SEATTLE CREATES: Hands On Woodworking + Digital Fabrication Field Trip @NEM

INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS: FABRICATION + PRODUCT DESIGN + TECH / ENGINEERING + ARCHITECTURE + ARTS & CRAFTS

Join SEATTLE CREATES for a very special field trip to North End Makerspace — a community-powered creative hub packed with professional-grade tools and the people who know how to use them. Nestled in the heart of Greenlake, this is the kind of place that turns curious beginners into confident makers.

What are we gonna do?

Get a firsthand orientation of the space led by NEM's knowledgeable stewards, who'll walk you through every tool and station on the floor. We're talking 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC woodworking, industrial JUKI sewing machines, embroidery machines, and more.

Then hear directly from Architect and OODSHOP founder Eileen Xu about how she got her start at NEM. Trained as an architect, Eileen transferred her knowledge of parametric modeling to the workshop floor, using NEM's tools and CNC machines to create her signature food-inspired pieces. Grab a hands-on ticket to build your very own sunny side up egg coaster and experience the joys of woodworking yourself.
DETAILS

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6 - 7:30 PM

📍 North End Makerspace
12317 15th Ave NE Ste. #103,
Seattle, WA 98125

EVENT TIMELINE

• 5:45–6:00 pm > Arrive early, park on the street or across the street at Safeway, and get settled
• 6:00 pm > Orientation of North End Makersapce — stewards walk you through tools and stations
• 6:30 pm > Workshop led by Eileen Xu
• 7:00 pm > Hands-on building
• 7:30–8:00 pm > Wrap up, learn about NEM memberships, networking and farewells
  

FROM SCREEN TO SAWDUST >> Workshop led by Eileen Xu of OODSHOP.

She'll take you through her journey at the intersection of digital precision and tactile craft, and how the skills she built in one industry opened unexpected doors in another. If you've ever wondered how your own background could unlock something new — this is the conversation for you.

• Part 1 — The Theory of Digital Fabrication
  Eileen demystifies the technology behind parametric modeling and CNC machining. You'll get an intro to Rhinoceros 3D + Grasshopper, Fusion 360 & CAM software, and learn how digital files are translated into precise, machine-cut objects.
• Part 2 — The Joys of Tactile
  The final steps of creation belong to you. Hands-on ticket holders will select from an assortment of unique pre-cut egg shapes and wood species, then assemble, hand-sand, and apply wood finish to bring their very own sunny side up egg coaster to life.
• Part 3 — Personalization & Community
  Want to add a custom signature to your piece? This workshop is your gateway to NEM's full suite of tools: laser cutters, 3D printers, CNC woodworking, and more — and the vibrant maker community behind them.
  

TICKETS
🐣 Early Bird. Hands-on workshop $20
Full hands-on workshop experience at a discount! (available until 1 week before the event)

🥚 Hands-on workshop $30
Hands-on workshop with Eileen. Includes all materials to assemble, sand, and finish your very own sunny side up egg coaster to take home.

🪵 Tour Only & Listen In — Free
Come tour North End Makerspace and sit in on Eileen's talk. No hands-on building, but full access to the orientation, the community, and the inspiration.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

• Full orientation of professional fabrication tools + creative stations
• Meet makers across industries: engineers, artists, builders, STEM orgs + more
• Learn about affordable North End Makerspace memberships starting at $45/month which includes 24/7 secure FOB access
• Industry opportunities + career development pathways
• Networking + social skill sharpening
• Access to makers, mentors, and creative professionals
• A chance to plug into Seattle's maker scene and Return to Craft
  

​ABOUT SEATTLE CREATES

​SEATTLE CREATES is a creative workforce development initiative designed to fuel the creative economy. We offer free and low-barrier access to in-person workshops, field trips, and hands-on industry training that helps people build skills, expand their networks, and thrive in today's interdisciplinary workforce. Rooted in the intersection of arts, technology, and community, we connect curious people with the professionals, spaces, and opportunities that can change the trajectory of their creative lives.
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