Embark on a dynamic business-building ideation session that delves into the lean business canvas template and inspires innovative business ideas.  We guide you through a series of interactive warm-up events that encourage active participation and then lead you through the creation of a lean business canvas that captures your initial business concept. At the conclusion of the session, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about how the Black River Innovation Campus Actuator program can collaborate with you to bring your business idea to life. 

Claremont MakerSpace is excited to partner with Black River Innovation Campus to bring this Actuator class to CMS. 

About the Instructor(s): The Black River Innovation team has been running the Actuator program to help many individuals bring their business ideas to life. BRIC is located at 60 Park St in Springfield VT.  To learn more visit bricvt.org.  

Class Fees: free for members/ $10 non-members

Materials Fee: none

Prerequisite(s): none

Skill Level: beginner

Age requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)

This is a fun class for anyone who would like an introduction or refresher for wirework jewelry.  Each participant will choose to make either a beautiful ring with a Cubic Zirconia stone OR sculpt a pendant with a gem stone.

This is a beginning class in wirework and wire sculptured jewelry.  The participants do not have to know about working with wire. All the basics of working with all types of wire and how to use wire tools will be covered. We will also learn how to make properly sized rings, how to set and attach a stone, how to finish with a simple sculpture and how to professionally wrap a ring shank.

Wire work involves small work so students should bring magnifiers to wear while they are working. Requirements for the Jewelry Studio include close-toed shoes and safety glasses (which are available for use). Anyone using the polishing or soldiering area must also be wearing no hanging or hand jewelry and must have their hair tied back. Requirements to prevent cross contamination must always be followed (which is taught during a class). 

About the Instructor(s): Angela Hill has been making jewelry for over 50 years. She has taught classes for 30 years. She has sold her jewelry in stores, online and in market places for 20 years. She especially loves wire work jewelry, but also does silversmithing, stringing, knotting, seed bead weaving and mixed media metal work.

Class Fees: $25 members / $40 non-members

Materials Fee: $10 included in the class fee

Prerequisite(s): none

Skill Level: beginner

Age requirement: Youth and adult (15 years and older)

Bring your electronics projects and supplies and have fun visiting with other Electronics Enthusiasts. Work on your projects in our stocked Electronics and Digital Fabrication Lab. In addition to the MakerSpace’s soldering irons, diagnostic tools, and parts library, there will be some LED soldering kits and soldering irons available for purchase as well.
 
Hang out, finish your projects, think about future projects, and just enjoy being around other electronics enthusiasts.
 
Tiffany, the electronics shop lead, will be available to help you set up, find parts, and offer support.

Class Fees: Free for members and $5 for non-members.

Materials Fee: None (LED soldering kits and personal soldering irons are available onsite for purchase

Prerequisite(s): None

Skill Level: Any

Age requirement: Youth and adult (15 years and older). Under 15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian partner.

This introductory course into photography will give you gain an understanding of fundamental photographic principles and techniques. The goal of this course is for you to feel more confident behind your camera, and better your skills! I hope you join us, in an incredibly eye opening journey of the photography world!

Session 1: Introduction to Photography Lingo and your Camera
Learn about the basic mechanisms of photography, and set up your camera for success!

Session 2*: Composition, Cameras, and Critique
Learn about compositions! Talk about what it was like to shoot with your camera, go through what challenges you had – and hear feedback from peers about a few images.

Session 3*: Introduction to Editing and Critique
Learn about the basic elements to digital photograph editing. More time spent talking about photographic elements, and your experience from the past week of shooting!

Session 4*: Printing and Wrap-Up
Learn how to print an image and take it home!

*All of the topics are subject to change based on the interest of the people taking the class – this is FOR YOU so I want to make sure you get what you want from this class!

Please bring to class: Digital Camera (DSLR, SLR, or Mirrorless), preferably with a detachable lens. A laptop (there are 6 computers available if needed – please reach out if you will need to use one as there is a limited number.)

This class will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays:

September 11, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm 

September 18, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm

September 25, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm

October 2, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm

About the Instructor(s): Hi! I am a recent graduate from Clark University in Worcester, MA, born and raised in Massachusetts. I have been practicing photography for over 10 years! I shoot in many formats, including digital, 35mm film, 120 film, large format film, vintage and new age polaroid films. Being behind a camera is my passion, and teaching about it is even more exciting  – the class is designed to be for beginners with a digital camera. This class is for those of you who want a better understand of the mechanisms behind not only a camera but also photography, editing and potentially printing! My goal is to make understanding your camera not to be intimidating, and I hope to see you there!

