/unforeseen circumstances, which does not include forgetting the class time/date/location.  

  Questions? Contact the instructor Ryan Gould.

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

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• KWP-M100: Kidwind Information Meeting

  • When
    11/09/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, va 20132
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  This is an information meeting for parents, teachers, and youth NEW to KidWind to learn about KidWind.org. Youth on last year's teams who indicated a wish to return to their teams were pre-registered so their parents do not need to attend this meeting. 

  Since 2018, Makersmiths members have coached youth who create wind turbine and solar challenge projects that they enter in the middle and high school KidWind challenges.

  What is Kidwind? It is a hands-on STEM initiative that engages youth in grades 4-12 in maker experiences as they learn about wind and solar energy. Participant teams design and build small-scale wind turbines and solar structures. They can enter online or in-person challenges to compete at the state and national levels to measure power output and present their projects to expert judges from universities and energy industries. It is student-driven, maker-oriented, collaborative and fun!

  Please register so we can keep track of those interested in learning about KidWind! We will meet in the Green Room at Makersmiths Purcellville.  

  Questions? Contact Diane.Painter@makersmiths.org

  
  

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    11/11/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
  • Registered
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

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

  
  

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

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• SWL-G000: Sewing Social

  • When
    11/12/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal St. SW Leesburg, VA 20175

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

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

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

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

  Questions? Please contact Amy Copley.

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• WTL-T101: Pen Turning

  • When
    11/13/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal Street, SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  
  

  
  

  Learn how to make your own wooden pen from start to finish!

  
  

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

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

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

  Questions? Please contact the instructor Dave Hamrick. 
  

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

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• MSL-G000: Open House

  • When
    11/13/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
  • Registered
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  Welcome to Makersmiths

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

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

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• WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool

  • When
    11/13/2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    MS-P 785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  
  

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

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

  This course covers Red Tool Woodworking – Basics

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

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

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

  To prepare for class, please do the following: 

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

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

  Contact the instructor for questions: John Borden

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• WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool

  • When
    11/16/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    4 registrants

  Registration is closed

  
  

  

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

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

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

  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

  Contact the instructor for questions: John Borden

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• ACP-T117: Crochet Dish Scrubby Workshop

  • When
    11/16/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  
  

  Let's make a Dish Scrubby!
  

  This is a make and take crocheting workshop for everyone from beginners to those with experience. 

  All tools and supplies will be provided. No pre-requisites required. You will learn basic crochet vocabulary and how to chain and single crochet.

  In this class you will experience the following:

  * Basic stitches of crochet

  * How to determine the correct crochet hook for the thread or yarn

  * Read instructions.

  This class will meet in the Green room. If you are new to Makersmiths, please sign this online waiver: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

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

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

  Questions? Contact the instructor: Carol Grigg

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• DSL-R100: Sublimation Printer Red Tool

  • When
    11/17/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal St SW, Leesburg VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    5

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  In this red tool training class, you will learn how to use the sublimation printer and print on a metal bottle opener.  There will also be a basic overview of what sublimation is and its capabilities.  After completing this class, you will be authorized to use the sublimation printer independently.

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

  You will learn how to:
  

  • Use the Printmate program to print with the sublimation printer
  • Safely operate the automatic heat press and instructions on the other heat press options.
  • Use the heat press to press the design on the metal bottle opener

  Designs will be printed ahead of time.  If you would like a specific design used please email it to the instructor ahead of time.

  This class will not teach the design aspects but will go over what the design needs for successful printing.

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

  Questions? Contact the instructor Diane Bollinger.
  

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

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    11/18/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
  • Registered
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

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

  
  

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

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• MWP-R100: Metal-working Basics Red Tool

  • When
    11/19/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  Register

  
  

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

  This course covers Red Tool Metalworking – Basics

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

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

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

  To prepare for class, please do the following: 

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

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

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

  Contact the instructor for questions: Dave Painter

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• MSL-G000: Open House

  • When
    11/20/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
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  Welcome to Makersmiths

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

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

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

  • When
    11/20/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
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  Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night at Makersmiths

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• ACL-T107: Cricut Holiday Card Making Workshop

  • When
    11/21/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal Street Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  
  

  This is a family-friendly event. For every adult that registers, a child may come as a helper. Please  join us in making a holiday card from a template created by Dreaming Tree SVG that uses cutting machines.  Pictured above is a fall card that can be used to thank a Thanksgiving host and a Christmas card that can display a family photo on the front cover instead of the holiday message. The class introduces students to the Cricut software and Cricut cutting machines. Makersmiths has a Cricut Maker 3 at MS-L and a Cricut Explore Air 2 at MS-P and both machines will be available for us to use in this class. So, this class is appropriate for beginners or even seasoned cutting machine users.

