Event updates for May 2023
Amateur (Ham) Radio: An Introduction of the What, Why, and How (2 of 4)
Time: May 09 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Randy Reynard
This is the second day of the class.
The class schedule is:
Monday 5/8 6-9 PM (we’ll be asking people to arrive by 5:30 to get signed in and sign the waiver, if necessary)
Tuesday 5/9 6-9 PM (We’ll have some time at the end of this class for the MakeICT members who are present helping “host” the class to show people around)
Thursday 5/11 6-9 PM
Saturday 5/13 9-12 AM with testing starting at 1 PM
Amateur (Ham) Radio: An Introduction of the What, Why, and How (3 of 4)
Time: May 11 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Randy Reynard
This is the third day of the class.
The class schedule is:
Monday 5/8 6-9 PM (we’ll be asking people to arrive by 5:30 to get signed in and sign the waiver, if necessary)
Tuesday 5/9 6-9 PM (We’ll have some time at the end of this class for the MakeICT members who are present helping “host” the class to show people around)
Thursday 5/11 6-9 PM
Saturday 5/13 9-12 AM with testing starting at 1 PM
Amateur (Ham) Radio: An Introduction of the What, Why, and How (4 of 4)
Time: May 13 09:00 AM - 12:00 PMHost: Randy Reynard
This is the fourth day of the class.
The class schedule is:
Monday 5/8 6-9 PM (we’ll be asking people to arrive by 5:30 to get signed in and sign the waiver, if necessary)
Tuesday 5/9 6-9 PM (We’ll have some time at the end of this class for the MakeICT members who are present helping “host” the class to show people around)
Thursday 5/11 6-9 PM
Saturday 5/13 9-12 AM with testing starting at 1 PM
Make a Travel Reading Pillow
Time: May 20 01:00 PM - 06:00 PMHost: Malissa Long
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5195620
Price: MakeICT Members - $40.00
Price: Non-Members - $45.00
In this class students will make a pillow using a pattern. You will learn proper cutting techniques, pattern markings, how to mark seam allowance on their machine, top stitching, how to install a centered zipper, how to use tracing wheel and paper, and machine applique with a satin stitch.
Basic understanding of sewing machine operation required.
Supplies 2/3 yard print fabric preferably woven quilt weight 1/3 yard solid fabric letter, pocket, handle preferably woven quilt weight 18" regular zipper Thread regular sewing thread for seams, installing zipper, top stitching pocket, and stitching around letter. There are some supplies available in textiles. Pillow insert will be provided.
Rock Painting Techniques
Time: May 06 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMHost: Rayna Fisher
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5215210
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
We will be teaching the basics of rock painting including types of rocks best to use, preparing the surface, sketching your painting etc. Volunteers will be demonstrating their specific techniques for different paint effects and styles. Everyone needs to bring their own acrylic paints and brushes, rocks will be provided.
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Member Orientation
Time: May 06 02:30 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Membership committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5243467
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
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: May 08 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5243468
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.
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.
Member Orientation
Time: May 16 06:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5243469
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
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: May 22 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5243470
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.
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.
ShopBot CNC Using Easel
Time: May 07 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMHost: Doug Wilson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5247044
Price: MakeICT Members - $25.00
Price: Non-Members - $30.00
Ages: 16 and up
Required Authorizations: Woodshop
This class is for those interested in using the CNC ShopBot in the woodshop. During the class, students will design a wooden ring on Easel.com and carve out said ring on the ShopBot. Carving on the ShopBot is quick and accurate, so each person will have the chance to operate the ShopBot themselves and take home a small token of their hard work.
Make a Small Lift-Lid Box
Time: May 01 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMHost: Doug Wilson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5247046
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Required Authorizations: Woodshop
If you're new to woodworking, there's no better project to get you going than a simple little keepsake box with mitered corners and continued grain pattern around 3 corners. This class will cover basic use of the planer, table saw, router, and belt sander. Upon completion, students will have a nearly complete keepsake box (sanding and oiling will be the only things left to finish independently).
Make a Slide Top Pencil Box
Time: May 30 06:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Doug Wilson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5247047
Price: MakeICT Members - $25.00
Price: Non-Members - $30.00
Ages: 16 and up
Required Authorizations: Woodshop
Learn to use the Box Joint (AKA Finger Joint) jig to create a small pencil box.
Makers will learn new techniques for box making that includes the following:
* Use the Box Joint Jig to create STRONG joints.
* Re-saw lumber to create a grain pattern that's continuous around all corners.
* Create a sliding lid.
Makers can expect to use 2 of the following woods (based on availability at the time); maple, cherry, canary, or pecan.
Homebrew Demonstration by Wichita Homebrewers Organization
Time: May 20 09:00 AM - 02:00 PMHost: John Maksimowicz
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5248324
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 to 120
This is a live demo of how to brew beer. All the elements of water, grain, hops and yeast will be covered to a point where the fermentation begins. We plan on having some samples of finished homebrew available for tasting later in the day. Attendees are welcome to stay for the entire session or come and go as available.
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Ceramics Authorization
Time: May 02 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMHost: Gaye Caine
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5251816
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
Ages: 16 and up
Ceramics Authorization class will take place during the already existing Ceramics Night event which is a recurring class that takes place the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Topics to be covered will grant authorization and access to the ceramics studio. We will cover pottery wheel authorization, learning the slab roller, extruder, learning the ins and outs of the room as well as cleaning up all equipment and materials
Basic Fusion 360 (part 1 of 2)
Time: May 04 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: LaDeana Dockery
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5257886
Price: MakeICT Members - $15.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 16 and up
This is an introduction to fusion focusing on building 2D sketches. This class will be 2 days long, each being a 2 hour class. You will only register for the first class, but will be expected to attend both.
The first day will include
* Creating and editing sketches
* Panning, zooming, rotation
* Creating sketch elements like lines, curves, circles
* Trimming and offsetting sketch elements
* Constraints
The second day will include
* Parameters
* Extrude
* A small project of your choice to be made on the laser cutter
Basic Fusion 360 (part 2 of 2)
Time: May 05 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: LaDeana Dockery
Price: MakeICT Members - $15.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 16 and up
This is the second day of a two day class. Register on the first day.
In Our Own Words
Time: May 13 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMHost: Dean Day
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5258898
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
A presentation for the general public in which two trained speakers share their compelling personal stories of living with mental illness and achieving recovery.
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How to be a volunteer at MakeICT
Time: May 12 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMHost: LaDeana Dockery
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5264591
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 and up
Ever wondered how to volunteer at MakeICT? When you first join, it can be hard to figure out how to jump in and volunteer... and in this class, I will try to find a place where you can help that is both fun for you and is beneficial for the Maker Space too.
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How to be a volunteer at MakeICT
Time: May 13 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMHost: LaDeana Dockery
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5264592
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 and up
Ever wondered how to volunteer at MakeICT? When you first join, it can be hard to figure out how to jump in and volunteer... and in this class, I will try to find a place where you can help that is both fun for you and is beneficial for the Maker Space too.
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