September 2017 at MakerSpace!
In September great new classes for Makers if you’re looking to get back to learning!
Stop and Swap at MakerPark!
August 20th
FREE community reuse event!
All ages / 11AM-2PM
Bring clean, portable, reusable items you no longer need and take home something new-to-you. No one is required to bring something to take something. Books, toys, fashionable clothing, housewares, electronics & more!
Please, no furniture, large items, expired or open food, unsealed personal care products, medicine, dirty or ripped clothing, fabric scraps, incomplete toys and games, non-working electronics, tube TVs, magazines, or sharp objects.
More info at grownyc.org/swap.
MakerFaire!
September 22nd & 23rd
Featured Classes!
Women, Welding, and Wine!
Tuesdays September 5, 12, 19, & 26
6:30 to 9:30 pm
Yes, you have been waiting for it. Now is your chance to channel your inner flash dancer. This four-week workshop will focus on steel mig welding, but students will get an overview of a variety of metal fabrication tools, materials, and techniques. By the end of the class, you will have a good grasp of the welding process and you will make your very own wine rack.
Tangible Ideas: An Introduction to 3D Printing
Sunday, September 9th
12:30-3pm
This 3-hour crash course will span a wide variety of topics and have you leaving with your own personally designed 3D print. All the main fundamentals of the 3D printing industry will be covered including current capabilities, material choice, applications and a general overview of what the technology can do for you. Experience this revolutionary technology first hand and learn how it will change the world. You will learn how different 3D models are created, either through 3D modeling, scanning or simply downloaded and what services you can utilize if you don’t have access to the technology.
3D Modeling 101
Saturdays September 16, 23, & 30
10am-1pm
This three-session course is to introduce you to the world of 3D modeling. You’ll learn the basics of parametric 3D modeling using OnShape. You’ll also learn the bridge between creating a product in virtual space and actually creating a tangible product via methods such as 3D printing, plasma etching, CNC machining, etc.
FREE Sewing Machine Tune-up!
Sunday, October 1st
2pm – 4pm
Do you have a sewing machine you are just itching to make run?
Want to sew some fun stuff?!
Spend a couple of hours learning how to clean, oil and tune-up your sewing machine.
