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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    31 Mar 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 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.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

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• Introduction to the Metal Shop

  • When
    5 Apr 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
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  This skills class is a required course that all metal shop participants must take prior to working in the metal shop.  This course will cover the safety equipment of the metal shop, tool safety and maintenance, and basic operation of equipment.  While you will not leave this class a master fabricator, you will have the basic foundations to begin realizing all the possibilities of the metal shop.

  This course will include lecture, demonstration, and student participation.  Students will learn to operate the horizontal bandsaw, horizontal/vertical sander, drill press, angle grinder, and MIG welder.  Additionally, we will discuss the difference between the fixturing table and the welding table.

  Please wear closed toed leather shoes and cotton clothing that provides full upper and lower body coverage.  No synthetic fabrics (polypropylene, rayon, spandex, etc) are allowed in the metal shop at any time.  Clothing should not have free draw chords or frayed edges.  If you have longer hair, bring something to pull your hair back for safety.

  Personal protective equipment - if you have personal leather gloves, safety glasses, or hearing protection bring your own.  The MakerLab also has these community items for you to use.  If you have your own welding hood please bring this so we can ensure that it is set correctly.  Good close vision is important for effective welding and cutting.  Please bring the appropriate impact resistant glasses or other vision devices as necessary.

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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    7 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 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.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• Intro to Woodshop

  • When
    10 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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  An introduction to the woodshop. We'll go over safety, goggles, hearing protection, use of the dust collection system, access to manuals, and cleanup protocol. We'll fire up some of the tools to demonstrate function.  You will use the Miter Saw to cut a 2-foot piece of 2x4, the Jointer to smooth one edge, the Planer to smooth the wide surface, the Table saw to cut down the width, and the Router Table to make a decorative edge. Bring your ideas or sketches of your next project and we will look at the tools you will need.

  
  

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• Maker Mingle

  • Start
    11 Apr 2025
  •  
  • End
    12 Dec 2025
  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6

  Come hang out with some fellow Makers to chat about cool project ideas and all manner of other interesting things people are working on! Bring some friends, or drop by to check out our space if you're new and intrigued by anything Maker-oriented! 5-7 PM are the official hours, but if people are around we'll certainly go a bit longer.
  

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• Glass One: Intro to Solid Glass Scupting

  • When
    12 Apr 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    MakerLab, Durango, CO
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    2

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  Discover the fundamentals of glass sculpting in this hands-on introductory class. Designed for beginners, Glass One will teach students how to work with glass in its solid state, use essential tools, and develop a foundational understanding of this captivating medium.Under the guidance of a professional instructor, each student will create two unique glass pieces: a sculpted flower and a paperweight. This small class size ensures personalized instruction and a safe, engaging learning environment.

  What to Bring:

  •A drink to stay hydrated

  •Sunglasses or eye protection (if you don’t wear prescription glasses)
  •Closed-toe shoes (no sandals)
  •Long pants (shorts are not permitted for safety reasons)

  Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and experience the art of glass sculpting firsthand!

  Class fee $100
  All material fees are included
  Students will leave with a glass flower and paperweight
  

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• Glass Two: Intro to Solid Glass Scupting

  • When
    13 Apr 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    MakerLab, Durango, CO
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    3

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  Take your glass artistry to the next level with Glass Two: Intro to Glass Blowing. This hands-on class will introduce students to the fundamentals of working with molten glass to create hollow forms. The focus will be on shaping and blowing a cylinder, which can be refined into a drinking cup or a small vase.This course builds on skills learned in Glass One, where students gain an understanding of gathering glass from the furnace and using essential bench tools. While not required, it is strongly recommended that students complete Glass One before enrolling in Glass Two to ensure they have the foundational skills needed for success.

  What to Bring:

  •A drink to stay hydrated

  •Sunglasses or eye protection (if you don’t wear prescription glasses)
  •Closed-toe shoes (no sandals)
  •Long pants (shorts are not permitted for safety reasons)

  Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and experience the art of glass sculpting firsthand!

  Class fee $100
  All material fees are included
  Students will leave with one small cup/vase and one larger cup/vase form.
  

