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Build your own Space Saber! Learn electronics, decorate your hilt, build a blade. Take home LED Saber prop
Make your very own Space Saber! Sabers can be made specifically for sparring, for juggling and flow, and just for looking AMAZING! These Space Sabers are fun, durable, and provide hours of entertainment.
You will learn to solder your electronics, add the lights of your choice, controllers and batteries. Pick from our assortment of 3D printed parts to make it look like YOUR saber. Build your own blade, cut to your desired length. Once you've made the basics, your saber can be upgraded to include sound, color changing blades, and even animations (additional charges may apply).
Design and build your own saber, and at the end of the class take it home with you! All parts and materials are included in the class cost.
NOTE: To keep everyone safe, all classes are currently one-on-one and can be tailored to your interests and schedule. To take advantage of this unique opportunity, please email the instructor (Anthony Roselli) to let them know what you are interested in learning and when you would like to learn it.
Class Length: 1.5 - 2 hours
Prerequisites: None
Instructor Bio: Anthony Roselli has been a saber enthusiast for many years. After learning about flow arts and contact fencing with sabers, he helped form the Bellingham Order of the Saber in 2018. In 2019 he began working on making his own sabers at the Bellingham Makerspace and is now Bellingham's resident expert in saber construction
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3D printing classes will start as soon as the new printers arrive.
Learn how to design a 3D Printable Fidget Spinner in Onshape. This class will focus on the fundamentals of 3D design and how to navigate Onshape's browser-based cad system. The students will be designing a fidget spinner to be 3D printed in the Intro to 3D printing class or on their own time if they are already adequately familiar with 3D printing. Some of the learning objectives are listed here:
Class Length: 2 hours
Prerequisites: None (Intro to 3D Printing is useful)
Min/max registrations: 2-4
If you'd like a 50% scholarship discount (no questions asked) email ben@bellinghammakerspace.org
Instructor Bio: Ben Holmgren is a Plastics and Composites Engineering graduate of Western Washington University. He has been working with the Bellingham Makerspace for 6 years teaching 3D printing, 3D design, and a class to build your own 3D Printer.
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3D printing classes will start as soon as the new printers arrive.
Participants will 3D print and assemble a Fidget Spinner. This class will focus on the fundamentals of 3D printing. Using Cura, students will learn to slice a 3D design, adjust printing parameters, level a 3D printer bed, start a 3D print and troubleshoot common problems. Members will be able to use the 3d printers after taking this class.
Class Length: 2 hours
Prerequisites: None (Intro to 3D design is helpful)
Min/max registrations: 2-4
If you'd like a 50% scholarship discount (no questions asked) email ben@bellinghammakerspace.org
Instructor Bio: Ben Holmgren is a Plastics and Composites Engineering graduate of Western Washington University. He has been working with the Bellingham Makerspace for 6 years teaching 3D printing, 3D design, and a class to build your own 3D Printer.
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The Bellingham Makerspace hosts a weekly Garden Hour talk with Master Gardener Marie Metivier-DeMasters. This week's topic: Dahlia propagation
Dahlia propagation, AKA “separating dahlias” is a simple thing in theory but didn't work when I tried it until I watched someone do it. I'll bring in some dahlia tubers (mostly cleaned up), demonstrate what needs to happen, then let you try it yourself with a plastic bin, a set of clippers, a clump of dahlias, vermiculite, plastic bags to take home some dahlias, and instructions on storing and planting them.
We have a different Garden Hour every Saturday! Subjects we plan to discuss: Propagating Herbs, Seed Saving, Picking & Drying Herbs, Making Seasonal Wreaths, Garden-Themed Gifts, Propagating Indoor Plant Cuttings, Planning for Spring
Class Length: 1 Hour
Min/max registrations: 1-10
Instructor Bio: Master Gardener Marie Metivier-DeMasters
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Based on a previous Eventbrite listing ($3 Weevil Eye kits). Some other possibilities are a $3 Mini Tesla Coil Kit, $4 Smart Car Kit and, for a hot air reflow class, a $5 LED Fidget Spinner
Make a Light Up Weevil Eye and learn how to solder while you do it!
The WeevilEye is a through-hole soldering kit designed for the beginner. It has a low part count so even young kids can easily complete it. Once it's put together the red LED “eyes” light up brighter or darker according to how much light is getting to the photosensor.
Learning how to solder is an extremely useful skill for all skillsets and ages.
As we assemble our project we will discuss all aspects of soldering including, safety, soldering irons, component identification, preparation, types of solder, and flux. We will also cover tinning and splicing wires and desoldering as necessary. There will be examples of prototype circuit construction techniques and extra components and boards to practice on.
Class Length: 1-1/2 hours
Prerequisites: None
Min/max registrations: 1-6
Instructor Bio: Rochelle has over thirty-five years experience working in all areas of the electronics industry including repair, manufacturing, R&D, and currently works as a test engineer in the test lab of a local electronics manufacturer. He has a passion for helping others get their projects off the ground and enjoys passing on skills and advice he has gained over his career.