Class Fees: $170 members/ $210 non-members

Materials Fee: $20 included in class fee

Prerequisite(s): none

Skill Level: beginner

Age requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)

Precise points! Seams that match!

If “regular” piecing leaves you frustrated because the blocks don’t always fit together* the way the pattern shows, you will love paper piecing. Students will make four 6” blocks of simple, classic designs. These could later be put together for a pillow, or used as the start of an entire quilt.

We will make sample 6” squares of increasing complexity that can be assembled later into a pillow top or wall hanging. 

This class or the equivalent experience will be required for intermediate foundation piecing classes. 

*I am all for “wonky” quilts! no judgement here! It’s always nice to have options, though.

<<< This class requires a kit that can be purchased at Golden Anchor Quilting in Claremont, NH >>>

The cost of this kit is $19.99 and includes an Add-a-Quarter Ruler, a fabric glue stick, a “finger presser”, the paper patterns that we will be working on and a coupon for a discount on any fabric purchased during your visit. The cost of this kit also covers additional supplies that will be used during class.

Please bring your own fabric. Bring at least 2 different coordinating fabrics, more variety (4-6 fabrics) will be more fun to play with. A scrappy look works well, too. A total of a yard-ish should be plenty. Some fabric from the instructor’s stash will be made available in class. 

About the Instructor(s): Michelle Goldsmith has been sewing since she was eight and quilting since she was eighteen (no, she’s not doing the math for how long ago that was). She has experimented with many different sewing, quilting and mixed media techniques. She has had many pieces of her work in shows and juried exhibits.

Class Fees: $10 members, $20 non-members

Materials Fee: $19.99 (not included in the class fee, see note above)

Prerequisite(s): Able to use a sewing machine independently

Skill Level: beginner

Age requirement: Adult, 18 and up

Precise points! Seams that match!

If “regular” piecing leaves you frustrated because the blocks don’t always fit together* the way the pattern shows, you will love paper piecing. Students will make four 6” blocks of simple, classic designs. These could later be put together for a pillow, or used as the start of an entire quilt.

We will make sample 6” squares of increasing complexity that can be assembled later into a pillow top or wall hanging. 

This class or the equivalent experience will be required for intermediate foundation piecing classes. 

*I am all for “wonky” quilts! no judgement here! It’s always nice to have options, though.

<<< This class requires a kit that can be purchased at Golden Anchor Quilting in Claremont, NH >>>

The cost of this kit is $19.99 and includes an Add-a-Quarter Ruler, a fabric glue stick, a “finger presser”, the paper patterns that we will be working on and a coupon for a discount on any fabric purchased during your visit. The cost of this kit also covers additional supplies that will be used during class.

Please bring your own fabric. Bring at least 2 different coordinating fabrics, more variety (4-6 fabrics) will be more fun to play with. A scrappy look works well, too. A total of a yard-ish should be plenty. Some fabric from the instructor’s stash will be made available in class. 

About the Instructor(s): Michelle Goldsmith has been sewing since she was eight and quilting since she was eighteen (no, she’s not doing the math for how long ago that was). She has experimented with many different sewing, quilting and mixed media techniques. She has had many pieces of her work in shows and juried exhibits.

Class Fees: $10 members, $20 non-members

Materials Fee: $19.99 (not included in the class fee, see note above)

Prerequisite(s): Able to use a sewing machine independently

Skill Level: beginner

Age requirement: Adult, 18 and up

Come see what all the makerspace buzz is about in the historic Sawtooth Building located right next to the parking garage at 46 Main Street in Claremont, New Hampshire.  See demonstrations, learn about shop tools and browse our maker market and yard sale. CMS has seven shops that cover:

• Wood shop: Wood you believe we have most woodworking tools, plus a CNC Router, wood turning lathes and more?
• Electronics lab:  Resistance is futile – amp things up with tools for small electronics, 3D printers, a laser cutter, and a trinocular microscope.
• Jewelry studio: Beadware! Making jewelry is addictive! We have the tools needed for shaping, texturing, enameling and soldering, finishing your project.
• Metal shop: Weld, do we have a great Metal shop for you! Everything needed for working with metal, cutting, shaping, MIG, TIG and Stick welding, plasma cutting.
• Fiber arts studio: Weave your way into the textiles studio when you need needles, thread and sewing machines, but we also have a mid arm quilter, a textile dyeing area, a Cricut cutter and an embroidery machine.
• Computer lab: Print life-size photos! Learn about our large format printer and new photography print options. 
• Machine shop:  Mill your prototype! We are opening the machine shop with new metrology and machining classes that cover the mill, lathe and grinder. 

