2026 Schedule

Throughout the Day

Brewin’ Somethin’ with Nago Snow in the Brew Shop
3D Printing Drop-In with Dana Kelly in the 3D Printing Shop
Rapid Prototyping Drop-In with Shawn Ashe in Rapid Prototyping

Stations may vary and/or not all be available all day

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Schedule as of 4/6/2026. Subject to change.

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Buttercream frosting flowers

Hands-On Workshop | Atrium

People who come to the class will see me create a frosting flower with piping bag, flower tip, and a icing nail…then get a chance to make their own frosting flowers and place them on a cupcake that they get to take and eat.

Instructor

Sara Rushton

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Introduction to Cyanotypes

Hands-On Workshop | Cosplay

An introduction to the cyanotype printing process, a camera-less photographic printing process that uses the power of the sun to create beautiful blue prints.

Instructor

Liz Wood

Liz Wood is an artist and educator based in Lowell, MA. In addition to traditional photography, Liz works with handmade photographic processes, collage and sculpture. For general inquiries please visit their website at LizWoodPhoto.com.

Modern Kite Making

Hands-On Workshop | Common Tables

Modern kites are constructed using lightweight materials, including hollow carbon-fiber tubes, ripstop nylon, polyester, and a variety of connectors. Hundreds of styles are possible. Learn tips, tools, and techniques to make your own kites with your own designs!

Instructor

Glenn Davison

Glenn Davison is internationally known as a kite workshop leader, kite builder, kite designer, author, speaker, and kite flyer. He has written 14 books about kites. He has led over 100 kite workshops and performed at over 100 kite festivals and events. He is the Past President of Kites Over New England, the “Kite Club of the Year 2018”

Knitting

Hands-On Workshop | FAMM

Creating fabric by weaving loops using needles.

Instructor

Karlana Fronk

So You Want to be a Comic Book Creator

Hands-On Workshop | Classroom

This is a workbook style overview of how to create (beyond the writing and art) Comics and Graphic Novels. From the layout to the printing of becoming a self-published comic book creator. Or what is required to find an agent and publisher.

Instructor

Mary Dumas

Mary Dumas is the creator behind the Studio Book Works in Western Avenue Studios. When not creating comic books she has artist tables at many comic book shows. She has been a participant in Massachusetts Independent Comix Expo (MICE) and Small Press Expo (SPX) as well as Boston Fan Expo, Awesome Con, Terrific Con and many more New England and East Coast events. Her creations include The Lucky Ones: a WW2 Story, based on a unit trained at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. First Date is a Q+ riff on the Romeo and Juliet story. Extreme Retirement and Wrong Dragon are her newest creations.

11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Throw a Pot 1-on-1!

Hands-On Workshop | Ceramics Studio

One on one pottery wheel experience to make a small pot

Instructor

Katie Burnette

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Magnet making

Hands-On Workshop | Atrium

1. Draw a picture or color a premade sticker and 2. trim your art
3. laminate picture you make
4. then stick a magnet back and trim

Instructors

Emma Rushton and Sara Rushton

Blending Furniture and Form with Social Practice

Demonstration | Wood Shop

Furniture Maker and Artist Aspen Golann will be discussing her role at The Chairmaker’s Toolbox juxtaposing her respect for traditional furniture with her advocacy for equity and inclusion.

Instructor

Aspen Golann

Design & Make a garden lantern

Demonstration | Rapid Prototyping

CAD and CAM, utilizing CNC

Instructor

Shawn Ashe

Shawn is a recently retired software engineer with a lifelong passion for creativity and making things. Over the years, he’s explored everything from drawing and film/slide photography to plaster casting and even 8-bit programming. Today, that same curiosity drives his love of pushing computers to create—whether it’s working with lasers, CNC machines, LEDs, or bringing vintage computers back to life.

He now leads the rapid prototyping shop at Lowell Makes, where he thrives on the energy of collaboration—constantly learning new techniques from others while enthusiastically sharing his own experience with anyone eager to dive in and build something new.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Radio Chat

Hands-On Workshop | Electronics Shop

Lee will be on-hand in the Electronics Shop to chat about all things radio.

