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Nextfab July Open House

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the NextFab community at our monthly Open House! Tour our spacious facility, and meet our talented members, while discovering how you can turn your ideas into reality. Explore our upgraded shops, including textiles, jewelry, woodworking, and more. Learn about membership, classes, and how NextFab can help you create. Each month, we will be highlighting specific members and partners of our community. Be sure to check back each month for our highlights! Light drinks and refreshments will be provided. This month, join us for: July Repair Fair: Give your broken items a second life at the Fixers Guild’s Repair Fair!

Free Patent Advice with Scott Keeley

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Scott Keeley is a registered patent agent with 12 years of experience in intellectual property. He has engineered products from guitars to wind turbines, with “green” energy powering much of his innovative output. His early career of 18 years centered on industrial design in the United States and Europe. He taught industrial design at the Kansas City Art Institute and has a Master’s in Industrial Design. Scott will be available in our NextFab conference room on Thursday, July 10th, from 6-8 pm for free consultations to both members and open to the public (drop-ins welcome!).

WARP Open Studio Day with the Museum for Art in Wood

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get an Exclusive Look at the WARP Residency! Join us at NextFab on Saturday, July 12, from 10 AM to 1 PM for a unique opportunity to dive into the 2025 Windgate Arts Residency Program (WARP)! The public is invited into our Windgate Fellows shop to meet the talented resident fellows and get a firsthand look at their incredible concepts and works in progress. Whether it’s woodworking, film, writing, or other amazing documentation, you’ll hear all about what they’ve been creating. The Museum for Art in Wood’s international residency program is celebrating its 28th year, fostering intensive research, discussions, studio

Free

Transforming our Realities: A Collage Workshop

North Philly 1800 N. American St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Ready to transform your world with a little extra love? Join us for an inspiring Collage Workshop led by artist Yannick Lowery! In this hands-on session, you’ll explore what love looks like in your own community – from your home to your block, and everywhere in between. Bring your personal images, magazine clippings, and drawings to create a powerful collage that visually tells your story of love, healing, and joy. This isn’t just art for art’s sake; it’s about reimagining the places you call home. This workshop is part of the exciting NextFab x Leeway Artist-in-Residence project with jasmine lynea,

Free