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• Blacksmithing Demo & Assist with Paul Spirito (Session 1)

  • When
    Wednesday, September 30, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Non-Members $20 / Members $5

  Watch and interact with Paul and you will learn some very basic techniques with hands-on fun. Students must watch the Blacksmithing Safety and Demo video before arrival. Paul will cover basic techniques, which may include strike, taper, draw, bend, twist and punch. Non-members must sign our liability waiver before entry into the shop.

  Blacksmithing Demo & Assist is $5 for members. / $20 fee for non-members
  One Hour Session
  Prerequisite: NONE

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  These individualized sessions allow for social distancing in the MCT Metal Shop. A cloth face covering must be worn at all times.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

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• Blacksmithing Demo & Assist with Paul Spirito (Session 2)

  • When
    Wednesday, September 30, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Non-Members $20 / Members $5

  Watch and interact with Paul and you will learn some very basic techniques with hands-on fun. Students must watch the Blacksmithing Safety and Demo video before arrival. Paul will cover basic techniques, which may include strike, taper, draw, bend, twist and punch. Non-members must sign our liability waiver before entry into the shop.

  Blacksmithing Demo & Assist is $5 for members. / $20 fee for non-members
  One Hour Session
  Prerequisite: NONE

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  These individualized sessions allow for social distancing in the MCT Metal Shop. A cloth face covering must be worn at all times.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

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• Intro to MIG Welding with Sabrina

  • When
    Friday, October 02, 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    960 Main Street, Hartford, CT
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  General Admission: $99 / Members: $79
  

  Learn the basics of welding in the introductory class! Get a step-by-step intro into fusing metals with MIG and stick welders. This class is geared towards students with no prior experience, however, you should be comfortable working with power tools.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than four (4) participants at a time.
  

  (1 Session; Max. Class Size: 4)
  Prerequisite: NONE

  
  

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• CNC Plasma Cutting Basics

  • When
    Wednesday, October 07, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Non-Members $99 / Members $79

  Learn the basics of design and safe operation for the Koike Aronson ShopPro™ Plasma Cutting Table. This high performance CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine allows the user to cut steel and other metal materials with precision and accuracy.

  The workshop is in two parts:

  5:30 – 7:00 PM Introduction to FlashCut CNC CAD/CAM Software

  • Very basic explanation of how 2D vector files differ from 2D image files
  • Show how to import art into FlashCut CNC software
  • Show FlashCut CNC toggles between CAD, CNC and CAM

  7:00 – 8:30 PM Demo & Operator Basics For ShopPro™ CNC Plasma Cutting Table

  • Power up
  • Run demo of FlashCut driving the CNC Machine
  • Choosing consumables, amperage based on materials
  • Homing the machine
  • Z touch-offs and where X and Y is, using laser pointer
  • Setting up Lead-ins and lead-outs
  • Power down and clean up

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than three (3) participants at a time.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

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• Intermediate MIG Welding with Sabrina

  • When
    Friday, October 09, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    960 Main Street, Hartford, CT
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  General Admission: $99 / Members: $79
  

  For students who have completed "Intro To MIG Welding"...take your skills to the next level in this Intermediate Level course. We'll start will a quick review of safety and machine fundamentals, then get right into the assembly of a project from start to finish. Learn the steps and process of a metal fabrication project! Your must complete the prerequisite before attending this class.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than four (4) participants at a time.
  

  (1 Session; Max. Class Size: 4)
  Prerequisite: Intro To MIG Welding

  
  

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• Sewing Meetup

  • When
    Tuesday, October 13, 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Textiles Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Non-Members $15 / Members FREE
  

  Open Sew with Rebecca:

  Join us for Open Sew at MakerspaceCT. Bring your own sewing machine or use one of ours. Share sewing ideas or get advice on your projects. Non-members must have completed one of our Sewing Basics classes.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, sewing programs at MakerspaceCT are currently limited to no more than three (3) participants at a time.

