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You're making products. But are you building a brand? 👀 There's a difference between making something people want to buy and building a brand people recognize, remember, and connect with. Char Miller-King, The Wooden Maven, turned her love of woodworking into opportunities far beyond selling what she makes, including teaching, media, and brand partnerships with The Home Depot and Carhartt. How did she do it? And what can other makers and entrepreneurs learn from her journey? Join us for Maker to Brand: Building a Business Around What You Make, our next Decatur Makers Founders Forum! ✨ Discover why branding matters ✨ Explore opportunities beyond product sales ✨ Learn from Char's entrepreneurial journey 📅 This Friday, October 16 | 7 PM 📍 Decatur Makers 🎟️ FREE + open to the community Bring your questions! This is a conversation, not a lecture. 🔗 Register at decaturmakers.org/forum #DecaturMakers #FoundersForum #TheWoodenMaven #CreativeEntrepreneur #BrandBuilding #DecaturGA

You make something. Could you build a brand around it? 👀 Our next Decatur Makers Founders Forum welcomes Char Miller-King, The Wooden Maven, for: 🛠️ Maker to Brand: Building a Business Around What You Make Char has taken her love of woodworking far beyond simply making and selling. Her journey has grown to include entrepreneurship, teaching, content creation, and brand partnerships with companies like The Home Depot and Carhartt. She’ll join us to talk about how she built a business and recognizable brand around her craft, how new opportunities became part of that journey, and what she’s learned along the way. And we’re especially excited to welcome Char back to Decatur Makers! 💚 Char was a member of our maker community, taught woodworking in the space, and served on our Board of Directors. Whether you’re already selling what you make, building a side hustle, or just wondering where your creative skills could lead, come join the conversation. 📅 Friday, October 16 ⏰ 7 PM 📍 Decatur Makers 🎟️ Free + open to the community Space is limited! Register at decaturmakers.org/forum

It’s Dare to Repair day at Decatur Makers! Our army of 40+ volunteers are working to repair lamps, bikes, clothing, furniture and any item that comes through the door! Decatur Makers believes in the value of giving back to a community that gives so much to us. Thank you to our partner @legacydecatur for helping to make this happen! #Daretorepair #decaturmakers #decaturmakerspace #comminitymakerspace #atlantamakerspace

Tired of staring at a screen? Want to make something—with your hands? From music and jewelry to kumiko wood art, laser-cut gifts, bowls, quilts, clothing, custom tees, metal art, and more- this year’s Silent Auction is packed with ways to create. It’s never too late to learn something new. Bid on classes, experiences, and hands-on skills that help you make something real. Bidding starts Friday—but you can sneak a peek now on our event page. Link in bio. ✨🛠️🎨 A big thank you to @guitarshedatl , @metalartsguildga , and our very own maker members for donating incredible learning experiences to the 2026 auction ❤️

What does it take to turn something you love making into a brand people recognize? 🪵✨ That was the question at our second Founders Forum with Char Miller-King, The Wooden Maven! Char shared how her passion for woodworking grew into a business spanning education, content creation, and partnerships with national brands. It was extra special to welcome Char back. She’s been part of our community as a member, instructor, and board member. Thank you, Char, and thanks to everyone who packed the room and brought great questions! 🔜 Up next: Building a Business That Stands for Something Join us with Abbey Griffith, founder of Clarity Fitness, who’s challenging fitness industry norms with a focus on body positivity, inclusivity, and a healthier relationship with movement. We’ll talk building a business around your values, standing out, and handling the unexpected turns. 📅 Monday, November 23 | 7pm 📍 Decatur Makers 🎟️ Free and open to all! Photo: @christopherbreedlove

