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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

  • Teen Drawing & Painting Studio
    Teen Drawing & Painting Studio
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 04
    Sep 04, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Semi‑private lessons | $30 per 2‑hour class | Drawing and Painting | Ages 12-18
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  • Beginners Wheel Throwing Class: First Spin
    Beginners Wheel Throwing Class: First Spin
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 04
    Sep 04, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 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! For ages 8 and Up
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  • Beginners Wheel Throwing Class: First Spin
    Beginners Wheel Throwing Class: First Spin
    Fri, Sep 04
    Sep 04, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 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! For ages 8 and Up
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  • Watercolor 101
    Watercolor 101
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Sep 05
    Sep 05, 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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  • Intro to Sewing: Learn the Basics
    Intro to Sewing: Learn the Basics
    Sat, Sep 05
    Sep 05, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    New to sewing? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start! We’ll walk you through the very basics of using a sewing machine—from threading the needle and winding a bobbin to practicing stitches and sewing simple seams.
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  • Members Crafternoon
    Members Crafternoon
    Sat, Sep 05
    Sep 05, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Bring whatever you're working on and come hang out with us! Crafternoon is a casual, members-only afternoon at The Makery with no class, no instructor, and no specific project. It's simply a chance to come together, work on our own creative projects, and enjoy making alongside other members.
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  • Make & Mingle: Kinusaiga Flower Workshop
    Make & Mingle: Kinusaiga Flower Workshop
    Sat, Sep 05
    Sep 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Discover the art of Kinusaiga at The Makery! Join us in Downtown Wake Forest, NC for a relaxing, beginner-friendly fiber art workshop where you'll use colorful fabrics to create a beautiful dimensional floral design.
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  • Kids Learn to Sew: 4-Week Sewing Class 🧵✂️
    Kids Learn to Sew: 4-Week Sewing Class 🧵✂️
    Wed, Sep 09
    Sep 09, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Makery, 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
    Give your young maker an introduction to the wonderful world of sewing! This 4-week beginner sewing class for kids at The Makery in Downtown Wake Forest will introduce students to the essential skills they need to start creating with fabric and thread.
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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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