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Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press: Safety & Basic Use Class
December 13, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST
In this Safety & Basic Use class, you’ll learn all the basics of using our computer-controlled (CNC) vinyl cutter and heat press to add your own graphic designs to shirts, blankets, flags, bags and more!
Import vector (outline) designs from graphic software such as Inkscape into Sure Cuts A Lot, the software used to control the vinyl cutter. Next, use the CNC vinyl cutter to cut an adhesive vinyl sheet into professional looking signage or heat transfer vinyl for heat pressed materials.
$15
Supplies included
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Fall Maker Pop-Up Event
October 8, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT
Join us for our Fall Maker Pop-Up Event! If you are a Maker register below & fill out the application to be a vendor at the event. If you are not a Maker, come out to support the ones who are, so they can keep doing what they love! Just a few of the items at our spring event that we expect again: jewelry, keychains, coasters, body scrubs, wax melts, leather goods, 3D prints, ornaments, laser engraved items, greeting cards, and more! This will be a great time to get started on Christmas gifts!
Maker: a person that makes things. Builder, inventor, manufacturer, producer, author, composer, constructor, originator, crafter.
Additional Vendor information: we do NOT limit the number of vendors with similar items; there may be someone else selling something similar to your products. Please treat everyone the way you wish to be treated.
$30
Vendor fee for roughly 10×10 outdoor space
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Laser: Safety & Basic Use Class
August 24, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT
In this Safety and Basic Use class, learn to use our laser cutter to cut, etch, and engrave designs in a variety of materials. Work with acrylic, wood, paper, cardboard, leather, etc. Using graphic software like Inkscape, cut intricate designs and engrave highly detailed images at the touch of a button. The sky is the limit with this simple and versatile tool!
Once you successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for creating your own projects at the CBI Maker Space as a member during open volunteer hours for only $5/day, $20/month, or $10/month if you are a student.
$15
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Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press: Safety & Basic Use Class
August 23, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT
In this Safety & Basic Use class, you’ll learn all the basics of using our computer-controlled (CNC) vinyl cutter and heat press to add your own graphic designs to shirts, blankets, flags, bags and more!
Import vector (outline) designs from graphic software such as Inkscape into Sure Cuts A Lot, the software used to control the vinyl cutter. Next, use the CNC vinyl cutter to cut an adhesive vinyl sheet into professional looking signage or heat transfer vinyl for heat pressed materials.
$15
supplies included
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Etsy Workshop with Shirley Freeman
September 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Etsy is a global online marketplace, where people come together to make, sell, buy, and collect unique items. This workshop teaches you the ins and outs of how to use it to sell your own items.
Class fee includes a written packet of tips and ideas, paper, and pen. Students must bring their own laptop. Class size is limited, so contact Shirley to reserve your spot.
Contact Shirley Freeman to register: shappybox@comcast.net or 865-696-4506 Held in the Cumberland Business Incubator Classroom
$30
includes written packet of tips and ideas, paper, pen
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Maker Space Open
August 10, 2022 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT
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Maker Space Open
August 17, 2022 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CDT
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Maker Space CLOSED for classes
August 24, 2022 @ 8:00 am – 5:30 pm CDT
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Embroidery: Safety & Basic Use (2 sessions: July 21 & 28)
July 21, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CDT
Learn the basics of machine embroidery which will enable you to stitch out designs of your choice on future projects using the Maker Space embroidery machine.
In the class you will:
*Learn the elements of an embroidery design, how to load it into the machine and sew it out
*Learn about stabilizers, needles, thread and proper hooping techniques
*Create a design and sew it out on a tote bag
*Most of all – have fun learning a new skill and enjoying each others creations!
*Limited space available! Once filled a waiting list will be created for a new class.
$15
Supplies included
