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Toy Tech Adaptation Night
Toy Tech Adaptation Night
Spark and Knox Makers will be adapting toys for Toy Tech 2021. Toys that are not necessarily functional for children with disabilities will be switch-adapted for use by children of all ability levels. Participants in this workshop can bring their own toy(s) to adapt or adapt toys donated to Spark. Supplies and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! No experience required!
Please RSVP if you plan to attend this event. We would appreciate it very much.
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Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending
Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending
Intro to Cold Bending (Flexo).
This is the Authorization using the Hossfeld Standard Model No. 2 Bender in the Blacksmithing Area. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a authorization class for blacksmithing. Access may be restricted unless your already authorized in the blacksmithing zone, or someone else is available to allow access.
We will supply some material to bend.
This class is limited to 6, so each person get enough hands on time to be able to feel comfortable using the Hossfeld bender.
Students should bring their own gloves
The cost is $19.96 for Knox Makers members
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Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending
Flexo 101 – Intro to Cold Bending
Intro to Cold Bending (Flexo).
This is the Authorization using the Hossfeld Standard Model No. 2 Bender in the Blacksmithing Area. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a authorization class for blacksmithing. Access may be restricted unless your already authorized in the blacksmithing zone, or someone else is available to allow access.
We will supply some material to bend.
This class is limited to 6, so each person get enough hands on time to be able to feel comfortable using the Hossfeld bender.
Students should bring their own gloves
The cost is $19.96 for Knox Makers members
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Acrylic Holiday Ornaments
Acrylic Holiday Ornaments
Come make stained glass style acrylic holiday ornaments!
Tracy will have all the supplies and instructions for you to make a colorful ornament for your tree or window, and also teach you the techniques to make your own.
Choose from 4 different per-designed styles, or, if you already know how to design for the laser, talk with Tracy about how to have your own custom ornament made.
No laser or any other experience necessary.
The cost is $24.96 for Knox Makers members, $29.96 for General Public.
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Horseshoe Reindeer
Horseshoe Reindeer
Time to get into the holiday spirit! Join me in making horseshoe reindeer that will make a great addition to your holiday decorations or a great gift for someone!
No previous welding experience or welding authorization classes are required prior to this class. This is intended to be fun and a great introduction to what you can make with welding!
While we do have some personal protective equipment, you should still show up in close-toed shoes (preferably boots), pants (like blue jeans), and a shirt (non-polyester) with sleeves. When working with welding machines, natural fibers are strongly recommended. We have some hoods, gloves, and welding jackets but feel free to bring your own equipment if you have it.
You will also have the option to paint your reindeer or add a clear coat for protection and rust prevention. If you would like for it to rust that is also fine and a good look for them!
The cost of this class is $29.96 for current Knox Makers Members and $39.96 for non-members. The minimum class size is 2 and the maximum is 6. If the class minimum is not met within 48 hours prior to the class start time, the class will be canceled, and all tickets will be refunded. If the class fills up there is a good chance of another opportunity to attend another class before Christmas.
Laser Cutter 101
Laser Cutter 101
This is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Moonraker. Tracy will lead attendees of this class as they learn the basics of laser cutting, make a simple design, and then engrave and cut out the design using the laser cutter in our space. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use Moonraker or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class.
If you were authorized on Goldfinger, there is no need to take this class. For a review of the new laser, please stop by the shop after this class or on a Tuesday to get a tour of the new machine.
Help installing the software on your own laptop can be provided outside of class.In class we will be using Inkscape and the laser cutting extension bundle we’ve put together for it. There is a minimum of two participant and maximum of five participants.
Woodturned Christmas Ornaments
Woodturned Christmas Ornaments
Learn to make wood charm ornaments on the lathe.
You will be making a icicle ornament with a charm inside it. You will leave with a one of a kind ornament. Prior spindle turning experience, or having taken Spindle Turning 101 is a requirement to participate in the class.
Cost of exotic wood selection is included in the ticket price of the class.
I have a small selection of generic charms, and have wire, but if you have specific colors of wire you want to use, or, a specific charm, please go to a hobby store and acquire these items prior to the class.
Cost of the event is $29.96 for members.
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A Mad Engineer’s Haphazard Guide to Circuit-Bending
A Mad Engineer’s Haphazard Guide to Circuit-Bending
Masks required, free event.
Help make experimental "circuit-bent" keyboards using a crude and simple "try it and see" approach.
A video of a circuit bent musical instrument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooZCmeGfbEo
We will try to make weird sounds come out of some cheap keyboards that have been donated by a member. These keyboards are reserved for use at a later event, but participants will get their modified keyboards on or after December 21st.
Participants are encouraged to donate to electronics, but this event is free.
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New Members Onboarding
New Members Onboarding
We’ll start with a brief overview of Knox Makers’ origins and purpose and talk about how the organization works. You’ll learn a bit about the resources available to members and about the path to membership. Afterwards, we’ll hang out and socialize.
The focus is on new members, but longer-term members are encouraged to come and meet new folks.
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Making Etched Metal Drinkware
Making Etched Metal Drinkware
It is that time of year again. People are trying to get a gift for someone who is hard to shop for. Why not make them something instead? You could also just make something for yourself. This class will guide attendees through the process of creating vinyl graphics that are then applied to stainless steel…
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Mutant Toy Parade!
Mutant Toy Parade!
Event Name: Mutant Toy Parade! Date: 12/21 @ 8pm Location: W. Church Avenue &, S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902 @ the Rowing Man statue Free and open to the public! Join us on a special "circuit-bent" sidewalk parade coming to Gay Street this Winter Solstice! Knox Makers teams up with Make Music Knoxville to…
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Woodworking 101
Woodworking 101
This class will cover topics related to safe and correct operation of equipment within the woodworking area. This is the authorization class for the area and is required prior to using the equipment. Safe practices will be demonstrated and learned by a hands on approach in the context of taking rough lumber through the process of milling and operation of all equipment in the space. If you have previously paid and attended a wood authorization class then we encourage you to audit the class free of charge at any time.
Cost of the event is $19.96 and is for Knox Makers members only.
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Woodworking 101
Woodworking 101
This class will cover topics related to safe and correct operation of equipment within the woodworking area. This is the authorization class for the area and is required prior to using the equipment. Safe practices will be demonstrated and learned by a hands on approach in the context of taking rough lumber through the process of milling and operation of all equipment in the space. If you have previously paid and attended a wood authorization class then we encourage you to audit the class free of charge at any time.
Cost of the event is $19.96 and is for Knox Makers members only.
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