From watercolors to wiring: August at Makers Mill has something for everyone

WOLFEBORO — Paint a landscape in watercolor. Weave a farmers market basket. Create gemstone stacking rings. Learn the art of nuno felting. Discover how integrated circuits work. Transform fabric with vibrant dyeing techniques.

Those are just a few of the hands-on learning opportunities still ahead this August at Makers Mill, Wolfeboro's nonprofit Community Makerspace + Vocation Hub.

Rather than focusing on a single craft, Makers Mill's August lineup reflects the organization's mission of helping people discover new skills, build confidence, and connect through creativity.

Highlights include Gemstone Stacking Rings and Paint Your Pet on Aug. 8, a new three-part Discover Electronics: Integrated Circuits series beginning Aug. 13, Intro to Nuno Felting, Basket Weaving: Farmers Market Basket, and a three-part Fabric Dyeing series exploring Shades & Hues, Shibori, and Ice Dyeing.

Young makers can also continue exploring their creativity through Youth Vacation Arts & Crafts workshops in leatherworking and painting, while adults can choose from classes in watercolor, leatherworking, fiber arts, jewelry, and more.

Beyond classes, Makers Mill continues to bring people together through community events including an LGBTQIA+ Potluck, Open Mic & Community Building event on Aug. 19, cohosted by 603 Equality, and Repair Café on Aug. 30, where volunteer fixers help repair household items instead of sending them to the landfill.

"One of the most rewarding parts of Makers Mill is seeing someone discover a talent or interest they didn't know they had," said Casey Szmyt, program director at Makers Mill. "People often come because they're curious about a particular class, but they leave with so much more — a new skill, new friendships, and the confidence to keep creating."

Makers Mill offers opportunities for beginners and experienced makers alike, with classes designed to encourage hands-on learning, creative exploration, and community connection.

The public is also invited to explore the Makers Mill facility during free guided building tours, offered every Friday and on the first Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Visitors can tour the woodworking, jewelry, electronics, fiber arts, fine arts, digital fabrication, leatherworking, and stained glass studios while learning about membership, volunteering, and upcoming programs.

The complete August calendar, class registration, membership information, and the organization's newly adopted 2026-30 Strategic Plan are available at makersmill.org.