Instructor

Lee T. Davy

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Hand Building

Demonstration | Wood Shop

Learn basic hand mending skills including sewing on buttons, reinforcing button holes, and patching holes in knit or woven garments. Bring your own items to mend, or practice on scraps provided. This is a drop in workshop where skills will be taught as needed and requested. So, feel free to pop in between your other classes to fix up those pesky items that have been sitting in your to be mended pile for far too long. See you there!

Instructor

Natalie McCollam

Natalie McCollam is a multi passionate creative who loves to learn and teach crafty skills. She most strongly identifies as a fiber artist as she crochets, knits, embroiders, sews, and drafts her own clothing patterns. That said, she just loves making things! At Lowell Makes, you’ll see her in FAMM, the Woodshop, at the laser cutter, on the big blue couch spending time in the community, and attempting to avoid the temptation of learning yet another craft in all of the wonderful shops she’s yet to explore. Natalie is a believer in the arts and crafts movement. She is passionate about making, and surrounding herself with, beautiful and useful objects. Moreover, she loves supporting other artists’ work, both financially and through supporting the development of each other’s skills. Natalie is an artist’s artist and she can’t wait to see what you create!

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM

How to use a Cricut and Heat Press

Demonstration | FAMM

I will demonstrate how to use a Cricut machine to cut iron on vinyl to apply to tote bags with a heat press. I will also show how the Cricut can cut fabric and that fabric, with a heat and bond interfacing, can be applied to fabric as an applique technique.

Instructor

Kelly Verrill

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Watercolor for Everyone

Hands-On Workshop | Cosplay

Good experience teaching watercolor to all age levels. I can offer some basic exercises and fun projects to get students interested in watercolor.

Instructor

Ivan Orlinsky

I am a water color artist and enjoy plein air painting when I can get outside. There is something about capturing the elements in the moment, that cannot be created in the studio. Many times, I will use the paintings from outside for further work in the studio.

Contact: Phone: (978) 866-6403 Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Iorlinsky
https://westernavenuestudios.com/listing/ivan-orlinsky/

Additional background information:
Seven years Watercolor teacher – Lexingtion HS Continuing Education program
Two years President of the Chelmsford Art Society
Arts League of Lowell – member Art Show selection committee
Newton Watercolor Society
New England Watercolor Society
Brush Art Gallery and Studios – Lowell MA
Studio (375) Western Avenue Studios – Lowell MA

Macrame

Hands-On Workshop | Common Tables

Beginners can start by learning f main knots: the lark’s head, square knot, spiral half knot, double half hitch, and wrapping knot.

Instructor

Linda Sar-Chanthanasinh

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Curious About AI? Come Explore What It Can Create

Hands-On Workshop | Classroom

AI is starting to appear everywhere. In school, at work, and in everyday tools. The interesting question is not whether it exists. The interesting question is what you can make with it.

This interactive session invites kids, teens, and adults to experiment with AI as a creative partner. Participants will explore how a few words can turn into music, images, stories, and new ideas. The focus is curiosity, imagination, and learning how to guide these tools in thoughtful ways.

Instructor

Beth Zukowsky

Beth Zukowsky is the cofounder of AI Between Worlds, where she helps organizations and individuals use AI in thoughtful, practical ways. Through workshops, training programs, and advisory work, AI Between Worlds helps leaders and professionals move from AI curiosity to real capability while keeping human judgment at the center.

Beth also enjoys introducing families and young learners to creative AI tools that support exploration, learning, and imagination. Her work focuses on helping people understand how to use AI well so it becomes a tool for creativity, productivity, and better decision making.

Baking Chips with Furnace Tracker

Demonstration | Electronics Shop

This is demonstration of how use the basic functions of Furnace track to make your own chip tune music.

Instructor

Skippy Sund

Skippy is a local author of Trans-incidental American Adventures via the Railways. He is a electronic musician, a philosopher, an advocate for the freedom of information and the right to repair. He is also a used bookseller as Chaos Bookery.

