Makers Mill

06/18/2026

Want to build your sewing skills and leave with something you'll actually use?

This Saturday, join Jeanne Flanagan for Sewing 102: Zippered Duffle Bag. You'll learn techniques like installing a zipper, making pockets, sewing curves, and working from a pattern while creating a sturdy duffle bag perfect for the gym, tools, or your next project.

Jeanne is a fantastic teacher, and with a small class size there's plenty of time for questions and guidance along the way.

A few spots are still available!

Register here:
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14280

06/16/2026

**A FULL MONTH OF KIDS ART CLASSES!**

It's the last week of school, and July is right around the corner! ☀️🎨

Looking for something creative and hands-on for your child this July? Makers Mill's Youth Vacation Arts & Crafts Series offers a different project nearly every weekday throughout July for youth ages 7–13.

Kids can explore painting, leatherworking, terrariums, wind chimes, mixed media art, birdhouses, and so much more—all in small classes with plenty of individual attention.

Attend one class or build your own summer adventure. With only 6 spots available per class, registration is limited and classes are filling quickly.

Classes are led by artist and educator Jennifer MacLean, whose warm, encouraging teaching style helps young makers build confidence while exploring new creative skills.

Secure your kiddo's spot today:
https://www.makersmill.org/july

Jennifer MacLean

06/12/2026

Looking ahead at the next couple of weeks at Makers Mill...

🎨 Paint Your Pet with Jennifer MacLean
Saturday, June 13, 2–5 PM
Turn your favorite furry friend into a work of art!
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14086&sid=127117

💎 Metalsmithing Open Studio for Rock Lovers with Deb Ryan
Sunday, June 14, 1–3 PM
One of Deb's most popular gatherings. Bring your stone-setting project, learn about gemstones, collaborate, and spend an afternoon with fellow rock lovers.
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14149&sid=128353

🌱 Homesteading Huddle with Doc Dougherty
Monday, June 15, 5:30–7:30 PM
A great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn from others interested in homesteading and self-sufficiency.
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14094&sid=127262

🎨 Joyful Arts Techniques with Phyllis McDonald
5-Part Series | Starts Friday, June 19
One of our most loved classes! Explore new art materials, discover your creative style, and enjoy the process in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14331

🧵 Sewing 102: Zippered Duffle Bag
Saturday, June 20, 9 AM–3 PM
Take your sewing skills to the next level and leave with a beautiful, practical bag you'll be proud to use.
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14280

💍 Craft Your Own Unique Silver Ring with Deb Ryan
Saturday, June 20, 10 AM–1 PM
Learn metalsmithing skills while creating a one-of-a-kind silver ring of your own design.
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14323

👜 Sewing: Snappy Bags with Diane Cooney
Wednesday, June 24, 6–9 PM
A fun project class that leaves you with a clever and useful handmade bag.
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14329

🌿 Make Your Own Terrarium with Courtney Drake
Thursday, June 25, 10 AM–12 PM
Create a miniature living landscape and bring a little green into your home.
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14342

🪶 Make a Leather Dreamcatcher with Vice Chief of NH Intertribal Native American Council, Brandi Boston
Saturday, June 27, 10 AM–1 PM
Learn leatherworking techniques while creating a beautiful piece to take home.
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14333

There is a lot of creativity packed into the next couple of weeks at the Mill. Grab a friend, try something new, and come make something with us!

06/11/2026

Yes, it's back! 💎✨

This Sunday, one of our favorite quarterly gatherings returns to the Metalsmith Shop.

Join the talented Deb Ryan as she shares her gorgeous collection of rocks and semi-precious stones, along with her knowledge of transforming them into wearable art.

Come work on a stone-setting project, learn about gemstones, explore new techniques, collaborate with fellow makers, or simply spend an afternoon with other rock lovers and jewelry enthusiasts.

Bring your own materials if you have them. Stones, bezel wire, and sheet metal will also be available for purchase.

📅 Sunday, June 14
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Makers Mill Metalsmith Shop

Please pre-register by noon on Friday, June 12.

Register here:
https://www.makersmill.org/events/?eid=14149&sid=128353

06/11/2026

WOW. You all showed up and absolutely crushed our goals! 🎉

Thanks to this incredible community - and two amazingly generous match donations - Makers Mill raised more than $28,000 during NH Gives and reached our goal of 100 unique donors!

We're blown away by your generosity, encouragement, shares, donations, and belief in what we're building together.

Your support helps keep Makers Mill a place where people can learn new skills, start businesses, explore creativity, repair what they own, teach others, make friends, and find a sense of belonging.

Thank you for investing in this community. We promise to keep showing up for it every day.

Haven't been to Makers Mill yet? We'd love to meet you.
🛠️ Free Tours:
• Every Friday at 10 AM
• First Saturday of the month at 10 AM
• NEW! Evening tours on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 5:30 PM

Come see what all the excitement is about.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. ❤️

06/10/2026

Final push! Can we reach our goal of 100 donors before 5pm? That's only 8 more donors to go . . in the next 10min? https://www.nhgives.org/organization/makersmill

⏰ Just 1 hour left!

Every maker starts somewhere.

Sometimes it's a first stitch on a sewing machine.
Sometimes it's a first woodworking project.
Sometimes it's discovering a creative spark, a new skill, or the confidence to try something new.

At Makers Mill, we see these moments happen every day.

As NH Gives comes to a close, we're making one final push to reach our goal of 100 donors before 5 PM.

Your donation helps create opportunities for young makers, lifelong learners, entrepreneurs, artists, problem-solvers, and community members of all ages to learn, create, connect, and grow.

Every gift matters. Every donor counts.
Help us cross the finish line!

Donate now at makersmill.org/nhgives

06/10/2026

⏰ Just 1 hour left!

Every maker starts somewhere.

Sometimes it's a first stitch on a sewing machine.
Sometimes it's a first woodworking project.
Sometimes it's discovering a creative spark, a new skill, or the confidence to try something new.

At Makers Mill, we see these moments happen every day.

As NH Gives comes to a close, we're making one final push to reach our goal of 100 donors before 5 PM.

Your donation helps create opportunities for young makers, lifelong learners, entrepreneurs, artists, problem-solvers, and community members of all ages to learn, create, connect, and grow.

Every gift matters. Every donor counts.
Help us cross the finish line!

Donate now at makersmill.org/nhgives

06/10/2026

🌪️ Update from the Makers Mill Weather Center...

Our Executive Director's forecast was spot on. We've seen a perfect storm of generosity roll through over the last 20 hours, and we couldn't be more grateful!

We're making our final push toward a NH Gives goal of 100 donors before 5 PM!

Can you help us get there?

Every donation counts. Every donor counts.

Whether it's $5, $10, $25, $50, or more, your gift helps support affordable classes, youth programs, workforce development, the Tool Lending Library, Repair Café, and all the connections and opportunities that happen at Makers Mill every day.

Help us make these final hours count!

Donate now at nhgives.org/organization/makersmill

06/10/2026

THANK YOU! Let's keep going! We are getting closer to our 20,000 goal!

Thanks to another amazing donor, your donation will be MATCHED until 5pm today!

https://www.nhgives.org/organization/makersmill