Intro to Mid Arm Quilting Machine is offered on Tuesday May 16 from 4:00-6:00pm. It 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. Premade clothing can also be fitted onto the frame for quilting! The cost of the class includes a follow-up certification session. Members may use the machine on their own after passing the certification.

About the Instructors: 

Allison Zito serves as Shop Lead in the Fibers Department at Claremont MakerSpace. She has been teaching The Mid Arm Quilting Classes for six years.

Allison Zito received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The University of the Arts. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous museums including The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield MA, The Delaware Art Museum, The Pennsylvania State Museum, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Allison has decades of teaching experience, having taught a considerable variety of classes at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and and at the University of Pennsylvania Morris Arboretum. She has been teaching studio art in the Upper Valley with excellent results at AVA Gallery, Claremont MakerSpace, CraftStudies at The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and Artistree.

Allison was awarded an Artist in Residency in 2019 at Claremont MakerSpace where she created an art installation and symposium to inspire positive action, addressing the issue of Global Warming. In 2021 Allison Zito created an outdoor mural for The Sullivan County Public Cidery Building. She was part of a team of five artists who created a mural in Lebanon, NH. You can see her Bee and Monarch Medallions in the Lebanon Art Tunnel Way.

Allison Zito was awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for her work as an artist and her work in arts education.

Class Fees: $45/member $60/non-member

Materials Fee: none

Age Requirement: Adults only (18 and older)

Skill Level: All levels

Prerequisites: none

Spring is here, and we are all thinking about spending more time outside and in our gardens! Have you thought about enhancing your garden space with metal art?  In this class you will learn how to design and create a piece of scrap metal art to enhance your garden or living space.

*Prerequisite for this class is the Intro to MIG welding class or permission of the instructor. You must come with basic welding skills. Welding skills will NOT be taught in this class.

About the Instructors: 

Jo Ann Clifford is a retired educator turned metal artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space and in her home studio. She has been an Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She is inspired by re-imagining metal scrap, saving it from the landfill and giving it a new life through her artwork. She loves to encourage, teach and inspire others to try something new.

Class Fees: $35 members $60 non-members

Materials Fee: $15

Prerequisite: Intro to MIG welding class or permission of the instructor. You must come with basic welding skills. Welding skills will NOT be taught in this class.

Age Requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)

Spring is here, and we are all thinking about spending more time outside and in our gardens! Have you thought about enhancing your garden space with metal art?  In this class you will learn how to design and create a piece of scrap metal art to enhance your garden or living space.

*Prerequisite for this class is the Intro to MIG welding class or permission of the instructor. You must come with basic welding skills. Welding skills will NOT be taught in this class.

About the Instructors: 

Jo Ann Clifford is a retired educator turned metal artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space and in her home studio. She has been an Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She is inspired by re-imagining metal scrap, saving it from the landfill and giving it a new life through her artwork. She loves to encourage, teach and inspire others to try something new.

Class Fees: $35 members $60 non-members

Materials Fee: $15

Prerequisite: Intro to MIG welding class or permission of the instructor. You must come with basic welding skills. Welding skills will NOT be taught in this class.

Age Requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)

Spring is here, and we are all thinking about spending more time outside and in our gardens! Have you thought about enhancing your garden space with metal art?  In this class you will learn how to design and create a piece of scrap metal art to enhance your garden or living space.

*Prerequisite for this class is the Intro to MIG welding class or permission of the instructor. You must come with basic welding skills. Welding skills will NOT be taught in this class.

About the Instructors: 

Jo Ann Clifford is a retired educator turned metal artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space and in her home studio. She has been an Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She is inspired by re-imagining metal scrap, saving it from the landfill and giving it a new life through her artwork. She loves to encourage, teach and inspire others to try something new.

Class Fees: $35 members $60 non-members

Materials Fee: $15

Prerequisite: Intro to MIG welding class or permission of the instructor. You must come with basic welding skills. Welding skills will NOT be taught in this class.

Age Requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)

This class is intended for the person who thinks they might want to give MIG welding a try. The MIG welder is an easy tool to learn and can take the fear out of getting started. You might want to do a simple home repair or try your hand at repurposing junk metal into garden art. It all becomes possible with some basic MIG welding skills.

