Scrap Metal Art
Knox Makers - Metalworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesLearn to make metal sculptures from recycled metal scrap! No experience necessary- just use your imagination. We will begin by covering shop safety and go over some tool basics. After…
Open Hack Night – Public Welcome
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 what other folks are working on and lend a hand. If you know anyone who has been curious to come out to Knox Makers, please invite them along!
Like all other Tuesday nights, this event is free and open to the public. Our night will begin with a Show and Share where attendees are encouraged to bring out the projects they have been working on. This is a great time to request feedback for the future direction of your project, or you can just bring out something you want to show off. We hope to see you there!
Build a Custom Macro Keyboard: Class 7
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesContinuation of the Macro keyboard class
Intro to TIG Welding (GTAW 201)
Knox Makers - Metalworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesYou MUST have completed Introduction to Metalworking (MIG 101) or already be a non-novice welder before taking this class. This is not an intro to the metal shop, but the…
Nostalgia Trip: Fuse Beads – Adult Crafting Social
Knox Makers - Arts and Crafts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United Statesto make these!" Then come check out NOSTALGIA TRIP at Knox Makers!
Nostalgia Trip is an adult crafting social series, featuring some of the best arts and crafts activities from your childhood in a relaxed, creative environment.
This installment will feature fuse beads (also known by the brand name Perler beads), the plastic beads laid out in patterns on pegboards and ironed to a shiny, solid finish. Creating fuse bead items can be an almost meditative-like activity once you get in the groove, and there are tons of patterns available online from all corners of the pop culture fandom.
Participants may bring their favorite beverage of choice, and we'll provide all other materials and supplies. So come have some laughs, meet new friends, and walk away at the end of the night with some creative, nostalgic crafts!
Open Hack Night – Public Welcome
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 what other folks are working on and lend a hand. If you know anyone who has been curious to come out to Knox Makers, please invite them along!
Like all other Tuesday nights, this event is free and open to the public. Our night will begin with a Show and Share where attendees are encouraged to bring out the projects they have been working on. This is a great time to request feedback for the future direction of your project, or you can just bring out something you want to show off. We hope to see you there!
New Members Onboarding
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesWhether 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 membership. Afterwards, we’ll hang out and socialize.
The focus is on new members, but longer-term members are encouraged to come and meet new folks.
Build a Custom Macro Keyboard: Class 8
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesContinuation of the Macro keyboard class
Embroidery Machine Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project,…
Laser Cutting Authorization
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Moonraker. Jondale will lead attendees of this class as they learn the basics of laser cutting, make a simple design, and…
Stitch n Bitch
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesCome 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…
Virtual Board Meeting
Knox Makers - VirtualKnox 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…
Open Hack Night – Public Welcome
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 what other folks are working on and lend a hand. If you know anyone who has been curious to come out to Knox Makers, please invite them along!
Like all other Tuesday nights, this event is free and open to the public. Our night will begin with a Show and Share where attendees are encouraged to bring out the projects they have been working on. This is a great time to request feedback for the future direction of your project, or you can just bring out something you want to show off. We hope to see you there!
Build a Custom Macro Keyboard: Class 9
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesContinuation of the Macro keyboard class
Slow Jams in the Wood Shop
Knox Makers - Woodworking 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesEver wonder what your Czar is listening to when he’s got his ear buds in? Come tonight and find out. Work on your project while we listen to a mix…
Embroidery Machine Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project,…
Small Alterations with a Machine
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesIt’s time to dig deeper into the mending pile. The focus of this class is on hems and pockets. Make that pair of pants that are too short into capris…
Metal Turning 101 – MSC Lathe Tool Authorization
Knox Makers - Machining 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United States** Intro to Machining is a prerequisite class. You have to complete the Intro to Machining class before you can take the Metal Turning 101 Class. **
In this class you will receive basic hands on experience in operating a MSC 13" x 40" Lathe. During this 3 to 4 hour class, David will go over the basics which include work holding, facing, center drilling, drilling, profile turning, grooving and parting operations. You will also learn the basics of using a dial indicator for more accurate parts, power feed, and basic care of the lathe. This is a tool authorization class and once completed you will be authorized to use the lathe and Knox Maker members will receive a key need to operate the lathe. Intro to Machining is a prerequisite class.
(Not covered in the class: Threading, Boring Knurling, Spherical generation, or tapered turning between centers)
There will be a fee of $24.96 for members.. There will be a maximum of 4 spots of this class, and a minimum of 1 tickets must be sold. If the class minimum is not met 48 hours prior to class start time, the class we be canceled and all tickets will be refunded.
Open Hack Night – Public Welcome
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 what other folks are working on and lend a hand. If you know anyone who has been curious to come out to Knox Makers, please invite them along!
Like all other Tuesday nights, this event is free and open to the public. Our night will begin with a Show and Share where attendees are encouraged to bring out the projects they have been working on. This is a great time to request feedback for the future direction of your project, or you can just bring out something you want to show off. We hope to see you there!
Embroidery Machine Auth
Knox Makers - Fiber Arts 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is the authorization class needed to use the Brother Innov-is NQ1700E Embroidery Machine. The general format of the class covers choosing the right stabilizer and needle for your project, hooping, designing and stitching it. A hands-on approach will show the basics of how to turn the preloaded text and images into fabric art.
For the more advanced, loading up a pes file format embroidery design of your own will be covered. Class time will vary depending on number of questions and skill level of participants.