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This is something that could be offered multiple days/times by multiple hosts. The goal is to provide a learning environment where help from skilled hosts can be counted on.
Get help with woodworking projects and learn new skills.
Woodshop Projects is for anyone that wants to make stuff from wood, all skill levels welcome. Topics can include design, material selection, construction methods, machine and hand tool how-to's, etc. Machines can include the planer, jointer, bandsaw, mitersaw, tablesaw, drill press and CNC router. Machine topics can include using, adjusting, changing blades/belts, making jigs/fixtures, etc. Woodworking howto's can include cutting (compound) angles, resawing, surfacing, glue-ups, joints, hand planing, routing, sanding, etc.
To insure that the instructor can help with your project, please email him (davelers@gmail.com) some information about your idea/project (drawings appreciated) before registering.
Class Length: 1 hour
Prerequisites: project info (Intro to the Woodshop recommended)
Host Bio: Dave Lers has been a professional woodworker for decades and has experience with many aspects of woodworking, from house framing to hand-cut dovetail cabinetry.
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Posted by Instructor Needed on Sunday, 16-Feb-2020
Proposals
Anyone can propose a new class, workshop, demo, etc. To propose a new class you can use the Teach A Class! form or click new proposal and fill out a simpler form with the following guidelines at the top (unless you use a mobile phone):
- Name: Who is going to teach the class
- Email: Need a valid contact here (to let you know when folks register for your class)
- Title: What to name the class
- Description: Briefly describe what the class is about, what will be covered and what the participants will be doing - preferably what they will be making and taking home. The following information is optional, but most of it is needed before an event can go live:
- Are there any prerequisites for taking the class, e.g. one of the Intro classes
- When to offer it and how often - day/time/hrs, one time/once a month/etc.
- How much to charge the general public and makerspace members/volunteers (>= 20% off), include any materials/supplies.
- Weather or not to allow 50% off scholarship and/or volunteer audit (free) promo code registrations (hidden options, usage requires instructor approval)?
- What is the minimum and maximum number of participants. Classes will be canceled if the minimum is not reached 24hrs before the class is scheduled to start (default is 1-4).
- Include a brief instructor bio - describe yourself or your experience, in third person
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Make your own Space Saber
Build your own Space Saber! Learn electronics, decorate your hilt, build a blade. Take home LED Saber propMake your very own Space Saber! Sabers can be made specifically for sparring, for juggling and flow, and just for looking AMAZING! These Space Sabers are fun, durable, and provide hours of entertainment.
You will learn to solder your electronics, add the lights of your choice, controllers and batteries. Pick from our assortment of 3D printed parts to make it look like YOUR saber. Build your own blade, cut to your desired length. Once you've made the basics, your saber can be upgraded to include sound, color changing blades, and even animations (additional charges may apply).
Design and build your own saber, and at the end of the class take it home with you! All parts and materials are included in the class cost.
NOTE: To keep everyone safe, all classes are currently one-on-one and can be tailored to your interests and schedule. To take advantage of this unique opportunity, please email the instructor (Anthony Roselli) to let them know what you are interested in learning and when you would like to learn it.
Class Length: 1.5 - 2 hours
Prerequisites: None
Instructor Bio: Anthony Roselli has been a saber enthusiast for many years. After learning about flow arts and contact fencing with sabers, he helped form the Bellingham Order of the Saber in 2018. In 2019 he began working on making his own sabers at the Bellingham Makerspace and is now Bellingham's resident expert in saber construction
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Intro to 3D Design in Onshape
3D printing classes will start as soon as the new printers arrive.Learn how to design a 3D Printable Fidget Spinner in Onshape. This class will focus on the fundamentals of 3D design and how to navigate Onshape's browser-based cad system. The students will be designing a fidget spinner to be 3D printed in the Intro to 3D printing class or on their own time if they are already adequately familiar with 3D printing. Some of the learning objectives are listed here:
- Navigating Onshape
- Design intent for parametric design
- Start a Sketch
- Additive Design
- Subtractive Design
- Filleting
- Exporting
Class Length: 2 hours
Prerequisites: None (Intro to 3D Printing is useful)
Min/max registrations: 2-4
If you'd like a 50% scholarship discount (no questions asked) email ben@bellinghammakerspace.org
Instructor Bio: Ben Holmgren is a Plastics and Composites Engineering graduate of Western Washington University. He has been working with the Bellingham Makerspace for 6 years teaching 3D printing, 3D design, and a class to build your own 3D Printer.
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Intro to 3D Printing
3D printing classes will start as soon as the new printers arrive.Participants will 3D print and assemble a Fidget Spinner. This class will focus on the fundamentals of 3D printing. Using Cura, students will learn to slice a 3D design, adjust printing parameters, level a 3D printer bed, start a 3D print and troubleshoot common problems. Members will be able to use the 3d printers after taking this class.