It’s that time of year again! 🎉🥳 The Maker Mixer and Silent Auction fundraiser is here! Have you placed a bid in the silent auction? Got your tickets? Prepared for an intense match of air hockey at The Oak House? The silent auction is now open for you to peruse and place a bid! We look forward to seeing you Saturday at 6pm. Check it out in the link in our bio! @atlantafalcons @metalartsguildga @guitarshedatl @beatthebomb @marlowstavern @amanisoaps @littleshopofstories @atlbotanical @medieval_times @wheelhousepub @sloomooinstitute @claritydecatur @blickatlanta @sixflagsovergeorgia @topgolf @zooatl @tellusmuseum @highmuseumofart @decaturfamilydental @reformology_

Dare. To. Repair! This past weekend our army of volunteers repaired over 100 items for community members. From roombas to chairs to air fryers to lamps - no person was turned away from our Decatur Makers fix-it volunteers. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and who brought us something to fix! #decaturmakers #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #makersgonnamake #communitymakerspace

Today in the Makerspace! Maker Chris found a derelict Chello and decided to give it a second life. After hours of gluing, lasering, and patching - we have a restored Chello! Chris hopes to pass the Chello on to a child who might not be able to afford one. #decaturmakers #makersgonnamake #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #communitymakerspace

We’re excited for the 4th Annual Decatur Makers Holiday Market, coming up in just under a month! 🎁Saturday, November 14th, 10a–4p. There’s a Kid Zone with train rides, a bouncy house and maker fun. Live karaoke is back from 11a-1p, then Modern Analog takes the stage and takes us back to the 90s! And of course, the crowd-favorite wood-turned ornament station returns, so you can make your new favorite keepsake. 🪵✨ Come hungry! 🍽️ @abuelitaoaxaquena will serve up your Mexican food favorites and @hapa.atl will introduce us to Hawaiian comfort food, plus we'll have sweet treats, blended juices and more. But the real goal? Getting that gift list handled. With over 30 vendors selling local, handcrafted goods, you’ll find gifts made with heart, right here at home. You can preview the full vendor list now on our event page or stay tuned for vendor highlights over the next few weeks. Mark your calendar, bring your list, and tag a friend who swore they’d finish their shopping early this year. 🙌 Nov 14 | 10a–4p | Decatur Makers

Rock on! 🤘 🎸 At this week’s Guitar Makers Meetup instructor John (@gillreschguitars) taught us how to make pickups for electric guitars. Thank you John and thank you everyone for coming out! #decaturmakers #guitarmaking #decaturmakerspace #atlantamakerspace #communitymakerspace

Vendors, it’s that time of year! 🎉 Applications are OPEN for the 4th Annual Decatur Makers Holiday Market on November 14, 10am–4pm! It’s a fun day of holiday shopping, maker fun, and connecting with shoppers who love to support local makers. ✨ Apply now to be included in our first round of vendor reviews! And yes — we made the vendor application new & improved this year. 👉 Link in bio!

Thought the makerspace would be quiet on Labor Day. We were very wrong. 😂 Turns out, a day off means a day to MAKE. Woodworking. Robotics. Building. Designing. Experimenting. Creating. Some working together, some completely lost in their own projects. And honestly, we love it. Because sometimes making is the break from everyday life. 💚 Happy Labor Day from a very-not-quiet Decatur Makers! 🛠️

📸 Your work deserves better photos — and you don’t need fancy gear to get them. Product Photography Basics: Great Shots with What You Have Whether you sell online, post on social, or just want to show off your projects, this hands-on class will get you clean, professional-looking shots using sunlight, everyday lamps, and the camera already in your pocket. You’ll learn to: ☀️ Set up simple lighting with sun, artificial light, or both 🎨 Fix off colors, harsh shadows, and pesky reflections 📱 Get the most out of your phone or camera ✨ Polish your shots with editing tips that work in any app We’ll wrap with a live demo: the instructor photographs a student’s piece from setup to final shot. Bring something you’ve made and your phone or camera, and it might be yours! 👀 No photography experience needed. 🗓️ Sign up via the class calendar, link in bio!

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