UPCOMING
Events, Donation Calls + Volunteer Opportunities
Fair on the Half Shell
LOCATION: Milford Green
Stop by our booth at the Fair on the Half Shell during this iconic downtown Milford event and learn about what we are building. We will have our Collage Kits, Mystery Bags, Slow Stitch Kits for sale.
Milford Makers Group
LOCATION: Red Eye Coffee Co., 44 River Street · Milford, CT
Calling all crafters! Come make with us at our weekday Milford Makers meetup. Gather to work on your projects (BYO materials) over a good cup of coffee (or tea), with a side of great conversation.
Learn to Crochet
LOCATION: Milford Public Library
Join us for a free, beginner-friendly introduction to crochet for teens and adults. All supplies will be provided, and you’ll learn the fundamentals of working with a crochet hook and yarn. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Milford Makers Group
LOCATION: Milford Public Library
Our September weekday meetup will be in conjunction with the Milford Public Library. Share what you are working on, learn from others, or just enjoy the company of fellow makers.
Kinusaiga Workshop
LOCATION: Church of the Good Shepard, Orange, CT
Learn the Japanese-inspired art of Kinusaiga, a no-sew fabric technique that transforms fabric scraps into a beautiful textured art piece. Create your own Milford-inspired design featuring a sunrise over Charles Island from Walnut Beach.
Design Your Own
Bead Soup Bracelet
LOCATION: Walnut Beach Coffee House, Milford, CT
Design a one-of-a-kind memory wire bracelet using a curated mix of vintage, reclaimed, and colorful beads. No experience is needed—all materials and instruction are included.
Cultivate & Create
LOCATION: Sticks & Stones Retreat Center, Newtown, CT
Cultivate & Create is a new retreat experience from Milford Makes designed for makers, crafters, artists, and creative hobbyists who are craving space away from everyday responsibilities and the pressure to constantly produce.
Art & Craft Supply Donation Drive
LOCATION: At any of our events, workshops or pop-ups!
Bring gently used art and craft supplies to support future Milford Makes workshops and community events. (Please limit your donations to one shopping bag or box. If you have more items to donate, we will be happy to arrange a pick up.)
Pop-Up Art Leaders
We’re looking for volunteers to help lead Milford Makes pop-up art events. Working with you and your reuse workshop idea, we gather the materials and find the space, and you guide the activity. If you enjoy making art with others and creating a friendly, inclusive vibe, we’d love to hear from you.
Curious about volunteering? Send us a quick email.