Category: Classes

I know there’s some pent-up demand for laser classes. Sorry about that, the last couple of months my schedule has been less than cooperative. So by way of apology I’ve put up not one, not two, but THREE laser cutter classes over the next two weeks. Here are the dates, and links to the Eventbrite page where you can sign up:

Tuesday 9/5 at 7PM

Thursday 9/14 at 7PM

Saturday 9/16 at 10AM

See y’all there, or there, or there!

Sign up for this class on our Eventbrite page!

Always wanted to learn to sew but don’t know where to start?  Have you been sewing on your own but feel you need some guidance?  In this class you’ll learn the basics for sewing of all kinds of objects; useful hand sewing stitches, how to operate a machine sewing, and construction techniques, etc.  In class you will make a simple tote bag.  It will act as a sampler, providing a set of basic construction techniques that should leave you ready to tackle your next project!

• Owning a sewing machine will be helpful, but not necessary.  If you have one, leave it at home for the first class.  Do bring it for the second class.
• Be ready to purchase some basic sewing supplies and fabric, if you don’t already own them.  See materials list.
• This is not an industrial sewing machine class. 
• Skill level: Beginner
• When: This is a four class series that will be held on Sundays from 6pm to 8pm, November 3 – 24.
• Instructor: Lindsey Strange

 Sign up for the class at Eventbrite!

Arduino 101 is back for one one more round, just in time for summer vacation monkeying about. This will more than likely be the last Arduino 101 class until September, so if you’ve been looking for the intro course you’ll want to sign up!

This round runs on Friday nights, 5/31 and 6/7, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. 

Ever wanted to make something blink or buzz, but don’t know where to start?  This is the class that will teach you the basics of what an Arduino can do, and how microcontrollers are awesome!

Cost is $50, which includes a parts kit we’ll be using in class (it’s yours to keep!). Students will need to supply their own Arduino board and laptop. 

• The class focuses on the Arduino Uno model, but everything works with the Arduino Mega as well. The Arduino Leonardo is new and I haven’t had a chance to play with it, but I expect it’ll play nicely.
• Arduino-compatible boards/Arduino clones might cause some issues — pin layouts may be different, and in some cases they’re not 100% code-compatible. If you already have one, feel free to bring it in, but if you’re just getting started I recommend buying an official Arduino board.
• If you don’t have an Arduino, they’re available at most local Radio Shack stores, and also at Micro Center in St. Louis Park. Or you can check the Vend-A-Kit machine at the Hack Factory! (And of course you can mail-order one, but where’s the instant gratification in that?)
• If you haven’t got a laptop, please get in touch. We can possibly work something out.