Young Creatives - High School Program
MAXT's brand new flagship High School Program
16 weeks of making with learning opportunities in our new workshops equipped with 3D printers, laser and vinyl cutters, printing presses, screen printing, textiles equipment, stained glass, electronics and more!
Young Creatives is designed to assist local high school aged youth to become independent artists. The program will work through a semester long syllabus, building a robust set of transferable skills.
Students will begin by learning creative thinking and design skills both by sketchbooking and thorough powerful digital design tools. The program will then proceed through education in a variety of skills and equipment at MAXT. Students will then be allowed agency in choosing a specialism, designing a product and creating their own final exhibition. The majority of the final third of the semester will be focused on students practicing their chosen skill and developing and manufacturing a product. The series will culminate in a final public exhibition with items for sale, hosted at a local community space.
Mentorship by MAXT staff and volunteers is an important part of the program, offering guidance in how to think creatively as well as offering experience and critique. MAXT is a safe space for all to experiment and students will be expected to be self motivated in problem solving and pursuing their own goals as a maker.
MAXT has secured some generous grants to support Young Creatives in 2025. We are able to offer this program at a significantly reduced rate, just enough to cover the materials for the makes students will get to keep as a portfolio.
Digital Fabrication for Makers
Join Jeremy for this multi disciplinary course in digital fabrication. A great crash course for makers in using a whole host of tools at MAXT, expanding you making toolkit!
Over the course of 6 weeks students will create a smart table lamp of their own design..
Learn 3D modelling using FreeCAD by designing the lamp base
Learn vector graphics with Inkscape by designing the lampshade
Learn basic electronics with microcontrollers to light it all up
Print a part you designed with our Form 3, 3D resin printers
Laser cut your part designs out of acrylic or wood
Program interactivity in Python
Then finally... enjoy your creation and new skills!
Foundations of Woodworking: Small Project Fundamentals
This six-week beginning woodworking class offers an in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of fine woodworking. Through the creation of a picture frame project, students will be guided through every aspect of project building, from initial design and wood selection to milling, joinery, sanding, and finishing.
This class will cover the safe and thoughtful use of nearly all the power tools in the MAXT wood shop. We’ll learn in detail about the milling process (including jointer, planer, and table saw,) as well as the use of other power tools (including the band saw, drill press, and router.) One of the primary goals of this class is to help students feel more comfortable and capable around woodshop power tools. We’ll also cover a wide range of hand tools and techniques (including chisels, hand planes, and scrapers.)
We’ll discuss how the nature of wood defines the basic principles of joinery. For our frames, we’ll use splined miter joints.
Sanding, finishing, and thoughtful consideration for how to mount pictures and display our frames will also be covered.
The class is open to beginners and anyone looking for a refresher on how to use the power tools in the woodshop safely and thoughtfully through the creation of a small but challenging project.
Design and Build: Market Displays
Get ready for market season with John Whelan in this 4 week course.
Students will spend session 1 planning and designing their display pieces to suit their work, from folding tables to basic shelving or stands.
In sessions 2-4 John will give the students the skills required to create their displays, depending on your skill and ambition some additional hours during our regular Monday (6-9p) Woodshop Open Studios may be needed. This is free of charge to students of ongoing classes and members.
Limited scrap wood and donated boards/ ply as well as basic fasteners and glue will be available in our shop. Students will need to provide lumber and hardware for their pieces for session 2.
Becoming a Sewist–How to make your first garment!
Join Marybeth for this exciting first journey into garment sewing. A perfect course for true beginners or novices, over 6 weeks students will cover basic sewing skills and create a pair of lounge pants with their own unique fit and style from he same gender neutral base pattern.
13 CONCEPTS
The joy of making!
The tools of the trade
Develop your sewing machine skills
Learn to read and use a pattern
How to take your measurements
Choosing fabric
Pinning and cutting
Finishing seams simply–different finishing stitches
Elastic and drawstring waistbands
Hems
Different types of pockets-flap/cargo, patch, side-seam (piped, w/button, added decorative elements)
Dealing with mistakes–MINDSET, seam ripping, altering your project, when to begin again.
Finish and flare–making it your own!
MAXT will provide all thread, notions, elastic and practice / accent fabrics. Students will need to provide 3yds of cotton flannel, chambray or other woven cotton fabric in the color/pattern of their choice. Very limited selections are available free of charge at MAXT, please check and reserve fabrics before class.
