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• Intro to 3D Printing

  • Start
    23 Oct 2025
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    5:30 PM
  • End
    24 Oct 2025
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    7:30 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
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  Who doesn't love taking a 3D model and creating an actual, real world object out of it? In this class we'll cover how to slice an existing 3D model to get it ready to be printed out, as well as common tips and tricks, material considerations, and basic machine setup and troubleshooting - all to help you take a 3D file and convert it into a tangible physical object.
  
  *This is a two session class. Part One covers Materials & Software, followed by Machine Setup, Use, and Troubleshooting in Part Two. If we ever have a class full of experienced users we may shorten that class to one session covering everything, but for the most part expect it to be two sessions.*
  
  **It's encouraged to browse a few 3D file repository sites such as thingiverse, yeggi, printables, etc. before coming in to find a file you might be interested in printing. Printing complexity can vary from file to file, so it's good to have a few files in mind in case one doesn't work out.**

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• Jewelry Working Session

  • When
    24 Oct 2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    464 Turner Dr Ste 6
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  Bring your projects and ideas for the upcoming holiday fair to this working studio session.  Stay for the entire time or stop in anytime during the session. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with other jewelry makers and to get individualized instruction for your holiday fair projects.

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• Simple Stack Rings

  • When
    26 Oct 2025
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    464 Turner Dr Ste 6
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  This is a project specific class designed to teach students wire soldering techniques while making beautiful simple stack rings. Taking a prior jewelry class from the Maker Lab is a prerequisite for this class.  (i.e. Intro to Jewelry, Easy Mixed Metal Earrings, Silver Concentric Earrings, etc.)

  .Materials for the class may be purchased directly from the instructor, the cost is $21 payable at beginning of class via cash, check or Venmo. This will be enough material to make 5 stack rings. You may have leftover silver which is yours to keep for other projects.

  Alternatively, you may bring your own silver for the class. Contact @Valerie S on Slack to receive the supply list so you know what to purchase. 

  Minimum of 2 students. Maximum 5 students.

  
  

  
  

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• Open for Tours - Come Check Out the MakerLab

  • When
    27 Oct 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6

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  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary. Come learn about our community, the equipment we have, and the classes we offer. Members are available to answer your questions and share their expertise as makers.

  We offer the new member orientation class at 6:00. So, if you decide to join, you can get started right away. If you are already planning on joining, you can just come at that time. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  
  

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• New Member Orientation Class

  • When
    27 Oct 2025
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6

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  REGISTRATION IS NOT NECESSARY, but helps us plan

  This is our general safety and use orientation class for new members. It is a required class for new members and your first step to becoming a full part of our community. You will get fully set up as a new member, learn about our culture, how to register for classes, how to get answers to your questions, where to find safety equipment and about MakerLab's policies and procedures. No registration necessary.

  If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  If you are not available on Monday evenings, email info@themakerlab.org and we can coordinate another time for your orientation.

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• Introduction to TIG Welding

  • When
    1 Nov 2025
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    12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
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  Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), commonly known as TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create an arc and join metal. It requires shielding gas to protect the molten weld pool.  TIG welding typically uses a hand-fed filler metal that fills the space between two close-fitting materials.  TIG welding is a sophisticated, precise, and versatile arc welding method that joins almost all metals.

  This introductory class includes lecture, instructor demonstration, and a written manual, with much of the time devoted to students practicing TIG welding techniques.  Class goals include learning safe welding practices when using the TIG welder.  Class participants will learn the proper set up procedures for the MakerLab’s Alpha-TIG 201XD TIG welder.  TIG welding requires considerable practice and good hand eye coordination.  As such, participants will learn basic hand positions and introductory practice drills.  They will also learn how to evaluate their welds to advance their skills through independent practice.

  Prerequisite to take this class is completion of the Intro to Metal Shop class.  Students are asked to wear full coverage cotton clothing and close toed leather shoes.  The MakeLab has community welding helmets, but please bring a personal welding helmet if you have one.  TIG welding requires good close vision.  If necessary, students are encouraged to bring impact resistant reading glasses or prescription glasses.

