Regular Events and Open Studios

MAXT is here to get you making! Come and join the community, work in our space and meet other makers.

  • Makerspace Improvement Group

    Mondays 10a-Noon

    Volunteer Time

    Join MAXT staff and volunteers to help improve our space! Every week we'll take on projects to make MAXT better, from shelving to ductwork, organization to bench building. There's always something to do to keep MAXT improving for everyone and learn some skills along the way.

  • Woodshop Open Studio

    Mondays 5-8p

    FREE (members and students) / $10 Public

    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.

  • Knitting and Crochet Circle

    Mondays 6-8p

    FREE

    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.

  • Woodturning Open Studio

    Tuesdays 5-8p

    FREE (members and students) / $10 Public

    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.

  • Glass Open Studio

    Tuesdays 6-8p

    FREE (members and students) / $10 Public

    Join our glass volunteers for some help on your projects and a place to meet other glass artists in our studio. We have equipment available for stained glass, glass and resin art and mosaics.

    Basic supplies for soldering, foiling and a variety of consumables like patinas are available for use as well as some small glass pieces. Attendees are expected to bring their own glass for projects.

  • Quilting Open Studio

    Thursdays 9-11a (Starts May 15)

    FREE (students and members) / $10 Public

    Join award winning quilter Patricia in our textiles space for some help, advice or just to sew together. She'll be able to help you with your projects, give advice and assistance on our machines including the long arm quilter and Janome free motion.

  • Open Game Night

    Fridays 6-9p

    FREE

    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.

  • Art Jam!

    First Fridays 6-8p

    FREE

    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.


  • Repair Café

    Second Saturdays 10-2

    FREE

    MAXT is proud to be the home of the longest running Repair Café in New Hampshire!

    Our volunteer repair experts are here to help keep your treasured possessions functioning. We’re happy to repair everything from small electronics to furniture, clothing to toys and anything in between. Come and learn repair skills and reduce waste.

    Donations encouraged.

  • Textiles Open Studio

    Sundays 1-4p

    FREE (members and students) / $10 Public

    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.

There are no upcoming events at this time.