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North Carolina’s only shared artist workspace, juried art gallery & art supply store all under one roof.

Main open seating area inside The Makery shared art studio in Wake Forest.
Main open seating area inside The Makery shared art studio in Wake Forest.
Child sitting on a bench observing the fine art gallery at The Makery.

The Makery is a creative co-working studio and shared artist workspace in Wake Forest, North Carolina. We’re a place where you can paint a canvas, throw a pot or work on a laptop; all under one roof.

 

Our space brings together a shared artist studio and makerspace, art classes and workshops, a juried gallery with rotating exhibitions, and a local art supply storefront. With flexible memberships and hands-on classes, The Makery supports artists, hobbyists, and creative professionals at every stage.

 

Whether you’re looking for a creative co-working space, art classes in Wake Forest, a local art gallery, or a welcoming studio to build your creative practice, The Makery is where creativity and community meet.

The Month's Events

Art Classes & Events

  • The Artist’s Way: A 13-Week Creative Cluster
    The Artist’s Way: A 13-Week Creative Cluster
    Feb 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Join us for a 13-week guided journey through The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron—a supportive creative cluster designed to help you reconnect with your creativity, build sustainable creative habits, and deepen your artistic practice in community.
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  • Intro to the Wheel
    Intro to the Wheel
    Feb 05, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    The Makery , 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Curious about the pottery wheel? This one-time intro class is your first step! You’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing, including how to center clay, pull walls, and safely operate and clean up the wheel. No experience needed—just a willingness to get a little muddy and have fun!
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  • Painting Studio with Clina Polloni
    Painting Studio with Clina Polloni
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Feb 05
    Feb 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Makery , 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Semi‑private lessons | $30 per 2‑hour class | Acrylic or Oil | Ages 14+ Discover the joy of painting at your own pace every Thursday at The Makery! Artist and instructor Clina Polloni offers a relaxed, semi‑private studio where you choose the project that excites you most.
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  • Makery Kids Club: Learn to Throw
    Makery Kids Club: Learn to Throw
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Feb 06
    Feb 06, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Makery , 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Join us each Friday in February for a wheel throwing series designed just for kids ages 7 and up!
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  • First Spin
    First Spin
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Feb 06
    Feb 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    The Makery , 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Curious about the pottery wheel? This one-time intro class is your first step! You’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing, including how to center clay, pull walls, and safely operate and clean up the wheel. No experience needed—just a willingness to get a little muddy and have fun!
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  • Galentines Hat Burning Workshop
    Galentines Hat Burning Workshop
    Feb 06, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Makery , 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Come and join this unique class. Learn how to wood burn on your very own vegan suede western style hat.  Your instructor will provide step by step instruction on designing, wood burning and adding embellishments from a min hat bar to your hat.  
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  • Faux Stained Glass: Snowflakes
    Faux Stained Glass: Snowflakes
    Feb 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Makery , 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Get creative and unwind with us for a festive paint-and-sip–style evening at The Makery! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own faux stained glass art using bold colors, shimmer, and simple techniques that make everyone feel like an artist—no experience needed.
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  • Faux Stained Glass: Cardinal
    Faux Stained Glass: Cardinal
    Feb 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Makery , 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Create a charming winter keepsake in this hands-on faux stained glass workshop at The Makery. In this class, you’ll design and assemble a beautiful cardinal using a wood cutout, crushed stained glass, and resin to capture the sparkle and color of stained glass—without the cutting or soldering.
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About The Makery 
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At The Makery, we started with a simple idea: to create a space where artists, makers, and creatives could come together, share ideas, and inspire one another. From the beginning, our goal has been to build a truly collaborative community—a place where creativity thrives because people work, learn, and grow together.

 

Our shared studio, hands-on workshops, and supportive membership programs are designed to empower local artists, nurture artisan small businesses, and provide access to professional tools and resources. Every project, class, and event is rooted in connection, collaboration, and the belief that creativity is stronger when shared.

 

Join us, explore our memberships and classes, and become part of a Wake Forest art community where collaboration, inspiration, and creativity come to life.

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