NextFab is a network of membership-based makerspaces that provide access to tools, technology, education, events, and services for professional makers.
NextFab is a network of collaborative makerspaces for creators of any skill level or interest. At NextFab, we provide access to machinery, education, membership, community, events, and professional services for anything you want to fabricate. By combining digital technology with traditional tools, we’re finding cutting-edge ways to make things, solve problems, and learn by doing. This is the future of making, and it’s yours to create.
06/15/2026
In observance of Juneteenth, NextFab will be closed on Friday, June 19th. We encourage our community to use this time for rest, reflection, and to deepen their understanding of this historic milestone. We look forward to welcoming you back to the shop floor during our regular hours on Saturday!
06/12/2026
This week was packed with major milestones across the shops. In the jewelry studio, Kat’s Stacking Ring series wrapped up with some impressive results! Stone setting is one of the most challenging techniques to grasp, but every student walked away with two custom rings. One maker was so inspired she made a third ring, while another created a pair of stone-set post earrings.
In the woodshop, Lauren helped Jacky and our newest member, Dave, get settled in. Dave has been planning to join the NextFab community for over a decade, and we’re happy to have him on the shop floor.
Link in bio to explore our classes and memberships!
Take your designs into the third dimension this June with 3D Modeling for Makers! This workshop is open to the public, making it the perfect opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Autodesk Fusion and discover how parametric design connects directly to our shop machinery.
You’ll Learn:
- CAD foundations by navigating 3D software
- The core principles of 3D design structure
- How digital models translate to physical machines
Member's will have the opportunity to learn more after class! Drop into Fusion CAD Support Hours with Grace on Mondays (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM) for just $10.
Link in bio to grab your spot for June!
06/02/2026
You’ve got your business off the ground, so what's keeping you from reaching the next level?
Join us for an impactful session with seasoned business consultant and executive coach Josué Figueroa, representing JP Morgan Chase’s Coach for Impact program. In this session, you will learn to pinpoint the exact financial, operational, or leadership hindrances and build the confidence needed to make better financial decisions. You will also develop an actionable strategy to secure capital and resources while strengthening the leadership skills necessary to show up more effectively for your business and community.
The Tools of the Trades Virtual Program Pass provides you access to five live virtual programs offered monthly from April to August 2026. Can't make the live? Program recordings will be available to all ticket holders.
05/31/2026
Hey NextFab Fam! Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:
🥄June 8th (10 AM - 1 PM) | Museum for Art in Wood Spoon Carving Workshop with Artist Kate Hawes: Join us for this Queering Wood Craft program in partnership with the Museum for Art in Wood. Discover the art of hand-carving under the guidance of a professional artist.
🛠️ June 11th (6 - 8 PM) | Philly Fixers Guild Repair Fair: Join us for Second Thursday and bring your broken items to learn how to give them a second life and tour our makerspace.
☕ June 14th (12 - 3 PM) | Coffee & Crafts with Kevin Huang The perfect Sunday vibe. Sip some coffee and get hands-on with a new craft in a relaxed, creative environment.
💡June 17th (9 AM - 4 PM) | Mini Artisan Accelerator Day! Join our intensive one-day business program and gain eligibility for scholarships and credit packages! TODAY IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE (Link in bio to apply)!
📝 June 18th (1 -2 PM) | Tools of the Trades Webinar: Business 201: Sticking Points
🔗 Link in bio (events) for full details and registration!
05/29/2026
Celebrate Pride with a hands-on carving activity! Join us at NextFab for a wood carving session hosted in partnership with Museum for Art in Wood . In this workshop you will shape a spoon’s curvy contours with two traditional Swedish carving tools, the Sloyd knife and the hook knife. We will work with precut green wood spoon blanks that are supple with the moisture from the tree they came from. Safe practices and effective wood removal will be taught in a series of knife moves that will be practiced with body awareness. Turn 'green wood' into your new favorite kitchen tool. Whether you're here for the meditative whittling or the community connection, you’ll leave with a custom spoon and a brand-new skill.
Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
📍 Location: 1800 N American St, Philadelphia
🔗 Link in bio to register!
05/27/2026
Last call to apply for our Mini Artisan Accelerator! See how much your creative business can evolve in just one day. Students explored technical jewelry and laser work before finalizing their professional strategy in our business foundations session. The students who complete the day are eligible for a 3-month scholarship and a $300 NextFab credit!
Interested in the next one?
📅 Date: June 17, 9am-4pm
⏳ Deadline: May 31 at 11:59pm
🔗 Link in Bio to Apply
| Monday | 10am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 8pm |
