Makers Workshop

Makers Workshop

@makersworkshopllc

Hi there, and Welcome to the Workshop! We are Michael and Brooke Denault and we love sharing our love of making with the rest of our Maker Community. Makers Workshop is a Makerspace in Massachusetts that includes a wood shop along with digital tools like CNC Routers, Laser Cutters, and a 3D Printer. At Makers Workshop we focus on projects that incorporate multiple processes and love sharing what we learn along the way to inspire you to make something too. Subscribe to follow along with the builds we put together at our shop.

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Smartphone Powered Blinds... are they any good??? || SmartWings Blinds Review
YouTubeMar 9, 2025
Adding Candy to a Gingerbread Mansion #gingerbreadhouse #candy #diy #architectu…
YouTubeDec 23, 2024
Making a Mansion from Gingerbread #gingerbread #diy #history
YouTubeDec 21, 2024
SECRET 3rd floor of a Gingerbread Mansion #history #gingerbread #gildedage #rho…
YouTubeDec 19, 2024
Gingerbread Mansion Construction, floor 2 #diy #gingerbread #gingerbreadhouse
YouTubeDec 19, 2024
Laser Cutting Sugar Windows #gingerbreadhouse #gingerbread #diy #lasercutting
YouTubeDec 18, 2024
Putting up the walls of the Gingerbread Mansion #diy #gingerbreadhouse #gingerb…
YouTubeDec 17, 2024
What’s the point of a Mansion? #history #diy #gingerbread #gingerbreadhouse #ne…
YouTubeDec 16, 2024
Gingerbread Construction on a Gilded Age Mansion #diy #gingerbread #lasercuttin…
YouTubeDec 13, 2024
Building a Gingerbread MANSION #diy #gingerbread #lasercutting #gingerbreadhouse
YouTubeDec 12, 2024
5 Gallons of Molasses ➡️Gingerbread Mansion #diy #lasercutting #gingerbread #hi…
YouTubeDec 11, 2024
Building a Gilded Age Mansion out of Gingerbread #diy #history #gingerbread #gi…
YouTubeDec 10, 2024
Building the first draft of A Gingerbread Mansion #diy #gingerbread #lasercutti…
YouTubeDec 9, 2024
Building a Gingerbread Mansion #diy #thegildedage #gingerbread #newportri
YouTubeDec 3, 2024
Build a Gingerbread Mansion with us #diy #thegildedage #christmas #gingerbread …
YouTubeDec 1, 2024
DIY-ing a Luxury Handbag #diy #lasercutting #leather #hermes
YouTubeNov 21, 2024
Making a DIY Hermes Kelly #diy #lasercutting #leather #hermes #hermeskelly
YouTubeNov 20, 2024
DIY-ing a $98,000 Hermes Kelly on a laser cutter #diy #leather #laserengraving
YouTubeNov 16, 2024
Turning pink crocodile into a luxury handbag #diy #laserengraving #makerspace …
YouTubeNov 14, 2024
Making a Luxury Bag from Paper Towels #diy #hermes #hermeskelly #lasercutting
YouTubeNov 13, 2024
Prototyping a $98,000 Hermes Kelly #diy #makerspace #lasercutting
YouTubeNov 12, 2024
Making a $98,000 handbag in my makerspace part 3 #diy #hermes #makerspace #lase…
YouTubeNov 11, 2024
Making a $98,000 Bag in my Makerspace PART 2 #diy #hermes #lasercutting #makers…
YouTubeNov 11, 2024
Making a $98,000 handbag in my Makerspace #diy #hermes #hermeskelly #lasercutti…
YouTubeNov 11, 2024
Making a $90,000 Handbag in a Makerspace || Laser Cutting an Hermes Kelly
YouTubeNov 10, 2024
Finally putting the petals into this things :) #diy #woodworking #3dprinting #l…
YouTubeOct 9, 2024
3D Printing a GIANT glowing Sunflower 🌻 #diy #3dprinting #lasercutting #woodwo…
YouTubeOct 4, 2024
Building A Mahogany Sunflower Light #3dprinting #lasercutting #diy #maker
YouTubeOct 3, 2024
Building a Mahogany Sunflower #diy #woodworking #lasercutting
YouTubeOct 2, 2024
Building a Giant Sunflower out of Mahogany #lasercutting #diy #diycrafts #resin
YouTubeOct 1, 2024
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The Art of Assembly: When Craftsmanship Becomes Architecture
Culture
The Art of Assembly: When Craftsmanship Becomes Architecture

Exploring how the dedication to detail and the mastery of materials—whether on a canvas or in a grand home—defines true artistry.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Filling the Void: Casting the Foundation Stone of Purpose
Techniques
Filling the Void: Casting the Foundation Stone of Purpose

Even the most sacred calling requires careful preparation. Learn how to use mineral casting techniques to fill voids and build something lasting, mirroring the craft of the true Rock Smiter.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Rock Smiters
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Beyond the Easel: Finding Still Life in Laser-Cut Wood
Techniques
Beyond the Easel: Finding Still Life in Laser-Cut Wood

While our hands are often stained with oil paint or charcoal dust, sometimes the most satisfying art comes from mastering new materials, like laser-cut wood.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
From Self-Pity to Profit: How Small Designs Build a Mighty Tanner Business
Business
From Self-Pity to Profit: How Small Designs Build a Mighty Tanner Business

