Creating an Alcohol Ink Masterpiece
Alcohol inks are acid free, fast drying, highly pigmented inks that can be painted on most non-porous surfaces, including Yupo paper, velum, and glass. Shelley will lead this hands-on class in which students will create small works on Yupo paper using inks and rubbing alcohol. This class will experiment with non-conventional tools to move the…
Open Hack Night
Open hack nights are a chance for people to come out to Knox Makers and hack on anything at any skill level. You can come out to practice a new programming language, get help working on your personal projects, or try your hand at using the 3d printer. You might just come out to see…
**CANCELED** Pin, Cut, Mark: Sewing by a Pattern **CANCELED**
Due to low attendance, this class has been canceled.
**CANCELED** PMC Jewelry Crafting **CANCELED**
Due to low attendance, this class has been canceled.
Arduino: Electronics for Artists
If you have ever wanted to add electronic features to a project but were intimidated by the complexity, Arduino is for you. Literally designed with artists in mind, Arduino makes it easy to create rational objects; devices you can simply explain you intentions and desires to. In this workshop, Issac will introduce you to the…
Knox Area Robotics Club – Talk and Tinker
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis 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. During this time,…
**CANCELED** Making Salvage Jewelry **CANCELED**
Due to low attendance, this event has been canceled.
New Members Onboarding
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…
Laser Cutter Workshop
This is an overview class and a hands-on workshop with our laser cutter, Goldfinger. Jondale will lead attendees of this class as they learn the basics of laser cutting and how to safely operate the laser cutter in our space. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use Goldfinger…
**CANCELED** Dreaded String Theory: A Hands-on Intro to Felting **CANCELED**
Due to low attendance, this class has been canceled.
Intro to WordPress
James will present an introduction to WordPress as a website platform for content management. We will look at how WordPress got started, what to know when getting started for beginner and nontechnical users, and how to branch out - including some side topics for advanced users and developers to explore more on their own. This…
Knoxville WordPress: [All Users] Social, New Venue, and Controlling LEDs
Starting this month, the Knoxville WordPress group will meet at Knox Makers on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. These meetings are free and open to the public. The agenda for this meeting is as follows: -Social time: Show up early at 6:30PM to network, check out the new venue, and just take it easy.…
**CANCELED** Dreaded String Theory: A Hands-On Intro to Felting **CANCELED**
Due to low attendance, this class has been canceled.
Hem Jeans Workshop
Buying the perfect pair of jeans is a difficult endeavor, and what do you do if they are perfect in every way except one thing: They're too long. Sue will lead students in how to make the perfect hem. Students will mark and cut their jeans, prep them for machine sewing, and sew the hem…
**CANCELED** WordPress [All Users] – Identifying Audience and Content Needs **CANCELED**
Due to low attendance, this class has been canceled.
Open Hack Night
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesOpen hack nights are a chance for people to come out to Knox Makers and hack on anything at any skill level. You can come out to practice a new programming language, get help working on your personal projects, or try your hand at using the 3d printer. You might just come out to see…
Society of Women Engineers
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThe Society of Women Engineers (SWE) will be meeting at Knox Makers for a tour and demonstration of the various workshop areas. You can find out more about the local SWE chapter here. This event is free and open to the public.
Making Salvage Jewelry
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesAttendees will learn how to break down old watches, jewelry, and gear assemblies. Sarah Brobst will then lead students on how to reassemble the best bits to create salvage jewelry. All tools and materials will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own broken watches, gears, or sentimental items to personalize their handmade,…
Open Hack Night
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesOpen hack nights are a chance for people to come out to Knox Makers and hack on anything at any skill level. You can come out to practice a new programming language, get help working on your personal projects, or try your hand at using the 3d printer. You might just come out to see…
Screen Printing for Beginners
Knox Makers 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesGrace and Doug will provide a beginner's overview of the screen printing process. Attendees will learn to how to construct a screen, how to transfer a design onto a screen using contact paper, and the proper techniques for printing. Attendees are encouraged to bring in a black and white (no grayscale) design and fabric (such…