Calendar – Lansing Makers Network

	February 2019
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3	4 Intro to Blacksmithing [CLASS] Intro to Blacksmithing [CLASS] February 4, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA Learn the basics of using heat, hammer, and anvil to form metal into beautiful and useful objects. In this 5-week class, you will be introduced to fundamental skills including tapering, dishing, bending, cutting and twisting of hot steel while making small projects, such as spoons, forks, bottle openers, and hooks. Class size is limited to 7 participants to ensure everyone receives one on one instruction. Please note that this is a 5-week class meeting on Mondays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Fab 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4). Participants must be able to attend all class sessions. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-blacksmithing-tickets-53758800018 See more details •	5	6	7 Open Forge Open Forge February 7, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lansing Makers Network See more details •	8	9 Taste of Woodworking [CLASS] Taste of Woodworking [CLASS] February 9, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA Learn the basics of using the woodworking equipment available at Lansing Makers Network and leave with a project everyone will be jealous of! This class is beginner focused and participants are not expected to have prior knowledge of woodworking. The course is open to participants age 16 and over (participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult also enrolled in the class). Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-woodworking-long-grain-cutting-board-tickets-53759606430 See more details •
10 Learn to Solder! [CLASS] Learn to Solder! [CLASS] February 10, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA Whether you're just getting into electronics or a seasoned pro, soldering circuits is a important skill. Learn how to assemble and solder electronics kits in this fun workshop. We'll supply everything you need to build this month's kit. This class is best for ages 10+ (Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult also enrolled in the class.) This month's kit is the Velleman Heart Kit Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-solder-heart-tickets-53759662598 See more details SMT Soldering [CLASS] SMT Soldering [CLASS] February 10, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA Up your soldering game with surface mount technology (SMT)! Learn the techniques and tips to assemble SMT electronics projects. We'll supply everything you need to build the kit. Please note, this is an Intermediate-Advanced class. If this is your first foray into soldering, check out our "Learn to Solder!" classes. This class is best for ages 14+ (Participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult also enrolled in the class.) This month's kit is the Sparkfun Heart Kit Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smt-soldering-heart-kit-tickets-53760482049 See more details • •	11 Intro to Blacksmithing [CLASS] Intro to Blacksmithing [CLASS] February 11, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA Learn the basics of using heat, hammer, and anvil to form metal into beautiful and useful objects. In this 5-week class, you will be introduced to fundamental skills including tapering, dishing, bending, cutting and twisting of hot steel while making small projects, such as spoons, forks, bottle openers, and hooks. Class size is limited to 7 participants to ensure everyone receives one on one instruction. Please note that this is a 5-week class meeting on Mondays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Fab 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4). Participants must be able to attend all class sessions. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-blacksmithing-tickets-53758800018 See more details •	12	13 Jewelry Techniques - Lost Wax Casting [CLASS] Jewelry Techniques - Lost Wax Casting [CLASS] February 13, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA In this four session course, Students will design and cast their own custom piece of sterling silver jewelry using lost-wax casting. Students will carve a ring from wax, learn to sprue and prepare their design for the kiln and then cast their design followed by cleaning and polishing. Please note that this is a 4-week class meeting on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 6). Participants must be able to attend all class sessions. No previous knowledge is necessary to take this class. Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewelry-techniques-lost-wax-jewelry-casting-tickets-53775013513 See more details •	14	15	16 Taste of Blacksmithing - Hook [CLASS] Taste of Blacksmithing - Hook [CLASS] February 16, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA Pre-registration is required for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-blacksmithing-hook-tickets-54373123476 Have you always wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Come, join us for this 3-hour workshop, where you'll learn how to taper, bend, and twist steel as you forge an attractive j-hook (suitable for mounting on a wall). No previous experience necessary, we'll show you everything it takes to make! Class size is limited to 7 participants to ensure everyone receives one on one instruction. FAQs Note: Additional class policies can be found on our website: https://www.lansingmakersnetwork.org/classes-and-workshops/class-policies/ What should I wear or bring to the class? Please wear work boots or shoes made from leather or canvas (no nylon, it melts!). Wear natural fiber clothing (cotton is best). Safety glasses are required and will be provided, but if you have a pair you're comfortable in, consider bringing your own. Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? This workshop is only for those 16+. (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Any questions, feel free to contact us at education@lansingmakersnetwork.org and we'll try to get your question answered. See more details •
