MakerspaceCT upcoming events

3D Printing Certification (Members Only) (Tuesday, August 18, 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Wood Shop Safety Certification with Matt (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.

Machine Shop Safety Certification with Greg (Members Only) (Thursday, August 27, 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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 in the Machine Shop. A separate training for the Haas is required for those interested in CNC Milling. This training DOES NOT cover any machines in the Metal Fabrication Shop.

This machine shop program at MakerspaceCT is currently limited to no more than three (3) participants at a time.

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

Wood Shop Safety Certification with Matt (Wednesday, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

Metal Shop Safety Certification with Peter (Members Only) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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.

This session may end earlier or later than planned based on the number of students and level of training needed.

Metal Shop Safety Certification with Peter (Members Only) (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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.

This session may end earlier or later than planned based on the number of students and level of training needed.

Wood Shop Safety Certification with Matt (Wednesday, October 07, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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

Metal Shop Safety Certification with Peter (Members Only) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

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.

This session may end earlier or later than planned based on the number of students and level of training needed.

Wood Shop Safety Certification with Matt (Monday, November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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

Wood Shop Safety Certification with Matt (Monday, November 16, 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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