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3D Printing 101

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

If you are new to 3D printing or interested in learning what it is all about, join us for 3D Printing 101. During this class we will cover :

*What types of 3D printing and printers are available
*Overview of a Fused Filament printer, it's parts and it's pitfalls
*Selecting materials
*Slicing and printing models
*Basic operation of a printer

$9.96 – $14.96

November Board Meeting

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

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.

Free

Laser Cutter 101

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

This is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Goldfinger. 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 Goldfinger or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class.

$9.96

Blender 101: Overview and Direct Modeling

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Learn the basics of Blender 2.8. In this course we will model the Knoxmakers logo using direct modeling techniques. There is no fee for this course but a $5 donation to the 3d printing zone is suggested.

Free

Woodworking 101

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Fred will teach you about safety, basic use and unique features of the power tools in the woodworking area. At the completion of this course, you will be authorized to use the all equipment (except for the grizzly lathe) without supervision.

$9.96

CNC Routing

Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Learn how to use Inkscape to generate the code for the CNC Router. Also learn how to setup and use the router too cut an object

$24.96

Inkscape 101

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Inkscape is a free and open sourced vector graphics editor. It is the primary software used to interface with Knox Makers' laser cutter, CNC router, and vinyl cutters. This class will teach basics of drawing and arranging shapes, talk about vectors and paths, and give a general overview of Inkscape and its capabilities.

$19.96 – $29.96

Vinyl Cutting 101

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

This is an introduction to vinyl cutting and the vinyl cutters we have at Knox Makers. Together we will create a simple design in Inkscape, prepare and send it to the vinyl cutter, weed, and transfer your design.

$9.96 – $19.96

Leather key fob ( beginner leather crafting)

Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Come learn to work with leather. We will be making a key fob. A great gift for the holidays.
You will learn cutting out patterns, saddle stitching, and applying finishes. This is a beginner class, no experience needed.

$10.96 – $15.96

Toy Adaptation Night with Spark

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Spark and Knox Makers will be adapting toys for Toy Tech 2019. 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…

Free

Filters and Working in the Frequency Domain (Part 1 of 2)

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

If you've been building circuits for some time and want to improve your understanding of just what's going on then this is a great class series for you!

$14.96 – $19.96

Adult Arting – Origami Ornaments & Papercraft Decorations

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Come and express your creativity with other adults at Knox Makers. BYOB, but we’ll provide all the materials and inspiration you’ll need!

In this class, we’ll be making an assortment of origami Christmas tree ornaments and holiday papercraft decorations, from the simple and elegant to the dazzling and intricate. Perfect for your home or as a thoughtful, handcrafted gift!

$14.96 – $19.96

Make a Blinky Light Holiday Star

Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Join Ray and Issac for a guided build of the USB-powered ornament/desk-piece/gift/however-you-use-it pictured above and then take it home to earn geek street cred among your soon-to-be-jealous friends.

$14.96 – $19.96

Make Custom Stamped Gift Wrap & Bags

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

If you've found the perfect gift this holiday season, don't settle for plain wrapping paper -- put it in some one-of-a-kind hand-stamped paper or gift bags!

$9.96 – $14.96

Make an Etched Metal Drinkware

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Learn how to make etched stainless steel drinkware using electricity and science!

Attendees will create custom graphics and safely electrochemically etch them into a 20oz tumbler. The end result is makes an excellent gift that won't peel or fade.

$19.96 – $29.96

December Board Meeting Date

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

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.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Free

Adult Arting — Painting Ceramic Mugs

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Come and express your creativity with other adults at Knox Makers. BYOB, but we’ll provide all the materials and inspiration you’ll need!

Few things are better than a warm drink on a cold winter day, and one of the best ways to enjoy it is in a custom hand-painted mug!

$14.96 – $19.96

Make a Vintage Key Hook Board

Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Make your own rustic key or coat hook board with reclaimed wood and vintage keys. Looks great in the home and makes for a nice handmade gift!

$19.96 – $29.96

Leather Key FOB ( beginner leather crafting)

Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Come learn to work with leather. We will be making a key fob. A great gift for the holidays.
You will learn cutting out patterns, saddle stitching, and applying finishes. This is a beginner class, no experience needed.

$10.96 – $15.96

December New Members Onboarding

Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States

Whether you’re a current member, trial member, or prospective member, you’re welcome to join us at this month’s New Member 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…

Free
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