The NH Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is seeking adult volunteers to serve as a 1:1 mentor for teens in foster care. Adult mentors help youth build relationships, provide support and guidance, and serve as a role model, listener, motivator, and coach. A supportive, positive relationship with a trusted adult can enhance a young person’s self-esteem, increase academic performance, and lead to healthier lifestyle choices. 

During this information session about the DCYF Community Connect program, you will learn:

• How to become a mentor;
• Pre-service screening and training;
• The process for matching you with a teen, and available ongoing support; and
• What’s expected of you and what you can expect.

Registration is requested but not required. 

About the Presenter:  

This class is designed for people looking to learn how to use our mid-arm quilting machine, a Brother Dream Quilter 15. It can be used to quilt all sizes, from baby quilt to king size. Students will learn proper use of the Quilting Machine, the various parts; how to wind a bobbin and thread the machine. We’ll learn how to change the needle and insert the bobbin. We’ll put a quilt on using the special clamps and tension it properly. Everyone will take a turn sewing. We will all discuss how to troubleshoot issues that may arise. The cost of the class includes a one-on-one follow-up certification session for members may use the machine on their own after passing the certification.

Class Fees: $65 for members/$75 for non-members

The Claremont MakerSpace has an Amateur Radio club! Before makers, hackers, and DIY, there was Amateur Radio.

Join us for our monthly meeting. You do not have to be a licensed ham to participate, just bring your curiosity and energy! Everyone is welcome! Each month, we feature a presenter (45 minutes to an hour), and after we adjourn to MakerSpace’s Digital Fabrication and Electronics Lab for open-time kit building, sharing, studying, and socializing.

Free for all but registration is required

Bring your electronics projects and supplies and have fun visiting with other Electronics Enthusiasts. Work on your projects in our stocked Electronics and Digital Fabrication Lab. In addition to the MakerSpace’s soldering irons, diagnostic tools, and parts library, there will be some LED soldering kits and soldering irons available for purchase as well.

Hang out, finish your projects, think about future projects, and just enjoy being around other electronics enthusiasts.
Free for members and $10 for non-members.

The Claremont MakerSpace is excited to announce printmaker Sarah Breisch as the Summer Artist in Residence!  During her residency, Sarah will be learning  copperplate etching and teaching tetrapak printmaking. The theme of her work explores the representation of attachment and security, grief and isolation through metaphors from nature. Sarah will be working in studio and teaching until the end of September. 

Sarah’s artist statement: I find time for artwork in the margins between work and family life. Inspiration creeps out of small things; the delicate tracings of a beetle’s gnawing over dead wood, the patterns on a sparrow’s wing.  I am fascinated by patterns; of seasonal changes, camouflage, and the cyclical nature of growth and decay. The medium of linocut allows me to explore and express the patterns and details I see in nature and in life. The medium is paradoxically graphic, predictable and unyielding, while also being spontaneous, reproducing in infinite diversity. No two prints are ever exactly alike.

While at CMS, take a tour and learn about our workspaces:

• Wood shop: with all the necessary large and small tools for woodworking, plus a CNC Router
• Jewelry studio: covers tools needed for shaping, texturing, enameling and soldering
• Metal shop:  everything needed for working with metal, cutting, shaping, MIG, TIG and Stick welding, plasma cutting
• Fiber arts studio:  sewing machines, mid-arm quilter, looms, textile dyeing area and an embroidery machine
• Electronics lab:  provides tools for small electronics, 3D printers, a laser cutter, and a trinocular microscope
• Photography and craft studio: large format and photography printers, heat treat, Cricut cutter and member craft supplies
• Machine shop:  metrology tools, two manual mills, metal lathe, grinder and a CNC mill 

All shops will be open for tours and members/staff will be on hand to answer your questions.  

Everyone is welcome and this event is FREE, with light refreshments available. There is plenty of parking next door in the municipal parking garage. Registration is requested but not required. 

Open to all ages, children under 16 years old must be accompanied by their adult.

Welcome to the bike workshop!  We are going to shine up and tune our bikes for the fall and learn a little in the process.  Come on down with your two wheeled vehicles and bring parts and a can-do attitude! 

Please bring your bike and any parts needed for repairs. 

Class Fees: $25 for members/$35 non-members

Join Us for a Trade Up Claremont Information Session!