Class Length: 2 hours
Prerequisites: None (Intro to 3D design is helpful)
Min/max registrations: 2-4
If you'd like a 50% scholarship discount (no questions asked) email ben@bellinghammakerspace.org
Instructor Bio: Ben Holmgren is a Plastics and Composites Engineering graduate of Western Washington University. He has been working with the Bellingham Makerspace for 6 years teaching 3D printing, 3D design, and a class to build your own 3D Printer.
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The Garden Hour - Dahlia propagation
The Bellingham Makerspace hosts a weekly Garden Hour talk with Master Gardener Marie Metivier-DeMasters. This week's topic: Dahlia propagationDahlia propagation, AKA “separating dahlias” is a simple thing in theory but didn't work when I tried it until I watched someone do it. I'll bring in some dahlia tubers (mostly cleaned up), demonstrate what needs to happen, then let you try it yourself with a plastic bin, a set of clippers, a clump of dahlias, vermiculite, plastic bags to take home some dahlias, and instructions on storing and planting them.
We have a different Garden Hour every Saturday! Subjects we plan to discuss: Propagating Herbs, Seed Saving, Picking & Drying Herbs, Making Seasonal Wreaths, Garden-Themed Gifts, Propagating Indoor Plant Cuttings, Planning for Spring
Class Length: 1 Hour
Min/max registrations: 1-10
Instructor Bio: Master Gardener Marie Metivier-DeMasters
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Intro to Soldering - Weevil Eye
Based on a previous Eventbrite listing ($3 Weevil Eye kits). Some other possibilities are a $3 Mini Tesla Coil Kit, $4 Smart Car Kit and, for a hot air reflow class, a $5 LED Fidget SpinnerMake a Light Up Weevil Eye and learn how to solder while you do it!
The WeevilEye is a through-hole soldering kit designed for the beginner. It has a low part count so even young kids can easily complete it. Once it's put together the red LED “eyes” light up brighter or darker according to how much light is getting to the photosensor.
Learning how to solder is an extremely useful skill for all skillsets and ages.
As we assemble our project we will discuss all aspects of soldering including, safety, soldering irons, component identification, preparation, types of solder, and flux. We will also cover tinning and splicing wires and desoldering as necessary. There will be examples of prototype circuit construction techniques and extra components and boards to practice on.
Class Length: 1-1/2 hours
Prerequisites: None
Min/max registrations: 1-6
Instructor Bio: Rochelle has over thirty-five years experience working in all areas of the electronics industry including repair, manufacturing, R&D, and currently works as a test engineer in the test lab of a local electronics manufacturer. He has a passion for helping others get their projects off the ground and enjoys passing on skills and advice he has gained over his career.
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Woodshop Projects
This is something that could be offered multiple days/times by multiple hosts. The goal is to provide a learning environment where help from skilled hosts can be counted on.Get help with woodworking projects and learn new skills.
Woodshop Projects is for anyone that wants to make stuff from wood, all skill levels welcome. Topics can include design, material selection, construction methods, machine and hand tool how-to's, etc. Machines can include the planer, jointer, bandsaw, mitersaw, tablesaw, drill press and CNC router. Machine topics can include using, adjusting, changing blades/belts, making jigs/fixtures, etc. Woodworking howto's can include cutting (compound) angles, resawing, surfacing, glue-ups, joints, hand planing, routing, sanding, etc.
To insure that the instructor can help with your project, please email him (davelers@gmail.com) some information about your idea/project (drawings appreciated) before registering.
Class Length: 1 hour
Prerequisites: project info (Intro to the Woodshop recommended)
Host Bio: Dave Lers has been a professional woodworker for decades and has experience with many aspects of woodworking, from house framing to hand-cut dovetail cabinetry.
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Intro to 3d Printing
Posted by Instructor Needed on Sunday, 16-Feb-2020We need someone to teach this class. The following is based on one of our previous offerings, everything about it is open to change, e.g. the newer and more popular Ender3 VS Ultimaker2.
Have an interest in 3D printing? Come to our class at the Makerspace and learn what you need to get started!
In this class you will learn how to build a name tag keychain in Tinkercad, the steps of slicing using Cura, how to start a print on the Ultimaker2, and the basic techniques to troubleshoot simple problems.
Once you have learned these basic skills you will be able to make all manner of things with a 3D printer, so stop dreaming and start making at the The Makerspace!
Skill level: This class is built for beginners
Topics Covered:
Tinkercad 3D CAD design
Use of Cura 3D slicing software
Starting prints on the Ultimaker2 3D printer
Troubleshooting your prints
What to Bring: Participants are encouraged to sign up at Tinkercad and bring a laptop with Cura installed (both are free). If you cannot bring a laptop, please let us know ahead of time so we can get a computer set up for you.
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