May 2019
Open Hack Night
Join us for Open Hack Night! This where we open our Electronics Lab to use by the community. Anyone can drop in Friday nights between 6 and 8pm to work on electronics projects, 3D print designs they’ve made or found, sewing projects, small repair, and more. Access is restricted to the tools in the Electronics Lab and our Classroom. We do appreciate donations at this event, but they are not required. Our suggested donation is $10, but any amount is okay…
Find out more »Auto Lift Safety Checkout
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…
Find out more »Intro to Machine Embroidery
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…
Find out more »Auto Shop Committee Meeting
Join our regular auto shop members at the Auto Shop Meeting this month to talk about the state of the shop, ongoing projects, meet other car people, and talk about ways to help out. Auto Shop Meetings are on the 4th Saturday of the month at 1pm. View the agenda for the current meeting and previous meetings
Find out more »Intro to Wood Shop
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 gone over 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…
Find out more »June 2019
Bag it! Make a tote from anything
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! The agenda for the class will be as follows: Introductions, overview, planning Getting started - consider your item and how it could become a bag, what type of bag? Do you have enough material? How…
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Looking for more classes?
Check out our friends at other makerspaces in the area!
MAxT Makerspace – Peterborough