What you will learn/do:
. Learn about safety in the metal shop and welding studio
. Learn about MIG welding equipment and materials that can be used with a MIG welder.
. Use the MIG welding equipment to spot weld, draw a bead and join two pieces of metal.
. Evaluate the quality of your welds.

Must provide your own safety glasses, leather work shoes and leather gloves. Welding helmets, protective jackets, face shields and practice materials will be provided. 

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a retired educator turned metal artist. She has been teaching students and creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space and in her home studio. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to use her imagination to repurpose rusty treasures, giving them new life and meaning through art.  She loves to teach, encourage and inspire others to try something new. 

Class Fees: $45/members, $75/non members

Materials Fee: none

Age requirement: Adult (18 and up)

About the Instructor: Allison Zito received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of the Arts. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous museums including The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, The Delaware Art Museum, The Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Allison has decades of teaching experience, having taught a variety of classes at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and at the University of Pennsylvania Morris Arboretum. She has taught Studio Art in the Upper Valley at AVA Gallery and Art Center, Craftstudies at Hanover League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, ArtisTree, and Claremont Maker Space with stunning results.  Allison Zito was awarded The Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for her work as an artist and art educator. In 2019 Allison was awarded an Artist in Residency at The Claremont Maker Space. There she created an art installation addressing the issue of Global Warming and she organized a symposium on site, to inspire positive action within the greater community. Allison created two local public art murals in 2021, one for The Sullivan County Conservation District in Unity and Allison created the Bee and the Monarch Medallions on the Lebanon Art Tunnel Way Pollinator Mural. Making a statement and creating beautiful art as a way to open a conversation that leads to a better world, is the cornerstone of Allison’s career as an artist and art educator. 

Adults only (18 years and older)

Class Fees: Free for members and $5 for non-members.

Materials Fee: None

Thinking about trying out MIG welding? This is an introductory workshop in learning, safety, tools and techniques in MIG welding. No experience required.

Must provide your own safety glasses, leather work shoes and leather gloves. Helmets and jackets and materials will be provided. 

Students will:
. Learn about safety in the metal shop and welding studio
. Learn about MIG welding equipment and materials to be used
. Use the MIG welding equipment to spot weld, draw a bead and join two pieces of metal

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to try something new.

Class Fees: $75 non-members, $37.50 members.

Materials Fee: Materials will be provided.

About the Instructors: 

Allison Zito received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of the Arts. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous museums including The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, The Delaware Art Museum, The Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Allison has decades of teaching experience, having taught a variety of classes at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and at the University of Pennsylvania Morris Arboretum.

She has taught Studio Art in the Upper Valley at AVA Gallery and Art Center, Craftstudies at Hanover League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, ArtisTree, and Claremont Maker Space with stunning results.  Allison Zito was awarded The Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime AchievementAward in 2018 for her work as an artist and art educator.

In 2019 Allison was awarded an Artist in Residency at The Claremont Maker Space. There she created an art installation addressing the issue of Global Warming and she organized a symposium on site, to inspire positive action within the greater community. Allison created two local public art murals in 2021, one for The Sullivan County Conservation District in Unity and Allison created the Bee and the Monarch Medallions on the Lebanon Art Tunnel Way Pollinator Mural.

Making a statement and creating beautiful art as a way to open a conversation that leads to a better world, is the cornerstone of Allison’s career as an artist and art educator.

Class Fees: Free for members, $5.00 for non-members

Materials Fee: None

Age Range: 15 and up

You must be at least 18 years old in order to register for this class.

In this class you will make an introductory welded art project using the skills learned in the prerequisite Intro to MIG welding class.

Students will:
-Learn about shapes, layering and texture
-Practice welding skills while making a simple project
-Practice refinement and finishing

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $60 non-members, $30 members.

Materials Fee: $15 materials fee.

Prerequisite: Must have completed Intro to MIG Welding at the Claremont MakerSpace.

Thinking about trying out MIG welding? This is an introductory workshop in learning, safety, tools and techniques in MIG welding. No experience required.

Must provide your own safety glasses, leather work shoes and leather gloves. Helmets and jackets and materials will be provided. 

