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 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!

This is the basic authorization class for using the wood lathes in the wood working zone. In this class Neil will begin by covering the basics of how to operate a wood lathe safely. The rest of the class will focus on turning a spindle which is characterized by turning a piece in which the…

Sublimation printing is soft on fabric like silk screening and not stiff like HTV (heat transfer vinyl.) Come learn how to print your favorite image on special paper then use the heat press to transfer it to a shirt, hat, mug, tumbler or plate. While this class is focused on sublimation, the heat press is not limited to only sublimation prints. You can press HTV designs cut out on the Silhouette or vinyl cutter.

There will be a short talks on how to and not to press each item integrated with hands on time. Every student will press their name onto the auth shirt and leave with a 15oz coffee cup printed with a design of their choice.

Pre-requisites: Create an image of your name for the shirt and up to a 4" x 9.5" image for your mug.

The holiday season is already upon us which means it's time to do some making of holiday things. And, what better than a flashing LED holiday bit of swag? 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…

Come 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 of the SPARK building in the fenced in area. Knox Makers is a place for the Knoxville area’s engineers, artists, hobbyists, innovators, educators and entrepreneurs…

This is the Basic authorization class for using the Metalworking Shop and the MIG Welder. We will cover lots of safety and learn the metal shop tools. Expect an hour or so of hands-on setup and shared MIG welding time (more if needed.)The class may run a bit short or long depending on students' needs.

Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. Students can bring their own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment,) shield and gloves if they have them. but these are NOT required as we have setups for everyone to use.

Please do NOT bring your own welding machines to use, the setup and testing time could impact other students.

Design, score, cut, grind and solder your way to a beautiful piece of stained glass art!

This class is a prerequisite for using the stained glass equipment at Knox Makers. Attendees of this class will learn how to use all tools in the zone and will be authorized to use the power glass equipment in the future, plus they will walk away with their own custom piece of stained glass art.

This class introduces you to the new blacksmithing zone. We cover propane forge operation, zone safety, basic hand forging, and nail making. At the completion of the class, members will receive a key to access the forge and foundry building.

Proper attire is natural fiber clothing such as cotton jeans and T-shirts. Cotton/polyester blend is OK but synthetic clothing or other materials that can melt are unsafe. We have eye protection available but suggest you bring your own if you have them.

This class is for members only and costs $11.96. There will be a 5 person maximum and a 2 person minimum. If the minimum isn’t met 24 hours in advance the class will be canceled.