Event updates for May 2024
Maker Monday
Time: May 13 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5546125
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: May 27 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5546126
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: May 11 02:00 PM - 04:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5546159
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: May 21 06:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5546201
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
Technician Class (Ham Radio) [1 of 2]
Time: May 04 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMHost: Randy Reynard
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5645404
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 7 and up
The class will be taught by FCC licensed amateur radio operators. The lead instructor is a registered ARRL License Instructor and an accredited Volunteer Examiner (VE) with the Laurel VEC. All the instructors are members of the Wichita Amateur Radio Club.
This class will introduce participants to what amateur radio is and how to become a licensed amateur radio operator. The role of making as it applies to ham radio will also be explored. The class will be very interactive to help ensure that participants leave with the information they need to pursue this fascinating and educational hobby. We will also discuss how a class to help prepare for taking the licensing exam can help with passing and knowing more about what you will do once licensed.
We will discuss plans for an amateur radio station at MakeICT in the Electronics and Rapid Prototyping Lab and will tour the Lab to explain how it will be integrated.
This Weekend Series of two classes (8AM - 5PM Saturday, Noon-5PM Sunday) will cover the material on the entry level (Technician) amateur (ham) radio examination. Students will purchase a textbook that the classes follow. The textbook is “Ham Radio School Technician License Course 2022-2026” and it includes online resources that support the text and classes. Students will purchase the book from Amazon. At the end of the Ssunday Class, a no-cost test session will be offered.
The class schedule is:
Saturday 5/4 - Class will start at 8AM and run to 5PM with a lunch break, Non-MakeIct Members will need to be 15-20 minutes early to sign in.
Sunday 5/5 - Class will start at Noon and run to 5PM
License testing will be available after the conclusion of class on Sunday - expect it to be from 6-7 PM
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Laser Cutting Basics
Time: May 02 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5692630
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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Technician Class (Ham Radio) [2 of 2]
Time: May 05 12:00 PM - 05:30 PMHost: Randy Reynard
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 10 and up
See day 1 for details.
One-Color Screen Printing
Time: May 01 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMHost: Doug Wilson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5701281
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 10 and up
This class will focus on the basics of screen-printing; from choosing a design, exposing a screen, washing out the stencil, and applying the ink to paper. Participants will get the opportunity to practice good screen printing technique by helping to produce a run of 50 wall-worthy prints.
We'll also answer any curiosities you might have regarding multi-color printing, printing on cloth, and obtaining and using other people's artwork.
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Inkscape Basics
Time: May 12 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMHost: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5710671
Price: MakeICT Members - $8.00
Price: Non-Members - $13.00
Inkscape is a free, open-source vector design application. We use it at MakeICT for laser cutter, vinyl cutter and foundations for other CNC tools.
In this class we'll introduce frequently used Inkscape tools and application:
- Create shapes, paths and texts
- Select, scale and rotate
- Node manipulation
- Creating vector images from raster sources
- Snap and align
- Fill and stroke colors
Intermediate computer and mouse skills are required. Users should be able to navigate basic file and windows menus, right click, double click, drag and use shortcut keys to cut, copy and paste.
There will be time in the last part of the class for questions, answers, and for participants to bring up challenges with their own projects that we can work through together.
Bring in your own laptop or use ours.
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Metalshop Safety Class
Time: May 04 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMHost: Larry Meeks
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5714578
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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The Joy Of Powder Coating
Time: May 04 12:00 PM - 02:00 PMHost: Steve McHugh
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5714580
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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Manual Milling Basics
Time: May 06 06:30 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5714581
Price: MakeICT Members - $29.00
Price: Non-Members - $34.00
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.
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Metalshop Safety Class
Time: May 14 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMHost: Larry Meeks
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5714582
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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Letterpress Area Authorization
Time: May 18 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMHost: Adam Denton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5718924
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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The Joy Of Powder Coating
Time: May 18 12:00 PM - 02:00 PMHost: Steve McHugh
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5721640
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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Intro to MIG Welding
Time: May 08 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMHost: Larry Meeks
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5721644
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 MIG welding in the Hot Area and general 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.
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3D Printer Group
Time: May 08 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Gemma Blackburn
3D Printer Group is a monthly get-together for people to share their enthusiasm for 3D Printing. Bring your questions, show off your creations, share your expertise, and even bring your own printer if you want.
This month, we’re going to work with textiles! Learn how to embed tulle fabric into your prints to create decorative fabric for costumes and props or make functional items like filters.
We’re also going to experiment with creating 3D printed t-shirt transfers!
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3D Printing Basics
Time: May 19 06:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Gemma Blackburn
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5721822
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 techniques for successful printing. Each participant will get a chance to practice with the software and print a small object to take home.
Completion of this class will grant authorization for using the 3D printers at MakeICT.
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Woodshop Authorization
Time: May 14 07:00 PM - 10:00 PMHost: Aaron Rivers
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5724433
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 at least two hours 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!
Instructor may be slightly late. Please call if you get worried, number is posted in woodshop. Thanks!
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