The journey to becoming a Master Tanner starts with a single, small idea. We explore how even seemingly simple projects, like a personalized piggy bank, teach the invaluable lesson of turning craft into cash.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Tanners
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Art of the Prototype: Building Structure from Sketch to Scale
Techniques
The Art of the Prototype: Building Structure from Sketch to Scale

Even the most spontaneous sketch benefits from careful planning. We dive into how prototyping—whether it's a gingerbread house or a complex composition—teaches us about structure and scale.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Beyond the Funnel: How Physical Assets Scale Your MRR and Defend Your Business Model
Business
Beyond the Funnel: How Physical Assets Scale Your MRR and Defend Your Business Model

Digital funnels are great, but true resilience requires tangible assets. We break down how to use advanced physical production—and protect your revenue stream on the Sovereign Network.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Business
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Beyond the Sketchbook: Using Resin to Preserve and Elevate Your Fine Art Studies
Techniques
Beyond the Sketchbook: Using Resin to Preserve and Elevate Your Fine Art Studies

Resin isn't just for jewelry; it's a powerful mixed-media tool that can permanently mount, preserve, and elevate your most cherished graphite studies and watercolor sketches.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Building Light and Form: Lessons in Composition from a Glowing Sunflower
Techniques
Building Light and Form: Lessons in Composition from a Glowing Sunflower

Sometimes the most ambitious art projects require the study of structure, light, and natural form—skills that translate whether you are sketching in a sketchbook or building a full-scale installation.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Architecture of Beauty: Finding Structural Support in Your Art
Techniques
The Architecture of Beauty: Finding Structural Support in Your Art

Whether you're building a massive still life or tackling a delicate portrait, understanding structural support is key to making your piece stand up to scrutiny.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Foundation: Structuring Your Masterpiece, From Canvas to Gallery Wall
Techniques
The Foundation: Structuring Your Masterpiece, From Canvas to Gallery Wall

Even the most brilliant portrait or still life needs a solid foundation. Learn how the meticulous process of building a robust support applies to every hand-made art form.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Master Plan: How Great Composition Starts with the First Sketch
Techniques
The Master Plan: How Great Composition Starts with the First Sketch

Whether you're drafting a grand architectural vision or tackling a detailed still life, the most complex art begins with meticulous planning and understanding scale.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Architectural Sweet Spot: Finding Composition in Gingerbread and Lasers
Techniques
The Architectural Sweet Spot: Finding Composition in Gingerbread and Lasers

Sometimes, the most satisfying art is found in the intersection of precision design and sweet, tangible craft.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Building Precision: A Deep Dive into Diode Laser Cutting Workflows
Equipment
Building Precision: A Deep Dive into Diode Laser Cutting Workflows

We break down the technical merits of the Creality Falcon 2, analyzing its setup, material handling, and the kind of precision engineering that makes it a serious tool for the modern homelab builder.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Geeks
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Scaling Physical Production: What a $130W Laser Cutter Review Teaches Us About Operational Efficiency
Business
Scaling Physical Production: What a $130W Laser Cutter Review Teaches Us About Operational Efficiency

Whether you're running an e-commerce operation or a full-scale agency, mastering CapEx and operational friction is key to maximizing your MRR.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Business
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Art of the Detail: Transferring Meticulous Composition from Edible Structures to the Canvas
Techniques
The Art of the Detail: Transferring Meticulous Composition from Edible Structures to the Canvas

Whether you're mastering a complex still life or assembling a sugary architectural masterpiece, the principles of composition and structural detail remain the same.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Art of the Makeover: Applying Precision Fabrication to Every Trade
Techniques
The Art of the Makeover: Applying Precision Fabrication to Every Trade

Whether you're re-skinning a machine or rethinking a wardrobe, the principles of design and precision fabrication remain universal, no matter the material.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Tradesman
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Art of Assembly: Finding Composition in Every Stitch
Stories
The Art of Assembly: Finding Composition in Every Stitch

Whether you're blending oils or piecing together fabric, the principles of composition and structure remain the same.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Mastering the Passes: How Fine-Tuning Your Technique Elevates Any Piece
Equipment
Mastering the Passes: How Fine-Tuning Your Technique Elevates Any Piece

Whether you're blending a watercolor wash or perfecting a charcoal line, achieving the right technique requires patience and the willingness to adjust your power settings.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
Precision Craftsmanship: Scaling Your Designs with Laser Cutting
Techniques
Precision Craftsmanship: Scaling Your Designs with Laser Cutting

Whether you're making a simple wallet or a complex handbag lining, mastering precision pattern cutting is the first step to scaling your leather goods business.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Tanners
3 min
0 0 0about 1 month ago
The Art of the Finish: Finding Depth in Every Layer, From Gouache to Grain
Techniques
The Art of the Finish: Finding Depth in Every Layer, From Gouache to Grain

Even in seemingly non-artistic crafts, the principles of patience, layering, and meticulous finishing—like sanding down petals or applying a thin wash—are the same principles that elevate a still life or a portrait.

Makers Workshop
Makers Workshop
Rogue Artists
4 min
0 0 0about 2 months ago
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