  
  

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• Glass Tile Hot Casting Workshop Session I

  • When
    7 Nov 2025
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    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  With help from this years Lodger Tax Grant I will be giving a glass hot casting class to the public. 50 participants in all will be split into 2 workshops. The first workshop will be held on Nov 7th during First Friday Events and open to outsiders to watch the process while 25 participants work with artist Lucy Olechowski directly to create a glass tile for a larger sculpture that will be donated to Durango City Police Department.

  All students must have pre-registered with Lucy personally via EmptyTheCupStudio@gmail.com by Nov.1st.

  Each student will have a preliminary sketch worked out on a 4" x 4" paper prior to the class.

  Classes are limited to 8 student/2hr session

  Session I: 12-2pm 

  Session II: 3:30-5:30pm

  Session III: 7-9pm

  
  

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• Glass Tile Hot Casting Workshop Session II

  • When
    7 Nov 2025
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    3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

  With help from this years Lodger Tax Grant I will be giving a glass hot casting class to the public. 50 participants in all will be split into 2 workshops. The first workshop will be held on Nov 7th during First Friday Events and open to outsiders to watch the process while 25 participants work with artist Lucy Olechowski directly to create a glass tile for a larger sculpture that will be donated to Durango City Police Department.

  All students must have pre-registered with Lucy personally via EmptyTheCupStudio@gmail.com by Nov.1st.

  Each student will have a preliminary sketch worked out on a 4" x 4" paper prior to the class.

  Classes are limited to 8 student/2hr session

  Session I: 12-2pm 

  Session II: 3:30-5:30pm

  Session III: 7-9pm

  
  

  
  

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• Glass Tile Hot Casting Workshop Session III

  • When
    7 Nov 2025
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

  With help from this years Lodger Tax Grant I will be giving a glass hot casting class to the public. 50 participants in all will be split into 2 workshops. The first workshop will be held on Nov 7th during First Friday Events and open to outsiders to watch the process while 25 participants work with artist Lucy Olechowski directly to create a glass tile for a larger sculpture that will be donated to Durango City Police Department.

  All students must have pre-registered with Lucy personally via EmptyTheCupStudio@gmail.com by Nov.1st.

  Each student will have a preliminary sketch worked out on a 4" x 4" paper prior to the class.

  Classes are limited to 8 student/2hr session

  Session I: 12-2pm 

  Session II: 3:30-5:30pm

  Session III: 7-9pm

  
  

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• Alex Bond: four-part blacksmithing class

  • Start
    22 Nov 2025
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  • End
    13 Dec 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    The MakerLab
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  Join local artist and MakerLab guest instructor Alex Bond for a four-part blacksmithing class.  Alex will instruct students in the fundamental topics of lighting the forge, understanding metalurgy, and exploring techniques of manipulating molten metal into functional and/or artistic creations.  The classes are scheduled on four consecutive Saturdays.  If students are confident, they are encouraged to independently practice the skills they learn in between the Saturday classes.

  Students should wear some form of natural fiber clothing such as wool or heavy cotton with full length upper and lower body coverage and closed-toed leather shoes.  Clothing should not be excessively baggy.  If you have your own personal protective equipment, please bring this to the class.  This may include hearing protection, safety glasses, grind shield, welding hood, and leather gloves.  If you have longer hair, please bring something to pull it back for safety.

  Students must have completed the Intro to Metal Shop class prior to attending this class.  The class does require full enrollment, four students, for it to be held.

  Check out some of Alex’s amazing artwork at https://alexbondartwork.com/

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• Intro to CNC Plasma

  • When
    10 Dec 2025
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
  • Spaces left
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  Course prerequisites include completion of the Intro to Metal Shop class.  It is also required that students have experience running either the CNC laser, CNC router (Laguna), or water jet (Wazer).  This course will not cover the design and generation of the required vector files and students should have knowledge of vector design concepts.

  Learn the design considerations, set up, and safe operation of the Premier Plasma CNC table.  The Premier Plasma is a computer-controlled water table capable of accurate cuts on mild steel up to 1/2 inch in thickness.  Software instruction will include the use of SheetCam for conversion of vector files to the required G-Code and Mach3 for set up of the table and running the G-Code. 

  Clothing should be made from natural fibers (thick cotton or wool) and shoes should be close-toed leather.  If you have personal PPE - shade 8 safety glasses or welding hood that adjusts to shade 8, hearing protection, respiratory protection - please bring your own equipment.

   
  

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