Fireside Chat with Guild Members’ Approach to Sharpening Chisels

Demonstration | Wood Shop

The Traditional Woodworking Interest Group (TWIG) of the Eastern Massachusetts Guild of Woodworkers will conduct it’s regular, monthly conversation live and in-person during this Skill Share session. In the session, we will demonstrate ways to sharpen woodworking hand tools – planes, chisels, spokeshaves, scrapers, and others. Methods, techniques, tips, and tricks shared by the TWIG members will accompany the demo.

Instructor

Wyatt Mills

The Eastern Mass Guild’s TWIG meetings (normally held monthly via Zoom) are an informal, open conversation where we share our experiences finding, using, and caring for hand tools. And frequently the discussion turns to other aspects of woodworking. Group experiences vary; some members use hand tools and methods frequently, others turn to them to augment and refine machine work. With a focus is on the effective and efficient use of a tool, discussion typically starts with a current challenge or experience faced by one of the members. The conversation from there invariably uncovers a wealth of tips and information from the group.

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Yo-Yo Basics

Hands-On Workshop | Machine Shop

Winding -> Sleeper -> Walk the Dog -> Rock the Cradle

Instructor

Brendan Luchen

Brendan Luchen is a versatile professional with expertise in software development, game design, and creative expression. Based in Greater Boston, he is a full-stack engineer with a passion for building games, apps, and other creative projects. His work emphasizes a blend of technical precision and artistic creativity.

He holds certifications in Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals from IBM (both issued in 2024) and Portable Nuclear Gauge Safety & U.S. D.O.T. Hazmat Certification from APNGA. Professionally, he has contributed to projects such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and has experience architecting scalable microservices using Kotlin and designing resilient database systems.

Beyond his technical skills, Brendan describes himself as a “limericksmith” and enjoys activities like baking, Starcraft, travel, and Aikido. He approaches coding as both a craft and a medium for problem-solving, striving to integrate his diverse experiences into his professional growth.

How to Sew a Blind Hem

Hands-On Workshop | FAMM

This workshop will teach folks how to sew a blind/invisible hem by hand and on a sewing machine.

Instructor

Andee Wilcott

Andee Wilcott is a lifelong maker who learned to sew as a kid alongside her sister by their grandmother, starting with doll clothes and eventually graduating to garments, accessories, and a short stint as an alterations seamstress. She loves making things with her hands and rarely sticks to just one craft. Her creative adventures have included jewelry making, mixed media art, woodworking, and plenty of sewing projects.

When she’s not in maker mode, Andee is a Principal Partner at A+R Media Studio, where she helps small businesses get their digital ducks in a row. The studio works with businesses to align their brand, website, and marketing so everything works together.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Block Printing 101: Carve your own stamp!

Hands-On Workshop | Atrium

Learn the basics of block printing by designing & carving your own unique rubber stamp. Leave with a finished print of your design as well as your carved stamp block, which you can continue to use on paper, fabric, clay, and other surfaces! This is a fun and low-stakes workshop that welcomes adults and adult-accompanied children.

Instructor

Jacqueline Gavin

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Wine Glass Charms

Hands-On Workshop | Cosplay

In this Skill Share you will learn how to make 4 colorful wine glass charms to impress your friends!

Instructor

Jan Goplerud

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Roll Up Rolags

Hands-On Workshop | Common Tables

Blend a variety of wool into a custom color and create a rolag off the carding board. A rolag can be used for needle felting, spinning, weaving, and other fiber art. Each rolag is as unique as the individual making it!

Instructor

Cristina Gonzalez

My name is Cristina and I am an artificer! I love to create spaces for people to succeed. I also make magical objects and mundane ones too. My favorite medium is fiber! I love to blend, spin, and crochet. My goal is share my love of creation with anyone who wants to learn.

Instagram: @friskyfrijoles

how to carve wood

Demonstration | Wood Shop

Demonstration and discussion on how to carve wood. Have you ever thought about trying your hand at wood carving, but don’t know where to start? This session will introduce basic concepts, tools, and techniques with a short demonstration including safety, wood selection, sharpening, work holding, and basic cuts.

