Event Updates for January 2026

Blackhearts Fencing Club

Time: Jan 06 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: Jan 13 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: Jan 17 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: Jan 20 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: Jan 24 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: Jan 27 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: Jan 31 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: Jan 12 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Timothy York and/or Marissa Ray
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: Jan 26 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Timothy York and/or Marissa Ray
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.

Book Art - When Librarians turn bad . . .

Time: Jan 29 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Host: Guest Instructor - VisArts
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6486010
Price: MakeICT Members - $10.00
Price: Non-Members - $15.00
Ages: 16 and up

Back by popular demand!!
Remember when the Librarian would get cross with you for folding the corner of a book page to mark where you left off?!?

Now it is time to get even! Throw off the shackles of the bound printed word and be free of the Librarian tyranny. Now is the time to Up-cycle old books into works of art. Folding techniques are taught in this class, with additional methodologies and embellishments explored. Each student will be able to take their own Book Artwork home at the end of the day.

All necessary materials supplied.
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Extra Class Amateur Radio License Course (1st of 4 Sessions)

Time: Jan 03 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Host: Randy Reynard
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6433644
Price: MakeICT Members - $45.00
Price: Non-Members - $50.00
Ages: 12 and up

MakeICT Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator License course.
This is the highest level Amateur Radio license for those who already have their General Class license (or want a deeper dive - even if you don't intend to test for the license.)
There will be a total of 26 classroom hours plus the testing.
There will be 4 sessions to the class, each one is unique and to get the most out of the course students should attend all 4:
Session 1: 1/3 8AM-5PM with an hour break for lunch (8 Hours)
Session 2: 1/4 12-5PM (5 Hours)
Sessions 3: 1/10 8AM-5PM with an hour break for lunch (8 Hours)
Session 4: 1/11 12-5PM (5 Hours)
Testing: 1/11 6-8 PM

Students will purchase their own course book. It is: the "Ham Radio School Extra License Course 2024-2028"
Textbook Link: https://tinyurl.com/5vpwy9sh

For more information e-mail: learnhamict@gmail.com

Jewelry Lab cabochon making class

Time: Jan 16 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Ted McMullen
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6494979
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 16 to 100

The goal of this class will be to learn how to create a Cabochon. A Cabochon is a non-faceted stone often found in belt buckles or bolo tie clasps.
Jewelry can furnish rough for use during this class
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Jewelry lab meetup

Time: Jan 30 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Ted McMullen
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6495658
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 16 to 100

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.
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Two-way Radio Committee Meeting

Time: Jan 31 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Host: Joe Pajor KB0KFH
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6486179
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 to 100

Two-way Radio Committee meetings are for Committee members and guests to discuss Committee projects and plans. Guests are VERY welcome.
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Woodshop Safety Class

Time: Jan 17 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Host: Matthew Cleary
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6506415
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00

Learn the basics to safely operate the major woodshop tools in this safety class, including understanding the limitations of each tool, the forces created when using the tool and how to maintain safe control for improved performance. Tools covered: SawStop table saw, drill press, band saw, router table, jointer, planer, miter saw, oscillating spindle and belt/disk sanders and scroll saw. Expect around an hour of walkthrough with our tools and equipment, followed by an OPTIONAL hour of hands-on practice with the tools aimed at those who have little or no practice with woodworking tools.

Prerequisites: Please read the woodshop tool access policy and safety requirements on the wiki page prior to coming to class. Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): • Mandatory: Closed-toed shoes, eye protection, short sleeves • Advisable: Hearing protection.

Upon completion of the safety demonstration, you can use this woodshop equipment for your projects whenever you work at MakeICT as a member!
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SMAW (stick welding)

Time: Jan 09 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: John Cummings
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6511128
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 16 to 100
Required Authorizations: Metalshop

This is an introduction to technical processes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding, with the goal of providing qualification on operating stick welding equipment, as well as introduction to preparing weld area, root passes, stringers, and weaves. this course, by request can accommodate cast iron, cast aluminum, and other technical processes
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Laser Cutting Basics

Time: Jan 18 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Host: Ben Yang
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6511557
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.

If you have a small project or idea for the laser cutter, feel free to bring it and we will try to make it happen!
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Ceramics - Coil Building - Make a vessel of your choice

Time: Jan 17 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Jennifer Cabala
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6515659
Price: MakeICT Members - $45.00
Price: Non-Members - $50.00
Ages: 12 and up

In this hands on pottery class you will make a ceramic vessel of your own design using the coil building method. This versatile technique allows you to make a wide range of functional and decorative pieces - such as planters, vases, desk organizers, jars, and more.

This will be a 2 session class, unless you elect to have the instructor glaze your piece.

During the first session, you'll build your vessel from start to finish. Along the way we'll explore a variety of decoration techniques, including carving and adding sculptural or decorative elements to your work.

The 2nd session (glazing) will be held on specified Wednesday and Friday evenings. These are informal sessions available within a 2 hour timeframe. You are free to attend the glazing session that works best with your schedule.

After the first session, your piece will remain in the studio to dry (about 4 -5 days) and then bisque fired. Once bisque is complete, it will be ready to glaze. I'll send notification when your piece is ready to glaze and provide the glaze session schedule at that time. If you choose to have me glaze, your finished creations will be ready for pickup in approximately 4 - 6 weeks, depending on drying time and kiln schedules. I'll notify you as soon as your items are ready.

All materials - including clay, tools, glaze, and underglaze are included in the class price.

Security Monthly Meeting

Time: Jan 17 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Host: Bill Oden
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6516479
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00

Join the Security group for our meeting discussing Makerspace security. All makers are welcome to attend. Anyone who is interested in joining security has a special invitation and you can learn the process to go through to join our group.
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Ceramics - Coil Building - Make a vessel of your choice

Time: Jan 24 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Jennifer Cabala
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6527554
Price: MakeICT Members - $45.00
Price: Non-Members - $50.00
Ages: 12 and up

In this hands on pottery class you will make a ceramic vessel of your own design using the coil building method. This versatile technique allows you to make a wide range of functional and decorative pieces - such as planters, vases, desk organizers, jars, and more.

This will be a 2 session class, unless you elect to have the instructor glaze your piece.

During the first session, you'll build your vessel from start to finish. Along the way we'll explore a variety of decoration techniques, including carving and adding sculptural or decorative elements to your work.

The 2nd session (glazing) will be held on specified Wednesday and Friday evenings. These are informal sessions available within a 2 hour timeframe. You are free to attend the glazing session that works best with your schedule.

After the first session, your piece will remain in the studio to dry (about 4 -5 days) and then bisque fired. Once bisque is complete, it will be ready to glaze. I'll send notification when your piece is ready to glaze and provide the glaze session schedule at that time. If you choose to have me glaze, your finished creations will be ready for pickup in approximately 4 - 6 weeks, depending on drying time and kiln schedules. I'll notify you as soon as your items are ready.

All materials - including clay, tools, glaze, and underglaze are included in the class price.