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    Love Your Tools

    Winter in Wisconsin is no joke. Everything is cold, wet, and covered with a layer of rust. And inevitably there’s always a tool left forgotten outside only to be discovered in spring looking worse for wear and a sad shade…

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Creative,  Features,  Local Business,  Local Makers

    Hands, Heart & Community: Kathy & Chris Adsit of Milwaukee Makerspace

    If you’ve ever driven past 2555 S. Lenox Street in Bay View, you’ve probably seen a building with no fancy sign, no glowing neon, no loud claim to fame. Just a quiet place that, somehow, always seems to be awake.…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
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    Q & A with Vanessa Vanderhoef

    BUILDING THE WHOLE VILLAGE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME I fund my own nonprofit while working as a personal care worker, Uber driver, and small business owner. My focus is on building projects that connect people to faith, housing, and…

    By Diane Barker
  • Community,  Creative,  Features,  Local Makers

    Q & A with Diane Barker

    Giving back as a self-employed creator. It can be hard when you are a self-employed creator to find the resources, let along the time, to give back to your community. Diane created a free monthly resource to help connect writers and…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef

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The Makers’ Forge is a free collaborative magazine provided by the non-profit Sustainable Farmstead Solutions. It inspires, empowers, and connects creators, builders, and dreamers. It blends art, sustainability, community impact, and practical skills to shape a stronger, more connected future. Every issue sparks creativity, supports local talent, and provides actionable tools to thrive. 

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We sat down with Kim from @americansciencesurplus. We sat down with Kim from @americansciencesurplus.milw to ask about the store, the surplus they need from the community, and upcoming events. Science Nights are coming back! Link to the online article in our bio!https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/04/13/q-a-with-kim-stenglein-of-american-science-surplus/#smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #localmagazine #themakersforge #milwaukee #communitymagazine #nonprofit
We found some fun local events around town this mo We found some fun local events around town this month. Check out egg events at the Zoo, the Milwaukee Film Festival, and some fabulous markets!https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/04/01/april-local-events/Want to keep updated? Sign up for our free monthly magazine! Link in the bio.#milwaukee #localevents #aprilevents #community #nonprofit
Our latest magazine has dropped! April 2026 Issue. Our latest magazine has dropped! April 2026 Issue. In this issue we explore how community funding works and how to keep momentum going once you've planted the seed. Our small business spotlight is on @americansciencesurplus You'll also find helpful articles on Sustainable Farmstead Solutions Three Pillars, Diane's top five veggies to plant in April, and a delicious baked mac n' cheese recipe. Link in the bio. Don't miss an issue! Sign up for our newsletter to get The Makers' Forge delivered right to your inbox!https://www.themakersforge.org/issue-6/#communitymagazine #milwaukee #milwaukeemagazine #nonprofitorganization #localmakers #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness
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