Instructor

Rob Carver

Rob has been working with wood for much of his life. With a name like Carver, he decided to sign up for carving classes over the past 10 years or so. Strictly a hobbyist who enjoys making projects for family and friends, he’s currently president of the Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of excellence in the woodworking community through the sharing of information in the art, techniques, and business of woodworking. We strive to accomplish these goals in order to promote and foster interest in our craft to the general public as well as to both aspiring and skilled woodworkers.

For more information about the Guild, visit www.emgw.org
Images of some of Rob’s work on Facebook.

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

Make a Magnetic Cross Stitch Needleminder

Hands-On Workshop | FAMM

Essentially, we will be using plastic canvas, felt and magnets to make a needle minder. This is useful for holding your needle during embroidery or sewing projects, and can serve as decoration for your fridge when not in use.

Instructor

Harmonie Snow

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Principles of Speaker and Headphone Design

Demonstration | Rapid Prototyping

I will be going over considerations when designing and building speakers and headphones, with foci including volume, porting, choosing drivers, and so on. Attendees can do a simple sketch design for a pair of two-way speakers that I will turn into a CAD file and send to them afterwards.

Instructor

Penny Ruby

How to Take a Memorable Vacation on a Budget!

Demonstration | Classroom

I’ve been traveling extensively for years and people always ask me how I manage to do it all on our humble salaries! I will be discussing some of my recent travels, how I choose locations, accommodations, plan my calendars, and find free things to do along the way. I will also be showcasing my travel photography (available for sale) and taking questions from the audience.

Instructor

Rachel Borges

Rachel Borges is a professional social worker, photographer, singer/songwriter, and all around entertainer! They take doing what they love to the next level and are always overjoyed to share their gifts and skills with others. Some of their favorite gigs include bringing travel lectures, music, and Jewish holidays to senior housing facilities.

Rachel Borges
Artist/Musician/Entertainer
908-601-6035

Photo Links:
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/rachel-borges
https://vicariousvacationswithrachel.shootproof.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vicariousvacationswithrachel

Music Links:
https://www.facebook.com/RMBSingerSongwriter
http://www.youtube.com/@rachelborges219
www.gigsalad.com/music_with_rachel_mike_waltham

3D Modeling a Cosplay Sword in Fusion360

Demonstration | Computer Lab

Demonstrating how to 3D model a cosplay prop in Fusion360

Instructor

Savage Suon

Savage is a Cosplay Fabricator who specializes in making armor, weapons, and props. They are efficient in designing and building custom projects for clients, bringing their creations to life. Besides working with foam and paint, 3D modeling and 3D printing are their top focuses. Instagram: @Savage83

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Flame Working

Demonstration | Machine Shop

Join Larry Russell from Manifest Studios for this flameworking demo.

Instructor

Larry Russell

Make a Patchwork Heart Bag

Hands-On Workshop | Cosplay

Crafters will create a patchwork heart, made of fabric and ribbons. The patchwork heart will be glued to a canvas tote bag. Each piece of the heart represents one the sixteen characteristics of love as delineated in 1 Corinthians 13. Only basic skills of cutting and glueing required.

Instructor

Cindy Peatfield

I have always enjoyed making things especially when it involved fabric, yarn or food. I learned to knit and sew when I was a young child and still keep those needles in motion everyday.

At one point in my life I was asked to provide crafts for some ladies Bible studies. Wanting to tie into the theme of the study, I prayed and asked God for ideas that would represent the theme and still be nice enough to keep and use. Later it was recommended that I write out the instructions to make these crafts available to more people. To my surprise I ended up authoring a book entitled “Crafts with a Christian Message”. Each craft is closely tied to the scriptures and can be made in about an hour with no crafting experience.

Although the book has detailed instructions for each craft, including how to prepare for and teach it to a class, I will gladly offer my assistance to anyone who wants to host a craft event in a home or larger facility.

Fun with Fused Glass

Hands-On Workshop | Atrium

Learn how fun and easy it is to create with fused glass. See a demo of cutting and the tools of the trade. Make your own pendant or keychain chain (pick up at LM after firing).

Instructor

Roberta Bizier

The fused glass class is run by local artist Roberta Bizier. Her whimsical one-of-a-kind fused glass art is inspired by nature and includes jewelry, suncatchers and display pieces.

