Makers Mill Workspaces
Makers Mill offers 10,000 sq.ft. of workspaces partitioned into medium-specific studios.
Click the links below to learn more about each Workspace.
Digital Design and Fabrication Studio Basics
Have you ever found yourself needing a custom part or tool with no off the shelf product out there to suit your needs? Well look no further, because with our shop’s array of high-tech production equipment, the sky has no limits!
Bring Seemingly Impossible Ideas Into Reality
Elevate your capabilities as a maker and watch your dreams and ideas turn into reality with our selection of high-end 3D printers and laser engravers.
Need an incredibly strong and durable part? Utilizing our Creality K1 3D printer and carbon fiber infused filament, your creation will be guaranteed to hold up to the task! What about a custom made flexible rubber phone case? Just swap out the 3D printer’s filament for some of our flexible TPU and watch in awe as your design comes to life!
Need something cut or engraved on wood, acrylic, or leather? Whether it’s a custom sign, engraved plaque, or flat pieces to assemble into a three dimensional model, our GlowForge can handle it all and has you covered. Just fire up our GlowForge laser engraver and load your material then sit back and watch as your design is precisely engraved and cut out by an ultra high-powered laser beam!
Does this all sound like science fiction to you? Well believe it or not, as a shop member at the Makers Mill you can get certified to use any of these machines and be off to races creating things you never thought you could!
What’s Ours Is Yours!
Interested in 3D printing or laser engraving? We’ve got you covered with our inventory of state-of-the-art machines to help you turn your ideas into tangible objects faster than ever before!
Check out a few of our current machines as well as upcoming additions below:
Tools & Supplies
- GlowForge C02 Laser Engraver
- Creality K1 FDM 3D Printer
Consumables
3D Printer Filaments
- PLA
- PETG
- TPU
- Carbon Fiber Nylon
Substrates for Laser
- Baltic Birch Plywood
- Clear Acrylic
- Draftboard
Important Shop Information
With the exciting upcoming renovations to Makers Mill Digital Design & Fabrication shop, we will be temporarily relocating the shop’s equipment to a section of the Fine Arts shop for the duration of the construction. Once the renovations are complete, our shop will be better than ever with more workspace and many exciting new pieces of equipment! Stay tuned for more updates.
Fiber Arts Studio Basics
Our Fiber Arts space is in the large area upstairs shared with Mixed Media and Fine Arts. This is a beautiful open space with great daylight.
What Can I Make?
Some examples of projects that can be completed in the Fiber Arts studio include:
- Woven scarves
- Woven placemats
- Clothing
- Sails
- Handbags and Accessories
Tools & Supplies
- Several basic and digitized Janome sewing machines
- Serger
- Embroidery machines
- Industrial sewing machines
- Long-arm quilting machine
- Floor and tabletop looms
- Large cutting table
- Lots of other fun fiber arts tools
Fine Arts Studio Basics
Our Fine Arts Studio is located on the second floor, overlooking the view of the marsh.
As makers, we understand the profound joy that comes from bringing art to life, and here in our studio, we provide you with the tools, expertise, and inspiration to unlock your artistic potential.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, we have the supplies you need to immerse yourself in creating. Our shelves are stocked with top-of-the-line paints, brushes, and canvases. From traditional oil painting to avant-garde mixed media, the only limit is your own creativity.
What Can I Make?
Some examples of projects that can be completed in the Fine Arts studio include:
- Acrylic Paintings
- Collage Paintings
- Water Color Paintings
- Pastel, Charcoal, Crayon, Pencil Drayings
- Alcohol Ink Paintings
- Block Prints
- Clay Mould Castings
- Decorated Painted Furniture, Frames and Décor
- Mats for Prints, Paintings, and Drawings
Tools
- Mat Cutter
- Point Setter
- Block Printer
- Silicone Molds
- Catalysts and Sculpture Tools
- Stencils and Stencil Brushes
- Gel Plates
- Brayers
- Calligraphy Pens
- Décor Ink Stamps
- Art Brushes
- Furniture Brushes
- Wax Brushes
Consumables*
- Acrylic Paints
- Acrylic Paint Mediums
- Water color Paints
- Furniture & Décor Chalk Paint
- Waxes
- Glazes
- Water-Based Top Coats
- Metallic Accent Creams
- Pastels and Charcoals
- Oil Pastels and Stix
- Alcohol Inks
- Calligraphy Ink
- Neocolor I Water-resistance Crayons
- Inktense Watersoluble Ink Blocks
- Inktense Ink Pencils
- Watercolor Crayons
- Woodless Colored Pencils
- Watercolor Paper
- Canvas Boards
- Stretched Canvas
- Wood Panels and Findings
- Matting Material
- Air-Dry Clay
- Décor Stamp Inks
*Makers Mill is reimbursed for consumables by member donations. Canvas boards, stretched canvas, wood panels, watercolor paper, and air-dry clay are priced as marked in the shop. Members are encouraged to make a thoughtful donation according to the amount of product used for paints, inks, etc. Please use your best judgement with your donation or ask a Fine Arts Circle member for help with pricing. There is a consumable donation container located in the shop near the paper cutter.
