Making a T-shirt Workshop

Day and time: Saturday 10:30am-12:30pm

Date: August 4

Cost: $10 for members, $20 for non members

Ages: 15+

Ever wondered how t-shirts are made in our screen printing studio?  We will show you the step by step process during this interactive workshop experience.  From burning a screen in our darkroom to printing your own cool t-shirt to wear home the same day, try screen printing for a day! Each participant will get to choose either a t-shirt or a bag to print.

Sawtastic Workshop

Day and time: Thursday  5:30-8pm

Date: August 9

Cost: Free to members $15 for non-members

Age:  18+

This workshop will cover basic wood shop safety as well as basic tool training. We will focus on how to safely operate a table saw, miter saw, and band saw. We will also cover their uses and how to know which tool is best for the job! This workshop is perfect for first time wood workers.

Vector Workshop

Day and time: Saturday 1pm-4pm

Date: August 25

Cost: Free for members, $20 non-members

Ages: 18+

Bring your own computer if possible. This is an introduction to creating vector art in Inkscape. These scalable designs can be used as logos for business or websites, but more importantly they are used in conjunction with the laser cutters, CNC routers, and silke screening to make some of the coolest things to come out of the Hub. This workshop is a prerequisite for our laser class and several other classes at the Hub!  Please download the free Inkscape software before coming to this workshop.

Ceramic Hand Building

Day and time: Monday 5:30-7:30pm

Date: August 20, 27, September 10, 17, 24

Cost: Free for members, $40 non-members

Ages: 18+

Learn basic hand building techniques and begin using these techniques to create your own ceramic forms like mugs, bowls, teapots, vases, and more.  Bring a sketchbook with your own inspirations of ceramic pieces to make. All levels welcome.

Clay is $40 for 25lb bag.

Screen Printing from A to Z!

Day and time: Wednesday 6:15-8pm

Dates:  August 22, 29, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26

Cost: $60 for members, $200 for non members

Ages: 18+

This class will focus on the digital and technical process of screen prinitng.  It is the perfect class to take if you are itching to make your own shirts and you want to become a certified user of our screen printing studio. You will learn some basic tools in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to turn logos, drawings, or ideas into printable 1 color designs.  Next, learn how to take your one color designs and print them onto cotton based fabrics and paper.  You will learn every step of the process so that you can design and print on your own at the Hub.  Here’s what we’ll cover: emulsifying and burning designs onto screens, plastisol ink use, printing on apparel and paper, names and uses of basic equipment in the studio, names and uses of inks and cleaning products in our studio.

CNC Class: File Prep to Finished Product

Day and time: Tuesday 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Dates: Aug 21, 28, Sept 4, 11, 18, 25

Cost: member $30 nonmember $100

Prerequisites: Vector Workshop & Laser Class

Recommended: Some experience with 3D design if you want to utilize the machines for 3D carving

This will be a 6 week class covering software and hardware required to safely use the CNC machines at the Innovation Hub. The first 2 -3 classes we will cover basic concepts, file prep, and the software for both the Shapoko and the large CNC.  We may also cover a brief introduction to 3D carving on the CNC using Fusion 360 (if time permits). The last few classes will be hands on and in the shop with each student getting time with the machines themselves. Class attendance and participation is required for you to be able to test to use the machines during member hours at the end of the course.

Note: Time will be spent in the wood shop so please dress appropriately.

Python Workshop

Day and time: Saturday 1pm-4pm

Date: August 11

Cost: Free!

Ages: 16+

Come in to get help with any questions you have about Python and programming. Aaron Stevens will be available to help with everything from installing Python for the first time to solving those hard problems that you’ve been stuck on. You are also welcome to just come to hang out with other Python developers, chat, and brainstorm. This is free to attend.

Class: Intermediate Leather Artisanry

Day and time: Wednesday 5:30pm -7:30pm

Dates: August 22, 29, September 5, 26 (4 session class)

Cost: $120

Each student will receive a tailored toolbox matching their unique craft!

Ages: 18+

Pre-requisite: Beginner leather artisanry

This course is a continuation of beginner leather artisanry, which serves as a prerequisite, and builds on the skills learned throughout this previous class.

In this course, students will be introduced to sewing using an industrial grade machine, continued dyeing and finishing techniques, an introduction to lining and case-design physics, as well as setting of closures, sizing and installing zippers, and an introduction to creating depth in bags.

Printing and Dyeing Fabric workshop with Melissa Gill

Dates: September 14, 5:30-8pm & September 15 10-2pm (need to attend both days)

Cost: $40

Ages: 16+

Class max: 12 students

Description:

Hendrix College art professor Melissa Gill will teach basic relief printing on fabric, combined with Japanese Shibori dye techniques. Students can create an original work of art on fabric, as well as decorate any natural fabric items such as cotton t-shirts, pillow cases, silk scarves, or linen dish towels. Plain white cotton muslin will be provided.

Welding 101

Day and time: Saturday 10:30-12:30pm

Dates:  September 8, 15, 22, 29

Cost: $ 20 for members, $ 90 for non members

Ages: 18+

This class is set up to allow the individual the opportunity to learn about welding and if it’s something they might enjoy perusing further. We will learn the basics of welding in this class using the MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and Stick welding process. You can choose to focus on both or one of the processes we offer. This is a hands on class and the goal is for students to be completing proficient weld joints by the end of week 4.

Python Workshop

Day and time: Saturday 1pm-4pm

Date: August 11

Cost: Free!

Ages: 16+

Come in to get help with any questions you have about Python and programming. Aaron Stevens will be available to help with everything from installing Python for the first time to solving those hard problems that you’ve been stuck on. You are also welcome to just come to hang out with other Python developers, chat, and brainstorm. This is free to attend.

3D Printing Workshop

Day and time: Wednesday, 6:15pm-8:00pm

Date: September 19

Cost: Free for members, $20 non member

Ages: 18+

Learn to use the 3D printers! It starts with an introduction to Cura and Mesh Mixer; next you will learn how to load filament, lay out jobs, and basic troubleshooting for when your prints decide to fail spectacularly.

Laser Class 101

Day and Time: Monday 5:30-7:30pm

Date: Sept 10, 17, 26, Oct 1

Prerequisite required: Vector workshop or instructor approval

Cost: $80 for non member, $10 for members

Ages: 14+

Learn to use the Maker’s dream tool to cut, etch and mark intricate, detailed graphics on wood and create 3D objects. In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to: create and prep files for the laser, perform routine maintenance and safety practices, unleash your imagination with free graphics software, create simple, yet elegant projects like wooden coasters, etched pub glasses, wooden boxes, leather bracelets, paper invitations, linoleum or wood block stamps.