The Makery

The Makery is a shared art studio on East Roosevelt Avenue in Wake Forest where the classes are the main event. Adults and families sign up for an evening, make something with their hands and carry it home at the end.

Projects run from wood-burned birdhouses to framed stained glass, and the studio leans social, with wine and a table of friends part of the setup. Beyond the classes it rents studio space and runs membership programs for local artists who need professional tools, and artisan small businesses lean on it the same way.

What to know

• The studio holds a 4.9-star Google rating from close to a hundred reviews.
• Some workshops are open to children from the age of eight.
• Reviewers name Ms. Pena as patient and thorough with beginners.
• Steffen leads couples’ classes that guests remember afterward.
• Private events and appointments can be arranged outside the class schedule.