Does the idea of public speaking give you nightmares? Do your slideshows evoke more pitchforks than plaudits? It doesn't have to be that way. In this workshop, Issac will propose an alternative approach to PowerPoint-assisted presentation development and delivery. You'll get tips on content, form, graphic design, preparation, and public speaking itself. Like all other…

Let's see what we have, know and want to do... Members and probationary members are welcome to bring in or discuss equipment that you are willing to share, video production or props experience and persecutive projects.  

RJ will teach beginning leather working techniques and while using the tools of the craft.  You will walk away with basic knowledge of leather skills to build on and a customized leather business card holder to fit on your belt. This class is open to the public and is limited to 6 attendees.  Class prices…

This class is an overview and hands-on workshop with our Singer XL400 Futura CNC embroidery machine. Sue will show attendees the basics of how to turn text and images into fabric art. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use the embroidery machine. This class is only open to…

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.  

Come out to Knox Makers for a night of board games and geeky Easter egg decorating! Eggs and craft supplies will be available. Donations of snacks gladly accepted. Feel free to bring your favorite board game or special supplies if you have a certain egg masterpiece you'd like to make! This event is open to…

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. Knox Area Robotics Club is a group of robot enthusiasts that includes beginners, experienced amateurs,…

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…

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…

We love the space, but we don't love the dust and dirt.  It's time to clean that shelf, organize a drawer and sweep the corner..."What's in that random box anyway?"  It shouldn't take long if we all put in a little bit of elbow grease into making the space sparkle.  Czars are encouraged to attend…

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…

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…

Suminagashi ink marbling is an ancient Japanese technique of decorating paper with inks. Its name literally means "ink-floating," as it uses the surface tension of water to suspend inks in intricate rings and swirls, which can be transferred to paper to create completely unique works of art each and every time. Sean will be teaching…

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,…