Exhibits & Events

A Training Course on the Glowforge, Sewing Machine, and Public Art

🧚✨ Fairy House Workshop & Woodland Walk 🌿

Step into a world of imagination, creativity, and a little bit of magic! In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and build their own miniature fairy furniture, doors, and tiny details—then bring their creations to life outdoors.

We’ll begin in the makerspace, where you’ll have the opportunity to use tools like the laser cutter and other machines to create detailed, custom pieces for your fairy builds. You’ll learn how to safely and creatively translate simple designs into tiny furniture, doors, and decorative elements using a mix of digital fabrication and hand-building techniques.

Once your pieces are complete, we’ll head out together on a guided walk to a nearby park. There, we’ll use natural materials like sticks, leaves, bark, and stones to construct whimsical fairy houses nestled into trees and hidden throughout the landscape—combining your crafted elements with the beauty of the outdoors.

This workshop blends technology, craft, and nature—inviting participants to explore both the makerspace and the environment in a playful, imaginative way.

🌿 What to expect:

Learn to use the laser cutter and makerspace tools to create miniature designs

Build fairy furniture, doors, and decorative elements

Take a guided walk to a local parkUse natural materials to construct fairy houses in the landscape

✨ All materials provided, no prior experience needed.

Perfect for families, creatives, and anyone who loves making, exploring, and a touch of magic. Come create something small—and leave a little wonder behind 🌲🧚

Ages:

Recommended for ages 10+, with anyone age 10-13 welcome with an accompanying adult to supervise 1-on-1 for the duration of the class.

Pricing:

Everyone is welcome at this workshop! You do not have to have a MakerSpace membership or any affiliation with Utility Works. These tickets are $20

This Workshop is free to MakerSpace Equipment Members. If you are interested in a membership check out our membership page.

Parking:

Street Parking is metered.

The Highland avenue parking lot behind Dunkin Doughnuts is also available for parking, if there is not closer street parking.

First Floor Accessibility

Inclusive Design: Our first floor is designed to be inclusive and ensure accessibility for all.

Approachable Entrance: Our entrance is approachable to all who enter, providing ease of access for everyone.

Accessible Restroom: We offer an accessible gender-neutral bathroom for the convenience of all visitors.Wide Hallways: Our hallway is wide enough to accommodate wheelchair users, ensuring smooth and easy navigation.