Event Updates for August 2026

New Member Orientation Saturday

Time: Aug 01 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Host: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6753816
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00

New Member Orientation sessions are required for all new members and exist to familiarize you with the building and the organization. To qualify for this session, you must fit the following requirements:
- Membership profile completed and approved
- Waiver Signed
- Payments are all current

This session will including a short slideshow about MakeICT and then an in-depth tour of the facility. Members will also sit down with a number of leadership and peer members for a brief discussion to allow us to get to know you. At the end of this session, you will get your key to the building so that you can come and go as you please.

https://makeict.wildapricot.org/Sys/Login

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Aug 01 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Host: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!

Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!

Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.

First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).

Come and check us out!!

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Aug 04 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Host: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!

Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!

Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.

First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).

Come and check us out!!

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Aug 08 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Host: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!

Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!

Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.

First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).

Come and check us out!!

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Aug 11 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Host: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!

Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!

Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.

First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).

Come and check us out!!

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Aug 15 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Host: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!

Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!

Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.

First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).

Come and check us out!!

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Aug 18 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Host: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!

Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!

Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.

First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).

Come and check us out!!

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Aug 22 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Host: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!

Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!

Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.

First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).

Come and check us out!!

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Aug 25 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Host: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!

Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!

Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.

First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).

Come and check us out!!

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Aug 29 12:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Host: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!

Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!

Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.

First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).

Come and check us out!!

Ceramics - Kids Wheel Throwing Fundamentals Day 4/4

Time: Aug 13 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Host: Danica Seirer
Price: MakeICT Members - $50.00
Price: Non-Members - $55.00
Ages: 9 to 17

Total planned course time: 8 hours (approximate)
Prerequisite: none

This is an intro course for kids wanting to try wheel throwing and learn about all the steps of making a piece from start to finish. After this course, students will have a finished piece and a basic understanding of all the steps from wedging the clay to glazing. All firing will be included and completed by MakeICT volunteers. Students will learn basic information about the firing process, but this portion will not be hands-on.

A course syllabus is as follows:
Day 1: Introduction to the wheel, preparing clay for throwing, centering, opening, pulling walls
Day 2: Guided skill building: wedging, centering, stages of throwing
Day 3: Trimming, attaching handles, etc.
Day 4: Glazing, learning about the firing process.

An additional $10 cash will be needed (cash or check only) the first day to purchase clay and glaze to use during class. All other supplies/tools will be supplied.

You will be working with wet clay each day, and you will probably get it on your clothes. It washes out, and you are welcome to bring an apron (there are a few at the studio as well), but be prepared to get dirty! We will also be working with pottery glaze on the final day of class.

See Day 1 for payment

Jewelry Lab Authorization

Time: Aug 07 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Dean Day
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6756250
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00

Our jewelry shop lead will be teaching the beginner basics of cabochon cutting and grinding on the three new machines available at the maker space. We will start from a rough stone (Either bring one or we have some at the maker space) and cut it into a slab on one of the saws. Next we will trim the slab into a shape and polish it on the diamond polishing machine. This will give you the chance to customize your jewelry from any rough stone into a finished cabochon before setting.

Stone prong or bezel setting from Start to Finish

Time: Aug 21 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Ted McMullen
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6760599
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
Ages: 10 to 99

Our jewelry shop lead will be teaching the beginner basics of stone setting This will alternate prong setting and bezel setting.

Jewelry Lab meetup

Time: Aug 28 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Ted McMullen
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6760615
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
Ages: 10 to 99

The goal for this event will be to discuss and work with members and others to study and learn Jewelry. The emphasis will encompass both theory, appllications, and technique. To make all of us better able to produce jewelry.