Maker’s Workbench: Carpentry 101
Join Carter for this practical carpentry course for makers.
Students will begin the course with an evening seminar, covering the basics of design and construction for work surfaces.
Over the two day sessions (10-4 Sat and Sun) you'll learn the skills to build your own workbench for use in a home studio or workshop, each student will leave with their own sturdy finished bench to fit their specific needs. Perfect for working with heavy tools and equipment or for holding a machine or art supplies.
Students will be provided materials to create a 4' x 4' plywood topped bench at a comfortable working height of around 36". Smaller or lower benches can be built. If you want to create a larger bench in class, students are responsible for additional materials.
Exploring Zentangle
Join Gracie Buckman for this dive into the world of meditative drawing. Gracie is a Certified Zentangle Teacher and has over a decade of experience in graphic design
If you think you are not an artist, or that you have no creativity, or that you can’t even draw a straight line, then this class may be for you. If you are looking to relax and unwind from the stresses of life, then this class may be for you. If you are looking for an artistic type of meditation, then this class may be for you!
Anyone can learn the Zentangle Method. When we “tangle”, we draw simple lines that form into patterns; these patterns are put together to create something beautiful.
Zentangle is meditative by nature. It is a great way to take time out and relax. In Zentangle, we start with gratitude, and we believe that everyone has an inner artist, and everyone is creative. Even though we are drawing structured patterns, no two tiles ever come out the same. The size of a Zentangle tile is small, about 4 by 4 inches, so in no time at all you will have created your little masterpiece!
This class will go beyond beginner tiles, to practice a variety of new patterns each week as well as exploring different materials options from pens, pencils, black paper tiles and more.
All materials included, students will be provided with a beginner set of materials to keep for home practice.
Fabulous Fanny Packs
Join gear specialist Sarah for this dive into zippers, clips, straps and pockets in the textiles studio!
Dig into our bins of fabrics and notions to create your own unique fanny pack, great for a maker on the go - chapstick and multitool not included.
Art Jam!
Come and join local artist Hannah Banana and MAXT staff for a fun filled night of community art!
We'll have a host of art materials to share and we encourage you to bring your own. Create art to keep, give or share something you've created. Its a night of free expression for all ages.
This is a FREE event.
Fly Tying for Beginners
*** Class rescheduled from Feb 15***
It's Winter! Time to fill up those fly boxes, and dream of warmer days on the river. Students will leave this class with the foundation necessary to tie all the patterns needed to catch trout in the Monadnock Region.
We'll focus on easy to tie but very effective patterns in four different categories - Nymphs, Wet Flies, Dry Flies, and Streamers. Tying several flies in one or two patterns in each category, students will learn general techniques, knots and whip finishing, and how to select the proper materials for each pattern. Everyone will go home with up to a dozen flies for their fly box. We'll start with basic patterns, but all flies will be tied in sizes that are usable on local waters.
All tools and materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own toolset if you have one.
No experience necessary. If you've tied before, this class might provide a good review and a way to improve your foundational techniques.
Pysanky: Traditional Wax Resist Egg Dyeing
Get eggcited for this cracking class! Learn the satisfying art of Pysanky, the traditional Ukrainian art of wax resist egg dyeing. Students will learn how to use the kitska tool to apply layers of wax, dye their creations in successive colors and how to finish their piece by blowing the egg for preservation. Students will end the class with at least one intricate egg, depending on their pace most students will create multiple pieces.
Giant Puppet Workshop
Please join us for a giant puppet making workshop. In collaboration with MAXT Makerspace, Children and the Arts is hosting a puppet making workshop to prepare for this year’s festival, Greatest Hits: Celebrating 30 years of Children and the Arts. Come and work collaboratively on puppets for our local elementary schools or make your own puppet. During this workshop, we will focus on cardboard sculpting and papier-mâché. Puppets may not be completed by the end of the workshop but will be finished by local schools or at home.
No experience necessary. Bring an open mind (and a sack lunch) and be ready to get your hands dirty!
Ages 14+ Limited to 20 participants.
Fiber Art: Felted Worlds
Join local artist Rockey Cornell for a colorful multi-media exploration and build your own felted world! This four hour workshop will cover wet and dry felting techniques and explore new ways to create shapes and textures with fiber on canvas.
Students are encouraged to add their own fiber skills from knitting and crochet to embroidery.
All necessary supplies will be provided but participants are welcome to bring fun fibers and textures from home to incorporate into their own sculptures!
