Vince McCullough (at left) explains cookie-decorating with an airbrush to Matt Webster and his children, Amelia and Teddy.
A makerspace, shared workshop, education center and a continual source of inspiration and motivation – that’s Nova Labs in Fairfax City. And during its March 18 grand opening, both existing members, volunteers and visitors sang its praises.
“I love the community here,” said Hale Sinek, assistant steward of Crafters Cove. “Everyone is so wonderful – it’s like a family. We’re volunteer-run, but most volunteers are also members. I make a lot of chainmail jewelry, just for fun, and it feels wonderful to create something with my own two hands that wasn’t there before.”
“I also like teaching because it’s sharing knowledge and strengthens that sense of community –…