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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Sabrina (Members Only)

  • When
    Saturday, January 22, 2022
  •  
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
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    2

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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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• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Chip (Members Only)

  • When
    Sunday, January 23, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
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    0

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  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Wood 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.

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Digital Fab & Plastics Safety

  • When
    Tuesday, January 25, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Digital Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Overview of safety policies and procedures for Digital Fabrication and Plastics Lab. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice with a mixture of instruction and hands-on demonstration. Please register in advance for Safety Certifications.

  This session covers safety for electronics, the 3D Printers, general plastics safety and a demo of the Vacuum Forming Machine. 

  In order to comply with physical distancing and occupancy requirements, this program is currently limited to no more than two (2) participants at a time.

  NOTE: Available to members and non-members. After taking the certification, future use of the space and equipment is available via our Digital Day Pass Program or by purchasing a membership.

  
  

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• Textiles Safety Certification with Lita

  • When
    Saturday, January 29, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Shop, MakerspaceCT, 37 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Textiles 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. You must register in advance for Safety Certifications to attend.

  This training will cover:

  • 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

  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.
  

  NOTE: Members and non-members may take the Textiles Safety Certification class. Non-members must sign the liability waiver.

  
  

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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Sabrina (Members Only)

  • When
    Wednesday, February 02, 2022
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    4

  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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• Jewelry Safety Certification with David

  • When
    Thursday, February 03, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Jewelry Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Overview of safety policies and procedures for the Jewelry Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice with a mixture of instruction and hands-on demonstration. Please register in advance for Safety Certifications.

  Equipment covered:

  • Proper Attire

  • Jeweler’s saw

  • Scroll Saw

  • Clamps

  • Mandrels

  • Dapping blocks

  • Hammers

  • Files

  • Disc / Belt Sander

  • Flex Shaft rotary tool

  • Oxy Acetylene Torch

  • Solder

  • Flux

  • Pickling solution

  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.

  NOTE: Available to members and non-members. After taking the certification, future use of the space and equipment is available via our Digital Day Pass Program or by purchasing a membership.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Chip (Members Only)

  • When
    Sunday, February 06, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Wood 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.

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Techno Titan CNC Router Safety Certification with Pat

  • When
    Wednesday, February 09, 2022
  •  
    6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Location
    MCT Woodshop, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Level Two Certification: Member Price - $39
  

  Prerequisites: MCT Woodshop Safety Cert Class 

  CNC routers are a powerful tool in any modern maker’s arsenal. They can be used to cut, carve and shape many materials including wood, plastics, foam, cardboard, non-ferrous metals and many more. They are quite often able to produce parts more accurately and efficiently than traditional manual processes freeing up makers to design, assemble and create more.

  This sessopm will teach the safety protocols and basic operation of MakerspaceCT’s Techno Titan CNC router. 

  In the course we’ll review basic woodshop safety along with CNC router specific safety considerations. Proper tooling and material selection along with feed/speed calculations will be discussed so members are able to successfully run the router to create their projects.

  PLEASE NOTE: You must be Safety Certified in the Woodshop to take 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 Sessions; Max. Class Size: 4)
  Prerequisite: MCT Woodshop Safety Cert Class 

  
  

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• Textiles Safety Certification with Lita

  • When
    Thursday, February 10, 2022
  •  
    6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Shop, MakerspaceCT, 37 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Textiles 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. You must register in advance for Safety Certifications to attend.

  This training will cover:

  • 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

  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.
  

  NOTE: Members and non-members may take the Textiles Safety Certification class. Non-members must sign the liability waiver.

  
  

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• Machine Shop Safety Certification with Andy (Members Only)

  • When
    Thursday, February 10, 2022
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Machine Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  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 Sabrina (Members Only)

  • When
    Wednesday, February 16, 2022
  •  
    3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    4

  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. 

  Show details
• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Chip (Members Only)

  • When
    Thursday, February 24, 2022
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Wood 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.

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Textiles Safety Certification with Lita

  • When
    Saturday, February 26, 2022
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Textiles 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. You must register in advance for Safety Certifications to attend.

  This training will cover:

  • 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

  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.
  

  NOTE: Members and non-members may take the Textiles Safety Certification class. Non-members must sign the liability waiver.

  
  

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• Jewelry Safety Certification with David

  • When
    Thursday, March 03, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Jewelry Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Overview of safety policies and procedures for the Jewelry Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice with a mixture of instruction and hands-on demonstration. Please register in advance for Safety Certifications.

  Equipment covered:

  • Proper Attire

  • Jeweler’s saw

  • Scroll Saw

  • Clamps

  • Mandrels

  • Dapping blocks

  • Hammers

  • Files

  • Disc / Belt Sander

  • Flex Shaft rotary tool

  • Oxy Acetylene Torch

  • Solder

  • Flux

  • Pickling solution

  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.

  NOTE: Available to members and non-members. After taking the certification, future use of the space and equipment is available via our Digital Day Pass Program or by purchasing a membership.

  
  

  Show details
• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Chip (Members Only)

  • When
    Sunday, March 06, 2022
  •  
    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Wood 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.

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Techno Titan CNC Router Safety Certification with Pat

  • When
    Wednesday, March 09, 2022
  •  
    6:15 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Location
    MCT Woodshop, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Level Two Certification: Member Price - $39
  

  Prerequisites: MCT Woodshop Safety Cert Class 

  CNC routers are a powerful tool in any modern maker’s arsenal. They can be used to cut, carve and shape many materials including wood, plastics, foam, cardboard, non-ferrous metals and many more. They are quite often able to produce parts more accurately and efficiently than traditional manual processes freeing up makers to design, assemble and create more.

  This sessopm will teach the safety protocols and basic operation of MakerspaceCT’s Techno Titan CNC router. 

  In the course we’ll review basic woodshop safety along with CNC router specific safety considerations. Proper tooling and material selection along with feed/speed calculations will be discussed so members are able to successfully run the router to create their projects.

  PLEASE NOTE: You must be Safety Certified in the Woodshop to take 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 Sessions; Max. Class Size: 4)
  Prerequisite: MCT Woodshop Safety Cert Class 

  
  

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• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Chip (Members Only)

  • When
    Thursday, March 24, 2022
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Wood 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.

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

  
  

  
  

  
  

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