There's So Much Happening at Makers Mill!
At Makers Mill, you will find an inspiring, warm and helpful community of makers, artists, hobbyists, entrepreneurs, volunteers, and students. You can create independently, take classes and participate in community events.
Take Classes
- Learn a new skill or hobby.
- Learn to use new technology like a 3D printer, laser cutter, CNC router, design software or programming language for robotics.
- Try out that thing you saw on...
Attend an Event
- Join us for Game Night, Fiber Arts Mingle, Fine Arts Open Studio and more!
- Check out the facilities during a weekly tour of the Mill!
- Get help fixing a household item, tool or mechanical part at the monthly Repair Cafe, held on the last Sunday of the month.
Career Advancement
- Expand upon your current vocational skillset.
- Figure out the next step in your career with a Career Counselor.
- Get advice for your small business from SBDC free Business Advising.
Our door is always open! Come join our amazing community!
Applications are OPEN for the Artist, Growers and Makers Business Lab!
This nine week, in person program will help you turn what you make into a thriving business.
Begins September 17
Latest News and Events!
Welcoming Casey Szmyt as Makers Mill’s New Program Director
Makers Mill is excited to welcome Casey Szmyt as our new Program Director. As Casey steps into this leadership role, we also take a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of outgoing Program Director Carol Holyoake, whose work helped shape the Makers Mill community we know today. Read more about this meaningful transition and the next chapter for Makers Mill.
Welcoming Casey Szmyt as Makers Mill’s New Program Director
Makers Mill is excited to welcome Casey Szmyt as our new Program Director. As Casey steps into this leadership role, we also take a moment to celebrate the incredible contributions of outgoing Program Director Carol Holyoake, whose work helped shape the Makers Mill community we know today. Read more about this meaningful transition and the next chapter for Makers Mill.
A Month of Making: Youth Arts & Crafts Workshops Return This July
Paint, build, design, and create all summer long! Makers Mill’s Youth Vacation Arts & Crafts Series offers a different hands-on project nearly every weekday in July for youth ages 7–13. With small class sizes and plenty of creative exploration, it’s the perfect way to make this summer both fun and memorable.
Coffee, Conversation, and Community Impact: Join Us May 15
Join us May 15 for a relaxed morning of coffee and conversation at Makers Mill, where we’ll explore thoughtful, tax-smart ways to support the causes you care about.
From the Ground Up: A Heartfelt Thank You to Carol Holyoake
From the first potluck to a fully realized makerspace, Carol Holyoake has helped shape Makers Mill at every stage. Her legacy of leadership, care, and community building will continue to guide the organization for years to come.
April Vacation Arts & Crafts Camp for Youth at Makers Mill
Kids ages 8–13 can explore painting, printmaking, mixed media, leatherworking, and more during Makers Mill’s April Vacation Arts & Crafts Camp. Join for one day or the full week of creative workshops.
March 2026 Classes & Events at Makers Mill
March is bringing fresh energy to Makers Mill! From woodworking and sewing to jewelry, painting, and free community gatherings, this month is full of opportunities to create, connect, and belong. Explore hands-on classes, open studios, and welcoming public events — and find your next creative adventure.
Makers Mill Showcases Winter and Spring Jewelry-Making Classes
This winter and early spring, Makers Mill’s Jewelry & Metalsmithing Shop is offering a series of hands-on classes led by Deborah Ryan and Joy Raskin. From stacking rings and forged cuffs to colorful resin inlay, these workshops invite you to shape, torch, and create jewelry of your own.
Creative Strength Training for Makers: Building Sustainable Creative Habits at Makers Mill 2 Part Class
Making time for creativity isn’t always easy — especially when life is busy, expectations are […]
Tax-Smart Giving Made Simple: How to Support Makers Mill Before Year-End
Many people are surprised to learn that tax-smart giving is far easier than it sounds. A gift of stock, an IRA distribution, or a grant from a donor-advised fund often requires nothing more than a quick request to your financial institution—sometimes just a single online form. These giving methods can take only a few minutes to complete, yet they allow supporters to make a larger impact while receiving potential financial benefits. In other words, it’s a simple step that can make a meaningful difference for both you and Makers Mill.
Thanks to everyone who has supported Makers Mill already!
There have been more than 963 donors to date and gifts of all kinds including . . .
One time gifts, recurring gifts, donor-advised funds, stocks, matching gifts, and in-kind contributions
State & Federal Funding
Northern Borders Regional Commission
Community Development Finance Authority
USDA Rural Development
Private Grants & Donor Advised Funds
Bald Peak Community Fund
The Wolfeboro Fund
Vanderheiden Family Foundation
Biber Foundation
Jockers Foundation
Hussey Family Foundation
Maine Community Foundation
NH Charitable Foundation
Tax Credit Investors
Mill Street Meat Market, LLC
Meredith Village Savings Bank
Carroll County Landscape, Inc
Made on Earth
Milestone Engineering & Construction
Healing Frontiers
New England Coastal Realty
Green Mountain Communications, Inc.
Stanley Elevator Company, Inc.
PSI Molded Plastics, NH Inc
Bradley’s Hardware
Wolfeboro Family Dental
The Makers Mill is a great example of what’s needed to help tackle New Hampshire’s outmigration and workforce challenges, especially in Carroll County where they are the most pronounced.
Will Stewart, Executive Director, Stay, Work, Play NH
We agree with G.A.L.A. on the benefits of bringing a makerspace into Carroll County, and are thrilled to name Wolfeboro as the home of this regional service.
Mary DeVries, Executive Director, Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce
I am enthusiastic about working with the Makers Mill to address the gap in services for 18 - 30 yr olds who wish to upgrade their technical skills or the adults who wish to retrain for new job transitions.
Bruce Farr, President, Lakes Region Technology Center
We’ve come a long way!
The story of Makers Mill begins with a community potluck during the winter of 2006 in Wolfeboro, NH. Those around the table that night were inspired by the phrase “think globally, act locally,” and started referring to themselves as G.A.L.A., for Global Awareness Local Action.
Over the next decade, this group evolved into a well-respected nonprofit that organized initiatives and workshops concerning local food systems, energy conservation, and sustainable community building. Hands-on workshops that brought people together around making and fixing seemed to resonate among the community.
Inspired by the rise of a global "maker" movement, our organization's leadership saw an opportunity to play a local role by establishing Carroll County's first community makerspace and vocation hub.