  We will be meeting in the main room in the Makersmiths-Leesburg arts and crafts location.

  In preparation for the class, please bring your own laptop. Please be sure you have Cricut Design Space software preloaded on your laptop. 

  In this workshop, we will provide a variety of cardstock and printed holiday paper and glue. We will explain how we will be using the card templates, how to upload SVG files and prepare your files in Cricut Design Space.  After your file is ready to cut, you will learn the differences between cut and score lines, when to use the attach tool, and how to properly cut your project with a cutting machine. Once you have cut all your pieces for your card, we will assemble them to make your card.

  In reference to the Christmas card image above, you can easily use a photo of you or your family that is 3.5" in diameter for the front cover. 

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

  Questions? Contact the instructor: Diane.Painter@makersmiths.org.

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

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• ACL-T118: Crochet Snowflakes Workshop

  • When
    11/22/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal Street Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  
  

  Let's make some snowflakes!
  

  This is a make and take crocheting workshop for everyone from beginners to those with experience. 

  All tools and supplies will be provided. No pre-requisites required. You will learn basic crochet vocabulary and how to chain and single crochet.

  In this class you will experience the following:

  * Basic stitches of crochet

  * How to determine the correct crochet hook for the thread or yarn

  * Read instructions.

  * Starching technique.

  This class will meet in the arts and crafts room on the main level. If you are new to Makersmiths, please sign this online waiver: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

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

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

  Questions? Contact the instructor: Carol Grigg

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

  • When
    11/24/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal St SW, Leesburg VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  
  

  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. 

  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.

  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. 

  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.

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

  Questions? Contact the instructor Diane Bollinger.
  

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

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• MSP-G000: Open House

  • When
    11/25/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Purcellville - 785 S. 20th Street
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  We are an all-volunteer-run, non-profit organization providing knowledge, space, equipment, community & programs to enable you to learn, design, make, launch, work and play.
  
  We are adult enthusiasts, young adults and kids learning, playing and making, entrepreneurs prototyping new products and concepts, and finally, community organizations taking part in the maker movement.
  
  Our members share over 3,000 square feet of workrooms with a CNC mill, 3D printers, ceramics studio, welding, blacksmithing, woodworking and metalworking tools, meeting space and more. We are also gearing back up to offer classes and project workshops on a variety of topics such as blacksmithing and welding.  Come tell us what you'd like to see!
  
  We'd like to invite you to come by for a mini-tour and chat during Open House hours on Tuesday nights from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come poke around, ask questions, see what other members are working on. We're friendly and casual.

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

  
  

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

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• MSL-M000: Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    11/26/2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    online

  Register

  

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

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

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

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

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

  Questions: Contact Jonathan White

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• MSL-G000: Leesburg Work Day

  • When
    11/29/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg: 106 Royal St. SW

  Register

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

  • Basic monthly cleaning
  • Plus More TBA...

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

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

  If you have any questions, please email John Carter.
  

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• ACP-T118: Crochet Snowflakes Workshop

  • When
    11/29/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  
  

  Let's make some snowflakes!
  

  This is a make and take crocheting workshop for everyone from beginners to those with experience. 

  All tools and supplies will be provided. No pre-requisites required. You will learn basic crochet vocabulary and how to chain and single crochet.

  In this class you will experience the following:

  * Basic stitches of crochet

  * How to determine the correct crochet hook for the thread or yarn

  * Read instructions.

  * Starching technique.

  This class will meet in Purcellville's upper building Green Room. If you are new to Makersmiths, please sign this online waiver: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

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

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

  Questions? Contact the instructor: Carol Grigg

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• MSL-M000: Monthly Membership Meeting

  • When
    12/03/2025
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    meet.google.com/ubz-ykxr-kiu; Dial-in: 1 304-609-2532 PIN: 114 333 983#
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  It's time for a Makersmiths Members Meeting!

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

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

  
  

  The monthly membership meetings are virtual:
  

  meet.google.com/ubz-ykxr-kiu

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

  PIN: 114 333 983#

  
  

  See you soon!

  
  

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

  • When
    12/04/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
  • Spaces left
    15
  • Registered
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  Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night at Makersmiths

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• ACL-T115: Create a Photo Ornament for the Holidays

  • When
    12/05/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal St. SW
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  
  

  In this make & take class at Makersmiths Leesburg craft room, participants will learn to use a Cricut cutting machine to create a photo ornament project designed by Dreamimg Tree and now found on the Creative Fabrica web site.

