Event Updates for July 2025

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Powder Coating Basics [Jim Barth]

Time: Jul 26 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Host: Jim Barth
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6252347
Price: MakeICT Members - $15.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 16 and up
Required Authorizations: Metalshop

This class will cover equipment, procedures, processes and safety of powder coating at Make ICT. We will powder coat an item and completion of this class will authorize you to use the powder coating booth and equipment.
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Laser Cutting Basics

Time: Jul 27 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6252910
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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67

Maker Monday

Time: Jul 14 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Host: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6203667
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: Jul 28 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Host: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6203669
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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69

Learn to Solder, Surface mount edition: Make a LED Fidget spinner

Time: Jul 19 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Host: James Lancaster
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6236747
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00

This class will introduce people to SMD soldering, by making an LED Fidget spinner using SMD soldering. No programming, or prior electronics experience required. This will be battery powered.

This class will cover two ways of doing SMD soldering, using both a traditional soldering iron, and hot air soldering.

Kids are welcome, but they MUST be accompanied by parents/guardians, who will supervise them.

(Note, that the class says electronics room, but will be in a classroom, only some of the soldering stations will not be available in Electronics.)
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71

Intro to CAD modeling with Onshape

Time: Jul 19 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Host: LaDeana Dockery
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6262985
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
Ages: 12 and up

Introduction to CAD modeling with OnShape. In the class, I will meet you where you are at. If you know nothing, I will start from scratch. :)
At the end of the class, you should know at least how to create sketches to use for laser cutting, shopbot or plasma cutter.
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74

jewelry lab make a ring class

Time: Jul 25 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Host: Ted McMullen
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6263862
Price: MakeICT Members - $50.00
Price: Non-Members - $70.00
Ages: 12 to 999

You will create a Silver ring with materials provided. This ring will be yours to keep, as it will be designed to fit your finger.
Class goal is to teach the jewelry techniques needed to work jewelry metals.
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76

Intermediate Chess Class: Tactics, Middlegame, and Endgame Strategies

Time: Jul 19 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Host: Josh Soutiere
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6266660
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 8 and up

Intermediate Chess Class: Tactics, Middlegame, and Endgame Strategies
Take your chess skills to the next level with a national champion chess coach! This intermediate class is focused on sharpening your tactical vision and strategic thinking. You'll dive into essential tactics like forks, pins, and skewers, explore key middlegame principles such as piece activity and pawn structure, and learn practical endgame techniques to confidently convert advantages into wins. Ideal for players who understand the rules and basic gameplay and are ready to deepen their understanding and improve their performance.
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IMPROMPTU crochet get help session

Time: Jul 19 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Host: Marnie Franklin
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6266762
Price: MakeICT Members - $5.00
Price: Non-Members - $10.00
Ages: 10 and up

ARE YOU FRUSTRATED OR STUCK...Come get help with general crochet Questions, advise, help with project you're stuck on or pattern interpretation, a quick hands on brush up refresher if you forgot how to do something. I will inject tips and tricks if I see that you may need them where your struggling, help with hand holds...wherever you are in need come in and get help whether your beginner or advances I am here at your disposal tonight.

I will be here from 6-8 or 830. if NO one is here at 8pm I may go ahead head home. I will be in the textiles room organizing the fabric and yarn in between the come and go help walk-ins if you need me or have questions ahead of time or want to check for sure if I am still available as well as if you would like help earlier than 6 today for important reasons then please text me @ 316-573-2240. you can also please request a class form me for anything crochet or time specific I can meet at make ict for private lessons as well.

All funds for all the crochet that I do go to help pay my son's special needs monthly bills. My time is valuable and *mission driven* I am here for my son and to infuse the love of crochet into the community and prevent>> {Frustrated quitting } as I am extremely busy with full days: teaching several places, running my crochet business and fulfilling orders, and in charge Run several gardens and volunteer teams working in the mornings, and working multiple jobs, among serving many other areas and most of all taking care of my son and walking him through every day through big transitional season.

You can register online would be great so I can see if anyone is coming, or if you need you can do the envelope blue box drop off method. class is $5 for easy help if you are getting extremely long in depth help for hours. I would appreciate an extra donation for example if I had to rewrite your pattern.
CANT WAIT TO BE OF ASSISTANCE TO YOU!!! Crochet away!!!
~ Love sister Marnie's
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IT Committee Meeting

Time: Jul 27 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Host: Steve Saner
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00

Monthly IT Committee meeting.
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Electronics Meetup

Time: Jul 27 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Host: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6267239
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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82

Book Art - When Librarians turn bad . . .

Time: Jul 21 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Host: Guest Instructor - VisArts
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6204295
Price: MakeICT Members - $10.00
Price: Non-Members - $15.00
Ages: 16 and up

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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86

Ceramics - Hand Building - Make a Mug

Time: Jul 25 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Jennifer Cabala
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6248648
Price: MakeICT Members - $45.00
Price: Non-Members - $50.00
Ages: 12 and up

In this hands on pottery class participants will have the opportunity to make one slab built mug with or without handle.

