We are here to support and encourage anyone who wants to invent, experiment and develop their ideas and creative projects. Take a look at our special programs and join our mailing list to receive notice of upcoming opportunities and deadlines.
Make-It Springfield is committed to making our activities financially accessible to all. Click here to learn more.
RAD SPRINGFIELD
RAD Springfield brings bike repair education and open tool access to Springfield’s downtown, community members and neighborhoods. Open every Monday, 2-6 pm, and Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm, at Make-It Springfield, RAD invites volunteer technicians, from teens to adults, to help with bike repair, and the public can stop in to purchase, drop off for repair or donate bikes.
TEEN PROGRAMS
We are particularly interested in developing and sharing opportunities for teens of all ages, and welcoming teens during our open hours to work on their creative projects. Our past programs have included the bike shop, tech, fashion and visual arts, such as Creative Teens Matter, Dress Code: A Teen Fashion Club for teens who are passionate about fashion design, and Emerging Young Creatives for high school age women+ who want to craft their creative dreams into reality. READ MORE
FASHION, SEWING, NEEDLE ARTS
We have a full sewing studio and often hold sewing classes, resources for fashion designers, drop in crochet or knitting clubs for all ages and abilities.
TECH EDUCATION
We hold various tech opportunities for all ages and teen programs. Recently, we collaborated on an AI Innovators workshop and a Computer Build workshop for teens, in collaboration with local digital equity nonprofit, Springfield.Community. There are four 3D printers at Make-It, and five desktop computers also outfitted with music production software.
SOCIAL CIRCLE FOR CREATIVE MEN 55+
If you are looking for a lively group to share your creative work with, learn from others, or for belonging and friendship, join our Social Circle for Creative Men, ages 55+. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings each month at 11:00 a.m. for coffee and comradery. Newcomers are welcome! Participants are musicians, photographers, writers, entrepreneurs, knitters, designers and more. All skill levels welcome, from hobbyists to professionals. CLICK HERE to learn more and view some member profiles.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Make-It is a place where individuals and organizations come together for skill-sharing, networking and building audiences. We seek instructors to teach specific skills, we support small business owners who want to share their creative knowledge, and we offer space for creatives to present their work to the public. EVENT CALENDAR
