Welcome to Makin' It Brockton - Member page! Join us to create a vibrant Makerspace for the City of Brockton.
A Makerspace is a place where people with shared interests such as business planning, health & nutrition, language & culture sharing, civic engagement, crafts, computing, language sharing, DIY projects, etc., can gather to work on projects & share ideas, equipment and knowledge.
Use this website to sign up for workshops.
Visit www.makinitbrockton.org to sign up to facilitate a workshop.
Upcoming Events

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Past Events
Thursday, Apr 30, 2020, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Canceled Reiki 1 Class Series
How to heal through sharing of hands on energy. Attendees will be introduced to the philosophy and ways to live a healthier life naturally. They will also practice and learn meditation & hand positions for Reiki. Reiki works within the …
Thursday, Apr 23, 2020, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Canceled Reiki 1 Class Series
How to heal through sharing of hands on energy. Attendees will be introduced to the philosophy and ways to live a healthier life naturally. They will also practice and learn meditation & hand positions for Reiki. Reiki works within the …
Saturday, Apr 18, 2020, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Canceled Know Your Rights for ALL Workers - FREE
Thursday, Apr 16, 2020, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Canceled Reiki 1 Class Series
How to heal through sharing of hands on energy. Attendees will be introduced to the philosophy and ways to live a healthier life naturally. They will also practice and learn meditation & hand positions for Reiki. Reiki works within the …
Thursday, Apr 9, 2020, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Canceled Reiki 1 Class Series
How to heal through sharing of hands on energy. Attendees will be introduced to the philosophy and ways to live a healthier life naturally. They will also practice and learn meditation & hand positions for Reiki. Reiki works within the …
Saturday, Mar 28, 2020, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Canceled Self Defense/Karate Ages 10+
Thursday, Mar 26, 2020, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Canceled Cultural Crafts & Conversation at Makin It Brockton
For each meeting a different member will commit to teaching a craft in the following session.
Facilitators: Rebecca Von Ehrenkrook and Teresa Aiello
FREE EVENT
Thursday, Mar 26, 2020, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Canceled Domino Bots
For 1st grade+ at $10 per student
Workshop Facilitator Jess Feroli
Each student will create 3 domino bots. Students will be using oil based paint markers so old clothing is necessary.
Pay at https://www.makinitbrockton.org/pay-for-workshop--donate.html or at the workshop.
Sunday, Mar 22, 2020, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Canceled Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu Season at Makin It Brockton
Saturday, Mar 21, 2020, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Canceled Adult Paint Night
Saturday, Mar 21, 2020, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Canceled Self Defense/Karate 6 to 10 Year Olds
Saturday, Mar 21, 2020, 10:00 AM EDT
Canceled Know Your Rights for ALL Workers - FREE
Thursday, Mar 19, 2020, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Canceled Crochet for Spanish Speakers - 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunday, Mar 15, 2020, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu Season at Makin It Brockton
Saturday, Mar 14, 2020, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Canceled Teen Paint Class
Saturday, Mar 14, 2020, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Canceled Financial Wellness - FREE
Saturday, Mar 14, 2020, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Canceled Self Defense/Karate 3 to 5 Year Olds
Friday, Mar 13, 2020, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Canceled Kripalu Yoga
Friday, Mar 13, 2020, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Canceled Hand Embroidery Basics at Makin' It Brockton
Friday, Mar 13, 2020, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
Canceled Bookkeeping Options for your side gig at Makin It Brockton
Friday, Mar 13, 2020, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
Canceled Toddler / Pre K Art
Payment can be made at www.makinitbrockton.org
Thursday, Mar 12, 2020, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT
Canceled Cultural Crafts & Conversation at Makin It Brockton
For each meeting a different member will commit to teaching a craft in the following session.
Facilitators: Rebecca Von Ehrenkrook and Teresa Aiello
FREE EVENT
Monday, Mar 9, 2020, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EDT
Understanding Worker Owned Cooperatives
Come see some of the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in the cooperative movement speak in our 4-part series on Monday nights starting on February 17th.
On Monday February 17th, Stacey Cordeiro, of the Boston Center for Community …
Friday, Mar 6, 2020, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM EST
Hand Embroidery Basics at Makin' It Brockton
Thursday, Mar 5, 2020, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Cultural Crafts & Conversation at Makin It Brockton
For each meeting a different member will commit to teaching a craft in the following session.
Facilitators: Rebecca Von Ehrenkrook and Teresa Aiello
FREE EVENT
Monday, Mar 2, 2020, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST
Understanding Worker Owned Cooperatives
Saturday, Feb 29, 2020, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
DIY Natural Beauty Products
Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Kripalu Yoga
Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM EST
Hand Embroidery Basics at Makin' It Brockton
Thursday, Feb 27, 2020, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Canceled Cultural Crafts & Conversation at Makin It Brockton
For each meeting a different member will commit to teaching a craft in the following session.
Facilitators: Rebecca Von Ehrenkrook and Teresa Aiello
FREE EVENT
Monday, Feb 24, 2020, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST
Understanding Worker Owned Cooperatives
Saturday, Feb 22, 2020, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
DIY Natural Cleaning and Beauty Products
Saturday, Feb 22, 2020, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
Know Your Rights for ALL Workers - FREE
Friday, Feb 21, 2020, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Adult Painting Class
Workshop Facilitator Jess Feroli
Students will have the chance to follow step by step directions to create a painting to take home.
Pay at https://www.makinitbrockton.org/pay-for-workshop--donate.html or at the workshop.
