When she began her NextMakerz journey, Morgan was very excited about the program even though she realized she had no experience in electronics at all. No problem. “I’m certainly glad I took the classes I took because I learned to do something in an area I really knew nothing about coming in,” said Morgan. The NextMakerz program was made for beginners. Whether it be for someone who wants to take their new skills to the next level, or someone who just wants to make a hobby out

Sitting down in the second floor class room at NextFab, Emmanuel Knotts was learning a bit more than just a new programming language. He was also getting some advice on his future. “It’s really all about finding your own path and learning what it is you want to do.” James, his instructor, was sharing with Emmanuel some personal advice on what to do after high school before getting started on the night’s class on microcontrollers. Emmanuel is a member of Creative District’s fi

The first group of NextMakerz went through the new member orientation and are ready to get making! Morgan, Jeremy, Brandon, Vanity and Emmanuel (plus his mentor John) — at NextFab. " I think it is a great program," said Morgan. "I don't know anything about robotics or any of these topics si it's going to be really exciting to learn something completely new." "I'm really looking forward to all the possibilities after I go through this program," said Jeremy. "Personally I feel

When Linda Celestian passes through the tinted doors of NextFab and walks into the inviting common room, she’s home. “My father was a woodworker and my mother was a seamstress. I was either watching him on all his machines or I was on the sewing machine. All the time.” As such, she’s not intimidated by the sound of a table saw. And now, after months of coming to the Creative District’s makerspace, the laser cutter and the 3D printers don’t scare her either. Linda is an artist

You might think that amongst the laser cutters and table saws of NextFab, Wilmington’s newest makerspace, it would be hard for a “traditional” artist to find a home. Well, you’d be wrong. “Art takes many forms, said Monica Lopez. “And by learning new skills, we get a different perspective on how to create. NextFab is new to Wilmington, having only just opened their doors June 2016. Headquartered in Philadelphia, NextFab’s mission is to provide a workspace for entrepreneurs, t

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