Students will:
. Learn about safety in the metal shop and welding studio
. Learn about MIG welding equipment and materials to be used
. Use the MIG welding equipment to spot weld, draw a bead and join two pieces of metal

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to try something new.

Class Fees: $75 non-members, $37.50 members.

Materials Fee: Materials will be provided.

Thinking about trying out MIG welding? This is an introductory workshop in learning, safety, tools and techniques in MIG welding. No experience required.

Must provide your own safety glasses, leather work shoes and leather gloves. Helmets and jackets and materials will be provided. 

Students will:
. Learn about safety in the metal shop and welding studio
. Learn about MIG welding equipment and materials to be used
. Use the MIG welding equipment to spot weld, draw a bead and join two prices of metal

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $75 non-members, $37.50 members.

Materials Fee: Materials will be provided.

This class is full.

In this class you will make an introductory welded art project using the skills learned in the prerequisite Intro to MIG welding class.

Students will:
-Learn about shapes, layering and texture
-Practice welding skills while making a simple project
-Practice refinement and finishing

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $60 non-members, $30 members.

Materials Fee: $15 materials fee.

Thinking about trying out MIG welding? This is an introductory workshop in learning, safety, tools and techniques in MIG welding. No experience required.

Must provide your own safety glasses, leather work shoes and leather gloves. Helmets and jackets and materials will be provided. 

Students will:
. Learn about safety in the metal shop and welding studio
. Learn about MIG welding equipment and materials to be used
. Use the MIG welding equipment to spot weld, draw a bead and join two pieces of metal

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to try something new.

Class Fees: $75 non-members, $37.50 members.

Materials Fee: Materials will be provided.

Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for innovation? Do you want to turn your ideas into a successful business?  The Claremont MakerSpace Entrepreneurship for Makers class is designed for individuals like you who want to bring their ideas to life.

Join us for our much-requested Entrepreneurship for Makers Class and get your business off on the right tracks in 2023!

This class meets for one hour each month from February to June. Expect 1-3 hours of “homework” each month.

Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with the Claremont MakerSpace Entrepreneurship Class!

The deadline to register for this course is February 1st.

Class Schedule: We meet at the Claremont MakerSpace Sundays at 1pm

• February 5th:
  • Launching your idea, brainstorming the why, and figuring out what you need to make in order to be happy.
• March 5th:
  • Creating a business plan, setting pricing, and budgeting.
• April 2nd:
  • Picking an entity type, getting your EIN, setting up accounts with vendors, and understanding state and federal registrations.
• May 7th:
  • Branding, marketing, & launching.
• June 4th:
  • Picking a bookkeeping program and understanding financial statements.
• July 9th:
  • Learn about taxes, federal and state requirements, insurance, hiring contractors and employees.

Most CPAs charge $200+ per hour.  In this in depth class you’ll have access to a CPA for six months to help you guide you through getting your business up and running.  Think of this course as a mastermind group with your own CPA on hand, with the bonus of meeting peers to cheer you on!

About the Instructor: Amity Ollis is a licensed CPA in NH. She has worked both in public accounting firms and private businesses and has experience as an auditor, consultant, accountant, and tax manager. She is Xero and QuickBooks certified. Her company, Lifeboat Accounting helps small businesses and nonprofits stay afloat and offers consulting, training, and virtual CFO services.

Class Fees: $200 non-members, $150 members.

Materials Fee: Materials will be provided. Participants will also receive handouts, templates, and more.

Last chance! Register for this class now!

Thinking about trying out MIG welding? This is an introductory workshop in learning, safety, tools and techniques in MIG welding. No experience required.

Must provide your own safety glasses, leather work shoes and leather gloves. Helmets and jackets and materials will be provided. 

Students will:
. Learn about safety in the metal shop and welding studio
. Learn about MIG welding equipment and materials to be used
. Use the MIG welding equipment to spot weld, draw a bead and join two prices of metal

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $75 non-members, $37.50 members.

Materials Fee: Materials will be provided.

In this class you will make an introductory welded art project using the skills learned in the prerequisite Intro to MIG welding class.

Students will:
-Learn about shapes, layering and texture
-Practice welding skills while making a simple project
-Practice refinement and finishing

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $60 non-members, $30 members.

Materials Fee: $15 materials fee.