All shops will be open for tours and members/staff will be on hand to answer your questions.  

This event is FREE. There is plenty of parking next door in the municipal parking garage. Everyone is welcome! Registration is requested but not required. 

Come connect with members of the local creative community and learn what the Claremont MakerSpace has to offer. 

Open to all ages, children under 16 years old must be accompanied by their adult.

The Claremont MakerSpace has an Amateur Radio club! Before makers, hackers, and DIY, there was Amateur Radio. 

Join us on September 15 at 1 p.m. for our monthly meeting (every third Sunday) You do not have to be a licensed ham to participate, just bring your curiosity and energy! Everyone is welcome! Each month, we feature a presenter (45 minutes to an hour), and after we adjourn to MakerSpace’s Digital Fabrication and Electronics Lab for open-time kit building, sharing, studying, and socializing.

This Month’s Presentation: HF DXing

Presenter:  Barry Whittemore (NF10)

Barry has been since 1977 (as WB1EDI). He is a Navy Veteran and has held Novice(1977), Technician(1977), Advanced(1983), and Extra Class(1994). He became NF1O in 2010. He has earned WAS, WAC, and DXCC with 100W and indoor dipole. He presently has 318 (316 current) countries confirmed. He has 9BWAS, 9BWAC, and 9BDXCC all with 100 W from a city lot in Manchester! He’s now on a mountaintop lot in Unity.

What is Amateur Radio?

Amateur Radio (often called ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics, and communication together. People use Amateur Radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It’s fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.

How is Amateur Radio used?

Amateur Radio is used for a variety of recreational and service-related activities. Amateur Radio operators, also called “hams,” use Amateur Radio equipment to engage in two-way personal communications with other hams, as well as:

• Aid communication during public events, such as parades and road races
• Act as a vital communications link during emergencies and disasters
• Advance their technical skills and build their own radio components (ever wanted to talk to an astronaut in orbit?)
• Participate in competitive events and earn awards in contests

Who can become a ham?

Anyone of any age who is not a representative of a foreign government can be an Amateur Radio operator in the US. Before you can get on the air, you’ll need to be licensed and know the rules to operate legally. In the US there are three license classes — Technician, General, and Amateur Extra. The Claremont MakerSpace has resources and support available to help you learn and prepare to take your exam. 

You can learn more about amateur radio here: arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio

About the Instructor: Allison Zito received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of the Arts. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous museums including The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, The Delaware Art Museum, The Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Allison has decades of teaching experience, having taught a variety of classes at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and at the University of Pennsylvania Morris Arboretum. She has taught Studio Art in the Upper Valley at AVA Gallery and Art Center, Craftstudies at Hanover League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, ArtisTree, and Claremont Maker Space with stunning results.  Allison Zito was awarded The Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for her work as an artist and art educator. In 2019 Allison was awarded an Artist in Residency at The Claremont Maker Space. There she created an art installation addressing the issue of Global Warming and she organized a symposium on site, to inspire positive action within the greater community. Allison created two local public art murals in 2021, one for The Sullivan County Conservation District in Unity and Allison created the Bee and the Monarch Medallions on the Lebanon Art Tunnel Way Pollinator Mural. Making a statement and creating beautiful art as a way to open a conversation that leads to a better world, is the cornerstone of Allison’s career as an artist and art educator. 

Age requirement: Adults (18 and older)

Class Fees: Free for members and $10 for non-members.

Materials Fee: None

Learn VCarve and the ShopBot

Back by popular demand!  We are planning a set of three training sessions for users to learn the VCarve software application and the ShopBot.  The VCarve application by Vectric is used to design parts, which are cut by the Shopbot.  The ShopBot is a computer-controlled router that can cut various materials with a high degree of precision.  These three training sessions are intended to get you proficient in using these systems.  After these sessions, the successful student will be well-prepared for certification on the ShopBot.

