Event updates for December 2022
Textile Time
Time: Dec 21 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMHost: Malissa Long
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5032534
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Are you a textile aficionado? Do you dabble in the textile arts? Are you looking for a tribe to encourage and inspire your fiber artistic creativity? Or do you have questions about textiles you need answered? Once a month we will get together to encourage each other to explore fiber in it's many forms and work through our UFOs(unfinished fiber objects). So come play with your yarns, thread, cloths, felts, or fibers in whichever state they exist. Hand, machine, and print work encouraged.
Student Volunteer Night
Time: Dec 07 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMHost: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5034457
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
This is a monthly volunteer night for students looking for community service hours to help out at MakeICT. We are organizing our space and working projects for non-profits. MakeICT is a 501(c)(3). This event started for students in the Robinson Middle School Pre-IB program (PIB) but anyone needing a few hours is welcome to jump in! To get involved, contact
Woodturning: Maker Monday Edition
Time: Dec 12 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: John Nicholas
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5035226
Price: MakeICT Members - $10.00
Price: Non-Members - $15.00
Ages: 12 to 100
Makers should make things on Maker Monday. Turn something simple to find out what woodturning is about.
We will have several experienced woodturners, Members of South Kansas Woodturners, available. This week we will turn TBA
We wear Protective Face Shields (Safety) when turning. Dust or Cloth Masks are optional.
Kid Friendly, requires Parent with those under 16.
This exploring Woodturning Class does not qualify for Level 1 Lathe Authorization.
Woodturning: Maker Monday Edition
Time: Dec 26 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: John Nicholas
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5035228
Price: MakeICT Members - $10.00
Price: Non-Members - $15.00
Ages: 12 to 100
Makers should make things on Maker Monday. Turn something simple to find out what woodturning is about.
We will have several experienced woodturners, Members of South Kansas Woodturners, available. This week we will turn TBA
We wear Protective Face Shields (Safety) when turning. Dust or Cloth Masks are optional.
Kid Friendly, requires Parent with those under 16.
This exploring Woodturning Class does not qualify for Level 1 Lathe Authorization.
Ceramics : BasicWheel Throwing And Trimming Part 1 of 2
Time: Dec 12 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Scott Sullivan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5036468
Price: MakeICT Members - $30.00
Price: Non-Members - $35.00
Ages: 16 and up
My name is Scott Sullivan. I am one of the co-leads of the Ceramics Studio. I have been throwing pottery on and off since 1986. I studied ceramics initially in Japan.
This class is a two part class that will be held on a Monday and the immediate following Thursday evening. Attendance at both sessions is necessary.
The first part will go over the basics of throwing a simple pot on the electric pottery wheel. This will include how to set up, tear down, and clean the wheel, as well as an introduction to the basic tools used in pottery throwing.
The second part will be basic instruction on trimming the pot(s) that were thrown in the first part on Monday. This will include basic instruction on using the wheel and trimming tools to clean your pot and put a foot on it.
After you have completed both parts of this class, you will have a piece that will be ready to be bisque fired. After that, you’ll need to come back and glaze your piece so it can be bisque fired. You can do that on your own, or on a Maker Monday or Ceramics Tuesday when there will be folks in the studio who can give you pointers. Glazing is out of scope for this class.
You do not need to bring any materials or tools. Everything will be provided.
You will be working with wet clay and you will get dirty. Please dress appropriately.
Ceramics : BasicWheel Throwing And Trimming Part 1 of 2
Time: Dec 26 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Scott Sullivan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5036470
Price: MakeICT Members - $30.00
Price: Non-Members - $35.00
Ages: 16 and up
My name is Scott Sullivan. I am one of the co-leads of the Ceramics Studio. I have been throwing pottery on and off since 1986. I studied ceramics initially in Japan.
This class is a two part class that will be held on a Monday and the immediate following Thursday evening. Attendance at both sessions is necessary.
The first part will go over the basics of throwing a simple pot on the electric pottery wheel. This will include how to set up, tear down, and clean the wheel, as well as an introduction to the basic tools used in pottery throwing.
The second part will be basic instruction on trimming the pot(s) that were thrown in the first part on Monday. This will include basic instruction on using the wheel and trimming tools to clean your pot and put a foot on it.
After you have completed both parts of this class, you will have a piece that will be ready to be bisque fired. After that, you’ll need to come back and glaze your piece so it can be bisque fired. You can do that on your own, or on a Maker Monday or Ceramics Tuesday when there will be folks in the studio who can give you pointers. Glazing is out of scope for this class.
You do not need to bring any materials or tools. Everything will be provided.
You will be working with wet clay and you will get dirty. Please dress appropriately.
Wood Lathe Safety Authorization Class
Time: Dec 27 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMHost: John Nicholas
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5043733
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 16 to 106
Required Authorizations: Woodshop
Plan on about 2 hours for the Lathe Safety Authorization Class. Much of the information will be covered quickly, with handouts available. Key pieces of safety will be hands on with examples to hold and examine, and an opportunity for you to use the tools on a workpiece to make some of the things we discuss.
Safety issues will include:
- Basic Lathe Checks before turning it on.