Thinking about trying out MIG welding? This is an introductory workshop in learning, safety, tools and techniques in MIG welding. No experience required.

Must provide your own safety glasses, leather work shoes and leather gloves. Helmets and jackets and materials will be provided. 

Students will:
. Learn about safety in the metal shop and welding studio
. Learn about MIG welding equipment and materials to be used
. Use the MIG welding equipment to spot weld, draw a bead and join two prices of metal

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $75 non-members, $37.50 members.

Materials Fee: Materials will be provided.

In this class you will make an introductory welded art project using the skills learned in the prerequisite Intro to MIG welding class.

Students will:
-Learn about shapes, layering and texture
-Practice welding skills while making a simple project
-Practice refinement and finishing

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $60 non-members, $30 members.

Materials Fee: $15 materials fee.

Have you wondered what’s going on in the big Mill Building at 46 Main Street? Have you thought about projects that you might like to learn how to make over the winter Are you new to the area and want to connect with local people and resources? Are you already a craftsman and would like to meet others with a common interest?

This is the event for you!

Studios will be open and skilled craftsman will be on hand to answer questions.

Woodshop: All sorts of woodworking tools, CNC Router, Wood Turning Lathes

Electronics shop: Tools for small electronics, 3D Printers, Laser Cutter

Jewelry studio: All tools needed for shaping, texturing, enameling and soldering

Metal shop: All tools needed for working with metal, cutting, shaping, MIG, TIG and Stick
welding, plasma cutting.

Textiles studio: Sewing machines, mid arm quilter, textile dying area, pattern and print cutters.

The event is FREE, but you must register. Everyone is welcome!

Extra parking next door in the parking garage.

Class Fees: FREE

Are you a creative problem-solver with a passion for innovation? Do you want to turn your ideas into a successful business?  The Claremont MakerSpace Entrepreneurship for Makers class is designed for individuals like you who want to bring their ideas to life.

Join us for our much-requested Entrepreneurship for Makers Class and get your business off on the right tracks in 2023!

This class meets for one hour each month from February to June. Expect 1-3 hours of “homework” each month.

Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Potential with the Claremont MakerSpace Entrepreneurship Class!

The deadline to register for this course is February 1st.

Class Schedule: We meet at the Claremont MakerSpace Sundays at 1pm

• February 5th:
  • Launching your idea, brainstorming the why, and figuring out what you need to make in order to be happy.
• March 5th:
  • Creating a business plan, setting pricing, and budgeting.
• April 2nd:
  • Picking an entity type, getting your EIN, setting up accounts with vendors, and understanding state and federal registrations.
• May 7th:
  • Branding, marketing, & launching.
• June 4th:
  • Picking a bookkeeping program and understanding financial statements.
• July 9th:
  • Learn about taxes, federal and state requirements, insurance, hiring contractors and employees.

Most CPAs charge $200+ per hour.  In this in depth class you’ll have access to a CPA for six months to help you guide you through getting your business up and running.  Think of this course as a mastermind group with your own CPA on hand, with the bonus of meeting peers to cheer you on!

About the Instructor: Amity Ollis is a licensed CPA in NH. She has worked both in public accounting firms and private businesses and has experience as an auditor, consultant, accountant, and tax manager. She is Xero and QuickBooks certified. Her company, Lifeboat Accounting helps small businesses and nonprofits stay afloat and offers consulting, training, and virtual CFO services.

Class Fees: $200 non-members, $150 members.

Materials Fee: Materials will be provided. Participants will also receive handouts, templates, and more.

The deadline to register for this course is February 1st. 

In this class you will make an introductory welded art project using the skills learned in the prerequisite Intro to MIG welding class.

Students will:
-Learn about shapes, layering and texture
-Practice welding skills while making a simple project
-Practice refinement and finishing

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $60 non-members, $30 members.

Materials Fee: $15 materials fee.

In this class you will make an introductory welded art project using the skills learned in the prerequisite Intro to MIG welding class.

Students will:
-Learn about shapes, layering and texture
-Practice welding skills while making a simple project
-Practice refinement and finishing

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Metal Artist. She has been creating metal art for several years at the Claremont Maker Space. She is a past Artist in Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to  try something new.

Class Fees: $60 non-members, $30 members.

Materials Fee: $15 materials fee.