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• Rotary Laser A Drink Tumbler with Erik (MEMBERS ONLY)

  • When
    Tuesday, May 19, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Digital Fab Shop, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    11

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  Laser Tumbler Engraving

  About the Class Put a personal touch on your coffee tumbler in this hands-on workshop. Using MakerspaceCT's laser engraver with rotary attachment, you'll engrave your initials, a monogram, or a custom graphic directly onto your tumbler, leaving with a finished, one-of-a-kind piece.

  Prerequisites Laser Basics certification required. This class is open to certified members only.

  What We'll Cover Topics

  • Setting up the rotary attachment for cylindrical objects
  • Preparing artwork and initials in the laser software
  • Dialing in settings for material type and tumbler finish
  • Running and monitoring the engrave

  Hands-On Project Students set up their design, configure the rotary attachment, and engrave their tumbler from start to finish.

  Course Outcomes Students gain:

  • Hands-on experience with the rotary attachment
  • Confidence setting up and running a job on the laser independently
  • A finished engraved tumbler

  Provided Coffee tumbler, laser time, and instruction. Bring your own design or choose from templates available in the software.

  What to Bring Closed-toe shoes. All other materials provided.

  
  

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• Machine Shop Safety Certification with Greg (Members Only)

  • When
    Thursday, May 28, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Machine Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    0

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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 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.

  
  

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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Peter (Members Only)

  • When
    Friday, June 05, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
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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. 

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

  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.

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• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Matt

  • When
    Monday, June 08, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    2

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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.

  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.

  
  

  
  

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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Peter (Members Only)

  • When
    Friday, June 19, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    4

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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. 

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

  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.

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• Machine Shop Safety Certification with Greg (Members Only)

  • When
    Thursday, June 25, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Machine Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    1

  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 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.

  
  

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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Peter (Members Only)

  • When
    Friday, July 10, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 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. 

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

  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.

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