Stained Glass for Beginners: Suncatcher
Bring some sparkle and shimmer to your life by learning all about stained glass!
Learn to create in stained glass, making a beautiful 5 pointed star in vibrant colored glass. Students will learn how to safely handle glass, to select the correct pieces for their project, cut, grind, foil, solder, and polish. A full introduction to this beautiful artform.
2 2hr sessions per course
Introduction to Woodworking: Book Tree
Get a great introduction to the woodshop at MAXT and make yourself a fun, rustic shelf for your home. In this 3 part class students will learn how to select, measure, cut, plane, use the router and finishing techniques. Your finished book tree can be wall mounted or free standing and makes a beautiful addition to a reading space.
3 Sessions 6-9p
Pebble Mosaics
Create an outdoor pebble mosaic for your garden!
Session 1- Students may bring their own special pebbles they have collected or use some that will be available for the class. We will cover the proper techniques and materials to use for outdoor mosaics, Students will begin their pebble mosaic piece and finish on their own before the 2nd session.
Session 2- Students will learn proper techniques for grouting, sealing and maintenance of natural stone mosaics. There will be a demonstration and then students will grout their own pieces to take home for their garden or other outdoor space.
Pen Turning
Get on the Lathe for this quick primer on how to create your own custom turned pens! Working from kits and your choice of wood, penmaker Bryan Field will walk you through the process of making your own pen. You'll learn how to safely use a lathe and turning tools, precision measuring and shaping, adding hardware, and finishing techniques. It's a perfect beginning turning class and you will go home with a beautiful pen of your own making!
Final Friday Lecture and Demo Series: Jim Cusmano - Contemporary Silk Painting
This is a FREE event open to the public, please RSVP as space is limited
Peterborough Artist Jim Cusmano will present an interesting and informative introduction to the Fine Art of Contemporary Silk Painting. The presentation will include a brief history of the medium from its wax resist origins in China and India during the second century A.D. through its journey to the Indonesia islands where some of the modern materials and techniques were developed. There will be a demonstration of the design and execution process with a Q&A session and an opportunity to try a “Hands On” experience for yourself.
After the talk there will be an opportunity to tour MAXT and connect with other makers and attendees.
“My inspiration comes from Nature. My paintings are all unique “One of a Kind” compositions created by applying transparent liquid French Dyes to White China Silk by hand, using a brush. The silk is stretched on a frame similar to canvas and various resists and holding techniques are used to manage the “Flow” of dye across the silk fabric. The finished painting is steamed to permanently set the colors and is re-stretched for framing. “
James Cusmano is a native New Jersey artist working in Silk, Pastels, Oils, Printmaking, Textile, Pottery and Ceramic Tile. His current focus is on vibrant nature themed paintings using transparent liquid French Dyes on white China Silk. He has a degree in Fine Art and Design from Pratt Institute, NY with specialty studies at School of Visual Arts, Manhattan and VACNJ, Summit, NJ. He has taught silk painting at VACNJ, and at the Center for Contemporary Art, Bedminster. Exhibitions include the Morris County Arts Workshop-Solo, Bernardsville Public Library-Solo, Washington Square outdoor, Gracie Mansion outdoor, Center for Contemporary Art outdoor, and VACNJ Members Shows. Cusmano owned and operated a successful art and framing gallery for over 10 years. His work is included in corporate and private collections ranging from 6” x 6” to 96” x 192”. He currently lives with his wife Christine and Peterborough, NH.
3D Printing: Lithophane Suncatchers
Create a unique suncatcher from your own photograph in this fun introduction to 3D printing.
Lithophanes are images printed in relief, which when held up to a light source reveal a stunning, translucent grey and white photograph.
This class teach students how to use online software to generate a .stl file from your own photograph. The class will focus on teaching students how to import and setup files in PreForm then prepare and begin a print on our Form3 SLA resin printers.
Students will also prepare frames for their finished pieces, which will be ready to pick up at MAXT during the following week.
Students will need to bring a USB key containing a photograph of their choice or have easy access to their photos online. The finished image will be 3" x 4"
Zero Waste Dish Soap Making
Join Kristen from The Vintage Herb Company for this great way to celebrate Earth Day!
Students will learn to safely blend oils and lye in this cold process method to create their own solid dish soap bars. A great introductory step into soap making and sustainable living. Each student will make over 1lb of soap, enough to last for months in the kitchen.