Please note: This class meets for three sessions on the following dates:

September 16, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 pm

September 23, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 pm

September 30, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Bring to class: A laptop computer would be helpful, but not essential.

Session 1, VCarve part 1:

The first session will introduce the user to 2D design using Vectric VCarve.  We’ll start with a review of user interface and progress to using its CAD features draw parts we plan to make.  The use of various drawing tools will be discussed in addition to managing and importing vector files.  We will use these drawing tools in VCarve to design a sign. 

Session 2, VCarve part 2:

The second session will introduce the selection of router bits and how to control the chip load of the bit in the ShopBot.  We will also review router bit management using the tool database.  When our sign design is complete, we will discuss the CAM features in VCarve and construct tool paths.  We will learn how to save and export these toolpaths for cutting the sign in the ShopBot.

Session 3, Using the ShopBot:

This session will start with a review of the safety features of the ShopBot.  This will be followed by a discussion of the machine components, holding down the work piece and setting the X, Y and Z axis.  Finally, we will discuss the workflow used to manage the created toolpaths and, finally, cut the sign we designed in class.

About the Instructor(s): Russ Scaduto received his doctorate in biochemistry from Indiana University and then spent 34 years at the Penn State University College of Medicine where he conducted research and taught graduate and medical students.   Retirement in 2018 brought Russ to New Hampshire, where he joined the Claremont MakerSpace to further pursue his woodworking hobby.  Last spring Russ was juried in as a craftsman in the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen. 

Class Fees: $40 members/ $65 non-members

Materials Fee: none

Prerequisite(s): none

Skill Level: Intermediate

Age requirement: Adult (18 and up)

This is an exciting class for anyone who enjoys wire weaving and wire sculpting jewelry with gem stones. The frame and bail are woven with different weaves.  The front of the stone is covered in wire netting and the back has a simple wire sculpture. Students will develop their expertise with wire weaving and wire sculpture for jewelry.  Each participant will produce a beautiful wire woven gem stone pendant.

This is an intermediate class so the participants should already know how to weave wire.  We will create an intricate pendant using an oval gemstone and copper wire. 

About the Instructor(s): Angela Hill has been making jewelry for over 50 years. She has taught classes for 30 years. She has sold her jewelry in stores, online and in market places for 20 years. She especially loves Wire work jewelry, but also does silversmithing, stringing, knotting, seed bead weaving and mixed media metal work.

Class Fees: $30 for Members / $50 for non-Members

Materials Fee: $10 included in the class fee

Prerequisite(s): This is an Intermediate class. The participants should already have taken the beginning wire weaving class or be comfortable with wire weaving and wire sculpture.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Age requirement: Youth and Adult (15 years and older)

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of silver-smithing while you make a simple silver ring! The instructor will guide you through various options for how to embellish your band, the shape of which you will get to choose.  You’ll try soldering and learn how to polish your finished product into a beautiful ring! No experience necessary. All materials will be provided, and the $10 materials fee is included in the registration cost.

About the Instructor(s): Melanie has been making silver jewelry at CMS since 2018. Her first introduction was THIS VERY CLASS! She proceeded to get certified in the studio and now creates nature inspired jewelry for fun in her free time. She also owns and operates Mel Tata Photography and loves shooting wicked fun weddings on analogue mediums.

Class Fees: $50 members/ $60 non-members

Materials Fee: $10 included in the fee

Prerequisite(s): none

Skill Level: beginner

Age requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)

Would you like to learn how to use basic shop machinery to make a lovely hardwood serving/cutting board?  Then this is the course for you.  Starting with raw lumber you will learn how to make a useful and beautiful piece that can serve you or a special friend for years to come.

You will learn about wood selection, milling it “foursquare”, and designing a layout.  Then you will practice gluing it up and sanding it (wet and dry) before applying mineral oil and beeswax. 

All tools, materials, and safety gear will be provided – though, students are welcome to bring their own tools and gear.