Are you ready to gain in-demand skills and take the next step in your career? Trade Up Claremont is a new workforce development initiative offering hands-on training in high-demand trades – facilities maintenance and machining. If you’re looking to start a new career this program can provide the skills and support you need to succeed.

Join us for an information session to learn more about the program and how to enroll:

Location: Claremont MakerSpace, 46 Main St, Claremont, NH

During the session, you’ll get details on:

• Program timeline and commitment
• What you will get from completing the program
• How our partners are ready to support you in a career change
• Don’t miss this chance to explore an exciting new future in the trades! RSVP today or drop in to learn more.

For questions, contact Cortney at cortney@twinstatemakerspaces.org

Helping hands needed to make warm, comforting quilts for Baby Steps in Claremont! Only basic skills needed. Do you know how to use a sewing machine, iron, or rotary cutter? This is not a quilting class, but we will guide you along through the whole process of making twin and crib size quilts for those in need in our area.

Please come when it is convenient for you, even if you can only spare an hour. 

Looking for a creative way to keep your kids engaged this summer?
Join us at Claremont MakerSpace for our fun-filled Arts and Crafts Vacation Camp, running from Monday, August 18th to Friday August 22nd, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM each day!

Designed for kids ages 8-12, this camp will spark creativity and imagination as participants explore a new craft or activity every day. From hands-on projects to unique artistic expressions, kids will have a blast learning and creating in a supportive, engaging environment.

What to Bring: A nut-free snack and water bottle
Spaces are limited, so register today to secure your child’s spot in this exciting vacation adventure!

Class Fees: $125 for member’s kids (or grandkids), $145 for non-members
Materials Fee: $25 included in the class fee
Age requirement: 8-12 years old

Helping hands needed to make warm, comforting quilts for Baby Steps in Claremont! Only basic skills needed. Do you know how to use a sewing machine, iron, or rotary cutter? This is not a quilting class, but we will guide you along through the whole process of making twin and crib size quilts for those in need in our area.

Please come when it is convenient for you, even if you can only spare an hour. 

Class Details TBD

About the Club

We are a new group of amateur and professional photographers meeting regularly to learn from each other, practice our craft, and develop the community of photographic artists, commercial photographers, and visual storytellers around Claremont and the Upper Valley. Meetings are free for CMS members, and open to the public with a fee to support operations at the MakerSpace. Each meeting is led by one of our members and focuses on a topic of interest chosen by the group: from technical workshops on shooting techniques, to photo critique sessions, gear show & tells, photo walks, and whatever else we come up with together.

Class Fees: Free for members/$10 for non-members

Whether you’re new to sewing or looking to expand your skills, this class will guide you step-by-step through creating a stylish, comfortable unisex shirt from scratch. You’ll learn essential sewing techniques like working with patterns, inserting sleeves, constructing collars, and adding buttons or snaps.

This project is perfect for beginners and intermediate sewists who want to create a versatile wardrobe piece that fits any style. By the end, you’ll walk away with a handmade shirt and the confidence to tackle future garment projects on your own.

No prior experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm!

Please note this class is two sessions: Wednesday, Aug 26th AND Friday, August 28th 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Class Fees: $125 for members/$135 non-members

Materials: Students MUST bring their own: Prewashed fabric -2 1/2 yards of cotton fabric, matching thread and 6 10.5 mm buttons

Have you ever wanted to design and cut a wooden part using a computer-controlled router?  This is your opportunity to learn how this is done.   The ShopBot is a computer-controlled router that can cut various materials with a high degree of precision.  This 3-session series of classes will teach students how to design wooden parts for cutting on the ShopBot.  These sessions are intended to get you proficient in designing parts using the Vectric VCarve Pro software and then cutting parts on the ShopBot.  The process starts using 2D design techniques in VCarve.  Once the design is complete, it is used to create toolpaths to cut parts on the ShopBot.  The class will walk students through this two-step process in detail.  After these sessions, the successful student will be well-prepared for certification on the ShopBot.   

Class Fees: $120 for members/$150 non-members

Discover the meditative art of mandala dot painting in this relaxing and beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll learn basic techniques to create stunning, symmetrical designs using simple tools and vibrant colors. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and leave with a beautiful, hand-painted mandala of your own. All materials provided.

Please note that this is a three-session class and will be held: Wednesday September 24th, October 1st, AND October 8th

$100 for members/$120 non-members