Event updates for June 2024
Maker Monday
Time: Jun 10 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5546128
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.
Maker Monday
Time: Jun 24 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5546129
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.
New Member Orientation
Time: Jun 08 02:00 PM - 04:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5546160
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
New Member Orientation
Time: Jun 18 06:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5546202
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
Ceramics - Wheel Throwing Fundamentals Workshop Day 2 of 4
Time: Jun 15 01:00 PM - 03:30 PMHost: Ed Hill
Ages: 16 and up
Prerequisite: Day 1 attendance & participation
See Day 1 for Course description & signup link
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Letterpress Area Authorization
Time: Jun 01 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMHost: Adam Denton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5718929
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
Ages: 18 and up
The Letterpress area authorization course.
We will be covering:
The rules of the area.
Machine access rules.
Area expectations.
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Ceramics - Wheel Throwing Fundamentals Workshop Day 3 of 4
Time: Jun 22 01:00 PM - 03:30 PMHost: Ed Hill
Ages: 16 and up
Prerequisite: Day 1 & 2 attendance & participation
See Day 1 for Course description & signup link
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Ceramics - Wheel Throwing Fundamentals Workshop Day 4 of 4
Time: Jun 29 01:00 PM - 03:30 PMHost: Ed Hill
Ages: 16 and up
Prerequisite: Days 1-3 attendance & participation
See Day 1 for Course description & signup link
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Ceramics - Wheel Throwing Fundamentals Workshop Day 1 of 4
Time: Jun 08 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMHost: Ed Hill
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5717747
Price: MakeICT Members - $70.00
Price: Non-Members - $75.00
Ages: 16 and up
Total planned course time: 10 hours (approximate)
Course Cost for all sessions includes 12 lbs. clay
Prerequisite: a passion for learning to create your pottery vision at the wheel!
Note: Registration is limited to 4 participants (hands-on course with on 4 wheels available)
This will be a fun, fast-paced, 4-part training/workshop for wheel throwing with lots of hands-on learning! This comprehensive fundamentals pottery wheel course is geared toward the new potter, those returning after a hiatus, or anyone needing to learn the fundamentals of throwing cylinders (the starting point for the majority of wheel thrown pieces!). After successfully navigating this course, the participant will have gained fundamental skills on the wheel, and the confidence to create their vision in clay and continue their journey into the wide world of wheel thrown pottery!
A course syllabus follows, subject to schedule and content change at instructor’s discretion and/or progress and needs of the students:
Day 1* – Studio orientation, introduction to the wheel, tools, preparing clay for throwing, centering & opening
Day 2 – Guided Skill building: wedging, centering, stages of throwing
Day 3 – Guided Skill building: centering, donut, truck tire, volcano, pulling walls, pulling handles, trimming, throw a piece to finish out
Day 4 – Practice centering/donut/truck tire/volcano, pulling walls, pulling handles, trimming your piece, attaching handles, sprigs, etc.
*The first day is mandatory as the following days will build on skills accumulated in previous days’ lessons. Attendance on the remaining days is strongly encouraged for completion of all course objectives.
You will not need to buy/bring tools or purchase clay ahead of time. All needed tools are available for use in-studio. Students will be provided with 12 lbs. of clay to use for the course duration. Additional course clay can be purchased if needed at the MakeICT Ceramics studio.
You will be working with wet clay each day, and you will get a LOT of it on your clothes. It washes out easily, but be prepared to get “dirty”!
On completion of this course, you will have a piece ready to be dried, bisque fired, glazed, and fired to a finished piece of pottery you can be proud of! (Your results may vary.) Finishing/glazing/firing your piece is out of scope for this course, but can be completed on your own as a member of MakeICT (no cost to members for kiln firings). There may be course offerings for glazing & firing at a future date, so keep an eye out for that if interested.
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Ceramic Glazing Overview
Time: Jun 30 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMHost: Russell Owens
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5745678
Price: MakeICT Members - $15.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 10 and up
This class is intended for those new to ceramics to get short basic instruction on glazing followed by some hands on experience.
a representative sample of pisces for you to select and glaze can be see on the forum here:
https://talk.makeict.org/t/sample-of-available-objects-for-6-30-2024-glaze-class/27216
Glaze will be provided.
Your glazed object will be fired and be available for pick-up in about a week.
The Joy Of Powder Coating
Time: Jun 08 12:00 PM - 02:00 PMHost: Steve McHugh
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5752162
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 16 and up
Required Authorizations: Metalshop
Join Steve McHugh in this instructional class as he goes through the history and joys of powder coating.
This class will cover safety of the powder coating area, powder coating gun, air compressor and the powder coating oven. You will get to powder coat an item to take home to show off to your friends! Once you complete this class, you will be authorized to use the powder coating equipment at your leisure.
Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The coating is applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow the powder to flow and form a “skin”. The process is used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint.
