Make a Blinking Light Holiday Star
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, KnoxvilleThe holiday season is already upon us which means it's time to do some making of holiday things. And, what better than a flashing LED holiday bit of swag? Join…
Blacksmithing Authorization – Intro to Forging
Knox Makers - Blacksmithing 116 Childress St SW, KnoxvilleThis class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. We have eye protection available but suggest you bring your own if you have them.
This class is for members only and costs $11.96. There will be a 5 person maximum and a 2 person minimum. If the minimum isn’t met 24 hours in advance the class will be canceled.
Stitch n Bitch
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, KnoxvilleCome and hang out in Fiber Arts. Just bring a project to work on, hang out and have fun! Directions- Knox Makers parking and entrance is located around the back…
Intro to Metalworking (MIG 101)
Knox Makers - Metalworking 116 Childress St SW, KnoxvilleThis is the Basic authorization class for using the Metalworking Shop and the MIG Welder. We will cover lots of safety and learn the metal shop tools. Expect an hour or so of hands-on setup and shared MIG welding time (more if needed.)The class may run a bit short or long depending on students' needs.
Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. Students can bring their own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment,) shield and gloves if they have them. but these are NOT required as we have setups for everyone to use.
Please do NOT bring your own welding machines to use, the setup and testing time could impact other students.
Art Glass 101 – Authorization
Knox Makers - Arts and Crafts 116 Childress St SW, KnoxvilleDesign, score, cut, grind and solder your way to a beautiful piece of stained glass art!
This class is a prerequisite for using the stained glass equipment at Knox Makers. Attendees of this class will learn how to use all tools in the zone and will be authorized to use the power glass equipment in the future, plus they will walk away with their own custom piece of stained glass art.