Some items are created using recycled glass and found objects. In addition to creating, Roberta enjoys teaching children and adult glass classes at Periwinkle Glassworks in Groton and selling her art at Serendipity in Hudson.

Cutting Board Making

Demonstration | Rapid Prototyping

Demonstration and discussion on how to make a segmented cutting board.

Instructor

Evan Nahabedian

I’m a hobby woodworker who began woodworking right here at Lowell Makes back in August. I’ve found a lot of enjoyment in creating interesting pieces and pushing my skills to new levels with new and more complex patterns.

I’ve recently started selling my work and creating custom projects for customers. To keep up with my latest projects feel free to follow my Instagram account.

My available products can be found on my Facebook marketplace profile.

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

A Wire Bonsai Workshop – Kaism Crafts

Hands-On Workshop | Common Tables

I transform/ taking cold industrial wires ( copper/ aluminum) into everlasting wire bonsai tree sculpture. Every piece is hand- twisted from a single strand or bundle of hundreds with a pair of pliers , ensuring that no two tress are ever identical- creating a permanent piece of nature for décor/ gifts.

Instructor

Kimheang Chhay

Self- Taught. Hand-Twisted. Everlasting. I’m Kim, the hand behind Kaism Crafts. Since 2019, I have obsessed with the challenge of turning rigid wire into immortal organic forms. I’ve been perfecting the art of the wire bonsai – one twist at a time. Every tree I create is entirely hand- twisted- no glue, – no solder, just the mechanical tension of the metal/ wire. Through my workshops, I share the secrets I’ve learned over the years and now I’m pulling back the curtain on my self- taught process to help others to find their own creative ‘twist.’ Visit my Instagram page here.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Hand Mending

ands-On Workshop | FAMM

Instructor

Natalie McCollam

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Guitar Basics

Demonstration

Learn guitar!

Instructor

Mike Orifice

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Underglaze Transfer Class

Hands-On Workshop | Media Studio

Want to elevate your Ceramics designs!? In this class we will go over underglaze transfers. Step by step instructions with all the tips and tricks that you will need to level up your work!

Instructor

Katie Burnette

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Electronic trinkets with python

Hands-On Workshop| Computer Lab

Lots of maker projects want some kind of computer automation. Even for the complete novice it’s easy to get started. Wander by the computer lab sometime during the hour that we’re open and you can try out $2 computer that’s about the size of a postage stamp.

Instructors

Ray Tice

Ray Tice is a maker who dabbles in computers, electronics, wood, metal, 3D printing, CNC, lasers and whatever else captures his fancy. These mix and match into projects like a touch sensitive router lift, illuminated Halloween costumes, or improbably sized dragons.

Nago Snow

Gary Cutbill

Gary Cutbill is a lifelong nerd and avid maker, at Lowell Makes he volunteers as a tour guide, wood shop instructor, and member of the facilities committee. His recent projects include a rotating programmable Christmas tree, an acoustic guitar and various weaving tools created for his wife. When not in the maker space he can often be found sailing or on a golf course.

Making Mortise and Tenons with Traditional Hand Tools

Hands-On Workshop| Wood Shop

Participants will learn to cut and fit simple mortise and tenon joints using markers, saw and mortise chisels.

Instructor

Russ Tanner

4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Gel Plate print making

Hands-On Workshop | Atrium

Make art prints from laser prints using gel plate transfer method

Instructor

Peter Crowell

Bunkerhillstudios.com peterjamescrowell.com

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Spider plant bonsai

Hands-On Workshop | Cosplay

Creating a bonsai type spider plant.

Instructor

James Dayog

Soap Making with Michele

Demonstration | Common Tables

Demo with soap making with Michele.

Instructor

Michele Albert

Website: cafesoap.com

Hand Embroidery for Beginners

Hands-On Workshop | FAMM

Participants will learn the principles of embroidery as well as several stitches that will enable them to create a multitude of projects

Instructor

Robyn Crowe

Robyn Crowe works as a full-time MA/NH REALTOR® but sewing has always been her passion. Holding a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a concentration in fiber arts, she specializes in custom T-shirt quilts and hand embroideries. She also enjoys crocheting and knitting.