  Uploading the template into Cricut Design Space software, you will cut out the project pieces using a Cricut Maker 3. Time will be given in class to assemble your project, just in time to put it on a tree or send to someone for the holidays. Perhaps you will want to recognize someone who cannot join the family due to job travel, living too far away or is on deployment and you want them to know they are with the family in spirit for the holidays?

  What you will need to bring to the class:

  • Please bring a laptop with the Design Space software preloaded. It is free and can be loaded on a WIN or Mac computer. Go to https://cricut.com/en-us/apps 
  • Bring a small wallet size photo of someone or pets that you want to add to the project.

  Click here is if the class is full and you would like another one offered.

  New to Makersmiths? Please sign this waiver.

  Questions? Contact the instructor Diane.Painter@makersmiths.org  

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• MSP-G000: Work Day

  • When
    12/06/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132

  Register

  

  Purcellville Work Day

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

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

  For specific questions, please contact Dave Painter. 

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• WWP-T105: Wooden Snowflake Workshop

  • When
    12/06/2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  

  In this workshop in the Purcellville woodshop, you will learn how to create six-sided wooden snowflakes. You will be shown a variety of ways you can decorate your snowflakes. For example, after light sanding, the snowflakes in the image shows decorations burned into the wood using a Creative Versa Tool and then coated with polyurethane. The snowflakes can be painted and objects such as beads or other decorative items can be glued on. Tied with a ribbon and a wire hanger, the snowflakes make wonderful tree ornaments. 

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

  If new to Makersmiths, please fill out this online waiver: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  Questions? Contact Dave Painter

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• WWP-T105: Wooden Snowflake Workshop

  • When
    12/07/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  

  In this workshop in the Purcellville woodshop, you will learn how to create six-sided wooden snowflakes. You will be shown a variety of ways you can decorate your snowflakes. For example, after light sanding, the snowflakes in the image shows decorations burned into the wood using a Creative Versa Tool and then coated with polyurethane. The snowflakes can be painted and objects such as beads or other decorative items can be glued on. Tied with a ribbon and a wire hanger, the snowflakes make wonderful tree ornaments. 

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

  If new to Makersmiths, please fill out this online waiver: https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  Questions? Contact Dave Painter

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

  • When
    12/08/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal St SW, Leesburg VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  
  

  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. 

  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.

  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. 

  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.

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

  Questions? Contact the instructor Diane Bollinger.
  

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

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• SWL-G000: Sewing Social

  • When
    12/10/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal St. SW Leesburg, VA 20175

  Register

  

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

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

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

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

  Questions? Please contact Amy Copley.

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• WWP-R100: Woodworking Basics Red Tool

  • When
    12/11/2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    MS-P 785 S. 20th Street Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  
  

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

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

  This course covers Red Tool Woodworking – Basics

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

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

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

  To prepare for class, please do the following: 

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

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

  Contact the instructor for questions: John Borden

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• KWP-W103: KidWind Elementary Wind Turbine Team

  • Start
    12/13/2025
  •  
  • End
    03/17/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  

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

  We are looking for youth in grades 3-5 to join our elementary wind turbine team. The Makersmiths KidWind wind turbine team will be coached by Makersmiths member, Blair Marendt. The team will meet from 9 AM-11 AM on Saturday mornings in Makersmiths' Purcellville lower classroom and will participate in the Northern VA Regional KidWind Challenge, an all-day event, at the Potomac Science Center in Woodbridge on March 17.

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

  Questions? Contact Blair Marendt or KidWind organizer for Makersmiths, Diane Painter.

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• ACP-T105: Holiday Gift Soap Making Workshop

  • When
    12/13/2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  

  This is a special holiday workshop for families to make lavender-chamomile, honey-almond-oatmeal and glycerin soaps as holiday gifts. We will use a melt and pour process, adding a variety of scents and lavender or honey made locally, and will pour the soap into molds that will create fun shapes that anyone will love to use. Participants will receive a silicone soap-making mold and set of instructions to take with them so they can continue to make soaps on their own at home. These soaps make great stocking stuffer gifts!

  For every registered adult, a child or two may come as helpers!

  We will meet in the main room at Makersmiths Purcellville's Green Room from 1:30-3:00 PM. 

  Questions? Contact the instructor, Diane Painter.

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

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

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• MSP-G000: Secret Santa Gift Swap Social

  • When
    12/13/2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    785 S. 20th St Purcellville, Va 20132

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  This is a combined MSP-MSL members social on December 13 at 5pm held at MSP's Green room for a Secret Santa gift swap (something you made with materials costing $20 or less). Please fill out the free registration so we know how many plan to attend and swap a present they made. It also helps to plan refreshments. The event is co-hosted by Diane Painter and Jennifer Chu.