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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    14 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
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  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• Silver Concentric Circle Earrings

  • When
    20 Apr 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    464 Turner Dr Ste 6
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  This class is for members only. It is a project specific class designed to teach students wire soldering techniques while making a beautiful pair of sterling silver earrings.

  Class fee for materials is $17.50 payable at beginning of class to the instructor via cash, check or Venmo.

  Minimum of 2 students.

  
  

  
  

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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    21 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
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  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• Introduction to the Metal Shop

  • When
    23 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
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  This skills class is a required course that all metal shop participants must take prior to working in the metal shop.  This course will cover the safety equipment of the metal shop, tool safety and maintenance, and basic operation of equipment.  While you will not leave this class a master fabricator, you will have the basic foundations to begin realizing all the possibilities of the metal shop.

  This course will include lecture, demonstration, and student participation.  Students will learn to operate the horizontal bandsaw, horizontal/vertical sander, drill press, angle grinder, and MIG welder.  Additionally, we will discuss the difference between the fixturing table and the welding table.

  Please wear closed toed leather shoes and cotton clothing that provides full upper and lower body coverage.  No synthetic fabrics (polypropylene, rayon, spandex, etc) are allowed in the metal shop at any time.  Clothing should not have free draw chords or frayed edges.  If you have longer hair, bring something to pull your hair back for safety.

  Personal protective equipment - if you have personal leather gloves, safety glasses, or hearing protection bring your own.  The MakerLab also has these community items for you to use.  If you have your own welding hood please bring this so we can ensure that it is set correctly.  Good close vision is important for effective welding and cutting.  Please bring the appropriate impact resistant glasses or other vision devices as necessary.

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• Intro to Textiles Lab + Sewing Fundamentals

  • When
    23 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Lab
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Join us for an intro to our awesome textiles lab tools!

  We'll start with an overview of lab safety and etiquette and an overview of equipment and supplies.

  We will spend most of the class reviewing how to use the Singers, our straightforward sewing machines. Depending on skill level and class needs we may also delve into the industrial, serger and/or embroidery machines. 

  No cost and no need to bring anything.

  
  

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• (copy) Intro to Woodshop

  • When
    24 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Spaces left
    4

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  An introduction to the woodshop. We'll go over safety, goggles, hearing protection, use of the dust collection system, access to manuals, and cleanup protocol. We'll fire up some of the tools to demonstrate function.  You will use the Miter Saw to cut a 2-foot piece of 2x4, the Jointer to smooth one edge, the Planer to smooth the wide surface, the Table saw to cut down the width, and the Router Table to make a decorative edge. Bring your ideas or sketches of your next project and we will look at the tools you will need.

  
  

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• Intro to CNC Plasma

  • When
    27 Apr 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
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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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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    28 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
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  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• Intro to the Serger

  • When
    28 Apr 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Lab
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    4

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  This class will focus on how to use the Textile Lab's serger machine. Sergers are frequently used to make apparel, bags, gear, household items and more. Sergers use 3-4 threads (typically) at a time to enclose the raw edges of fabric. A serger can seam, cut and finish an edge in one pass. They are an extremely useful tool, and we happen to have an excellent, easy to use Baby Lock serger with air threading and auto tensioning. 

  This class is appropriate for members with experience using basic sewing machines who have taken Intro to Textiles. Please message Leah Roy-Ehri on Slack with any questions.

  
  

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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    5 May 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
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  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• The Industrial Sewing Machine (Jack)

  • When
    10 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Dr STE 6, Durango, CO 81303
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  We will learn how to use the Jack industrial sewing machine, and start working on a project! I usually do grocery bags with used banners, but am all out of banners at the moment. We'll do something heavy duty and fun though!

  The Jack is an incredibly tough sewing machine and is most useful for thick or heavy fabrics, leather and gear repair. 

  Appropriate for members who have taken Intro to Textiles and have some basic sewing experience. Please send Leah Roy-Ehri a message on Slack with any questions. 

