In this class participants will gain experience in the metal shop working with the MIG welder, along with supporting tools like the drill press, vertical, horizontal and portable band saws, angle grinders, and more. Participants will learn important safety precautions about the metal shop, and will leave the class officially cleared to use the metalworking facilities at PCMS. This class is intended for those with little to no experience in the metal shop. Individuals with no metal shop experience are encouraged…

Get the basics on how to use the tools in our Wood Shop in this introductory class! Work on a simple project and pick up the necessary skills to work with our equipment safely. Attendees will build a cheeseboard that they will go home with! Tools covered in this class: Table Saw Miter Saw Planer Belt and Disc Sander Finish Nailers Drill Press Required gear: All clothing should be non-synthetic (cotton or canvas is recommended), Long pants, long or short sleeve shirt,…

To use our Auto Lift, members must go through a safety check out on it. This is one of our most dangerous tools in that if is used improperly can kill you. We want to make sure people are aware of that and acknowledge that the user needs to do their duty in ensuring safe usage of this equipment. There is a fee to go through this check out, which will go directly towards the Auto Shop’s budget. If for…

Want to add a logo or your name to a backpack or messenger bag? Want a personalized iron-­on patch? Learn how to use the Brother PR620 six needle embroidery machine with Tim Watts. Learn how to put logos on shirts, monogram some towels, make patches, personalize a bag, make a custom hat, or add a special touch to your favorite jacket. We should have time for everyone to make 1­-2 items depending on how many participants we have and the…

Join our regular wood worker members at the Wood Shop Meeting this month to talk about the state of the shop, ongoing projects, meet other wood workers, and talk about ways to help out. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 7! View the agenda for the current meeting and previous meetings

New members of the Makerspace are invited to come to get an orientation to help navigate the shops and learn the basics of being a member.  We'll go through the basics of how the space works and the rules, then take a tour of the shop highlighting all the tools, spaces, and resources available for members! If we have time we will do safety checkouts on the power tools, but we will likely need to schedule one-on-one time to fully…

This class will cover how to make a tote bag from a piece of clothing, table cloths, old fabric, curtains, denim, and beyond! Attendees will learn the basics of using a sewing machine, working from a pattern, and will produce a tote bag to take home! A fun class for those with no experience or those with experience looking to work with others! The agenda for the class will be as follows: Introductions, overview, planning Getting started – consider your item…

What is Arduino? Arduino is an open-source electronics platform aimed at making it easy for a beginner to create the projects they want to make. Arduino boards can read inputs - light on a sensor, a finger on a button, or a Twitter message - and turn it into an output - activating a motor, turning on an LED, publishing something online. You can tell your board what to do by sending a set of instructions to the microcontroller on…

Learn to do freehand pinstriping to customize almost anything--cars, bikes, signs, furniture, etc! This workshop will take you through the history and applications for pinstriping, and teach you the best techniques for creating your own custom pinstripe designs. You will practice good brush control, and learn about the best choices for paints and brushes, as well as how to care for your supplies. Skills covered will include paint mixing, tool selection, brush handling, and design creation. Each student will be…

Join our regular wood worker members at the Wood Shop Meeting this month to talk about the state of the shop, ongoing projects, meet other wood workers, and talk about ways to help out. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 7! View the agenda for the current meeting and previous meetings

In this class participants will gain experience in the metal shop working with the MIG welder, along with supporting tools like the drill press, vertical, horizontal and portable band saws, angle grinders, and more. Participants will learn important safety precautions about the metal shop, and will leave the class officially cleared to use the metalworking facilities at PCMS. This class is intended for those with little to no experience in the metal shop. Individuals with no metal shop experience are encouraged…

New members of the Makerspace are invited to come to get an orientation to help navigate the shops and learn the basics of being a member.  We'll go through the basics of how the space works and the rules, then take a tour of the shop highlighting all the tools, spaces, and resources available for members! If we have time we will do safety checkouts on the power tools, but we will likely need to schedule one-on-one time to fully…

Join our regular wood worker members at the Wood Shop Meeting this month to talk about the state of the shop, ongoing projects, meet other wood workers, and talk about ways to help out. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 7! View the agenda for the current meeting and previous meetings