Event updates for May 2025
Blackhearts Fencing Club
Time: May 03 12:30 PM - 03:30 PMHost: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up
Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!
Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!
Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.
First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).
Come and check us out!!
Blackhearts Fencing Club
Time: May 06 06:30 PM - 09:30 PMHost: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up
Join with us! Come, have fun poking your friends (or is that poking fun at your friends?) !!!
Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bi-Weekly meetings open to the general public. Learn how to fence in the round with classic weapon styles for Foil, Epee, Saber, Dagger, Rapiers, and other offensive & defensive systems. This is not Collegiate / Olympic fencing!
Rules of engagement: Safety is first and foremost! Anyone ten years of age or above is welcome and encouraged to participate. Minors must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian. Safety gear and weapons are provided by the club for those who do not have their own gear. Note: personal protective items for males (cups) are required, but not provided by the club. Closed toe sturdy shoes, pants, and full torso covering are required for all participants.
First visit will be an orientation with an instructor, safety brief, footwork, and weapon handling; at no charge. Continued participation requires club membership ($15 per year, plus $1 per meeting attended).
Come and check us out!!
SCA Fighting Practice
Time: May 04 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMHost: Josh Thompson
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Where: MakeICT - Wichita's Makerspace, 5920 E Mount Vernon St, Wichita, KS 67218, USA
Description: SCA Fighter Practice - Will be Armored and Cut and Thrust. Location will depend on the weather and the number of people we will either be by the big tree, the garden or inside. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact our Knight Marshal Yurik Randulfson by email at Knightmarshal@vatavia.calontir.org and/or our Chatelaine, who helps new people, Aia Gold-Bearer at chatelaine@vatavia.calontir.org
What is the SCA? Check out our website for details at Vatavia.Calontir.org.
The SCA is a historical reenactment organization dedicated to exploring both the broad scope of history and the daily lives of individuals of the pre-17th century world. We bring history to life by immersing ourselves in the clothing, combat, music, art, and sciences of the time. Members have free choice of what areas they will explore. The SCA is expressly welcoming to all people of any race, sex, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
SCA Fighting Practice
Time: May 11 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMHost: Josh Thompson
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Where: MakeICT - Wichita's Makerspace, 5920 E Mount Vernon St, Wichita, KS 67218, USA
Description: SCA Fighter Practice - Will be Armored and Cut and Thrust. Location will depend on the weather and the number of people we will either be by the big tree, the garden or inside. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact our Knight Marshal Yurik Randulfson by email at Knightmarshal@vatavia.calontir.org and/or our Chatelaine, who helps new people, Aia Gold-Bearer at chatelaine@vatavia.calontir.org
What is the SCA? Check out our website for details at Vatavia.Calontir.org.
The SCA is a historical reenactment organization dedicated to exploring both the broad scope of history and the daily lives of individuals of the pre-17th century world. We bring history to life by immersing ourselves in the clothing, combat, music, art, and sciences of the time. Members have free choice of what areas they will explore. The SCA is expressly welcoming to all people of any race, sex, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
SCA Fighting Practice
Time: May 18 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMHost: Josh Thompson
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Where: MakeICT - Wichita's Makerspace, 5920 E Mount Vernon St, Wichita, KS 67218, USA
Description: SCA Fighter Practice - Will be Armored and Cut and Thrust. Location will depend on the weather and the number of people we will either be by the big tree, the garden or inside. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact our Knight Marshal Yurik Randulfson by email at Knightmarshal@vatavia.calontir.org and/or our Chatelaine, who helps new people, Aia Gold-Bearer at chatelaine@vatavia.calontir.org
What is the SCA? Check out our website for details at Vatavia.Calontir.org.
The SCA is a historical reenactment organization dedicated to exploring both the broad scope of history and the daily lives of individuals of the pre-17th century world. We bring history to life by immersing ourselves in the clothing, combat, music, art, and sciences of the time. Members have free choice of what areas they will explore. The SCA is expressly welcoming to all people of any race, sex, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
SCA Fighting Practice
Time: May 25 10:00 AM - 02:00 PMHost: Josh Thompson
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Where: MakeICT - Wichita's Makerspace, 5920 E Mount Vernon St, Wichita, KS 67218, USA
Description: SCA Fighter Practice - Will be Armored and Cut and Thrust. Location will depend on the weather and the number of people we will either be by the big tree, the garden or inside. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact our Knight Marshal Yurik Randulfson by email at Knightmarshal@vatavia.calontir.org and/or our Chatelaine, who helps new people, Aia Gold-Bearer at chatelaine@vatavia.calontir.org
What is the SCA? Check out our website for details at Vatavia.Calontir.org.