Soap will need to cure in molds for 2+ days, pickup can be arranged at the MAXT entry desk in the following week.
Art Jam!
Come and join local artist Hannah Banana and MAXT staff for a fun filled night of community art!
We'll have a host of art materials to share and we encourage you to bring your own. Create art to keep, give or share something you've created. Its a night of free expression for all ages.
This is a FREE event.
Steampunk Sculpture - Vehicles
Join the incredible Bruce Rosenbaum of ModVic for this flight of fancy. Students will dive into a world of imagination, fusing antique components and modern devices to create a piece straight of Victorian sci-fi.
Over the course of the workshop students will learn steampunk design principals and building techniques to create their own kinetic steampunk vehicle with rider from either an antique loom shuttle (similar to those used at Noone Falls during it’s textiles heyday) or wooden shoe mold. At the end of the workshop students will leave with their own completed sculpture.
About Bruce and ModVic:
ModVic is a Steampunk art and design company started in 2007 by my wife Melanie and myself. Together, we created the first functional Steampunk house in the world.
ModVic repurposes and infuses modern technology and cool gadgets into historic antiques and salvaged objects. We work with clients in the U.S. and internationally to design one-of-a-kind pieces, creatively combining eras and ideas to transform the ordinary into incredible Steampunk functional art.
The Steampunk design process celebrates history through telling the personal stories of individuals, organizations, hotels, bars, restaurants, corporations, museums, brands, and locations by reimagining period artifacts in new and meaningful ways. By repurposing objects, as well as the space around us, we take steps on a path towards re-imagining a better future.
I see Steampunk, the fusion of history + art + technology and adaptive reuse as a beautiful, functional solution to a variety of design challenges. I also believe strongly in achieving a return on “novelty”.
Over the years, our functional art and design business has been prominently featured in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, CNN, Huffington Post, NPR and featured on MTV, A&E, Discovery, HGTV and Netflix among many other local and national media
Flower Petal Resin Tray
Interested in working with resin but don't know where to start? Join Kerry from The Tragic Whale to create your own, one of a kind, flower petal tray! You'll learn the basics, including mixing, de-bubbling, and removing sharp edges from the finished piece. At the end of this class, you'll have the skills to continue exploring this medium at home. Dried flower petals will be provided.
Students will need to pick up their cured work from MAXT in the week following the class.
Colorful Coil Baskets
Dive into the meditative art of coil basketry with local artist Devin. Using natural rope and locally produced yarns, students will learn the foundations of coil basketry and build up unique and beautiful small vessel. A perfect beginners class for relaxation and colorful expression!
Age Range: 14+
Level: Beginner
Craft + Beer @ Post & Beam - Decorative Calligraphy
Learn some basics of hand lettering and decorative design with Lorin from Letterly in this special Craft + Beer session.
Grab one of our prepared wood boards and use wood scorch markers guided by Lorin's expert tuition to create your very own decorated, solid wood serving tray. Plus as always your first beer is on us!
Introduction to Quilting: Using the Long Arm Quilter
Stretch your sewing skills and get started with our long arm quilter here at MAXT. Students will learn how to prepare and load a fabric 'sandwich' for quilting and learn the basics of operating the long arm before practicing on a simple whole cloth piece.
Exploring Watercolors - Freeform Session
Join us for a fun night of creative watercolors with Liz Knight.
The studio will be set up with watercolors and paper ready for you to relax and explore the magic of watercolor. Liz will demonstrate the fundamentals of mixing and layers and then send you off on your own explorations. Students are encouraged to bring their own projects and enjoy the community of painters. We will share encouragement and tips along the way.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Introduction to Contemporary Silk Painting
Join Jim Cusmano for a hands on two day workshop in contemporary silk painting. Students will learn the process of stretching and preparing silk ‘canvases’, then move on to creating their own landscape or floral design. Students will learn the process of design, applying resists, painting and setting to finish their work all with Jim’s expert guidance.
Jim will be demoing his work Friday April 25 6-8p at MAXT:
Peterborough Artist Jim Cusmano will present an interesting and informative introduction to the Fine Art of Contemporary Silk Painting. The presentation will include a brief history of the medium from its wax resist origins in China and India during the second century A.D. through its journey to the Indonesia islands where some of the modern materials and techniques were developed. There will be a demonstration of the design and execution process with a Q&A session and an opportunity to try a “Hands On” experience for yourself.