Friday, Feb 21, 2020, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Wacky Science
$10 per student
Workshop Facilitator Ann-Marie Illsley
Students will have the opportunity to learn about science in various fun and wacky ways.
Pay at https://www.makinitbrockton.org/pay-for-workshop--donate.html or at the workshop.
Thursday, Feb 20, 2020, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Cultural Crafts & Conversation at Makin It Brockton
For each meeting a different member will commit to teaching a craft in the following session.
Facilitators: Rebecca Von Ehrenkrook and Teresa Aiello
FREE EVENT
Thursday, Feb 20, 2020, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST
Paper Art: Make a Journal and Bookmarks
$10 per student
Workshop Facilitator Jess Feroli
Students will have the opportunity to learn how to make a basic journal and a few different ways of creating fun and unique bookmarks! Students will take their projects home to enjoy.
Pay at https://www.makinitbrockton.org/pay-for-workshop--donate.html or at the workshop.
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020, 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM EST
Painting Class for Middle school- High school Students
Workshop Facilitator Jess Feroli
Pay at https://www.makinitbrockton.org/pay-for-workshop--donate.html or at the workshop.
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020, 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Painting with Elementary Students: Mini Monets
Workshop Facilitator Jess Feroli
Our mini Monets and Van Goghs will enjoy creating a painting with hands on guidance. Each student is sure to create something worthy to be hung in their very own art gallery!
Pay at https://www.makinitbrockton.org/pay-for-workshop--donate.html or at the workshop.
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
Toddlers: Music, Movement & Mini Masterpiece (FREE)
Workshop Facilitator Jess Feroli
Our smallest artists will enjoy a time of painting while moving and dancing to upbeat music. Students will “share” painting surfaces and collaborate on creating abstract and fun works of art!
Pay at https://www.makinitbrockton.org/pay-for-workshop--donate.html or at the workshop.
Monday, Feb 17, 2020, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST
Understanding Worker Owned Cooperatives
Monday, Feb 17, 2020, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST
Domino Bots
For 1st grade-5th+ at $10 per student
Workshop Facilitator Jess Feroli
Each student will create 3 domino bots. Students will be using oil based paint markers so old clothing is necessary.
Pay at https://www.makinitbrockton.org/pay-for-workshop--donate.html or at the workshop.
Monday, Feb 17, 2020, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST
Hair and Decorative Bow Making Class
Monday, Feb 17, 2020, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
Elementary Student Watercolor Fun!
Students will enjoy a fun and playful time experimenting with watercolors and then doodling on top of their abstract creations to create fun and interesting artwork.
Pay at https://www.makinitbrockton.org/pay-for-workshop--donate.html or at the workshop.
Friday, Feb 14, 2020, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST
Story and Craft Valentine's Hour on "Self Love" (Parents and children ages 4-8)
The selected children's book: "I Am Enough" written by Grace Byers and illustrated by Keturah Bobo.
After a reading of the story and briefly facilitated discussion, participants will have an opportunity to create self-love Valentine's Day cards.
Thursday, Feb 13, 2020, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Cultural Crafts & Conversation at Makin It Brockton
For each meeting a different member will commit to teaching a craft in the following session.
Facilitators: Rebecca Von Ehrenkrook and Teresa Aiello
FREE EVENT
Saturday, Feb 8, 2020, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM EST
Financial Wellness
Saturday, Feb 8, 2020, 1:00 PM to 2:30 AM EST
Bookkeeping Options for your side gig at Makin It Brockton
Friday, Feb 7, 2020, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Kripalu Yoga
Friday, Feb 7, 2020, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Natural Remedies for Cold & Flu Season at Makin It Brockton
Thursday, Feb 6, 2020, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Cultural Crafts & Conversation at Makin It Brockton
For each meeting a different member will commit to teaching a craft in the following session.
Facilitators: Rebecca Von Ehrenkrook and Teresa Aiello
FREE EVENT
Saturday, Feb 1, 2020, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST
Sewing - Introduction to your sewing machine
If you need help, please bring an article of clothing that needs a seam repaired and we will work to fix some of the items during our time together.
It will be a time of sharing on machine sewing.
Cost $10.00
Thursday, Jan 30, 2020, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EST
Cultural Crafts & Conversation at Makin It Brockton
For each meeting a different member will commit to teaching a craft in the following session.
Facilitators: Rebecca Von Ehrenkrook and Teresa Aiello
FREE EVENT
Thursday, Jan 30, 2020, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM EST
Hand Embroidery Basics at Makin' It Brockton
Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EST
Business planning: Working Together with Others
Saturday, Jan 18, 2020, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST
Grand Opening 1/18/20 Saturday
Brockton Interfaith Community (BIC) is excited to launch a new community space called Makin' It Brockton where we can celebrate our cultures, support local artists, learn from each other and empower Brockton residents to pursue their interests. Please join us for the Grand Opening!
Come check out the space and hear about the vision for this new community resource. Share your thoughts on how this Makerspace can be used to benefit Brockton. We would love to hear your ideas!
Thursday, Jan 16, 2020, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
Grand Opening Thursday 1/16/20
Come check out the space and hear about the vision for this new community resource. Share your thoughts on how this Makerspace can be used to benefit Brockton. We would love to hear your ideas!
Recent Activity
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Brockton Makerspace created new event Self Defense/Karate 3 to 5 Year Olds
Brockton Makerspace created new event Self Defense/Karate Ages 10+
Brockton Makerspace created new event Adult Paint Night
Brockton Makerspace created new event Self Defense/Karate 6 to 10 Year Olds
Brockton Makerspace created new event Teen Paint Class
Brockton Makerspace created new event Toddler / Pre K Art