Event updates for October 2023
Maker Monday
Time: Oct 09 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5382060
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: Oct 23 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5382061
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.
Cleaning Day
Time: Oct 29 12:01 PM - 04:01 PMHost: Gemma Blackburn
Come help clean before the MakeICT Halloween Party and the Fifth Monday Show & Tell Cosplay Fashion show.
Grab a mop and bucket and clean on your own, or ask for a task. We’ll also have pizza!
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MakeICT Halloween Party
Time: Oct 29 06:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Events Committee
Trick or Treat! It’s time for the MakeICT Halloween Party!
Bring a pot luck dish, and come in costume if you want. BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) for carving.
Enter the costume contest and pumpkin carving contest and win an awesome trophy!
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New Member Orientation
Time: Oct 07 02:00 PM - 04:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5422693
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: Oct 17 06:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5422695
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
3D Printing Basics
Time: Oct 15 05:30 PM - 07:30 PMHost: Gemma Blackburn
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5438397
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.
Metal Lathe Basics
Time: Oct 07 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMHost: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5441362
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: Oct 10 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5441363
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.
Metalshop Safety Class
Time: Oct 14 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMHost: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5441364
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.
Manual Milling Basics
Time: Oct 14 02:00 PM - 04:30 PMHost: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5441365
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.
Oogie Boogie
Time: Oct 09 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Michelle Lefavor
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5440846
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 15 to 115
This is an easy ceramic handbuilding class. You will be making your very own Oogie Boogie from Nightmare Before Christmas. This is a 2 part class. We will meet up on Monday the 9th of October and again on the 23rd of October at the same time to glaze them. Clay is provided. A limited choice of glaze will be provided. This would be a fun class for anyone 15 and up.
CNC Plasma Cutting Basics W/ Fusion 360
Time: Oct 14 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMHost: Chris Wirgler
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5447875
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 16 to 120
Required Authorizations: Metalshop
Learn how to use the CNC plasma machine with fusion 360. We will start with a 2D model and go through the steps to cut it out of a sheet of metal. You will follow along in the classroom to understand the procedure needed to produce the g-code for the Plasma CNC machine. Then, each student will have the opportunity to go through the process on the Plasma CNC machine to do a dry-run cut of the 2D design from class.
Please view the wiki page (https://wiki.makeict.org/wiki/CNC_Plasma_Cutter) as it has the information and procedures we will be following in class. Will move quickly so it’s nice to know beforehand what you’re getting into!
If you intend to follow along using your own computer, you are welcome to bring it. You will need to install and create a Fusion 360 account as well as download and import the tools, templates, and post processor files (all custom for the makeICT machine) from the Wiki before the class.
Hydrogen Online Conference webinar
Time: Oct 24 05:00 PM - 05:00 PMHost: Fox Thornton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5448611
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $5.00
* Extrude
* Any project you bring
Oogie Boogie (2 of 2)
Time: Oct 23 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Michelle Le Favor
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 10 and up
Glazing the Oogie Boogie that was created in the first class.
Laser Cutting Basics
Time: Oct 24 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Kim Burton
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5456547
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 Inkscape and 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. Intermediate computer proficiency is recommended. Users should be comfortable with web browsing, Windows file folder navigation, copy and paste shortcut keys, and mouse operation.
FabLab Workday
Time: Oct 25 06:30 PM - 08:30 PMHost: Dave Miller
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 12 to 147
Join us as we create a working to-do list for FabLab and clean all the things!
Bring your questions about 3D printers, laser cutters, and any other FabLab equipment.
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CNC Plasma Cutting Basics W/ Fusion 360
Time: Oct 25 07:00 PM - 09:00 PMHost: Chris Wirgler
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-5465332
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
Ages: 16 to 120
Required Authorizations: Metalshop
Learn how to use the CNC plasma machine with fusion 360. We will start with a 2D model and go through the steps to cut it out of a sheet of metal. You will follow along in the classroom to understand the procedure needed to produce the g-code for the Plasma CNC machine. Then, each student will have the opportunity to go through the process on the Plasma CNC machine to do a dry-run cut of the 2D design from class.
Please view the wiki page (https://wiki.makeict.org/wiki/CNC_Plasma_Cutter) as it has the information and procedures we will be following in class. Will move quickly so it’s nice to know beforehand what you’re getting into!
If you intend to follow along using your own computer, you are welcome to bring it. You will need to install and create a Fusion 360 account as well as download and import the tools, templates, and post processor files (all custom for the makeICT machine) from the Wiki before the class.