The SCA is a historical reenactment organization dedicated to exploring both the broad scope of history and the daily lives of individuals of the pre-17th century world. We bring history to life by immersing ourselves in the clothing, combat, music, art, and sciences of the time. Members have free choice of what areas they will explore. The SCA is expressly welcoming to all people of any race, sex, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
SCA Arts and Science Meetup
Time: May 28 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Josh Thompson
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Where: Make ICT 5920 E Mount Vernon St, Wichita, KS 67218
Description: Meet us at the entrance on the North side of the building. There will be a doorbell on the right side of the door that must be rung to get into the building. Arts & Science meetings are times dedicated to working on projects with members of the barony. Depending on the class schedule, organized classes can also be taught. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact our Minister of Arts and Sciences Astridr Birnudottir by email at artsandsciences@vatavia.calontir.org and/or our Chatelaine, who helps new people, Aia Gold-Bearer at chatelaine@vatavia.calontir.org
What is the SCA? Check out our website for details at Vatavia.Calontir.org.
The SCA is a historical reenactment organization dedicated to exploring both the broad scope of history and the daily lives of individuals of the pre-17th century world. We bring history to life by immersing ourselves in the clothing, combat, music, art, and sciences of the time. Members have free choice of what areas they will explore. The SCA is expressly welcoming to all people of any race, sex, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
SCA Arts and Science Meetup
Time: May 07 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Josh Thompson
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Where: Make ICT 5920 E Mount Vernon St, Wichita, KS 67218
Description: Meet us at the entrance on the North side of the building. There will be a doorbell on the right side of the door that must be rung to get into the building. Arts & Science meetings are times dedicated to working on projects with members of the barony. Depending on the class schedule, organized classes can also be taught. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact our Minister of Arts and Sciences Astridr Birnudottir by email at artsandsciences@vatavia.calontir.org and/or our Chatelaine, who helps new people, Aia Gold-Bearer at chatelaine@vatavia.calontir.org
What is the SCA? Check out our website for details at Vatavia.Calontir.org.
The SCA is a historical reenactment organization dedicated to exploring both the broad scope of history and the daily lives of individuals of the pre-17th century world. We bring history to life by immersing ourselves in the clothing, combat, music, art, and sciences of the time. Members have free choice of what areas they will explore. The SCA is expressly welcoming to all people of any race, sex, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
New Member Orientation Saturday
Time: May 03 02:00 PM - 04:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6078819
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
Electronics Meetup
Time: May 04 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6108370
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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Electronics Meetup
Time: May 11 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6108371
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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Electronics Meetup
Time: May 18 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6108372
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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Electronics Meetup
Time: May 25 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6108373
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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Extra Class Amateur Radio License Course - REGISTER FOR THE 1st SESSION (4/26) ONLY
Time: May 03 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMHost: Randy Reynard
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6110198
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
REGISTER FOR THE 1ST (4/26) SESSION ONLY!
MakeICT Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator License course.
This is the highest level Amateur Radio license for those who already have their General Class license (or want a deeper dive - even if you don't intend to test for the license.)
There will be a total of 25 classroom hours plus the testing.
There will be 4 sessions to the class, each one is unique and to get the most out of the course students should attend all 4:
Session 1: 4/26 8AM-5PM with an hour break for lunch (8 Hours)
Session 2: 4/27 12-5PM (5 Hours)
Sessions 3: 5/3 8AM-5PM with an hour break for lunch (8 Hours)
Session 4: 5/4 12-5PM (5 Hours)
Students will purchase their own course book. It is: the "Ham Radio School Extra Class License Course"
REGISTER FOR THE 1st SESSION (4/26) ONLY
Extra Class Amateur Radio License Course - REGISTER FOR THE 1st SESSION (4/26) ONLY
Time: May 04 12:00 PM - 06:00 PMHost: Randy Reynard
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6116534
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
REGISTER FOR THE 1ST (4/26) SESSION ONLY!
MakeICT Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator License course.
This is the highest level Amateur Radio license for those who already have their General Class license (or want a deeper dive - even if you don't intend to test for the license.)
There will be a total of 25 classroom hours plus the testing.
There will be 4 sessions to the class, each one is unique and to get the most out of the course students should attend all 4:
Session 1: 4/26 8AM-5PM with an hour break for lunch (8 Hours)
Session 2: 4/27 12-5PM (5 Hours)
Sessions 3: 5/3 8AM-5PM with an hour break for lunch (8 Hours)
Session 4: 5/4 12-5PM (5 Hours)
Students will purchase their own course book. It is: the "Ham Radio School Extra Class License Course"
register for the first session of this class only
Maker Monday
Time: May 12 07:00 PM - 09:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6121425
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
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: May 26 07:00 PM - 09:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6121426
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
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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New Member Orientation Tuesday
Time: May 20 07:00 PM - 09:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6121435
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
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New Member Orientation Saturday
Time: May 31 02:00 PM - 04:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-6121436
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
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