Event updates for November 2024
Maker Monday
Time: Nov 11 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5879149
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.
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Maker Monday
Time: Nov 25 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5879152
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.
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New Member Orientation
Time: Nov 19 07:00 PM - 09:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5879174
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
Time: Nov 02 02:00 PM - 04:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5879173
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: Nov 03 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5903876
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: Nov 10 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5903877
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: Nov 17 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5903878
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: Nov 24 03:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Kim Kirwan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5903879
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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Stained Glass Class Lab
Time: Nov 11 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 and up
Current students Only!!! This is NOT an open lab.
This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED additional Lab time for the present course being offered. Instructor will be available if individual help is required.
Project work time and individual help is the focus of these sessions. Alternative methods and tools may be shared during the session.
Use of tools and/or materials without proper authorization is prohibited and may result in failure to or removal from Stained Glass Area authorization.
Stained Glass Class Lab
Time: Nov 18 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 16 and up
Current students Only!!! This is NOT an open lab.
This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED additional Lab time for the present course being offered. Instructor will be available if individual help is required.
Project work time and individual help is the focus of these sessions. Alternative methods and tools may be shared during the session.
Use of tools and/or materials without proper authorization is prohibited and may result in failure to or removal from Stained Glass Area authorization.
Introduction to Stained Glass Session 1 of 3
Time: Nov 06 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Timothy York
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5910372
Price: MakeICT Members - $60.00
Price: Non-Members - $65.00
Ages: 16 and up
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.
Tools available in the glass work area will include basic glass shaping hand tools, grinders, and soldering irons.
Lessons will be a combination of lecture and hands-on training. Lab time will be scheduled within the sessions as optional work periods, but are highly recommended for individual and small group learning of specific topics. A beginning project (including materials) will be given to all students during the initial session, with an additional individual project of the student’s choice, to be completed by the end of the three session class. Materials for the individual project are the responsibility of the class participants. Special pricing or considerations from local sources for materials and tools may be available; check with the instructor for details.
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.
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 1 – 2 instructional hours + 1 hour Lab
I. Class overview
II. brief history of stained glass and its manufacture
III. Safety in the work area and tools
IV. Design overview and special techniques with limited exposure to bevels and jewels
V. Cutting, forming, foiling, and soldering for Beginning project
Please be punctual as a courtesy to others. Enjoy!
Gena Profit NL Class and Tour - Private
Time: Nov 09 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMHost: Gena Profit
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 18 and up
Private Class and Tour
ShopBot CNC Using Easel
Time: Nov 03 04:00 PM - 07:00 PMHost: Doug Wilson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5911598
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.
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Wax Seal Workshop
Time: Nov 06 06:00 PM - 07:30 PMHost: Jae Lear
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5914624
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
Ages: 8 and up
Looking for a fun new craft? Jae Lear is instructing a WAX SEAL workshop at MakeICT!
Regardless of your age or skill level, this hands-on class will give you all the materials you need to make unique wax seal creations. Lear Heath Studio will provide all the supplies for creating a variety of wax seal products. Using over 100 stamp designs and a spectrum of wax bead colors, attendees will be able to make earrings, magnets, keychains, fidgets, and more!
Join us from 6-7:30pm on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, for our Wax Seal Workshop at MakeICT (5920 E Mt Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218).
Children must have an adult present. For questions or inquiries, please contact Jae Lear at LearHeathStudio@gmail.com
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Laser Cutting Basics
Time: Nov 14 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5914625
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.
Inkscape Basics - Snowflakes
Time: Nov 11 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMHost: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5914617
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.
Vinyl Cutting Basics
Time: Nov 07 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5915504
Price: MakeICT Members - $15.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 12 and up
Learn the basics of vinyl cutting and how to use the vinyl cutter at MakeICT! We'll cover how vinyl cutters work, how to convert vector files for cutting, and how to prepare and apply vinyl decals. Each participant will practice with the software and cut at least one single color vinyl graphic to take home. Vinyl and example files will be provided, but participants may also bring in a vector graphic of their own (subject to review) to try out.
Vinyl Cutting Basics
Time: Nov 07 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5915504
Price: MakeICT Members - $15.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
Ages: 12 and up
Learn the basics of vinyl cutting and how to use the vinyl cutter at MakeICT! We'll cover how vinyl cutters work, how to convert vector files for cutting, and how to prepare and apply vinyl decals. Each participant will practice with the software and cut at least one single color vinyl graphic to take home. Vinyl and example files will be provided, but participants may also bring in a vector graphic of their own (subject to review) to try out.
Blackhearts Fencing Club
Time: Nov 02 12:30 PM - 03:30 PMHost: Timothy York
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up
Renaissance Fencing group practice Tuesdays from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. 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.
Come and check us out!!