Mill City Skill Share Hosted by Lowell Makes

Discover, Share, and Connect at Mill City Skill Share:
A Free Day of Community-Led Learning

Held annually, Mill City Skill Share is a day of entirely free community-led workshops held in Lowell, Massachusetts which actually predates the founding of our Makerspace. The event originated as a means to barter knowledge of a skill, rather than trade for their use. Each instructor offers their time and understanding of a particular skill through hands-on workshops or live demonstrations. In turn, each can benefit from the time devoted to sharing the year’s collective skillset by fellow instructors.

Mill City Skill Share – April 11, 2026

Registration
Call for Instructors
Call for Volunteers
Sponsor Information

Registration Now Open for the 14th Annual Mill City Skill Share!

Saturday, April 11, 2026
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Mill City Skill Share is a free, community-focused event open to the public! We believe in making hands-on learning and creativity accessible to everyone, and we welcome adults and adult-supervised children over the age of 10 to join us for a day of exploration and fun. Whether you’re looking to discover new skills or share your own expertise, there’s something for everyone!

Why Register in Advance?

While the event is free, we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance to ensure a smooth experience for all attendees. By registering ahead of time, you can:

  • Guarantee your spot in popular workshops, as some may fill up quickly.
  • Help us plan better for space and materials, ensuring we have enough for everyone.
  • Skip the line on the day of the event and enjoy a seamless check-in process.

How to Register:

Simply visit our registration page to reserve your free ticket. It only takes a few minutes, and it helps us make sure that the Mill City Skill Share runs smoothly for all. Walk-ups are welcome, but securing your spot in advance is the best way to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the exciting workshops or activities!

Doors open at 10:30 am.

Your tickets are reserved until 12:00 pm. After that, they may be released to walk-in attendees. If your plans change, please let us know so we can make the tickets available to others.

We look forward to seeing you on March 29, 2025 at Lowell Makes for a day filled with creativity, learning, and community connection!

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Call for Instructors

Got Skills? We Need You!!

Lead a 30-60 minute discussion, demo, hands-on class, or make-and-take in whatever your skill is. We can provide materials.

No teaching experience required!

Give back to the community, show off your talents and/or promote your art/business.

If you are interested in being an instructor for Skill Share, please send us your idea, expected budget, and materials needed. All submissions are welcome!

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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Call for Volunteers

Lowell Makes began hosting Skill Share in 2017 and over the time since it has grown to be an incredibly meaningful and rewarding experience for our members involved each year.  Skill Share remains, and will always be, open to the public with no cost to attend; you do not need to be a member of Lowell Makes to fully participate or to be a volunteer.

Our volunteers help with setup and breakdown of the event, assist attendees and instructors, as well as capture the day with photos and video.

If you are interested in Volunteering at the event, please register at the link below. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Skill Shae instructors and volunteers

14th Annual Mill City Skill Share
Saturday April 11, 2026
11:00 aM – 5:00 pM, Rain or Shine

Schedule

10:30 AMDoors Open
11:00 AM – 1:30 PMMorning Sessions
1:30 PM – 2:00 PMIntermission
2:00 PM – 5:00 PMAfternoon Sessions

Skill Share 2026 Class Schedule Coming Soon

We’re putting the finishing touches on this year’s lineup! In the meantime, take a look at last year’s schedule to get a sense of the hands-on workshops, demos, and creative skills you can expect.

Download Our 2025 Map & Schedule

Thank you to Our 2026 Sponsors

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