“My inspiration comes from Nature. My paintings are all unique “One of a Kind” compositions created by applying transparent liquid French Dyes to White China Silk by hand, using a brush. The silk is stretched on a frame similar to canvas and various resists and holding techniques are used to manage the “Flow” of dye across the silk fabric. The finished painting is steamed to permanently set the colors and is re-stretched for framing. “
James Cusmano is a native New Jersey artist working in Silk, Pastels, Oils, Printmaking, Textile, Pottery and Ceramic Tile. His current focus is on vibrant nature themed paintings using transparent liquid French Dyes on white China Silk. He has a degree in Fine Art and Design from Pratt Institute, NY with specialty studies at School of Visual Arts, Manhattan and VACNJ, Summit, NJ. He has taught silk painting at VACNJ, and at the Center for Contemporary Art, Bedminster. Exhibitions include the Morris County Arts Workshop-Solo, Bernardsville Public Library-Solo, Washington Square outdoor, Gracie Mansion outdoor, Center for Contemporary Art outdoor, and VACNJ Members Shows. Cusmano owned and operated a successful art and framing gallery for over 10 years. His work is included in corporate and private collections ranging from 6” x 6” to 96” x 192”. He currently lives with his wife Christine and Peterborough, NH.
Natural Soap Making - Cut Loaf Luxury Soaps
In this two part class students will learn how to make luxurious cold process soap safely and with confidence including colors, clay, herbs and other inclusions.
This class covers safety procedures and the knowledge of formulating a recipe using lye, water and oil as well as how to enhance and embellish your soaps! A perfect introductory course, or a deeper dive after taking Kristen's beginner program.
Each student will be hands on and guided making their very own loaf of soap in the first 2hr session. Students will then return for a second 1hr class and learn to demold, cut and finish their soaps ready to use.
Introduction to Wood Turning: Green Wood Bowls
A wonderful introduction to woodturning and using green wood, this is a perfect introductory class. Bryan will take students through the first steps of safety and use of the wood lathe including tool sharpening and blank preparation. Then students will be guided through turning a bowl with a single gouge using green wood, to produce a beautiful bowl that will naturally change shape into a softened organic form as it dries.
Art Jam!
Come and join local artist Hannah Banana and MAXT staff for a fun filled night of community art!
We'll have a host of art materials to share and we encourage you to bring your own. Create art to keep, give or share something you've created. Its a night of free expression for all ages.
This is a FREE event.
Travel Sketchbooks
Join us for this charming class with Liz Knight.
We all take photographs when we travel, but they are fleeting moments captured in our phones. A travel sketchbook is a way to record important memories with words and visuals. This documentation slows down your thoughts and describes your trip with more detail and emotion.
You will learn basic quick sketching techniques that will help you find your style. Perfection is not the goal, taking the time to reflect and draw has more power than a perfect sketch.
There will be an introduction to perspective, techniques for capturing a space or object quickly and insights into light and contrast. We will use pen and watercolor and create a small sketchbook for you to use during the class.
Students are invited following the class to join Liz’s ongoing Monadnock Sketchers meet ups to draw together throughout the region.
Here Be Dragons: Mini Makers Summer
Go on an epic making quest this summer with the Mini Makers! Step into a world of fantastic beasts, princesses, castles and knights all made by you. Over the course of 5 days our brave adventurers will conquer a host of skills from fiber arts to 3D printing, cardboard to chainmail. They’ll end the week with a dragon’s horde of medieval masterpieces to take home.
Mini Makers is for kids entering grades 1-4
Craft + Beer @ Post and Beam - Leather Key Fob
Learn the basic of leather work in this make and take class with Donlin and Jaya of Horse Hill Studio. Create your own, unique embossed leather key fob - plus your first beer is on us!
Introduction to Wood Turning: Green Wood Bowls
A wonderful introduction to woodturning and using green wood, this is a perfect introductory class. Bryan will take students through the first steps of safety and use of the wood lathe including tool sharpening and blank preparation. Then students will be guided through turning a bowl with a single gouge using green wood, to produce a beautiful bowl that will naturally change shape into a softened organic form as it dries.
The MAXT County Fair
Step right up for a whole host of new games and activities at the MAXT County Fair! We had so much fun last year making a whole host of fairground games and decorations that we’re doing it again - with all new projects! From wood working to textiles, problem solving and painting. Spend the week creating with us, then celebrate with your very own fair for family and friends.
