Make My Valentine

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate with your loved one than by bonding over maker-inspired activities in a taproom. We’re so excited to be partnering with spare parts for Make My Valentine, a maker-inspired craft session (special shout out to our friends at CrafthouseSA for the opportunity). On Saturday, February Read More …

#ShopLocal | Holiday 2015 Review

This holiday season, I gave myself a challenge to #shoplocal, and buy from more local makers, as well as make some of my holiday gifts. This wasn’t too difficult of a feat, as I frequent quite a few local markets and have Etsy as one of my go-to sites for online shopping. I love purchasing Read More …

Goals for 2016: Makers Edition

We have good feelings about 2016. The year has yet to begin, and we’re already excited about the possibilities of what fun things we’ll get our hands into. I’m big into goal-setting, and what better way to start the year off then by setting some goals. Here’s a few goals we have for Make San Read More …

2015 Year-in-Review

A few months ago, Make San Antonio celebrated our one year anniversary. In a little over a year, we feel we’ve accomplished so much as a new start up. From an idea of starting a makerspace to kicking off a membership drive, although our goal didn’t pan out the way we originally envisioned, our plans Read More …

Makevember 2015 | Week Two

We’re two weeks into Makevember, and we’ve featured an assortment of makers from all different backgrounds and locales. Here’s a short recap of the folks we’ve featured this week: Monday, November 9 | Klepac & Co. Makers come in all different styles. Today’s Makevember feature is of Klepac and Co. (AKA Your Modern Couple). We’re huge Read More …

Makevember 2015 | Week One

We’re one week into Makevember, and we’ve already featured a nice array of makers and arts & crafts shows. Here’s a short recap of the folks we’ve featured this week: Sunday, November 1 | Makevember Last year, we held our inaugural #Makevember event and had a blast. Check out the hashtag to see what went Read More …

Weekend Warrior | Inkodye Obsessed

My love affair with inkodye started when a Darby Smart subscription box came in the mail last fall. I received a sunfold printing kit, and got to work. I’m usually the type of person to botch a craft project at my first attempt so I was dreading what the outcome would be with this project. Read More …

#MakerMonday | Make San Antonio Earrings

I’m a fan of bold, handmade goods, especially jewelry. As a grown woman, I’m not ashamed of my love of bright, bold accessories, and homemade wares. In fact, I appreciate the uniqueness of these types of items. Such is the case of one of my favorite necklaces, my black cat eye glasses. This is my Read More …

#MakerMonday | DIY Fiesta Medal

If you’re from San Antonio you’re all too familiar with Fiesta — from the parades to the craziness of collecting Fiesta medals. Fiesta is definitely a time to embrace your creative side. Although official Fiesta medals are pretty cool collectors items, as makers we like to take things from a DIY approach. This past week, Read More …