Did you know that the woodshop is home to a chopstick maker? Learn about that other cool chopstick facts in this fun hands-on class. You will select from a variety of woods and see how to turn boards into mighty little utensils by using the table saw, bandsaw, and a specialized hand plane. Prerequisite: A fairly decent sense of humor is required but no tool sign off will be needed.
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Hands‑on pyrography workshop at Nova Labs where participants learn wood‑burning techniques to etch holiday patterns, custom text, or Kanji onto wooden spoons, then seal them for home.
Hands‑on leatherworking workshop at Nova Labs teaches tooling, stamping, pattern layout, stitching, edge finishing, dyeing, and hardware installation to craft a versatile pocket‑knife sheath, ages 17+.
Make ocean-themed Peruvian wave friendship bracelets from embroidery floss in the City of Fairfax Regional Library meeting rooms, for ages 13–18.
FRESHFARM Farmers Market (Mosaic District) — a market offering local produce and goods.
Hands‑on leatherworking workshop at Nova Labs where participants craft a belt‑mounted wand holster, learn cutting, stamping, dyeing, rivet setting, and receive a 3D‑printed wand, ages 17 and up.
Hands-on ceramics help at Nova Labs, offering guidance on handbuilding, wheel throwing, trimming, glazing, and clay reclamation.
Intro sewing class at Nova Labs covers bobbin winding, threading, straight and zigzag stitches, seam vs hem, and troubleshooting, with thread and fabric supplied, 12+ (with adult).
Interactive cooking class at Historic Blenheim teaches fresh coconut techniques, cultural significance, and preparation of a classic Sri Lankan dish, registration required.
40th Annual Holiday Craft Show (Fairfax High School) — Premium arts and crafts festival featuring artisans nationwide and local artists offering diverse holiday gift selections.
MIG Welding 101 class at Nova Labs teaches welding basics and offers a MIG welder sign‑off.
Makers Circle & Art Lab at Nova Labs: members bring projects, work with others, exchange ideas, share tools across crafts like knitting, metalwork, digital art.
New member orientation at Nova Labs covers shop safety, policies, tool sign‑off process, onboarding steps, key contacts, volunteering info, and provides a member door key.
