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Sewing Machine Class on 2023 Nov. 19 at 1 pm

The Greenbelt MakerSpace is offering a sewing machine class on Sunday, November 19 at 1 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of The Granite Building (entrance across from the Coop). Learn how to use a sewing machine! We have some sewing machines and you can bring your own for more individualized instruction. Participants are welcome to bring their own projects to receive help with them. Sewing machines can be borrowed from the MakerSpace tool library. Sign up with this form. We are requesting a $25 donation, either on PayPal or through your Tools.GreenbeltMakers.org account.


Repair Cafe on 2024 March 16 from 10 am - 2 pm

The next Greenbelt MakerSpace Repair Café is Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Granite Building, 115 Centerway. Come learn how to repair your tired or broken stuff or help repair others’ items (experienced and novice volunteers are welcome). Bring clothing, furniture, appliances, computers, jewelry, toys, etc. for the challenge of making it useful again. Please volunteer to help at the repair cafe, email staff@make125.org. Part of the International Repair Cafes .

Fixit help: Tips and tricks    iFixit.com      FixitClub.com


Quilting Class on 2024 March 17 at 1 pm

The Greenbelt MakerSpace is offering a quilting class for beginners on Sunday, March 17 at 1 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of The Granite Building (entrance across from the Coop). Have you ever wondered how to get started quilting on a sewing machine? What tools do you need, how do you read a quilt pattern, and how to start putting your fabric blocks together? This beginner session is for you. Come sample what it takes to get started. Please bring your sewing machine, white cotton thread on a spool, sewing notions, and ideas for your quilt.  Participants are welcome to bring their own projects to receive help with them. Sewing machines can be borrowed from the MakerSpace tool library. Sign up with this form. We are requesting a $25 donation, either on PayPal or through your Tools.GreenbeltMakers.org account.


Repair Cafe on 2024 July 20 from 10 am - 2 pm

The next Greenbelt MakerSpace Repair Café is Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Granite Building, 115 Centerway. Come learn how to repair your tired or broken stuff or help repair others’ items (experienced and novice volunteers are welcome). Bring clothing, furniture, appliances, computers, jewelry, toys, etc. for the challenge of making it useful again. Please volunteer to help at the repair cafe, email staff@make125.org. Part of the International Repair Cafes .

Fixit help: Tips and tricks    iFixit.com      FixitClub.com


Repair Cafe on 2024 October 19 from 10 am - 2 pm

The next Greenbelt MakerSpace Repair Café is Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Granite Building, 115 Centerway. Come learn how to repair your tired or broken stuff or help repair others’ items (experienced and novice volunteers are welcome). Bring clothing, furniture, appliances, computers, jewelry, toys, etc. for the challenge of making it useful again. We can also help with some bicycle repairs. Please volunteer to help at the repair cafe, email staff@make125.org. Part of the International Repair Cafes .

Fixit help: Tips and tricks    iFixit.com      FixitClub.com

Greenbelt MakerSpace annual meeting 2025 Feb. 22 at 1 pm

The Greenbelt MakerSpace annual meeting will be in the Granite Building, where we will elect the next board members, update the bylaws, accept the proposed budget, and discuss other topics.


Repair Cafe on 2025 Feb. 1 from 10 am - 2 pm

The next Greenbelt MakerSpace Repair Café is Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Granite Building, 115 Centerway. Come learn how to repair your tired or broken stuff or help repair others’ items (experienced and novice volunteers are welcome). Bring clothing, furniture, appliances, computers, jewelry, toys, etc. for the challenge of making it useful again. We can also help with some bicycle repairs. Please volunteer to help at the repair cafe, email staff@make125.org. Part of the International Repair Cafes .

Fixit help: Tips and tricks    iFixit.com      FixitClub.com

Repair Cafe on 2025 Apr. 26 from 10 am - 2 pm

The next Greenbelt MakerSpace Repair Café is Saturday, Apr. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Granite Building, 115 Centerway. Come learn how to repair your tired or broken stuff or help repair others’ items (experienced and novice volunteers are welcome). Bring clothing, furniture, appliances, computers, jewelry, toys, etc. for the challenge of making it useful again. We can also help with some bicycle repairs. Please volunteer to help at the repair cafe, email staff@make125.org. Part of the International Repair Cafes .

Fixit help: Tips and tricks    iFixit.com      FixitClub.com


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