Event updates for March 2023
Vendor Sign Up March 25th, 2023
Time: Mar 25 11:00 AM - 03:00 PMHost: MakeICT
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5162072
Price: MakeICT Members - $25.00
Price: Non-Members - $30.00
Vendor registration
Woodturning: Maker Monday Edition
Time: Mar 13 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: John Nicholas
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5164725
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 wood pen Join our Instructor Bill Oden, President of SKW. Turning a pen is the way many woodturners get their start.
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: Mar 27 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: John Nicholas
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5164727
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 an Egg shape.. Join our Instructor John Nicholas, Past President President of SKW.
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.
Member Orientation
Time: Mar 11 02:30 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Membership committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5169597
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
Member Orientation
Time: Mar 21 06:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5169599
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: Mar 13 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5169601
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. The session begins at 7.
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: Mar 27 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5169602
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.
beekeeping beginners course
Time: Mar 01 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMHost: Jesse Chapman
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5157389
Price: MakeICT Members - $65.00
Price: Non-Members - $70.00
Ages: 10 and up
Every Wednesday in March from 6:30 - 7:30 for $70.
4 theory classes.
One inspection class on site at an apiary.
With swarm season approaching this is a
perfect opportunity to learn about bees.
Wood Lathe Safety Authorization Class
Time: Mar 02 10:00 AM - 12:30 PMHost: John Nicholas
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5185212
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 16 to 106
Required Authorizations: Woodshop
Plan on about 2.5 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.
Intro to MIG Welding
Time: Mar 11 12:00 PM - 02:00 PMHost: John Miranda
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5188111
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 16 and up
Required Authorizations: Metalshop
This class will teach you the basics for Metal Inert Welding (MIG) and set up on the Miller 211 welder. We will cover use of the Hot Area and welding safety. Once you complete this class you will be authorized to use the MIG welders in the metal shop. Long sleeves are recommended. If you have your own welding helmet and gloves you welcome to bring them.
Manual Milling Basics
Time: Mar 06 07:00 PM - 09:30 PMHost: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5188209
Price: MakeICT Members - $24.00
Price: Non-Members - $29.00
Ages: 16 and up
Required Authorizations: Metalshop
Manual Mill Basics will cover the basic parts of a manual mill while also going thru proper use and operation of the EMCO manual mill.
The end project will include basic operations such as facing, squaring, drilling, and counter boring.
Safety glasses are required.
Metalshop Safety must be completed before signing up for this class.
Metalshop Safety Class
Time: Mar 08 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMHost: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5188211
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.
Metal Lathe Basics
Time: Mar 19 02:00 PM - 03:30 PMHost: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5188212
Price: MakeICT Members - $19.00
Price: Non-Members - $24.00
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.
Metalshop Safety Class
Time: Mar 19 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMHost: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5188213
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.
Glaze Workshop - Kay Scates
Time: Mar 16 06:30 PM - 08:00 PMHost: Gaye Caine
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5188161
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
Ages: 16 and up
Kay Scates is a member of MakeICT and she is a ceramics superstar. Kay is going to demonstrate how she does her amazing glaze techniques.
Kay’s pieces are the ones that come out of the kiln and all of us in the department “oooooohhh and aaahhhhh” over them, and then every time someone says,”how does she do that”?!?!
Well, Kay has agreed to share her secrets with us. SHE will be bringing a few samples of her work as well as demonstrating a technique or two on how to achieve the amazing results she consistently gets.
There is no charge for this workshop. Being a bisque fired piece, a photo or image of some glaze ideas you would like to achieve and Kay will help us get the desired outcome.
Quilting for Beginners
Time: Mar 11 01:00 PM - 04:00 PMHost: Nicole Reid
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5188455
Price: MakeICT Members - $15.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 10 and up
Want to learn to make a quilt? You’re in luck! This is a beginner class to go over the basics of making a quilt.
You will be making a mini quilt sizing about 14 inches by 14 inches. Mini quilts can be used as wall art or a table toppers. Materials will be provided. This is a great opportunity to have hands on experience to learn the process of creating a quilt that can last a lifetime.
This class will cover:
* Safety while cutting fabric and using a sewing machine.
* Find a quilt pattern that fits your project and how to read the pattern.
* Where to find fabric, how to prep, and cut the fabric.
* Selecting the right thread and threading the sewing machine.
* Sewing the first block.
* Importance of pressing.
* Piecing the quilt together.
* Different options for basting.
* QUILTING
* Binding and tagging your finished quilt.
* Share your masterpiece!
This will be a 3 hour class. $15 for members and $20 for non-members. The class size will stay small, 4 available slots, so everyone can create a mini quilt to take home.
A little about myself, I am a self taught quilter and have made over 15 lap to queen size quilts and given as gifts to family members and friends. I’m here to give you the hands on, in person experience that I wished I could have had when I first started.
***Basic sewing machine knowledge is highly recommended but not required. We will not be using the long arm quilting machine during this class
Laser Cutting Basics
Time: Mar 11 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5189675
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: Mar 15 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5189677
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: Mar 23 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5189678
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.
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