Event Updates for September 2022

Event updates for September 2022

Watercolor Workshop: Basic Strokes

Time: Sep 01 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Tyra Grace
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4916073
Price: MakeICT Members - $10.00
Price: Non-Members - $15.00

This Watercolor Workshop will teach basic watercolor techniques while working on a small painting project.

Please bring:
Watercolors
Washy tape or blue painter's tape
Watercolor paper

I'll have brushes, paper towels, sharpie thin pens, and water containers available for use.
Watercolor Workshop - Basic Strokes Covers:
Gradient Wash
Brush control (Thin lines, thick lines, stippling, etc.)
Bleeding
Layering
Blotting
Texturing

About the instructor:
Born and raised in Kansas, Tyra (She/They) is an Eco-Artist residing in Wichita, KS and has always been interested in the connection to earth-friendly art practices. She runs an art studio where they make eco-friendly watercolors by hand and teach watercolor classes both in person and online.

Member Orientation

Time: Sep 20 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: JaiPal Chauhan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4949164
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
- Have completed at least one Class (Authorization or General classes accepted)

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

Metalshop Safety Class

Time: Sep 28 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4953690
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: Sep 13 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Host: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4953694
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.

Maker Monday

Time: Sep 12 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4953778
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 and 7:30.
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.

Maker Monday

Time: Sep 26 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Membership Committee
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4953784
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 and 7:30.
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: Sep 10 02:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Host: JaiPal Chauhan
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4949163
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
- Have completed at least one Class (Authorization or General classes accepted)

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

Manual Milling Basics

Time: Sep 10 12:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Host: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4953367
Price: MakeICT Members - $20.00
Price: Non-Members - $25.00
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.

Metal Lathe Basics

Time: Sep 13 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Rustin Atkeisson
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4953373
Price: MakeICT Members - $15.00
Price: Non-Members - $20.00
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.

Woodturning: Maker Monday Edition

Time: Sep 12 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: John Nicholas
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4953705
Price: MakeICT Members - $10.00
Price: Non-Members - $15.00
Ages: 12 to 100
Required Authorizations: Woodshop

Makers should make things on Maker Monday. Turn something simple to find out what woodturning is about.

We will have several experienced woodturners, Members of South Kansas Woodturners, available. This week we will turn Part 1 of a Goblet. The outside. The Goblet is time honored turning project for newer turners. It combines several techniques. This project will take two sessions. The Maker Monday Sessions in August and September will be devoted to students turning either Part I or Part II of turning a goblet.

We wear Protective Face Shields (Safety) when turning. Dust or Cloth Masks are optional.

Kid Friendly, requires Parent with those under 16.

This exploring Woodturning Class does not qualify for Level 1 Lathe Authorization.

Woodturning: Maker Monday Edition

Time: Sep 26 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: John Nicholas
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4953706
Price: MakeICT Members - $10.00
Price: Non-Members - $15.00
Ages: 12 to 100
Required Authorizations: Woodshop

Makers should make things on Maker Monday. Turn something simple to find out what woodturning is about.

We will have several experienced woodturners, Members of South Kansas Woodturners, available. This week we will turn Part 1 of a Goblet. The outside. The Goblet is time honored turning project for newer turners. It combines several techniques. This project will take two sessions. The Maker Monday Sessions in August and September will be devoted to students turning either Part I or Part II of turning a goblet.

We wear Protective Face Shields (Safety) when turning. Dust or Cloth Masks are optional.

Kid Friendly, requires Parent with those under 16.

This exploring Woodturning Class does not qualify for Level 1 Lathe Authorization.

Garden Brunch and Weeding Extravaganza

Time: Sep 11 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Host: Garden Commitee
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 1 to 99

Come do a little weeding in the garden then feeding and socializing.
We'll be taking advantage of the morning cool to do some much needed garden work in preparation for our spring planting.

The brunch will be potluck.
French toast will be provided as well as a few fresh fruit offerings, coffee and for those of age, some mamosas.

If you haven't come to the garden please do, we've been growing by leaps and bounds and our second season has outstripped the progress of our first in big ways.
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Garden Committee Meeting

Time: Sep 04 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Host: Garden Commitee
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 1 to 99

Planning and work session for MakeICT Garden.

Garden Committee Meeting

Time: Sep 18 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Host: Garden Commitee
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 1 to 99

Planning and work session for MakeICT Garden.

Garden Committee Meeting

Time: Sep 25 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Host: Garden Commitee
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 1 to 99

Planning and work session for MakeICT Garden.

Laser Cutting Basics

Time: Sep 17 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Host: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4956419
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 the 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.

Please bring a USB flash drive if you have one. Completion of this class grants the necessary authorization to use the laser cutter.

3D Printing Basics

Time: Sep 30 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4956424
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 important techniques for successful printing. Each participant will get a chance to practice with the software and print a small object to take home. Sample models will be provided, but participants may also bring in an STL file of a small (~20cm^3) object to try out.

Completion of this class will grant authorization for using the 3D printers at MakeICT.

Laser Cutting Basics

Time: Sep 27 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Host: Christian Kindel
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4956427
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 the 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.

Please bring a USB flash drive if you have one. Completion of this class grants the necessary authorization to use the laser cutter.

South Kansas Woodturners Regular Meeting

Time: Sep 17 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Host: John Nicholas
Register: http://makeict.wildapricot.org/event-4956740
Price: MakeICT Members - $0.00
Price: Non-Members - $0.00
Ages: 10 and up

Monthly Meeting for SKW, Interested Make ICT Members and visitors are welcome. The Demonstration will be in the Lathe area. . We always have a Show and Tell about recent turnings. We learn from each other. We learn from our failures and our successes. Scheduled for 8:30 Come early to meet and greet other woodturners, The Meeting will start at 9:00 am

In the woodshop at the lathe we wear faceshields and my wear cloth or dust masks.

Wood Turning Classes Scheduled Separately