Leather Working Studio Basics
The robust Leather Working studio, founded by a wonderful Makers Mill gem, Freddie Moretti, is located on the second floor between fine arts and fibers. The space may be small but there are no shortage of tools and things to be created!
What Can I Make?
Some examples of projects that can be created in the Leather Working studio include:
- Keychains
- Belts
- Coasters
- Tack
- Chair seats and backs
- Handbags
- Wallets
- Key Fobs
- Mouse Pads
- Key trays
- And more!
Tools & Supplies
- Mighty Wonder 4 Ton Clicker Press Weaver Leather
- Hand Press Rivet & Snap Setter Buckle Guy
- Small Splitter
- Comgrow Mini Laser for engraving
- Dies for Coaster & Key Fobs as well as circles just shy of 6”
- Hand punchers and setters
- Knives: Tooling, Head, Round, Angled Utility, X-ACTO
- Awls
- Strap Cutters
- Pricking Iron Chisels for making in line stitch holes
- Gouge
- French Skiver
- Creasing Irons
- Harness Needles
Consumables
- Wickett & Craig bridle and harness leathers
- Asst'd chrome tanned leathers
- Scrap leather
Hardware
- Buckles
- Snaps
- Rivets
- Threads
- Grommets
- and more!
Consumables mentioned as well as items made in Leatherworks can be acquired when giving a donation.
Metalsmithing and Jewelry Studio Basics
Our Metalsmithing and Jewelry Making space is conveniently located on the ground floor and is shared with Stained Glass as well as Electronics & Robotics: there’s plenty of room for these activities to collaboratively take place!
You'll find a large collaboration work table, where classes often begin and students can get to know each other. In the center of the room are 8 individual bench spaces equipped with bench pins, task lights, under-desk storage and flex shafts, followed by the teacher and demonstration desk. Look to the wall and see our ‘hot bench’ with acetylene-air torches, pickle pots, and an industrial ventilation system for your soldering activities. Behind you is an array of tools that would make any maker's heart skip a beat. From anvils to torches, hammers to saws, our studio is equipped with everything you need to bring your artistic visions to life.
What Can I Make?
Whatever you can imagine, you can create! Some examples of projects that can be completed in the Metalworking and Jewelry Making studio include:
- Earrings
- Rings
- Necklaces
- Pins
- Ornaments
- Garden ornaments
- and More!
Safety Requirements
If you have taken classes or you are already an experienced metalsmith, you may be proficient enough to work independently in the shop. Some of our equipment requires that you take a ‘tool safety assessment (TSA)’ first to ensure safe and proper use of these tools. These TSAs can be given by one of our staff during support hours or after classes. Once you are certified, there are Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) hanging nearby each piece of equipment for you to refer to.
Tool Safety Certification is Required For independent Use of:
- Acetylene-Air torches
- Flex Shafts
- Bench Shear
- Rolling Mill
- HR Buffer
- Foredom lathe
Physical Requirements
Working in the metalsmithing jewelry studio requires average strength and mobility. Some classes however include hammering and forming, which require standing and moderate hand strength. Jewelry and metalsmithing also can involve fine detailed visually close-up work. If you have any questions about your ability to participate in a particular class, please contact us to discuss ahead-of time. We will do our best to accommodate you
Knowledge Base
Tools & Supplies
For torching:
- 3 acetylene-air soldering stations on a fire-resistant surface
- Soldering tools
- Charcoal blocks
- Tripods
- Third-hands
- Timed ventilation draw
Other tools:
- Rolling mill
- Bench shear
- Belt sander
- Stationary drill
- Disc cutter
- Dapping blocks
- Large and small buffers
- Hammers
- Mandrels
- Ultrasonic cleaner
- Tumbler
- Cutters
- Pliers
- A full array of hand tools
Consumables
The studio provides:
- Pickle
- Flux
- Saw blades
- Buffing wheels
- Drill bits
You provide:
- Non-ferrous metal (silver, brass, bronze or copper)
- Silver solder
Metalworking and Machine Shop Basics
The metalshop is the place for welding and machining. Tools include a tig and mig welder, Bridgeport milling machine, metal lathe, a bench-top bandsaw for cutting iron, and grinders and buffers.
