Event Updates for February 2025

Event updates for February 2025

New Member Orientation Saturday

Time: Feb 01 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Host: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5952672
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
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Electronics Meetup

Time: Feb 02 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Host: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5974460
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Electronics Meetup - Sundays 3pm-5pm. Come and meet other people also interested in electronics. Bring your projects! Bring your questions!
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Electronics Meetup

Time: Feb 09 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Host: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5974461
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Electronics Meetup - Sundays 3pm-5pm. Come and meet other people also interested in electronics. Bring your projects! Bring your questions!
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Electronics Meetup

Time: Feb 16 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Host: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5974462
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Electronics Meetup - Sundays 3pm-5pm. Come and meet other people also interested in electronics. Bring your projects! Bring your questions!
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Electronics Meetup

Time: Feb 23 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Host: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5974463
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Electronics Meetup - Sundays 3pm-5pm. Come and meet other people also interested in electronics. Bring your projects! Bring your questions!
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Maker Monday

Time: Feb 10 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5987909
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. You’ll learn all about our space, 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.

You are welcome to hang out and chat after your tour. There’s always something interesting going on at Maker Monday!

To contact our Membership Committee to arrange a tour outside of Maker Mondays, or if you have general questions about joining, send an email to membership@makeict.org.
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Maker Monday

Time: Feb 24 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5987910
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. You’ll learn all about our space, 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.

You are welcome to hang out and chat after your tour. There’s always something interesting going on at Maker Monday!

To contact our Membership Committee to arrange a tour outside of Maker Mondays, or if you have general questions about joining, send an email to membership@makeict.org.
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Membership Committee Meeting

Time: Feb 17 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Host: Membership Committee

Discuss Duties and Responsibilities of the Membership Committee.
Build a happy, informed, and engaged community of members.
Grow membership base
Host Maker Mondays
Recruit and train volunteers for orientations, tours
Improve member experiences
Support security in providing a safe environment

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Feb 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: Feb 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: Feb 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: Feb 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: Feb 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!!

Laser Cutting Basics

Time: Feb 11 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5999507
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 12 and up

Learn to use the 80 watt CO2 laser cutters at MakeICT. We will discuss the capabilities of the machines, safety rules, and operation in flat mode. Participants will complete a small project using Inkscape and LightBurn software.

Intermediate computer proficiency is recommended. Users should be comfortable with web browsing, Windows file folder navigation, copy and paste shortcut keys, and mouse operation.
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3D Design with Onshape

Time: Feb 03 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5999509
Price: MakeICT Members - $8.00
Price: Non-Members - $13.00

Onshape is a free, public, browser based CAD program that's great for making simple 3D printer models. In this class we'll introduce a few basics to get you started:

- 2D sketching
- Importing DXF files
- 3D extrusions and modifications
- Transforms
- Boolean operations

Intermediate computer and mouse skills are required. Users should be able to navigate basic file and windows menus, right click, double click, drag and use shortcut keys to cut, copy and paste.

There will be time in the last part of the class for questions, answers, and for participants to bring up challenges with their own projects that we can work through together.

Bring in your own laptop or use ours.
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Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Feb 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: Feb 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!!

Stained Glass Open Lab

Time: Feb 05 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Timothy York and/or Kayla Drybread
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 and up

Open Lab time for authorized Glaziers. Instructor will be available if individual help is required.

Also, if you are an experienced Glazier and want access to the tools and glass without taking the Introduction to Stained Glass course, authorizations may be performed during open lab times. Instructor will cover safety requirements, tool usage, and a skills assessment for a particular skill level. Successful completion of an authorization will add the Glazier to the authorized user list.


Use of tools and/or materials without proper authorization is prohibited.

Stained Glass Open Lab

Time: Feb 10 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Timothy York and/or Kayla Drybread
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 and up

Open Lab time for authorized Glaziers. Instructor will be available if individual help is required.

Also, if you are an experienced Glazier and want access to the tools and glass without taking the Introduction to Stained Glass course, authorizations may be performed during open lab times. Instructor will cover safety requirements, tool usage, and a skills assessment for a particular skill level. Successful completion of an authorization will add the Glazier to the authorized user list.


Use of tools and/or materials without proper authorization is prohibited.