About the Instructor(s): Peter Gunn is a long time high school history teacher who loves wood from trees to the table.  Eight years ago he began taking woodworking courses and has been practicing steadily ever since.  He loves working on the lathe and with the jointer and planer to reveal the beauty of wood and make useful things.  Learning to make a cutting board encouraged him to develop his skills and nurtured his appreciation of what wood can become.  During the holidays in 2020, when Covid altered so much of our world, he began making cutting/serving boards to raise money for local food pantries.  Over three years and two hundred boards later, he is excited to share his knowledge.  He hopes people will enjoy making something uniquely beautiful and growing their skills and self-confidence in the process.

***This class meets twice***

Thursday September 19, 2024 6pm-8:30pm

AND

Thursday September 26, 2024 6pm-8:30pm

Class Fees: $75 CMS members/ $100 non-members

Materials Fee: $25 included in class fee

Prerequisite(s): none

Skill Level: Beginner

Age requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)

We will cultivate a Zen state of mind by exploring aspects of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. We’ll look at images of Japanese Ink Paintings and learn the basic brush strokes used in this specific type of painting. These techniques can be applied to a variety of painting media. The art is in the touch of the brush stroke, quality of the line, appreciation of the natural world, and the beauty in asymmetry. All supplies are provided. We’ll create multiple paintings.

Come to class dressed to paint! 

About the Instructor(s): Allison Zito has been the shop lead in the Fibers Department at Claremont MakerSpace since 2018.  Allison majored in Fibers and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of the Arts. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous museums including The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield, MA, The Delaware Art Museum, The Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art.  Allison has decades of teaching experience, having taught a variety of classes at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and at the University of Pennsylvania Morris Arboretum. She has taught Studio Art in the Upper Valley at AVA Gallery and Art Center, Craftstudies at Hanover League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, ArtisTree, and Claremont Maker Space with stunning results.  Allison Zito was awarded The Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for her work as an artist and art educator. In 2019 Allison was awarded an Artist in Residency at The Claremont Maker Space. There she created an art installation addressing the issue of Global Warming and she organized a symposium on site, to inspire positive action within the greater community. Allison created two local public art murals in 2021, one for The Sullivan County Conservation District in Unity and Allison created the Bee and the Monarch Medallions on the Lebanon Art Tunnel Way Pollinator Mural. Creating beautiful art in an effort to open a conversation that can inspire hope and action for a better world. This the cornerstone of Allison’s work as an artist and art educator. 

Class Fees: $80 members/ $90 non-members

Materials Fee: $15 included in the class fee

Prerequisite(s): none

Skill Level: beginner

Age requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)

Intro to Mid Arm Quilting Machine is designed for people looking to learn how to use our mid-arm quilting machine, a Brother Dream Quilter 15. It can be used to quilt all sizes, from baby quilt to king size. Premade clothing can also be fitted onto the frame for quilting! The cost of the class includes a follow-up certification session. Members may use the machine on their own after passing the certification.

About the Instructors: 

Allison Zito serves as Shop Lead in the Fibers Department at Claremont MakerSpace. She has been teaching The Mid Arm Quilting Classes for six years.

Allison Zito received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The University of the Arts. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous museums including The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield MA, The Delaware Art Museum, The Pennsylvania State Museum, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Allison has decades of teaching experience, having taught a considerable variety of classes at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and and at the University of Pennsylvania Morris Arboretum. She has been teaching studio art in the Upper Valley with excellent results at AVA Gallery, Claremont MakerSpace, CraftStudies at The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and Artistree.

Allison was awarded an Artist in Residency in 2019 at Claremont MakerSpace where she created an art installation and symposium to inspire positive action, addressing the issue of Global Warming. In 2021 Allison Zito created an outdoor mural for The Sullivan County Public Cidery Building. She was part of a team of five artists who created a mural in Lebanon, NH. You can see her Bee and Monarch Medallions in the Lebanon Art Tunnel Way.

Allison Zito was awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for her work as an artist and her work in arts education.

Class Fees: $65/member $75/non-member

Materials Fee: none

Age Requirement: Adults only (18 and older)

Skill Level: All levels

Prerequisites: none

Join us as we explore the amazing capabilities of our laser cutter. We will guide you through the process of customizing designs and text with a laser engraver. Each participant will have the opportunity to see their own small bamboo cutting board personalized with a handwritten recipe, a custom bit of art, or their name. If you have a cutting board you’d like to engrave, bring it! This is a great way to add personalization to a cutting board made at the Claremont MakerSpace in one of Peter Gunn’s cutting board classes.