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Metalshop Safety Class
Time: Jun 08 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMHost: Larry Meeks
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5752167
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 16 and up
The Metalshop Safety Class will cover basic safety for working in both the Hot room and Cold room for the Metalshop at MakeICT, as well as some basic expectations. The following tools will be covered :
Pipe bender
Tubing roller
Metal shear
Large and small sheet metal brakes
Drill press
Hand grinders
Horizontal band saw
Vertical band saw
Chop Saw
Other equipment not listed may require further authorization. This class is required before taking most other metalworking classes or workshops.
Safety glasses are available but we recommend bringing your own if you can.
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Metalshop Safety Class
Time: Jun 17 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMHost: Larry Meeks
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5752168
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 16 and up
The Metalshop Safety Class will cover basic safety for working in both the Hot room and Cold room for the Metalshop at MakeICT, as well as some basic expectations. The following tools will be covered :
Pipe bender
Tubing roller
Metal shear
Large and small sheet metal brakes
Drill press
Hand grinders
Horizontal band saw
Vertical band saw
Chop Saw
Other equipment not listed may require further authorization. This class is required before taking most other metalworking classes or workshops.
Safety glasses are available but we recommend bringing your own if you can.
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Metal Lathe Basics
Time: Jun 17 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5752170
Price: MakeICT Members - $24.00
Price: Non-Members - $29.00
Ages: 16 and up
Required Authorizations: Metalshop
Metal Lathe Basics will cover the basic parts of the metal lathe while also going thru the proper use and operation of the Craftsman and Logan metal lathes.
The end project will include basic operations such as facing and parting as well as knurling and adding internal threading.
Safety glasses are required.
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TIG Welding Basics
Time: Jun 08 05:30 PM - 07:30 PMHost: Larry Meeks
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5752275
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 16 and up
Required Authorizations: Mig welding
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, is an arc welding proccess that uses a tungsten electrode to produce a weld. Come to MakeICT to learn how. Participants will become familiar with the TIG Welder and will learn set up, safety, and correct operation while welding steel. MIG Welding authorization in the metal shop is required.
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Introduction to Stained Glass Session 2 of 3
Time: Jun 21 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 and up
Session 2 of 3
Introduction to designing and building stained glass art projects. Students will learn fundamental safety for handling glass and the basics of designing, cutting, foiling, soldering, framing, and hanging Tiffany style glass art. Flat work, 3-D build, special techniques and finishing will be explored. See Session 1 for full description.
Restrictions:
Due to the nature of the medium and processes being used, no one under the age of sixteen years of age will be allowed in the glass work area without PRIOR approval of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Attendance and participation in Session 1 of this class.
Instructor availability:
Typically 30 minutes prior to class session, as well as additional lab hours as published. Additional individual time by specific arrangement only.
Session 2 – 1 instructional hour + 2 hours Lab
I. Beginning project finishing including chemical conversion/aging (patina)
II. Hanging and/or mounting
III. Jigging and fixturing for production
IV. Additional requirements for individual projects
Please be punctual as a courtesy to others. Enjoy!
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Introduction to Stained Glass Session 3 of 3
Time: Jun 28 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 and up
Session 3 of 3
Introduction to designing and building stained glass art projects. Students will learn fundamental safety for handling glass and the basics of designing, cutting, foiling, soldering, framing, and hanging Tiffany style glass art. Flat work, 3-D build, special techniques and finishing will be explored. See Session 1 for full description.
Restrictions:
Due to the nature of the medium and processes being used, no one under the age of sixteen years of age will be allowed in the glass work area without PRIOR approval of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Attendance and participation in Session 1 & 2 of this class.
Instructor availability:
Typically 30 minutes prior to class session, as well as additional lab hours as published. Additional individual time by specific arrangement only.
Session 3 – Instructional time as required + Lab and project presentation
I. Show and Tell for individual projects
II. Lessons learned round table discussion
III. Overview of other techniques and class offerings
Please be punctual as a courtesy to others. Enjoy!
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Woodshop Hazardous Materials Authorization
Time: Jun 15 04:00 PM - 06:00 PMHost: Aaron Rivers
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5762726
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
Ages: 16 and up
Learn to use exotic materials safely in our shared space. Participants will learn how to clean re-claimed wood, test for lead paint, and adequately clean up after the use of exotic woods. Once authorized, participants will be allowed to use exotic woods in the woodshop at any time. Expect to get dirty. Participants are encouraged to bring respirators if they have one, though dust masks will be provided.
*This CAN be taken before being authorized for the woodshop, though the use of the tools in the space would still require Woodshop Authorization.
The instructor of this class may be slightly late. If so please be patient, if more than 5 minutes have passed or your just very anxious then use his phone number (posted in the woodshop) to call and confirm he is in route.
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Laser Cutting Basics
Time: Jun 19 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5763552
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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