  
  

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• Blacksmithing Demo & Assist with Paul Spirito (Session 1)

  • When
    Wednesday, October 14, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Non-Members $20 / Members $5

  Watch and interact with Paul and you will learn some very basic techniques with hands-on fun. Students must watch the Blacksmithing Safety and Demo video before arrival. Paul will cover basic techniques, which may include strike, taper, draw, bend, twist and punch. Non-members must sign our liability waiver before entry into the shop.

  Blacksmithing Demo & Assist is $5 for members. / $20 fee for non-members
  One Hour Session
  Prerequisite: NONE

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  These individualized sessions allow for social distancing in the MCT Metal Shop. A cloth face covering must be worn at all times.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

  Show details
• Blacksmithing Demo & Assist with Paul Spirito (Session 2)

  • When
    Wednesday, October 14, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Non-Members $20 / Members $5

  Watch and interact with Paul and you will learn some very basic techniques with hands-on fun. Students must watch the Blacksmithing Safety and Demo video before arrival. Paul will cover basic techniques, which may include strike, taper, draw, bend, twist and punch. Non-members must sign our liability waiver before entry into the shop.

  Blacksmithing Demo & Assist is $5 for members. / $20 fee for non-members
  One Hour Session
  Prerequisite: NONE

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  These individualized sessions allow for social distancing in the MCT Metal Shop. A cloth face covering must be worn at all times.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

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• Sewing Meetup

  • When
    Tuesday, October 20, 2020
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Textiles Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Non-Members $15 / Members FREE
  

  Open Sew with Rebecca:

  Join us for Open Sew at MakerspaceCT. Bring your own sewing machine or use one of ours. Share sewing ideas or get advice on your projects. Non-members must have completed one of our Sewing Basics classes.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, sewing programs at MakerspaceCT are currently limited to no more than three (3) participants at a time.

  
  

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• CNC Plasma Cutting Basics

  • When
    Wednesday, October 21, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Non-Members $99 / Members $79

  Learn the basics of design and safe operation for the Koike Aronson ShopPro™ Plasma Cutting Table. This high performance CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine allows the user to cut steel and other metal materials with precision and accuracy.

  The workshop is in two parts:

  5:30 – 7:00 PM Introduction to FlashCut CNC CAD/CAM Software

  • Very basic explanation of how 2D vector files differ from 2D image files
  • Show how to import art into FlashCut CNC software
  • Show FlashCut CNC toggles between CAD, CNC and CAM

  7:00 – 8:30 PM Demo & Operator Basics For ShopPro™ CNC Plasma Cutting Table

  • Power up
  • Run demo of FlashCut driving the CNC Machine
  • Choosing consumables, amperage based on materials
  • Homing the machine
  • Z touch-offs and where X and Y is, using laser pointer
  • Setting up Lead-ins and lead-outs
  • Power down and clean up

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than three (3) participants at a time.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

  Show details
• Intro to MIG Welding with Sabrina

  • When
    Friday, October 23, 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    960 Main Street, Hartford, CT
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  General Admission: $99 / Members: $79
  

  Learn the basics of welding in the introductory class! Get a step-by-step intro into fusing metals with MIG and stick welders. This class is geared towards students with no prior experience, however, you should be comfortable working with power tools.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than four (4) participants at a time.
  

  (1 Session; Max. Class Size: 4)
  Prerequisite: NONE

  
  

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• Blacksmithing Demo & Assist with Paul Spirito (Session 1)

  • When
    Wednesday, October 28, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Non-Members $20 / Members $5

  Watch and interact with Paul and you will learn some very basic techniques with hands-on fun. Students must watch the Blacksmithing Safety and Demo video before arrival. Paul will cover basic techniques, which may include strike, taper, draw, bend, twist and punch. Non-members must sign our liability waiver before entry into the shop.

