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Knox Area Robotics Club – Talk and Tinker
Knox Area Robotics Club – Talk and Tinker
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,…
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Bat House Workshop
Bat House Workshop
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…
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Introduction to Welding
Introduction to Welding
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…
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April Clean-up Event
April Clean-up Event
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…
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Lightning Talks – Open Hack Night – Public Welcome
Lightning Talks – Open Hack Night – Public Welcome
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…
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Welding Techniques Workshop
Welding Techniques Workshop
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…
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New Member Onboarding
New Member 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…
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Laser Cutter Workshop
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…
Suminagashi Ink Marbling
Suminagashi Ink Marbling
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…
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April Board Meeting
April Board Meeting
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.
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Learn to Sew
Learn to Sew
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…
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Blacksmithing Area Meet-up
Blacksmithing Area Meet-up
This will be a the first meeting, of many, to discuss the new Blacksmithing Area at Knox Makers.