Lowell Makes

Get to know the makers behind Lowell Makes! Meet a Maker features our members, what they make, what inspires them, and what they’re working on next.

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Name: Judie Barnhill

Year joined: 2023, I think?

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069594893609

Instagram: @fanaticfabz

Judie’s Making Journey

What do you make?

I am a life long crafter and have tried many…

FIRST-FLOOR SHOP CLOSURES

Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15 | 7 AM–9 PM

Please be advised that access to the first-floor shops and desks will be restricted from 7 AM to 9 PM on both Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, to accommodate the Haven Hack Club Youth Game Jam.

The event will host approximately 30–40 youth participants, ages 13–17, in the Lounge next to Cosplay.

CLOSED SHOPS

The following shops will be closed for the duration of the event:

• Bike Shop
• Cho…

Gravestone in wood by maker Steve F.

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There’s a little magic in the air at Lowell Makes this October! 🎃 We’re getting into the spooky spirit with pumpkin decorating, our annual Halloween Party, and plenty of creative happenings around the space. We’re also celebrating Stampede’s big win at the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race, kicking off our Little Free Library project, and…

We’re upgrading two of our shops this month—FAMM (Fiber Arts & Mixed Media) and the Computer Lab! What does that mean for our members? New classes, new equipment, more usable space, and a little change of scenery!

FAMM Is Expanding!

FAMM is getting a new home, with its two areas moving into spaces designed to give members more room to create.

The Fiber Arts area of FAMM has moved to the Atrium, right next to our Jewelry and Glass (JAG) Shop. FAMM volunteers are busy setting up…

Take a book, share a book! We’re putting our tools, skills, and creativity to work on a project that will help bring books to schools throughout Lowell.

The project started when Vinh Le, a lifelong Lowell resident, approached our Lowell Makes Wood Shop Captain, Jon Goplerud, with an idea: build Little Free Libraries where people can easily find, share, and enjoy books right in their neighborhoods. With a shared appreciation for community and accessible learning, it was an idea we were…

Get to know the makers behind Lowell Makes! Meet a Maker features our members, what they make, what inspires them, and what they’re working on next.

Want to be featured? Complete our Meet a Maker Q&A and share your story with the community.

Name: Penny Ruby

Year joined: I actually joined three times – first in 2022, then in 2023, then again in January of 2025. It took me a while to get my head around checkouts, figure out what shops I wanted to learn, and really just be ready to bring…

The Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race got some well-deserved attention in the Lowell Sun, including a look at Stampede, one of this year’s kinetic sculptures from the Lowell Makes member Brendan Falvey.

The annual race brings together creativity, engineering, art, and a healthy willingness to get a little muddy, and it’s always fun to see the incredible machines and teams that make the event happen.

Check out the Lowell Sun article for a closer look at this year’s race and Stampede!

Read…

Wooden jewelry box by maker John L.

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Ahh, the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air, which means it’s September already! We’re gearing up for lots of creative events, classes and more this month. Most notably we have 4 different Lowell Makes members helming teams for the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race on the 19th. Let’s be sure to cheer them on come race day!! We’ve also…

Get to know the makers behind Lowell Makes! Meet a Maker features our members, what they make, what inspires them, and what they’re working on next.

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Name: Andee Wilcott

Year joined: 2018

Website: armediastudio.com

Andee’s Making Journey

What do you make?

Lots of things! I’m probably the most skilled at sewing as it’s been a lifelong hobby taught to me by my grandma when I was…

Living hinge anniversary card by maker John C.

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August is here, and there’s a lot happening at Lowell Makes! From our monthly social and maker bike ride to a new meetup, new machine shop equipment, LKSR preparations, and plenty of opportunities to get involved, there’s something for everyone this month. Check out what’s happening around the space and we hope to see you at…