Washable microcontrollers and yarn that conduct electricity make it possible to program garments to light up or sense the environment. Geri will provide an introduction to the world of wearable technology and the many things you can make with it. We'll review the types of conductive thread available, what advantages there are to using different…

Attendees of this class will learn how to stitch LED circuits using conductive thread, instead of wire and solder, to create wearable technology. This class will cover the stitching of one basic circuit with LED, battery, and switch onto fabric. There is a class fee of $40 for the general public and $35 for Knox…

This is a hands-on event in which the Off-Grid AuxComm Radio Club will be lead by Allan, NN1H, as he presents using a pinging beacon transmitting a morse code signal inside the chest of a homemade zombie named ZomBcomm. This one-of-a-kind zombie will be designed and built at Knox Makers during regular Smoke and Solder…

Update 6/7/2017: The minimum was not met for this class, and therefore, it has been canceled.   In this class, Sue will cover the basics of sewing, including how to thread your machine and bobbin, how to use some of the most basic stitches, a discussion on which tools are needed to be a successful…

In this class, Sue will cover the basics of sewing, including how to thread your machine and bobbin, how to use some of the most basic stitches, a discussion on which tools are needed to be a successful sewer, how to troubleshoot your machine, and basic terms to help decipher a pattern. Attendees of this…

Knox Makers will host a member onboarding session for new members. This night will start with a brief overview of the resources, rules, and goals of Knox Makers. Afterwards, members should feel welcome to stay and socialize. The focus of this evening will be on members who are new to Knox Makers, but older members…

This month’s meeting for the Knox Area Robotics Club will be a talk and tinker session. Members are encouraged to bring in robotics projects to work on and tinker with to collaborate and learn from each other. Show and Share will begin prompty at 6:30PM, and the tinkering will start around 7:00PM. During this time,…

Attendees will learn how to break down old watches, jewelry, and gear assemblies. Sarah Brobst will then lead students on how to reassemble the best bits to create steampunk jewelry. All tools and materials will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own broken watches, gears, or sentimental items to personalize their handmade,…

PMC, or precious metal clay, is used to create jewelry and contains .999% pure fine silver. PMC was developed and patented in the 1990s by Mitsubishi Materials of Japan, and the pure fine silver used in PMC is recycled from electronics devices such as cell phones, computers, and X-rays. PMC is a material that has…

Terry will present an introduction to various mold making techniques and applications for the molding products. We will explore types of molds that are applicable for plastic models, costume apparatuses, and metal sculpture. Like all other Tuesday nights, this event is free and open to the public. Our night will begin with a Show and…

This class is part 2 of a two-part series on PMC jewelry crafting. Please visit part 1 of this series for more information and to purchase your tickets. This section shall not serve as a stand-alone class. To get your tickets, please see part 1. Denae will lead a two-part class where attendees will learn how…

Greg will introduce the metal shop with a basic safety discussion, tour of the metal shop, explanation of operations and procedures, and available equipment. Welding demonstrations and hands-on practice will be available for those interested in participating and making some sparks. There is some loaner equipment, but if you have your own welding gear, you…

Pinhole photography is the simplest form of photography which uses a simple camera with a single, small aperture instead of a lens, and the results can be quite impressive. In this class, Donna will review the camera construction, the correct exposure time, and developing techniques for this style of photography. Attendees of this class will…

Alcohol inks are acid free, fast drying, highly pigmented inks that can be painted on most non-porous surfaces, including Yupo paper, velum, and glass. Shelley will lead this hands-on class in which students will create small works on Yupo paper using inks and rubbing alcohol. This class will experiment with non-conventional tools to move the…

The theory of general relativity predicts that a sufficiently compact mass can deform space-time to form a black hole. Similar to the process of the formation of black holes, putting your lovely sweater in a dryer begins a process in which the wool appears to exhibit strong gravitational effects becoming more dense and allowing nothing…

Alcohol inks are acid free, fast drying, highly pigmented inks that can be painted on most non-porous surfaces, including Yupo paper, velum, and glass. Shelley will lead this hands-on class in which students will create small works on Yupo paper using inks and rubbing alcohol. This class will experiment with non-conventional tools to move the…