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• 3D Printing Certification (Members Only)

  • When
    Thursday, June 01, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott St., Hartford CT
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  Date/Time: Thursday, June 1st, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Prerequisites: Members Only

  Credentials: 3D Printing Certification

  
  

  Learn to print successfully more often! 3D printing or "Additive Manufacturing," is useful for hobbyists and professionals alike. Learn to slice a 3D file using a slicer/CAM software and put the code onto a printer to create incredible designs.

  
  

  The course content includes:

  • Best practices for slicing
  • Where to find models for printing
  • Overview of what can and cannot be printed on our machines
  • Policies for machine use
  • Basic troubleshooting

  
  

  This program allows for one hour of instruction and one hour of printing and troubleshooting with the 3D Printers.

  
  

  Materials Included: We have a variety colors and brands of PLA/PLA+ plastic and our computers are equipped with software such as UltiMaker Cura and PrusaSlicer. You're welcome to bring a laptop, or bring your own PLA/PLA+. For this basics class, do not bring other filament types, as this class does not cover alternate styles of filament plastics.

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• Laser Basics with Julie

  • When
    Thursday, June 08, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Digital Fab Shop, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
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    4

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  Date/Time: Thursday, June 8th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Cost: Members $59/Non-members $79

  Age: 18+

  Prerequisites: N/A

  Credentials: Laser Cutter Safety

  Recommended Follow Up Classes: Inkscape for CNC, Plasma Cutter, Intro to Wood Shop

  
  

  Laser engraving is a fun and interesting skill that can range from an enjoyable hobby to a lucrative business opportunity. Engraving can be used to personalize everyday objects, such as coasters, keychains, and barware. Lasers can even cut materials with details that are impossible for other tools! This is the perfect launching point into larger CNC operations, such as the plasma cutter or the techno router table. This is the perfect course for dipping your toes into the world of CNC machines!

  The course content includes:

  • Startup Procedure
  • Overview of what CAD is
  • Overview of what CAM is
  • Quick overview of what gcode is
  • How the laser cutter functions
  • How to prep a file for the laser cutter
  • Cutting versus engraving and vector versus raster
  • What materials can be cut
  • Tolerances
  • Kerf of the cut
  • Power and Speeds calculations
  • Troubleshooting
    
  • Where to source materials

  Materials Included: A variety of acrylic, plywood, and paper to experiment on, as well as all machines, consumables, and accessories. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies to cut! Be aware that several types of plastics are not safe to cut on the laser, so ensure that you know exactly what material you are bringing.

  
  

  
  

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• Machine Shop Safety Certification with Andy (Members Only)

  • When
    Thursday, June 08, 2023
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Machine Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
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  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Machine Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Please register in advance for Safety Certifications at the links below and be sure to dress appropriately when you come to class.

  This safety class covers the lathe and bridgeport. A separate Haas CNC training is offered for students who are interested.

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, machine shop programs at MakerspaceCT are currently limited to no more than four (4) participants at a time.

  NOTE: You must be a member in good standing to take Safety Certification classes.

  
  

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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Mairead (Members Only)

  • When
    Wednesday, June 14, 2023
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
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    3

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  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Metal Fabrication Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. 

  Machines covered include: bandsaw, jump shear, finger brake, sheet metal notcher, drill press, grinding station, disk sander and more.

  Please note: The Machine Shop, Welding, CNC Plasma and Blacksmithing are covered in separate trainings. 

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• Laser Basics with Julie

  • When
    Thursday, June 22, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Digital Fab Shop, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
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  Date/Time: Thursday, June 22nd, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Cost: Members $59/Non-members $79

  Age: 18+

  Prerequisites: N/A

  Credentials: Laser Cutter Safety

  Recommended Follow Up Classes: Inkscape for CNC, Plasma Cutter, Intro to Wood Shop

  
  

  Laser engraving is a fun and interesting skill that can range from an enjoyable hobby to a lucrative business opportunity. Engraving can be used to personalize everyday objects, such as coasters, keychains, and barware. Lasers can even cut materials with details that are impossible for other tools! This is the perfect launching point into larger CNC operations, such as the plasma cutter or the techno router table. This is the perfect course for dipping your toes into the world of CNC machines!

  The course content includes:

  • Startup Procedure
  • Overview of what CAD is
  • Overview of what CAM is
  • Quick overview of what gcode is
  • How the laser cutter functions
  • How to prep a file for the laser cutter
  • Cutting versus engraving and vector versus raster
  • What materials can be cut
  • Tolerances
  • Kerf of the cut
  • Power and Speeds calculations
  • Troubleshooting
    
  • Where to source materials

  Materials Included: A variety of acrylic, plywood, and paper to experiment on, as well as all machines, consumables, and accessories. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies to cut! Be aware that several types of plastics are not safe to cut on the laser, so ensure that you know exactly what material you are bringing.

  
  

  
  

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• Textiles Safety Certification with Lita

  • When
    Thursday, June 29, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
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  Cost: Members FREE/Non-members $20

  Age: 18+

  Prerequisites: N/A

  Credentials: Textiles Safety

  
  

  Take the safety class to get access to the equipment of the Textiles shop of MakerspaceCT! We have an array of industrial sewing machines, a serger, and a wealth of experience to guide you. Sewing and its surrounding disciplines can be used in a wide range of maker projects, either alone or integrated with other shop projects. It's an absolute essential skill for the budding maker.

  
  

  The course content includes:
  

  • Overview of machinery safety
  • Locations of all supplies
  • Safe use of power cutter, scissors, iron
  • Proper posture and comfort, foot and knee controls
  • Threading all machines, setting proper tension
  • Winding bobbins
  • Changing needles
  • Instructor demonstrates each machine of the machines

  
  

  Materials Included: A variety of fabrics to experiment on, as well as all tools and accessories. Participants are welcome to bring their own to experiment with!

  
  

  
  

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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Mairead (Members Only)

  • When
    Wednesday, July 12, 2023
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Metal Fabrication Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. 

  Machines covered include: bandsaw, jump shear, finger brake, sheet metal notcher, drill press, grinding station, disk sander and more.

  Please note: The Machine Shop, Welding, CNC Plasma and Blacksmithing are covered in separate trainings. 

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• Textiles Safety Certification with Lita

  • When
    Thursday, July 27, 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Cost: Members FREE/Non-members $20

  Age: 18+

  Prerequisites: N/A

  Credentials: Textiles Safety

  
  

  Take the safety class to get access to the equipment of the Textiles shop of MakerspaceCT! We have an array of industrial sewing machines, a serger, and a wealth of experience to guide you. Sewing and its surrounding disciplines can be used in a wide range of maker projects, either alone or integrated with other shop projects. It's an absolute essential skill for the budding maker.

  
  

  The course content includes:
  

  • Overview of machinery safety
  • Locations of all supplies
  • Safe use of power cutter, scissors, iron
  • Proper posture and comfort, foot and knee controls
  • Threading all machines, setting proper tension
  • Winding bobbins
  • Changing needles
  • Instructor demonstrates each machine of the machines

  
  

  Materials Included: A variety of fabrics to experiment on, as well as all tools and accessories. Participants are welcome to bring their own to experiment with!

  
  

  
  

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