Junior Creatives is for youth entering grades 5-8
Upcycled Adventures: Mini Makers Summer
Turn trash to treasure in this week-long program for Mini Makers. We’ll dive into a whole world of thrifted finds and surplus supplies, to create some fun and functional art pieces. Explore mosaics, woodwork, papercraft, textiles and more as we make our way to a more sustainable summer!
Mini Makers is for kids entering grades 1-4
Public Art Party: Junior Creatives Summer
Make a BIG impression this summer at MAXT. A full week of art to really show off your creativity, we’ll work on multiple pieces of public art: designing and installing part of our permanent murals at MAXT, creating a Little Free Art Library and designing a mini art trail for public display later in the year. Plus lots of fun and fast large scale art to get that inspiration going!
Junior Creatives is for youth entering Grades 5-8
Fashion Week: Young Creatives Summer
Get ready for your own runway show in this week of fashion exploration in our textiles space at MAXT. Create pieces for your own personal style - from a mix of creative challenges to structured tuition in garment sewing, this week has it all! Create your own fabrics with dye and printmaking techniques. Learn how to sew from patterns, how to use a serger, perform some alterations and embellish to make your work truly unique. We’ll end the week with a Friday evening fashion show - bring your family and friends.
Young Creatives is for youth entering grades 9-12
Craft + Beer @ Post & Beam - Chainmail Jewelry
Learn some basics of chainmail jewelry in this special Craft + Beer session.
Eric will teach you how to create a boxchain weave from chainmail links. Everyone will work at their own pace to create at least once piece using the technique from a keychain to a set of earrings or a bracelet.
As always, your first beer is on us!
Craft + Beer @ Post & Beam - Dye a Silk Scarf or Tie
Add some swirling color to your wardrobe - or get ready for the gifting season, with this fun dye class.
Splash some prepared acid dye colors on your choice of scarf of tie blank and watch them set into beautiful iridescent finished pieces, ready to wear!
As always, your first beer is on us!
Introduction to Gouache with Hannah Banana
Join local artist Hannah Banana for this fun introduction and exploration of gouache.
Students will begin by learning how to control gouache colors, how they differ from watercolors and create a piece on pre drawn outline.
The second part of the class with allow students to experiment with technique and create their own unique pieces with guidance from Hannah.
Exploring Watercolors - Freeform Session
Join us for a fun night of creative watercolors with Liz Knight.
The studio will be set up with watercolors and paper ready for you to relax and explore the magic of watercolor. Liz will demonstrate the fundamentals of mixing and layers and then send you off on your own explorations. Students are encouraged to bring their own projects and enjoy the community of painters. We will share encouragement and tips along the way.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Silver Pendant with Bezel Set Stone
Join accomplished jewelry instructor Joy Raskin for this one day course.
Students will learn how to create a simple and elegant silver pendant base, then build and add a bezel before finishing by setting their choice of stone cabochon.
All materials included.
Introduction to Wood Turning: Green Wood Bowls
A wonderful introduction to woodturning and using green wood, this is a perfect introductory class. Bryan will take students through the first steps of safety and use of the wood lathe including tool sharpening and blank preparation. Then students will be guided through turning a bowl with a single gouge using green wood, to produce a beautiful bowl that will naturally change shape into a softened organic form as it dries.
Muraling 101
Have you ever wanted to paint a mural but weren’t sure where to start? Let an experienced muralist lead you through the process of designing, transferring and painting your art on a wall, all while beautifying MAXT’s new home at Noone Falls!
In Muraling 101 you’ll receive design pointers, review the many techniques for transferring your design, and play with industry-favorite tools and materials for installing your mural right on the walls of MAXT Makerspace. This course meets for a first lab for instruction and initial design then will have follow up, flexible lab time to complete your piece for reveal at an open day event . Instructor Lorin Baeta is a local artist with public murals and signage you may have spotted at small businesses, farms or schools in and around Peterborough.
Natural soap making workshop for beginners
In this workshop you will learn how to make cold process soap safely and with confidence. This introductory class covers safety procedures and the knowledge of formulating a recipe using lye, water and oil. Each student will be hands on and guided making their very own batch of soap. Your batch will make four bars of soap you can give away as a gift or personal use.
All materials are included in the price of this class.
An Introduction to Japanese Hand Tools for Woodworking
This class will cover the basic use of Japanese woodworking tools: saws, chisels, planes and layout tools. We will also cover sharpening with water stones. Each student will be able to experiment with using the various tools after a demonstration of how they work. If you have Japanese hand tools you would like advice on, please bring them to the class.