  Blacksmithing Demo & Assist is $5 for members. / $20 fee for non-members
  One Hour Session
  Prerequisite: NONE

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  These individualized sessions allow for social distancing in the MCT Metal Shop. A cloth face covering must be worn at all times.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

  Show details
• Blacksmithing Demo & Assist with Paul Spirito (Session 2)

  • When
    Wednesday, October 28, 2020
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Non-Members $20 / Members $5

  Watch and interact with Paul and you will learn some very basic techniques with hands-on fun. Students must watch the Blacksmithing Safety and Demo video before arrival. Paul will cover basic techniques, which may include strike, taper, draw, bend, twist and punch. Non-members must sign our liability waiver before entry into the shop.

  Blacksmithing Demo & Assist is $5 for members. / $20 fee for non-members
  One Hour Session
  Prerequisite: NONE

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  These individualized sessions allow for social distancing in the MCT Metal Shop. A cloth face covering must be worn at all times.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

  Show details
• Intermediate MIG Welding with Sabrina

  • When
    Friday, October 30, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    960 Main Street, Hartford, CT
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  General Admission: $99 / Members: $79
  

  For students who have completed "Intro To MIG Welding"...take your skills to the next level in this Intermediate Level course. We'll start will a quick review of safety and machine fundamentals, then get right into the assembly of a project from start to finish. Learn the steps and process of a metal fabrication project! Your must complete the prerequisite before attending this class.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than four (4) participants at a time.
  

  (1 Session; Max. Class Size: 4)
  Prerequisite: Intro To MIG Welding

  
  

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• CNC Plasma Cutting Basics

  • When
    Wednesday, November 04, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Non-Members $99 / Members $79

  Learn the basics of design and safe operation for the Koike Aronson ShopPro™ Plasma Cutting Table. This high performance CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine allows the user to cut steel and other metal materials with precision and accuracy.

  The workshop is in two parts:

  5:30 – 7:00 PM Introduction to FlashCut CNC CAD/CAM Software

  • Very basic explanation of how 2D vector files differ from 2D image files
  • Show how to import art into FlashCut CNC software
  • Show FlashCut CNC toggles between CAD, CNC and CAM

  7:00 – 8:30 PM Demo & Operator Basics For ShopPro™ CNC Plasma Cutting Table

  • Power up
  • Run demo of FlashCut driving the CNC Machine
  • Choosing consumables, amperage based on materials
  • Homing the machine
  • Z touch-offs and where X and Y is, using laser pointer
  • Setting up Lead-ins and lead-outs
  • Power down and clean up

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than three (3) participants at a time.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

  Show details
• CNC Plasma Cutting Basics

  • When
    Wednesday, November 18, 2020
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (EST)
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 960 Main Street, Hartford
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Non-Members $99 / Members $79

  Learn the basics of design and safe operation for the Koike Aronson ShopPro™ Plasma Cutting Table. This high performance CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine allows the user to cut steel and other metal materials with precision and accuracy.

  The workshop is in two parts:

  5:30 – 7:00 PM Introduction to FlashCut CNC CAD/CAM Software

  • Very basic explanation of how 2D vector files differ from 2D image files
  • Show how to import art into FlashCut CNC software
  • Show FlashCut CNC toggles between CAD, CNC and CAM

  7:00 – 8:30 PM Demo & Operator Basics For ShopPro™ CNC Plasma Cutting Table

  • Power up
  • Run demo of FlashCut driving the CNC Machine
  • Choosing consumables, amperage based on materials
  • Homing the machine
  • Z touch-offs and where X and Y is, using laser pointer
  • Setting up Lead-ins and lead-outs
  • Power down and clean up

  You do not have to be a member to take this workshop. Please sign up on our website at the link below and pay tuition if you wish to attend. No experience required. Please note that MakerspaceCT's Metal Shop is an 18+ space.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than three (3) participants at a time.

  In response to COVID-19, we have developed SAFESHOP, a proactive program that follows State of Connecticut public health guidelines provided by the DECD for keeping attendees of MakerspaceCT's programs healthy and safe. Learn more about the program here.
  

  Show details