Knox Makers – Classroom
Stampmaking For All!
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesJoin Sam and Ashley Tuesday after Show 'N Share - Learn how to carve your very own custom stamp! Knox Makers will provide blank stamps and carving tools!
Monsters Made with HATE – Sewing Workshop
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesEver wanted to sew pure hatred into physical form? Now’s your chance. Learn the basics of hand sewing while unearthing the deepest ick in your rotten little soul. Then, channel that dark energy into crafting a hideous monster that represents the person you most despise. Your wicked hosts: Laurie, “The Monster Lady”, and her sinister…
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.
Halloween Spook Show
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesJoin us, if you dare, for the annual Knox Makers Halloween Spook Show! We’ll watch an assortment of short subjects and two horror movies, stuffing ourselves silly with pizza, drinks, and treats the whole while! Members and guests of members are welcome. Costumes optional, but fun! If you plan to attend, please take a moment…
Crossbow 101
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our Fiber laser cutter, Crossbow. Jondale will lead attendees of this class as they learn the basics of fiber lasers, make a simple design, and then engrave it using Crossbow. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use Crossbow or need/want a review…
Moonraker 101
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Moonraker. Tracy will lead attendees of this class as they learn the basics of laser cutting, make a simple design, and then engrave and cut out the design using the laser cutter in our space. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use Moonraker or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class.
Help installing the software on your own laptop can be provided outside of class.In class we will be using Inkscape and the laser cutting extension bundle we’ve put together for it. There is a minimum of two participant and maximum of six participants.
You can find Inkscape at: https://inkscape.org/
You can find the KM-Laser bundle at: https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-Laser
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.
FOSS Home Automation
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesHome automation has never been more accessible, but the landscape is replete with vendor lock-in and proprietary pitfalls. Safeguard your security, privacy, and autonomy by creating a no-compromises, fully-open smart home.
Pincushion Anyone?
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesWhether you’re looking for some hand sewing experience, in need of a pin cushion, or just want to try something new, join us after Show and Share and make your own custom pin cushion. A variety of supplies will be on hand, or you can bring your own yarn, buttons, or beads. You will leave…
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.
KILLSWITCH: Build and Fight
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesWould you like to compete in our KILLSWITCH competition but don't know where to start? Let us walk you through the process. This class will: - Register you into the KILLSWITCH competition - Go over the rules of the competition - Loan you all the parts needed to build a basic combat robot - Walk…
KILLSWITCH for the Complete Beginner
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThink combat robots are cool? Wanna join in the fun but not sure how to get started? Then this is the workshop for you! We’ll go over the basic anatomy of a combat robot and break down how everything works together, we’ll discuss the rules that govern our cardboard combat class, you’ll get to handle…
Crossbow 101
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our Fiber laser cutter, Crossbow. Jondale will lead attendees of this class as they learn the basics of fiber lasers, make a simple design, and then engrave it using Crossbow. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use Crossbow or need/want a review…
Moonraker 101
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis is an introduction class to our laser cutter, Moonraker. Tracy will lead attendees of this class as they learn the basics of laser cutting, make a simple design, and then engrave and cut out the design using the laser cutter in our space. This class is intended for members who have not yet been authorized to use Moonraker or need/want a review of its operation.Laptops will be provided for this class.
Help installing the software on your own laptop can be provided outside of class.In class we will be using Inkscape and the laser cutting extension bundle we’ve put together for it. There is a minimum of two participant and maximum of six participants.
You can find Inkscape at: https://inkscape.org/
You can find the KM-Laser bundle at: https://github.com/KnoxMakers/KM-Laser
KILLSWITCH for the Complete Beginner
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThink combat robots are cool? Wanna join in the fun but not sure how to get started? Then this is the workshop for you! We’ll go over the basic anatomy of a combat robot and break down how everything works together, we’ll discuss the rules that govern our cardboard combat class, you’ll get to handle…
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.
FreeCAD CAM 101 – Intro to CAM
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesThis class introduces participants to using FreeCAD’s CAM workbench to generate toolpaths for CNC machining. We’ll start with simple engraving from an imported SVG, move into inside and outside profile cuts for panel-style projects, and finish with a 2.5D part designed from scratch in FreeCAD.
Topics include importing SVGs, converting geometry to sketches, creating CAM jobs, setting up stock and tools, and generating common operations like engrave, profile (inside/outside), adaptive pocketing, and roughing/finishing passes. The focus is on hands-on toolpath creation, simulation, and preparing G-code ready for CNC use.
KILLSWITCH: Build and Fight
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesWould you like to compete in our KILLSWITCH competition but don't know where to start? Let us walk you through the process. This class will: - Register you into the KILLSWITCH competition - Go over the rules of the competition - Loan you all the parts needed to build a basic combat robot - Walk…
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.
Make a Custom Leather Notebook Cover!
Knox Makers - Classroom 116 Childress St SW, Knoxville, TN, United StatesJoin us after Show and Share to make a custom leather notebook cover. You’ll pick leather from our stash, cut it out using a template, punch and set grommets, and add an elastic closure. No prior experience necessary, just a willingness to learn together! Tip: Bring a notebook with you for a truly custom fit,…