Paul Tuller has been using Japanese hand tools for woodworking since 1980. Please visit Paul’s website at: www.paultuller.com to learn more about his background.
Leatherworking for Beginners: Belts - with Horse Hill Studio
Join expert leather workers Donlin and Jaya of Horse Hill Studio for this 2 part class. Students will learn basic leather skills and finish the program with a beautiful and functional custom belt.
This class will cover:
-Cutting belt strips from from a “side” of leather
-Finishing the edges of leather with beveler and burnishing techniques
-joining leathers with saddle stitching or riveting
-skiving (thinning leather)
-using drive punches for finishing the belt ends and sizing holes
-plus basic dying, embossing, and final finishing techniques.
We're excited for this first leather working event at MAXT - this is one of our most requested programs, so join us and help build this new skill at our space!
Craft + Beer @ Post & Beam - Felted Fungi
Come and create with MAXT at Post & Beam with our new look Craft + Beer series!
In this first session, learn the relaxing craft of needle felting with Nicole Flynn. Turn simple, bright colored wool into soft sculptures - make a mushroom, strawberry, or your own creation with your new skills. Plus your first beer is on us.
Knitting and Crochet Circle
Join us for a new Open Studio. Our Fiber Arts Circle is a FREE weekly event to come along and sit, knit, crochet, felt, weave and more! Bring your project and join our social circle, get some help from fellow fiber enthusiasts, get inspired to start something new or just chat whilst you weave in those darn ends!
Donations appreciated to help fund MAXT's facilities and events.
Woodshop Open Studio
Get some help in our woodshop with our expert staff and volunteers with your projects. Come and try out working in our shops if you're thinking about membership. This event is free for members and for students in ongoing classes.
Turners should attend our Woodturning Open Studio on Tuesdays as there will not be support provided for lathes during this event.
Textiles Open Studio
Get your textiles questions answered and build your skills with our Open Studios! This is the perfect opportunity to get help with projects, work on class pieces or try out our textiles space for the first time.
This program is FREE for members and students in ongoing classes.
Female Faces with Sue Ann Hum
Gain confidence in drawing and painting faces! Join local artist specializing in lively female portraits Sue Ann Hum.
Sue Ann will teach basic proportion and shapes, and photo transfer. You’ll be encouraged to embrace your own style and abandon any attempt at perfection!
Students will explore drawing techniques and watercolor in this course. Copyright-free photos will be provided, or student may use their own photos.
Students may use whatever medium they want to develop the final project, watercolor, canvases and a selection of other materials will be available. Students are encouraged to bring their own materials to allow them to work in their favored media.
Students are required to have basic drawing skills, this is a great course to continue education from Sue Ann's Basically Drawing or from previous offerings at MAXT.
Accompanying images represent Sue Ann's work and class subjects may vary.
Game Night @ MAXT
Join us at MAXT for a community board game night, with a great variety of games on loan from some of our geekiest members and staff!
Learn how the Makerspace can make your gaming bigger and better, take a tour and find out about our upcoming programs.
This is a free event open to the public.
Junior Creatives: Get Animated!
Dive into animation in this 8 week series for Junior Creatives (Grades 5-8).
This session we'll cover ways to create stories and motion with kid led makes. We'll start the series making basic animation devices from flip books to thaumatropes, shadow puppets, story winders and zoetropes.
We'll explore different skills and tools in the MAXT workshops to bring your characters and tales to life as we end the session with creating characters, backgrounds and props to make our own mini stop motion movies!
Woodturning Open Studio
Get on our lathes with some expert help from Rick during our new weekly Woodturning Open Studios. We'll have a selection of basic blanks available for use as well as assistance for ongoing projects.
This event is free for members and students in ongoing woodturning classes.
Mini Makers: Get Animated!
Dive into animation in this 8 week series for curious Mini Makers (Grades 1-4).
From flip books to thaumatropes, shadow puppets, story winders and zoetropes. This session we'll cover ways to create stories and motion with simple makes. We'll explore different skills and tools in the MAXT workshops to bring your characters and tales to life.
Soldering 101 with Joy Raskin
+++++ Class Postponed++++++
New dates coming asap. There has been a delay to the reopening of our jewelry area as we build out better benches and venting. Thanks for your understanding.
