Best of Philly

2015 Shop Class for the 21st Century

NextFab

Is “tinkerer” part of your Twitter bio? Do you wish it were? This maker’s studio has the coolest equipment (3-D printers! Laser cutters!), plus classes in stuff like digital embroidery and metalwork. A tutor can also give you one-on-one instruction in any area that interests you for $60 an hour.

Locations at 2025 Washington Avenue and 1227 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146; 215-422-4279; nextfab.com/