17	18 Intro to Blacksmithing [CLASS] Intro to Blacksmithing [CLASS] February 18, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA Learn the basics of using heat, hammer, and anvil to form metal into beautiful and useful objects. In this 5-week class, you will be introduced to fundamental skills including tapering, dishing, bending, cutting and twisting of hot steel while making small projects, such as spoons, forks, bottle openers, and hooks. Class size is limited to 7 participants to ensure everyone receives one on one instruction. Please note that this is a 5-week class meeting on Mondays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Fab 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4). Participants must be able to attend all class sessions. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-blacksmithing-tickets-53758800018 See more details Intro to Woodworking [CLASS] Intro to Woodworking [CLASS] February 18, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA An introductory class for learning the basics of following a woodworking plan to completion using the power and hand tools available at the makerspace. You'll learn about shop safety, basic joinery, the intricacies of selecting and milling stock and how to build from a plan. In this 5-week class, participants will construct a keepsake box worthy of a place on the mantle. Class size is limited to 6 participants to ensure everyone receives one on one instruction. This class is beginner focused and participants are not expected to have prior knowledge of woodworking. The course is open to participants age 16 and over (participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult also enrolled in the class). Please note that this is a 5-week class meeting on Mondays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (Feb 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18). Participants must be able to attend all class sessions. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-woodworking-tickets-53760690673 See more details • •	19 Maker Meetup & Member Meeting Maker Meetup & Member Meeting February 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, United States Member meetings are an opportunity to share what you're working on (bring something to share, if you've got it), meet fellow members and talk about what's happening around the space. (Member meetings are open to the public. Come show off what you're making!) See more details •	20 Jewelry Techniques - Lost Wax Casting [CLASS] Jewelry Techniques - Lost Wax Casting [CLASS] February 20, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA In this four session course, Students will design and cast their own custom piece of sterling silver jewelry using lost-wax casting. Students will carve a ring from wax, learn to sprue and prepare their design for the kiln and then cast their design followed by cleaning and polishing. Please note that this is a 4-week class meeting on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 6). Participants must be able to attend all class sessions. No previous knowledge is necessary to take this class. Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewelry-techniques-lost-wax-jewelry-casting-tickets-53775013513 See more details •	21	22	23
24 Taste of Jewelry: Cold-forming [CLASS] Taste of Jewelry: Cold-forming [CLASS] February 24, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA Learn the basics of jewelry making. Make your own custom pair of earrings or a pendant while learning how to use a jewelers saw, piercing practices, cold smithing and finally polishing to a finished shine. This class is beginner focused and participants are not expected to have prior knowledge of jewelry making. The course is open to participants age 16 and over. (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who is also participating in the class.) Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-jewelry-cold-formed-earrings-or-pendant-tickets-53774963363 See more details •	25 Intro to Blacksmithing [CLASS] Intro to Blacksmithing [CLASS] February 25, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA Learn the basics of using heat, hammer, and anvil to form metal into beautiful and useful objects. In this 5-week class, you will be introduced to fundamental skills including tapering, dishing, bending, cutting and twisting of hot steel while making small projects, such as spoons, forks, bottle openers, and hooks. Class size is limited to 7 participants to ensure everyone receives one on one instruction. Please note that this is a 5-week class meeting on Mondays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Fab 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4). Participants must be able to attend all class sessions. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-blacksmithing-tickets-53758800018 See more details Intro to Woodworking [CLASS] Intro to Woodworking [CLASS] February 25, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA An introductory class for learning the basics of following a woodworking plan to completion using the power and hand tools available at the makerspace. You'll learn about shop safety, basic joinery, the intricacies of selecting and milling stock and how to build from a plan. In this 5-week class, participants will construct a keepsake box worthy of a place on the mantle. Class size is limited to 6 participants to ensure everyone receives one on one instruction. This class is beginner focused and participants are not expected to have prior knowledge of woodworking. The course is open to participants age 16 and over (participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult also enrolled in the class). Please note that this is a 5-week class meeting on Mondays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (Feb 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18). Participants must be able to attend all class sessions. Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-woodworking-tickets-53760690673 See more details • •	26 Area Managers Meeting Area Managers Meeting February 26, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details •	27 [LMN] Board Meeting [LMN] Board Meeting February 27, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA See more details Jewelry Techniques - Lost Wax Casting [CLASS] Jewelry Techniques - Lost Wax Casting [CLASS] February 27, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Lansing Makers Network, 2400 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48917, USA In this four session course, Students will design and cast their own custom piece of sterling silver jewelry using lost-wax casting. Students will carve a ring from wax, learn to sprue and prepare their design for the kiln and then cast their design followed by cleaning and polishing. Please note that this is a 4-week class meeting on Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 9:30pm (Feb 13, 20, 27, Mar 6). Participants must be able to attend all class sessions. No previous knowledge is necessary to take this class. Registration Required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewelry-techniques-lost-wax-jewelry-casting-tickets-53775013513 See more details • •	28

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