This experience offers a fantastic introduction to the laser cutter, allowing you to see it in action without the need for technical expertise. While this session does not provide certification, it’s a great way to get a glimpse at the many possibilities our laser cutter offers.

About the Instructors: Tiffany and Brian are the shop leads for the Digital Fabrication Lab at the Claremont MakerSpace. 

Class Fees: $50 members. $65 non-members

Materials Fee: $10 (included in price)

Prerequisite(s): None

Skill Level: Beginner

Age requirement: Any age (children under 16 years old must be accompanied by their adult)

Plasma cutting is a powerful and versatile means of cutting steel, aluminum, and other conductive materials, for applications ranging from heavy industry to abstract art. In Intro to Plasma Cutting, students will the learn the fundamental processes and techniques for handheld plasma cutting using the Claremont MakerSpace’s Hypertherm Powermax85 – and will get plenty of hands-on practice with the tool. The goal of this class is to prepare students to be certified to use the CMS’s plasma cutter, handheld, independently.  

Note:  This is a CMS member only class;  non-member classes will start in September. 

About the Instructor(s): Tim Renner serves as a Program Manager on Hypertherm’s Learning and Development team, where he oversees the technical training of internal associates in areas ranging from plasma cutting to automation and 3D printing. He began his journey with Hypertherm in 2013, fulfilling the role of Technical Service Engineer, with duties encompassing customer support, product repair, and training.

Class Fees: $30 for members and $60 for non-members

Materials Fee: none

Prerequisite(s): none

Skill Level: beginner

Age requirement: Adult (18 years and older)

CMS members and their guests can dance the night away during this Member Social & Silent Disco!  DJ Josh will provide the headsets that you can tune to either of three stations: current hits, great oldies and a request station. So there will be music playing that everyone will enjoy.   NOTE – All CMS shops will be closed for use starting at 7pm. 

Venue:  If the weather is good, we will transform our parking lot to an outdoor disco! Bring a lawn chair to sit outside.  If the weather does not cooperate, we’ll move the disco indoors to the mezzanine and lobby. 

Food/Beverage: Bring a dish to share for this pot luck style event and BYOB (bring your own beverage – beer/wine/cider/selzers permitted, bottled liquors not permitted).  A signup sheet for food will be posted in the lobby to give you ideas of what members are bringing for food.

Cost:  Members $5 and guests $15, which covers the cost of the DJ. 

Age requirement: This event is open to guests aged 21 and older. 

Thinking about trying out MIG welding? This is an introductory workshop in learning, safety, tools and techniques in MIG welding. No experience required.

Must provide your own safety glasses, leather work shoes and leather gloves. Helmets, jackets and materials will be provided. 

Students will:
. Learn about safety in the metal shop and welding studio
. Learn about MIG welding equipment and materials to be used
. Use the MIG welding equipment to spot weld, draw a bead and join two prices of metal

About the Instructors: Jo Ann Clifford is a Master Teacher and Metal Artist. She has been creating metal Art in her home studio and at The Claremont Maker Space for several years. She is a past Artist In Residence at CMS and has shown her work regionally. She loves to teach and inspire others to try something new in a fun and supportive environment.

Class Fees: $55 members, $75 non-members.

Materials Fee: $10 included in class fee

Prerequisite: none

Skill Level: beginner

Age Requirement: Adults only (18 years and above)

Learn how to make enchanting decorative potion bottles perfect for Halloween! We’ll guide you through the process of transforming ordinary bottles into magical displays filled with interesting, scary, or curious items. Bring your own bottles and weird items, or just bring your playful self and use some of ours. From wax seals to shimmering liquids to aging techniques and spiderwebs, there will be a plethora of things to learn and items to fill and decorate your bottles with. We may even do some sculpting to fill your bottles with strange creatures.

By the end of this class, you’ll have a set of captivating potion bottles ready to add a magical or spooky touch to your Halloween decor. Perfect for parties, haunted houses, or simply to spark the imagination of all who see them!

About the Instructor(s): Tiffany Vincent is the Electronics Shop lead for the Claremont MakerSpace. She has a long history of making and designing props with a magical twist.

Class Fees: $20 Members  /  $30 Non-members

Materials Fee: $10 (included in class fee)

Prerequisite(s): None

Skill Level: Beginner

Age requirement: All ages. (Under 15 requires a parent partner.)