Have you ever wanted to learn soldering or improve your soldering skills? Or are you not sure how to set up your own soldering torch and tank? This class will cover the basics of how to set up your own soldering torch and tank, safety issues and a place to solder. We will cover all the soldering basics from butt joints to stick soldering. We will cover various torches, gases and soldering supplies. We will work on soldering and help you gain confidence in your soldering skills. Great for those who have been taking jewelry classes but want to improve on soldering as well as those who want to understand soldering. Each week, we will cover different ways to solder, work on getting better at soldering, work on soldering problems that students have encounters and work on resolving them.
This is a 6 week course and includes materials for class pieces.
Knitting and Crochet Circle
Join us for a new Open Studio. Our Fiber Arts Circle is a FREE weekly event to come along and sit, knit, crochet, felt, weave and more! Bring your project and join our social circle, get some help from fellow fiber enthusiasts, get inspired to start something new or just chat whilst you weave in those darn ends!
Donations appreciated to help fund MAXT's facilities and events.
Woodshop Open Studio
Get some help in our woodshop with our expert staff and volunteers with your projects. Come and try out working in our shops if you're thinking about membership. This event is free for members and for students in ongoing classes.
Turners should attend our Woodturning Open Studio on Tuesdays as there will not be support provided for lathes during this event.
Textiles Open Studio
Get your textiles questions answered and build your skills with our Open Studios! This is the perfect opportunity to get help with projects, work on class pieces or try out our textiles space for the first time.
This program is FREE for members and students in ongoing classes.
Fairy House Making with Gluckspilz Gifts
Create your own amazing miniature world with Sean of Gluckspilz Gifts, his whimsical work is instantly recognizable from galleries and fairs around the region - now you can learn the process!
Students will work with whole selection of natural materials, collected with Sean's unique view of the woods. During the class students will learn how to approach designing with natural pieces, to select and shape, build and embellish a unique fairy house inspired by Sean's eye-catching style.
Game Night @ MAXT
Join us at MAXT for a community board game night, with a great variety of games on loan from some of our geekiest members and staff!
Learn how the Makerspace can make your gaming bigger and better, take a tour and find out about our upcoming programs.
This is a free event open to the public.
Woodturning Open Studio
Get on our lathes with some expert help from Rick during our new weekly Woodturning Open Studios. We'll have a selection of basic blanks available for use as well as assistance for ongoing projects.
This event is free for members and students in ongoing woodturning classes.
Knitting and Crochet Circle
Join us for a new Open Studio. Our Fiber Arts Circle is a FREE weekly event to come along and sit, knit, crochet, felt, weave and more! Bring your project and join our social circle, get some help from fellow fiber enthusiasts, get inspired to start something new or just chat whilst you weave in those darn ends!
Donations appreciated to help fund MAXT's facilities and events.
Woodshop Open Studio
Get some help in our woodshop with our expert staff and volunteers with your projects. Come and try out working in our shops if you're thinking about membership. This event is free for members and for students in ongoing classes.
Turners should attend our Woodturning Open Studio on Tuesdays as there will not be support provided for lathes during this event.
Textiles Open Studio
Get your textiles questions answered and build your skills with our Open Studios! This is the perfect opportunity to get help with projects, work on class pieces or try out our textiles space for the first time.
This program is FREE for members and students in ongoing classes.
Game Night @ MAXT
Join us at MAXT for a community board game night, with a great variety of games on loan from some of our geekiest members and staff!
Learn how the Makerspace can make your gaming bigger and better, take a tour and find out about our upcoming programs.
This is a free event open to the public.
Novice Ski Tuning
Learn from a detailed demonstration with Jackson and Zach to get you up to speed with the basics in this special one evening session.
Jackson has spent two years training at a world class ski school as a promising young athlete, Zach is our regular MAXT gear expert - helping the public tune and repair their equipment at our regular Repair Café events.
Bring your own skis and snowboard to practice tuning yourself.
This session will cover:
structure of skis and snowboards
ongoing equipment care
sharpening edges
waxing
Furniture Making Intensive: Step Stools with Louis Lovas
Join master furniture maker Louis Lovas of Flint Hill Furniture for this intensive skill building class.
Students will begin with high quality hardwood planks and proceed through a variety of processes in the shop from milling through creating tight fitting bridle joints and finishing their pieces. Louie's expert tuition will help anyone learn the fundamentals of furniture construction to create a beautiful and functional heirloom piece.
This 4 day session will teach students all the skills they need, additional time during our Monday evening Open Studios may needed to complete the piece. Students are encouraged to attend these open nights at no cost to complete their work.