Open Works
Open Works Weekly 2/10/23
In the Fall of 2022 the Baltimore Beat reached out to us with an exciting challenge, to create cost effective, locally made newspaper box, complete with extra space for a community exchange to house essential items like socks, hand-warmers, and resources for recovery. After a lot of planning, texting, cutting, sanding, and painting, these new boxes are finally hitting the streets of Baltimore.
Born from community efforts to reappropriate old City Paper boxes to distribute everything from books to naloxone, these new boxes pay tribute to that DIY spirit as a way to both serve to community and honor the legacy of the beloved alt-weekly. So, take what you need, leave what you can, and stay informed with some world-class journalism.
You can now pick up a FREE copy of the Baltimore Beat and participate in the community exchange at the following locations:
Open Works – 1400 Greenmount Ave 21202
Lexington Market – 400 W. Lexington Street 21201
Joe Squared – 33 W North Ave 21201
ARCH Social Club – 2426 Pennsylvania Avenue 21217
Creative Alliance – 3134 Eastern Avenue 21224
R House – 301 W. 29th Street 21211
Charles Village Pub – 3107 St Paul St 21218
Avenue Market – 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue 21217
Dovecote Cafe – 2501 Madison Avenue 21217
The Real News Network (Monday-Friday 10-6) – 231 Holliday Street 21202
Mt Royal Tavern – 1204 W Mt Royal Ave 21217
Learn more about housing or sponsoring a box from the Baltimore Beat
Moms Makers Accelerator: Apply on or before Feb 17
-Moms Makers Academy is a premier entrepreneurship and makers academy designed to help YOU launch your makers business!
-Classes are every Monday and Wednesday starting March 6, 2023 until April 29, 2023 from 6 pm- 9 pm
Make Together: Heart Pillow Garlands and Ornaments
Bring a friend, child, date or buddy for an evening of staff-guided fabrication. Use available laser cut fabric heart templates, table top sewing machines and other materials to create custom heart pillow garlands. No experience necessary.
Each registration covers two class spots.
Day/Date: Tuesday, February 14, 7-9PM
Cost: $30
Ages: 16+, young people 8+ must bring an adult
Great news, you can finally stop asking that one friend you have with a truck for a favor. We finally got Zipcar to place a truck here at Open Works again!
Open Works Weekly 4/7/23
Increasing Digital Equity Beginning this Spring! A number of different neighborhoods throughout central Baltimore will be able to charge their devices and access WiFi thanks to our partnership with the Central Baltimore Partnership (CBP). The 29th Street Community...
Open Works Weekly 3/31/23
Do you want to bring your young person into the Textiles shop to sew with you? It's time to get them youth certified! Combined with our new youth membership option, we now offer a portable sewing machine class that prepares you and your young person for working...
Open Works Weekly 3/24/23
We've got just TWO of our 105 micro-studios left! Small but mighty, each comes with fast wi-fi, an optional workbench, and conference room privileges. But the best part is joining up with the fascinating and wide-ranging creative community! And have we mentioned the...
Open Works Weekly 3/17/23
TODAY! Join us at 10:30 with your little one for story time with Mrs. Abigail! Grab a coffee from our friends at Black Acres and enjoy songs, stories, and activities. While you're in, it would also be a perfect time to register any older siblings for Maker Camp 2023....
Open Works Weekly 3/10/23
One of our FAVORITE things to do is connect makers with opportunities! There are a lot coming up in the next few weeks -- check out the links below for accelerators, competitions, and vending opportunites.+ The inaugural Make/Space Accelerator is now accepting...
Open Works Weekly 3/3/23
Enrollment is OPEN for Maker Camp 2023! We are offering 5 weeks of half-day summer camp exploring drones, digital design, and fabrication skills for ages 8-15. All 5 weeks sold out last year, so don't wait! Scholarships are always available here. Not sure about...
Open Works Weekly 2/24/23
Today is the 3rd day of our EPIC wood shop reorganization! We are busy cleaning, labeling, engraving, inventorying, pegboarding, and moving machines to improve member experience. It will take another week or so to wrap up final touches. Going forward, each tool will...
Open Works Weekly 1/12/23
There are still a few open spot for official premiere of the Black Butterfly Dream Lab with Dr. Lawrence Brown. Participants will play the board game Urban Cipher, view a history exhibit, examine Baltimore City's budget, and literally build a more equitable...
Open Works Weekly 1/6/23
It's been quite some time in the planning process, but the cafe take-away window is finally up and running! Currently open from 8–9am, you can now grab take out from Black Acres Roastery just a few short steps away from the ample parking along Greenmount Ave. As part...
Open Works Weekly 12/23/22
Just a few quick things before we close up for the break. We're closing early today, at 3:00pm due to staff being out sick, and will be closed, as planned through 1/2/23. We want to encourage everyone to stay safe and healthy out there. We also wanted...
Station North Arts Walk
TONIGHT!!! 5–8PM Tonight is Station North Arts Walk’s Spotlight on Greenmount West and Open Works will serve as a hub with a maker’s mart, food vendors, and music from DJ Trillnatured. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Maker Vendors...
Open Works Weekly 6/24/22
Today, we’re graduating the first cohort of the Baltimore Sewn Trades Training Program!!! Congrats to Kay, Ellie, Jody, Will, T., D., and Devan! It’s hard to sum up all the hard work and detailed learning that went into completing this program, but the slim binder...
The Boutique Life at Open Works
Number one perk of writing the Open Works newsletter is the opportunity to go around asking our talented members a bunch of questions about their work. Last week I had a chance to sit down and chat with Samantha Montgomery from The Boutique Life, one of our resident...
Open Works Weekly 5/13/22
Are you interested in computer-aided design, CNC routers, 3D printing, laser cutting, or making furniture? The Makers Unite CAD Training program teaches AutoDesk Fusion 360, use and operation of our CNC (computer numerical control) wood routers, and basic woodworking...
