Event Updates for August 2022

Event updates for August 2022

Jewelry Lab Authorization

Time: Aug 20 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Host: Mike Atherton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4934590
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00

Get acquainted with the tools used in the Jewelry Lab.

Jewelry Lab Authorization

Time: Aug 20 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Host: Mike Atherton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4934587
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00

Get acquainted with the tools used in the Jewelry Lab.

Cabbing Authorization Class - Freeform Shaping

Time: Aug 20 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Host: Michael Atherton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4934591
Price: MakeICT Members - $40.00
Price: Non-Members - $45.00
Ages: 16 and up

Learn how to freeform work a stone using a lapidary grinder/cabbing machine. Stones will be provided and participants will be authorized to use the Jewelry Lab cabbing machine.

Hand-Crafted Ring Silver Working Basics

Time: Aug 21 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Host: Michael Atherton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4934593
Price: MakeICT Members - $30.00
Price: Non-Members - $35.00
Ages: 16 and up

Make a hand-crafted Silver Ring. Learning basic Silver Working Techniques, Michael will show you how to craft your ring. Basic Silver Working includes various safety techniques and equipment.

Laser Cutting Basics

Time: Aug 27 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Host: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4934204
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00

This class will teach participants how to use the 80 watt CO2 laser cutters at MakeICT. We will be using the LightBurn software to create and cut a simple project.

Participants will learn the capabilities of the laser cutter, machine and material safety, and operation of the machine in Cartesian (flat) mode. All participants will complete a small project to practice running the machine.

Please bring a USB flash drive if you have one. Completion of this class grants the necessary authorization to use the laser cutter.

3D Printing Basics

Time: Aug 31 06:03 PM - 08:03 PM
Host: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4934421
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 12 and up

Learn the basics of 3D printing and how to use the printers at MakeICT!

We'll cover how 3D printing works, materials used in 3D printing, importing 3D files into slicer software, and important techniques for successful printing. Each participant will get a chance to practice with the software and print a small object to take home. Sample models will be provided, but participants may also bring in an STL file of a small (~20cm^3) object to try out.

Completion of this class will grant authorization for using the 3D printers at MakeICT.