  How will this gift swap work? Folks coming to this social would pre-make an item (keeping the construction cost under $20). They put their wrapped gifts on a center table and pick a folded piece of paper from a bowl that gives them a selection number.  The person with number 1 goes first and chooses a gift and unwraps it. The person has to guess who made it. Person #2 picks a gift but before unwrapping it, chooses to keep it or may choose to take person #1's gift. If person #2 does that, then person #1 gets person #2's unwrapped picked gift. When doing so, person #1 unwraps the picked #2 gift and has to guess who made that gift. Now person #3 gets to pick a gift and before unwrapping it, can choose to swap the picked gift for gift #1 or #2. We keep going like this until all gifts are chosen and swapped. 

  Questions: Contact Diane.Painter@makersmiths.org

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• KWL-W103: KidWind High School Solar Team

  • Start
    12/14/2025
  •  
  • End
    03/17/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    12 sessions
  • Location
    106 Royal Street SW Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    2
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  This is the Leesburg High School KidWind SOLAR Team coached by Ms. Carol Grigg and Mr. Dan Schmidt with technical support provided by Mr. Gary DuFour.  Students in this group are in grades 9-12. The team will be meeting from 1pm-4pm on Sunday afternoons in the downstairs Leesburg Makersmiths classroom and in the main room as needed.  On March 17, the team will participate in the Northern VA Regional KidWind Challenge, an all-day event, at the Potomac Science Center in Woodbridge, VA.

  Please note, KidWind states no more than 4 participants per team. This event is built for no more than 8 students in order to have no more than two teams.

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

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

  https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  Questions? Contact Carol Grigg or Dan Schmidt. 

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• WWP-R200: Woodworking Advanced Red Tool

  • When
    12/14/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    3
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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

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

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

  This course covers Red Tool Woodworking – Advanced

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

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

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

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

  Contact the instructor for questions: John Borden

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• DSL-R100: Sublimation Printer Red Tool

  • When
    12/15/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    106 Royal St SW, Leesburg VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    6

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  In this red tool training class, you will learn how to use the sublimation printer and print on a metal bottle opener.  There will also be a basic overview of what sublimation is and its capabilities.  After completing this class, you will be authorized to use the sublimation printer independently.

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

  You will learn how to:
  

  • Use the Printmate program to print with the sublimation printer
  • Safely operate the automatic heat press and instructions on the other heat press options.
  • Use the heat press to press the design on the metal bottle opener

  Designs will be printed ahead of time.  If you would like a specific design used please email it to the instructor ahead of time.

  This class will not teach the design aspects but will go over what the design needs for successful printing.

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

  Questions? Contact the instructor Diane Bollinger.
  

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

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• MWP-R100: Metal-working Basics Red Tool

  • When
    12/17/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths 785 S. 20th St. Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Spaces left
    5
  • Registered
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  Makersmiths, Inc. members wishing to use the tools in the metal shop in Purcellville must complete a course of orientation and training and demonstrate competence with each tool before their name will be placed on the approved list of machine operators.
  

  This course covers Red Tool Metalworking – Basics

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

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

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

  To prepare for class, please do the following: 

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

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

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

  Contact the instructor for questions: Dave Painter

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• MSL-M000: Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    12/17/2025
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    online

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

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

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

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

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

  Questions: Contact Jonathan White

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

  • When
    12/18/2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg - 106 Royal Street SW
  • Spaces left
    15
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Electronics, AI, & Cloud Night at Makersmiths

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• MSL-G000: Leesburg Work Day

  • When
    12/27/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Makersmiths Leesburg: 106 Royal St. SW

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

  • Basic monthly cleaning
  • Plus More TBA...

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

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

  If you have any questions, please email John Carter.
  

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• KWL-W102: KidWind Middle School Solar Team

  • Start
    01/18/2026
  •  
  • End
    03/17/2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    106 Royal St. SW Leesburg, VA 20175
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    4 registrants

  Registration is closed

  

  This is the Leesburg Middle School solar KidWind Team coached by Jan Artz. KidWind.org is limiting solar team members to no more than four team members per team.  

  Students in this group are in grades 6-8. They will meet in the electronics lab of the Leesburg location and make use of the electronics lab as needed. The theme for solar projects this year is solar house.  

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

  https://waiver.fr/p-NVPOj

  Questions? Contact the coach Jan Artz

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