Once your piece is constructed, you'll have the opportunity to decorate it using a variety of techniques - choose from texturing, carving, and painting with underglazes to bring your vision to life.

While your mug sets up for the application of underglaze (approx. 20 - 30 minutes of drying time), you'll also get to underglaze a small round trinket plate or ring dish. This bonus piece is perfect to practice carving and using the underglazes.

After the session, your pieces will remain in the studio to dry (about 3 -4 days) before being bisque fired. I will then apply a clear glaze and fire them a second time. Your finished creations will be ready for pickup in approximately 3 - 4 weeks, depending on drying time and kiln schedules. I'll notify you as soon as your items are ready.

All materials - including clay, tools, underglaze, and clear glaze are included in the class price.
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Ceramics - Hand Building - Make a Mug

Time: Jul 26 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Jennifer Cabala
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6250466
Price: MakeICT Members - $45.00
Price: Non-Members - $50.00
Ages: 12 and up

In this hands on pottery class participants will have the opportunity to make one slab built mug with or without handle.

Once your piece is constructed, you'll have the opportunity to decorate it using a variety of techniques - choose from texturing, carving, and painting with underglazes to bring your vision to life.

While your mug sets up for the application of underglaze (approx. 20 - 30 minutes of drying time), you'll also get to underglaze a small round trinket plate or ring dish. This bonus piece is perfect to practice carving and using the underglazes.

After the session, your pieces will remain in the studio to dry (about 3 -4 days) before being bisque fired. I will then apply a clear glaze and fire them a second time. Your finished creations will be ready for pickup in approximately 3 - 4 weeks, depending on drying time and kiln schedules. I'll notify you as soon as your items are ready.

All materials - including clay, tools, underglaze, and clear glaze are included in the class price.
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Basics of financial literacy

Time: Jul 25 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Host: Aaron Grindstaff
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6270747
Price: MakeICT Members - $5.00
Price: Non-Members - $10.00
Ages: 12 to 200

Learn how to start understanding your finances. This will be a class on what financial literacy means and how to begin using it in daily life.
We will go over income and expenses and basics of a budget. As well as how to track your expenses.
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Introduction to Two-way Radio Communications

Time: Jul 26 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Host: Joe Pajor, KB0KFH and Randy Reynard, W0RDR
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6235622
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 14 to 200

This class will provide an introduction and overview of licensed and license free means of personal two-way communications for both voice and data. We will cover CB (Citizens Band), FRS (Family Radio Service), GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service), MURS (Multi User Radio Service), Meshtastic, and amateur radio. We will also discuss other radio services such as Maritime, Public Safety, and Aviation, if there is interest. The last hour is optional and will involve practical operations on the amateur radios of the MARK (MakeICT Amateur Radio Club) station KS0ICT.
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Intermediate Chess Class: Tactics, Middlegame, and Endgame Strategies

Time: Jul 26 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Host: Josh Soutiere
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6274553
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 8 and up

Intermediate Chess Class: Tactics, Middlegame, and Endgame Strategies
Take your chess skills to the next level with a national champion chess coach! This intermediate class is focused on sharpening your tactical vision and strategic thinking. You'll dive into essential tactics like forks, pins, and skewers, explore key middlegame principles such as piece activity and pawn structure, and learn practical endgame techniques to confidently convert advantages into wins. Ideal for players who understand the rules and basic gameplay and are ready to deepen their understanding and improve their performance.
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Crochet a Rose class for all levels

Time: Jul 28 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Marnie Franklin
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6273350
Price: MakeICT Members - $10.00
Price: Non-Members - $15.00
Ages: 9 to 100

You will learn to create a crocheted Rose, we will be using basic stitches like CH ST= chain stitch, DC=Double Crochet, working in chain 2 spaces
You will get hands on help and tips and tricks to level up crochet during one on one observations
if you're unsure if your skill level can accommodate then text me with questions 316-573-2240, If you know single crochet and are ready to move on to intermediate this is a good chance, and I can work with you to learn double crochet stitch. If you don't know how to read patterns, I can teach you as this is simple pattern so I can teach quickly
This is an acceptable project for beginner through advanced. COME be a part of a CROCHET COMMUNITY
You will get a choice between various stems and ways to create a yarn stitched stem
I will be providing gluing to attach stems

You do not have to stay 3 hours I put 3 hours to allow time for settling in and checking in on the system, introductions, and then learning stem techniques

bring yarn, needle, scissors, and hook sizes between #4, 4.5, 5. if you are deciding to use tiny yarns like baby yarns, sport weight, fingering, cotton, please bring your small hooks to accommodate all these types of yarns are available in the textiles room but I prefer you use a dense size #4 yarn which are also available if you cant buy any.

all funds and everything I do with crochet is passionately mission driven to pay for my sons special needs
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