Knox Makers members are welcome to join us as we hold our monthly board meeting. The board will be discussing pertinent topics happening around the space. All current, paying Knox Makers members are welcome to attend. This event is closed to the general public.  

This class covers the basics of sewing. A discussion on which tools are needed to be a successful sewer, how to use some of the most basic stitches, and how to maintain and troubleshoot your machine. Attendees will learn how to change needles and presser feet, wind their bobbins, thread their machine and bobbin and…

This will be a the first meeting, of many, to discuss the new Blacksmithing Area at Knox Makers.

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 promptly at 6:30PM, and the tinkering will start around 7:00PM. Knox Area Robotics Club is a group of robot enthusiasts that includes beginners, experienced amateurs,…

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…

The Knox Makers Area Czars will exchange information to see how our space can be even more magnificent.

Lightning Talks are an expanded form of  Show and Share, where attendees are encouraged to bring out the projects they have been working on.  Instead of the 3-minute Show and Share presentation, Lightning Presenters will have 15-minutes to show off their projects.  This opens up room to get more in-depth with your topic than is…

Greg will outline techniques for welding in the metal shop. This class will begin with welding instruction followed by a hands-on shop class in which students will learn the effects of heat, ideal travel speed, welding position, and more. Those interested in participating and making some sparks after the class is over are welcome to…

Whether you've always wanted to learn to quilt or you love to quilt, this workshop is for you. For beginners, this class is a great way to practice hands on and build your skills before taking on your own quilt project. Lucy and Sue will guide you through accurate rotary cutting, seaming, pinning and pressing…

Once a month we will dedicate a day to Knox Maker community projects.  Working on a something that takes more that a few hands, tackling the huge elephant that is cluttering up the room or just making the place sparkle a little bit more.  This is a great chance to make your mark on the…

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 class is perfect for the beginner sewer. You will learn how to pin, mark and cut out your pattern. You will be doing straight stitching, making darts and sewing along curves. We'll provide the pattern with specific instructions and guide you along the way to make a super cute and useful bag. Choose the…

AA - Adult Arting. Come and express your creative self with other adults at Knox Makers.  BYOB, but we'll provide the creative seed and materials!  Events will vary and be led by a mix of local creatives. Topics will include such fun things as painting, sculpting, sewing, mixed media, drawing, and who knows what else!…

Jeffrey will provide an introductory class on setting up and calibrating your 3D printer, finding patterns to print, creating and modifying models, and the use of slicing programs to send your patterns to the printer. There will be demonstrations, and anyone that wants to bring their 3D printer and computer to class is welcome to…

Chuck will teach you to how to use the various tools and woodworking equipment to make your  own bat house.  This single compartment bat house could attract up to 50 bats.  Each bat can eat up to 10,000 bugs each, keeping your yard bug free for the summer fun.  Learn how to cut the wood…

Knox Makers will be hosting an Open House in conjunction with our neighbors ETTAC and their art open house and performance of "Let's Hear it for the Queen". Come by any time that evening to check out our makerspace downstairs and also view art by local artists upstairs for this First Friday event. Directions-  Knox…

You must purchase a ticket for this event.  https://knoxmakers.org/event/intro-to-sewing-workshop-apron/ This is a class for the makers out there who want a customized shop apron. We'll start by making the bib, hips and length just right for you. Straps can be wide or narrow, around the neck or cross in the back. To secure at the waist…