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

More Than a Studio

The Makery is a creative workspace where you can create, connect, and grow. Access studio space, specialty equipment, classes, exhibitions, and a community that celebrates creativity.

Art Classes & Events

  • Sewing 101: Using a Pattern — Halloween Hat Edition 🎃🧵
    Sewing 101: Using a Pattern — Halloween Hat Edition 🎃🧵
    Thu, Oct 29
    Oct 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Ready to put those basic sewing skills to work? In this festive Sewing 101 class, you'll learn how to read and use a sewing pattern while creating your very own fabric witch hat, just in time for Halloween!
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  • Beginners Wheel Throwing Class: First Spin
    Beginners Wheel Throwing Class: First Spin
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 30
    Oct 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 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! For ages 8 and Up
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  • Sculpted Gourd Workshop: Mummy
    Sculpted Gourd Workshop: Mummy
    Fri, Oct 30
    Oct 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Wake Forest, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Come join us in this unique class! Your instructor will guide you step by step use air dry clay and a natural gourd to transform it into your own spooky Mummy Buddy.
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  • Make & Mingle: Ghost Kinusaiga Workshop 👻🧵
    Make & Mingle: Ghost Kinusaiga Workshop 👻🧵
    Fri, Oct 30
    Oct 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Get into the spooky spirit and learn a unique fiber art technique at The Makery in Downtown Wake Forest, NC!
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  • Watercolor 101
    Watercolor 101
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 31
    Oct 31, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Learn to paint a watercolor landscape in this course designed specifically for beginner - intermediate level eager to explore the enchanting medium of watercolor painting.
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  • MEMBERS ONLY: Second Spin
    MEMBERS ONLY: Second Spin
    Sat, Oct 31
    Oct 31, 2026, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Enhance your pottery skills in this 5-week workshop, building on the foundations from the First Spin class. Each week, you will explore a new form and advanced techniques to modify texture, surface, and form, improving your wheel-throwing abilities. Note: This course is only available to members.
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  • Art 101: After School Program
    Art 101: After School Program
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Nov 03
    Nov 03, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Four Semi‑private lessons | Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture | Ages 7-13
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  • The Makery Art Club
    The Makery Art Club
    Membership Offer
    Tue, Nov 03
    Nov 03, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    For the Kids who are always making something | Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture | Ages 8-14
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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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