What Can I Make?
Whatever you can imagine, you can create! Some examples of projects that can be completed in the Metalworking and Machine Shop include:
- Furniture
- Repairs to items
- Boat hitches
- Milled parts
Physical & Safety Requirements
Working in the Metalworking and Machine Shop requires average strength and mobility. Students stand to do their work for at least a third of the average class. If you have any questions about your ability to participate in a particular class, please contact us to discuss ahead of time. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Safety glasses are required at all times while working in the studio and additionally, masks are required when grinding and soldering. Disposable gloves must be worn when working with the chemicals such as flux, patinas and finishing products. You can bring your own safety items or use ours.
Tools & Supplies
- Bridgeport milling machine
- Southbend lathe and mini lathe
- MIG and TIG welders
- Haas TM-0 CNC milling machine
- Angle grinders
- Bench grinder
- 6"belt grinder
- Wide variety of hand tools
Consumables
- Free scrap steel to play with
Available for purchase:
- Selection of steel
- Welding rods
Mixed Media Studio Basics
The Mixed Media and Craft space is chock full of craft tools and supplies for cardmaking, stamping, polymer clay and resin projects, decoupage, bookmaking, furniture decorating, and so much more.
We have a really cool die cutting system with loads of dies for cutting paper, vinyl, or whatever is needed, as well as several Cricut machines.
What Can I Make?
Some examples of projects that can be completed in the Mixed Media and Craft Studio include:
- Collage
- Custom Mugs
- Custom Flags
- Stickers
- Lots more!
Tools & Supplies
- Cricut Machines
- Die cutting machine
- Stamps
- Bookmaking supplies
- Furniture paint
- A LOT more!
Stained Glass Studio Basics
Our stained glass space is conveniently located on the ground floor and is shared with Metalsmithing as well as Electronics & Robotics: there’s plenty of room for these activities to collaboratively take place!
Classes often begin at a large collaboration work table, where students can get to know each other. In the center of the room are 8 individual bench spaces equipped with task lights. The "hot bench" is located along the wall with an industrial ventilation system where the soldering takes place. A separate workspace is set up for the glass grinders and lighbox, and a utility sink is located along the back wall.
What Can I Make?
Whatever you can imagine, you can create! Some examples of projects that can be completed in the Stained Glass studio include:
- Window hangings
- Ornaments
- Garden ornaments
- Ornamental window panes
Physical & Safety Requirements
Working in the stained glass studio requires average strength and mobility. Students stand to do their work for at least a third of the average class. It can also involve fine detailed visual close-up work, so we recommend reading glasses for those who use them. If you have any questions about your ability to participate in a particular class, please contact us to discuss ahead of time. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Safety glasses are required at all times while working in the studio and additionally, masks are required when grinding and soldering. Disposable gloves must be worn when working with the chemicals such as flux, patinas and finishing products. You can bring your own safety items or use ours.
Tools & Supplies
- Cutters and pliers
- Pattern shears
- Soldering irons with tips and holders
- Foil dispensers
- Fids
- 3 glass grinders with a variety of bits
- A Moreton system
- Honeycomb cutting boards
- Fibrous boards for assembling and soldering
- Large lightbox
Consumables
- Large supply of pencils, crayons, and patterns
- Free scrap glass to play with
Available for purchase:
- Cutting oil
- Foils
- Solder
- Flux
- Patinas
- Finishing products
- Large selection of glass
Woodworking Studio Basics
Whether you are a beginner to woodworking, a professional with decades of experience, or your level of knowledge falls somewhere in between, the shop can provide many of the tools and guidance you need to complete multiple projects.
At the core of the shop is a professional grade Oneida dust collection system with piping to all of the key stationary tools. The shop also has several work benches, some with vices to assist with your project.