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• Introduction to the Metal Shop

  • When
    10 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
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  This skills class is a required course that all metal shop participants must take prior to working in the metal shop.  This course will cover the safety equipment of the metal shop, tool safety and maintenance, and basic operation of equipment.  While you will not leave this class a master fabricator, you will have the basic foundations to begin realizing all the possibilities of the metal shop.

  This course will include lecture, demonstration, and student participation.  Students will learn to operate the horizontal bandsaw, horizontal/vertical sander, drill press, angle grinder, and MIG welder.  Additionally, we will discuss the difference between the fixturing table and the welding table.

  Please wear closed toed leather shoes and cotton clothing that provides full upper and lower body coverage.  No synthetic fabrics (polypropylene, rayon, spandex, etc) are allowed in the metal shop at any time.  Clothing should not have free draw chords or frayed edges.  If you have longer hair, bring something to pull your hair back for safety.

  Personal protective equipment - if you have personal leather gloves, safety glasses, or hearing protection bring your own.  The MakerLab also has these community items for you to use.  If you have your own welding hood please bring this so we can ensure that it is set correctly.  Good close vision is important for effective welding and cutting.  Please bring the appropriate impact resistant glasses or other vision devices as necessary.

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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    12 May 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• Make a Stuff Sack using Tyvek

  • When
    18 May 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Maker Lab
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  Tyvek, as in the house wrap, is a cheap, strong, light and waterproof material. It can be used to make outdoor gear, and is gaining popularity as an ultralight material. 

  We will make roll top stuff sack/dry bags using basic sewing machines. The class goal is for you to leave with a completed bag, and the knowledge to make simple custom bags to fit your own gear. We'll discuss basics of using Tyvek, and other materials that can be used in a similar way. 

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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    19 May 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
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  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• Intro to Textiles Lab + Sewing Fundamentals

  • When
    21 May 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Lab
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Join us for an intro to our awesome textiles lab tools!

  We'll start with an overview of lab safety and etiquette and an overview of equipment and supplies.

  We will spend most of the class reviewing how to use the Singers, our straightforward sewing machines. Depending on skill level and class needs we may also delve into the industrial, serger and/or embroidery machines. 

  No cost and no need to bring anything.

  
  

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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    26 May 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
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  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• Intro to CNC Plasma

  • When
    28 May 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
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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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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    2 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
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  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• Introduction to the Metal Shop

  • When
    7 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  This skills class is a required course that all metal shop participants must take prior to working in the metal shop.  This course will cover the safety equipment of the metal shop, tool safety and maintenance, and basic operation of equipment.  While you will not leave this class a master fabricator, you will have the basic foundations to begin realizing all the possibilities of the metal shop.

  This course will include lecture, demonstration, and student participation.  Students will learn to operate the horizontal bandsaw, horizontal/vertical sander, drill press, angle grinder, and MIG welder.  Additionally, we will discuss the difference between the fixturing table and the welding table.

  Please wear closed toed leather shoes and cotton clothing that provides full upper and lower body coverage.  No synthetic fabrics (polypropylene, rayon, spandex, etc) are allowed in the metal shop at any time.  Clothing should not have free draw chords or frayed edges.  If you have longer hair, bring something to pull your hair back for safety.

  Personal protective equipment - if you have personal leather gloves, safety glasses, or hearing protection bring your own.  The MakerLab also has these community items for you to use.  If you have your own welding hood please bring this so we can ensure that it is set correctly.  Good close vision is important for effective welding and cutting.  Please bring the appropriate impact resistant glasses or other vision devices as necessary.

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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    9 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
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  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    16 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
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  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    23 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
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  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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• Intro to CNC Plasma

  • When
    29 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    The MakerLab
  • Spaces left
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  Register

  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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• General Tours and New Member Orientation

  • When
    30 Jun 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    434 Turner Drive STE 6
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Everyone is welcome to come visit MakerLab, take a tour, and ask questions. No registration necessary.

  We also offer the general safety and use orientation class for new members at this time. This is a time to learn about MakerLab's policies, culture, and procedures. No registration necessary. If you have any questions, email us at info@themakerlab.org

  Member Volunteers please register

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