GEMS Cohort 25

Thu Jun 04 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

770 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, Connecticut 06510 | New Haven

MakeHaven
Publisher/HostMakeHaven
GEMS Cohort 25
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Ready for a fantastic 10-week ride? GEMS is the ultimate guided exploration of the tools, technology, and skills available at MakeHaven. If you have ever felt intimidated by a big shop or didn’t know where to start, this is your map. Over ten weeks, you will join a small cohort of fellow makers to dive into Woodworking, Textiles, Digital Fabrication, and Metalworking. It is the quickest way to go from "I don't know how to use that" to "I made this."
Note: This cohort meets every Thursday for 10 weeks, starting June 4.
�What to Expect
This is not just a single class; it is a comprehensive program designed to build your confidence and your skill set. Each week, you will work with a dedicated coach to earn badges and complete hands-on projects. You will spend time in each major area of the shop, turning big goals into finished pieces and becoming part of a supportive community of creators.
Skills You’ll Acquire
Multi-Disciplinary Mastery: Gain a foundational understanding of wood, metal, textiles, and digital tools.
Badge Certification: Earn 12+ digital badges that certify your ability to use shop equipment safely.
Project Completion: Walk away with a portfolio-worthy project from each focus area.
Shop Independence: Learn how to navigate the makerspace and tackle your own independent builds.
What’s Provided
Guided instruction and coaching for the full 10-week duration.
Access to all necessary shop materials for program projects.
A supportive cohort of peers to learn alongside.
Who Should Attend
This program is perfect for new members or anyone who wants a structured, friendly way to master the makerspace. If you want to learn "a little bit of everything" and gain total shop access, this is for you. Ages 18+.

Ready to start your journey?
Learn more about the GEMS program and sign up for the next cohort here!

Prerequisites and Safety Information
Participants must be MakeHaven members to join. No prior experience with any tools is required!
Reminder: This cohort meets every Thursday for 10 weeks, starting June 4th.
Instructor: Lauren Nwagboli
GEMS Fee: $285.00
You must click below and REGISTER to attend at:
https://www.makehaven.org/civicrm/event/info?id=879&reset=1
Scroll to the bottom of the page and complete the information under Register (gray box) and hit submit. You will receive an acknowledgement by email. Questions? Email [email protected]
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