If you consider yourself a traditionalist when it comes to your craft, the shop has a large assortment of hand tools including saws, bench planes, chisels, knives and squares to help you achieve your woodworking goals. It also has an assortment of wrenches, screwdrivers, levels and clamps to assist in the assembly of your project.
If you prefer to use battery or electric hand tools to complete your work then no fear, the shop can handle that too. The shop's battery powered tool crib includes several sets of drills and drivers to assist with just about any project. Our corded hand tools include circular saws, jig saws, a power planer, biscuit joiner, drills and an assortment of sanders. If your work requires stationary power tools, the shop has a large assortment of equipment.
Our woodworking shop has dedicated volunteers that are on hand at various times during the month to introduce you to a new tool or piece of equipment, test you on tool proficiency (via the Tool Safety Assessment process) or provide some suggestions or project guidance on a project you are considering.
And if you're interested in learning a new woodworking skill, you're in luck! We offer classes from time to time which are led by craftsmen with years of experience. Be sure to check out the online calendar for upcoming classes. Prior classes have included beginner bowl turning, spoon carving, craft a charcuterie board and make a corn hole game.
What Can I Make?
Some examples of projects that can be completed in the Woodworking studio include:
- Furniture
- Boxes
- Turned bowls
- Salt and Pepper Grinders
- Repairs for furniture or other items
- Home building projects
Physical & Safety Requirements
Working in the woodworking studio requires average strength and mobility. Depending on the activity or project, students spend time standing to do their work. If you have any questions about your ability to participate in a particular class, please contact us to discuss ahead of time. We will do our best to accommodate you.
Safety glasses and hearing protection are required at all times while working in the studio. You can bring your own safety items or use ours.
Tools & Supplies
- One SawStop cabinet table saw
- Three Rikon wood lathes
- One Hawk 15 inch planer
- One Powermatic 6 inch jointer
- One Rockler router table
- Three band saws
- One Delta mortiser
- One Dewalt sliding miter saw with custom support station
- Two Rigid stationary sanders
- One CNC router with a 2’x4’ cutting bed
- Two scroll saws and
- Assorted stations for grinding and sharpening
Consumables
- Users supply wood unless included in a workshop.
Working Independently
If you have taken classes or you are already experienced in a particular medium, you may be proficient enough to work independently in the shop. However, all participants and members are required to undertake a shop orientation and be familiar with all the safety sheets posted throughout the space as well as the etiquette of how to use the collaborative shared space. You can arrange to do this during the shop’s Support Hours, viewable on the events calendar.
Additional Spaces for Use
Electronics and Robotics Shop
We have an electronics corner contained within the Metalsmithing Shop with 4 soldering stations,“quad-hands”, step motors, circuit boards, computers, etc. Bring in your Arduino boards and raspberry pi’s to play with and let’s have some fun!
Bicycle Bench
A workstation for fixing and maintaining your bicycle - so you can get out and enjoy the winding rural roads or the nearby single track trails established by Wolfeboro Single Track Alliance. This work bench includes all your basic bike maintenance tools, including a stand, a couple pumps, and a tire truing tool.
Large Flex Room (downstairs)
We have a large area downstairs that we refer to as our “flex” room, because it’s meant to be flexible. This is a space that can be utilized or rented by other community groups or businesses for events such as birthday parties, game nights, chocolate tastings, etc. When the space is not reserved for an event or class, there are sections which can be rented by the day or week by Members for working on large projects, like building a table.
Small Flex Office (upstairs)
We also have a small “flex” room upstairs where we have regularly scheduled career and business coaching that you'll find posted on our events page. This space is currently OFFLINE due to construction. We anticipate it to be available in early-mid 2025.
Kitchenette
We have a small kitchenette were members are welcome to make a cuppa’ coffee or tea, warm up their lunch, use the fridge, or just hang out at the “water cooler” to catch up.
Some basics for using Workspaces
- Independent use of the workspaces is available to Members only.
- Others may enjoy these spaces during one of our public classes or our monthly “open studio” nights, both of which you will find on our events page.
Consumables
When we talk about consumables, we are referring to the screws and nails, blades and bits, nuts and bolts, paper and paints, soldering wire and filament, etc. - all the things that come with the territory of making, fixing, and repairing.
- In most cases, Members are responsible for procuring their own consumables.
- If what you need is here, however, it is available for your use after checking the policy with the one of the shop volunteers. There may be a small fee required.
- More about etiquette and policies related to consumables is found in the Makers Mill Handbook and given at the Orientation.