About us
Milford Makes is a community art project built around access, reuse and connection. Turning donated materials into shared creative experiences.
What we're building...
Milford Makes is working toward a permanent creative reuse space in Milford - one where donated materials are collected, shared and transformed through hands-on creative experiences. We're starting small on purpose, using pop-up programs and mobile makerspaces to build momentum, learn from the community and shape what comes next.
Join the Community as we get started!
Upcoming events
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Woven Star Kinusaiga Workshop
Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477, USA, Orange, CT, USREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/woven-star-kinusaiga-workshop
Create a beautiful fabric art piece inspired by the classic Woven Star quilt block, just in time for the holiday season.
In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the Japanese-inspired art of Kinusaiga, a no-sew technique that uses fabric tucked into a prepared foam board to create a textured work of art. No sewing or previous artistic experience is needed!
Your Woven Star design will be pre-transferred onto a prepared foam board, so you can focus on selecting fabrics and creating your own color palette. Choose traditional holiday colors for a festive piece you can display throughout the season, or go with more neutral, colorful, or earthy fabrics to create artwork you'll enjoy year-round. Everyone will start with the same design, but each finished piece will be unique.
Once your design is complete, it will be placed into a wooden 8" × 8" frame, included with your workshop, creating a finished piece that's ready to display or give as a handmade gift.
All supplies are included, including:
- Prepared foam board with the Woven Star design
- A curated selection of fabrics to choose from
- 8" × 8" wooden frame
- Use of all tools during the workshop
Whether you're looking to try a new creative technique, make something for your holiday decor, or create a piece that can stay on display all year, this workshop is a fun and approachable way to spend an afternoon making with fabric.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 1:00–4:00 PM
Location: Good Shepherd Church
680 Racebrook Rd, Orange, CTREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/woven-star-kinusaiga-workshop
Space is limited to 12 participants, and advance registration is required.
2 attendees
Junk Journaling with Milford Makes
Church of the Good Shepherd, 680 Racebrook Rd, Orange, CT 06477, USA, Orange, CT, USREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/junk-journaling-session
Join us for an afternoon of junk journaling, creative reuse, and making in community!
Bring your own journal and any personal "junk" you'd like to incorporate, and explore a huge assortment of shared Milford Makes materials. We'll have reclaimed book pages, magazines, maps, scrapbook paper, vellum, stickers, stamps, ribbons, washi tape, paper punches, and plenty of other creative treasures to work with.
Whether you're an experienced junk journaler or have never made a page before, you're welcome to jump in and create at your own pace.
A New, Simpler Format
We've redesigned our pricing and format to make these sessions more accessible and easier to attend regularly.
Adults — $10
Students — $5
Your ticket includes access to all of the shared junk journaling materials and tools.Bring a friend and save!
Two adults can attend together for $18.Please bring your own journal. You are also welcome to bring personal photos, ticket stubs, maps, magazine clippings, postcards, receipts, fabric, or anything else you'd like to incorporate into your pages.
What to Expect
- A huge assortment of reclaimed and creative materials
- Shared scissors, glue, stamps, punches, and other tools
- Time to experiment, collage, layer, and create
- A relaxed space to make alongside other creative people
- No experience required
- No formal instruction or required project
This is a making session rather than a formal workshop, so there isn't a project to follow or a technique you need to learn. Come with an idea, come without one, or simply see what inspires you once you start digging through the supplies.
About the Materials
Junk journaling is a perfect fit for creative reuse. Many of the materials we'll be using are reclaimed or repurposed, giving interesting papers and other materials a second life.Bring your journal. We'll bring the junk.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot in advance.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/junk-journaling-session
1 attendee
Tunisian Crochet Class
Red Eye Coffee Co., 44 River St, Milford, CT 06460, USA, Milford, CT, USREGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tunisian-crochet-class-2
Join us during the November 15 Makers Meetup for a small-group introduction to Tunisian crochet!
This class is limited to 5 participants and is designed for crocheters who already know the basics of crochet. You should be comfortable with basic stitches and working with a crochet hook. This is not a beginner crochet class.
We'll introduce the basics of Tunisian crochet and begin a simple project so you can get a feel for this unique technique.
Your registration includes:
- A Tunisian (6mm) crochet hook
- A skein of yarn
- A take-home handout with instructions and information to help you continue practicing
Class size is limited to 5 participants, so registration is required to reserve your spot.
The Tunisian Crochet Class takes place during the Makers Meetup on Sunday, November 15, from 2–4 PM at Red Eye Coffee Co.
Come learn something new, add another technique to your crochet toolbox, and make alongside other local crafters!
REGISTER HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tunisian-crochet-class-2
3 attendees
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