- PPE for Turning and safe clothing around spinning wood or other material
- An introduction to safe tool usage for Carbide Tools and Traditional Tools with basic information on sharpening.
- Introduction to Mounting Methods for safely attaching the workpiece to the Lathe.
- Wood Selection, considering safety and where the wood is from. We will address the MakeICT Hazardous Material Policy and the
implications for woodturning. This would include working with damaged wood, such as spalting, bark inclusions and worm holes.
Additional PPE considerations and products to address various damaged wood issues.
- We will touch on safety while sanding on the lathe.
- We will touch on safety and choices of finishing products for turned items.
A Test Out Form of this Authorization Class is available. (Expect Mid November)
Class size will vary based on the number of experienced SKW Members available to assist.
Woodshop Safety Authorization is Required
Woodshop Hazardous Materials Authorization is highly recommended.
Open Turning
Time: Dec 28 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMHost: John Nicholas
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5035229
Price: MakeICT Members - $5.00
Price: Non-Members - $10.00
Ages: 16 to 116
Required Authorizations: Woodshop
Open Practice with assistance on site. Includes basic lathe maintenance after a turning session. Join one or more SKW members to turn a project of your choice. Get help in mounting wood on the lathe, tool usage, design concepts, sharpening tools.
Member Orientation
Time: Dec 10 02:30 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Membership committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5044928
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Member Orientation sessions exist to familiarize our new members 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
- Have completed at least one Class (Authorization or General classes accepted)
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.
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Member Orientation
Time: Dec 20 06:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5044929
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Member Orientation sessions exist to familiarize our new members 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
- Have completed at least one Class (Authorization or General classes accepted)
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
Maker Monday
Time: Dec 26 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5044930
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Maker Monday is our open house event.
It’s a great way to experience the makerspace and the maker culture in person. Come tour our shops and see our brand new facility at 5920 E. Mt. Vernon. You’ll learn all about our makerspace, tools, policies, people, and how we operate.
Our tours are free and open to the public. While you are welcome to just show up, we prefer that you register in advance so we have enough members on hand to assist with our tours. Sessions are at 7 and 7:30.
If you wish to begin your membership at Maker Monday we will have members here to sign you up.
You are welcome to hang out and chat after your tour. There’s always something interesting going on at Maker Monday!
To contact our onboarding team to arrange a tour outside the normal ones on Maker Mondays or general questions about joining, send an email to onboarding@makeict.org.
Maker Monday
Time: Dec 12 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5044931
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Maker Monday is our open house event.
It’s a great way to experience the makerspace and the maker culture in person. Come tour our shops and see our brand new facility at 5920 E. Mt. Vernon. You’ll learn all about our makerspace, tools, policies, people, and how we operate.
Our tours are free and open to the public. While you are welcome to just show up, we prefer that you register in advance so we have enough members on hand to assist with our tours. Sessions are at 7 and 7:30.
If you wish to begin your membership at Maker Monday we will have members here to sign you up.
You are welcome to hang out and chat after your tour. There’s always something interesting going on at Maker Monday!
To contact our onboarding team to arrange a tour outside the normal ones on Maker Mondays or general questions about joining, send an email to onboarding@makeict.org.
Laser Cutter Help Desk
Time: Dec 17 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMHost: Ben Rogers
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5056113
Price: MakeICT Members - $10.00
Price: Non-Members - $15.00
Required Authorizations: LaserCutter
This class is a continuation of basic laser cutting. We will review how to design from scratch in lightburn, developing layers, tuning in speed and intensity settings, how to import images, make boxes, modify images to burn better and using the rotary tool to etch a glass. We will also refresh anything needed from the introductory course. You must have laser authorization to take this class, but I can refresh everything from the first class.
This course is not just a class, it is intended to work on a project that you bring in, so please bring your ideas and any source material that we need to get you going. If this time doesn’t work, contact me and I will be happy to assist you one on one, reach out to @ben.rogers on the forum
I would love to attend. Is there going to be a laser auth class scheduled before this?
Plant Swap and Ceramics Throwdown
Time: Dec 10 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMHost: Ben Rogers
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5060978
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
This event will start with a plant swap where we can all bring in plants and pots to trade with eachother. As the event continues we will be making plant pots from clay using the pottery wheels, slab roller and pinch techniques. Clay will be provided along with tools, extra plastic pots, baggies for cuttings and snacks. If you plan on making pottery, please bring clothes that can get muddy..
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Laser Cutting Basics
Time: Dec 07 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5063144
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: Dec 17 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMHost: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5065169
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 (~3cm3) object to try out.
Completion of this class will grant authorization for using the 3D printers at MakeICT.
Laser Cutting Basics
Time: Dec 18 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5065382
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.
One-Color Screen Printing
Time: Dec 18 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMHost: Doug Wilson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5066508
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 10 and up
This class will focus on the basics of screen-printing; from choosing a design, exposing a screen, washing out the stencil, and applying the ink to paper. Participants will get the opportunity to practice good screen printing technique by helping to produce a run of 50 wall-worthy prints.
We'll also answer any curiosities you might have regarding multi-color printing, printing on cloth, and obtaining and using other people's artwork.