General Equipment Safety
LASER SAFETY
Learn what all the fuss is about, what you can do with a laser, and what you can’t. Find out how to properly and safely run the machine so that you can start creating on your own. There will be a whole flurry of project classes at the makerspace you can follow up with, or start coming up with your own. 1 ½ hours long with an opportunity to take the laser safety class at the conclusion of the class.
June 13th, 6:00 – 7:30pm
June 20th, 2:00-3:30pm
July 18th, 6:00-7:30pm
August 1st, 2:00-3:30pm
August 15th, 6:00-7:30pm
Max: 12
Min: 5
Age: 16+
Supplies Fee: $0
Non-members cost: $5
Register for the class through PVCE at nwc.edu/pvce or by calling 754-6469
Members and Library Pass Holders: FREE
Register through Powell Makerspace
3D PRINTE
R SAFETY
Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, what are the pinch points and hot spots, what types of 3D printers there are and how to load the filament. See a variety of items made with the 3D printer and at the conclusion of the class you can choose to take a safety test for using the 3D printer. A variety of classes will be offered at the makerspace where you can complete different projects. 1 ½ hours long with an opportunity to take the 3D printer safety class at the conclusion of the class.
June 4th, 6:00-7:30pm
June 21st, 2:00-3:30pm
July 2nd, 6:00-7:30pm
July 19th, 2:00-3:30pm
August 9th, 2:00-3:30pm
August 20th, 6:00-7:30pm
Max: 10
Min: 5
Age: 10+
Supplies Fee: $0
Instructor: Makerspace Trainer
Non-Members: $5
Register for the class through PVCE at nwc.edu/pvce or by calling 754-6469
Members and Library Pass Holders: FREE, register @ Powell Makerspace
Advanced Equipment Safety
CNC ROUTER
You will learn everything you need to know to design your ow CNC cut out projects. We will learn modeling techniques, how to create joinery, and talk about how to operate the equipment safely.
3 sessions, 2 hours each
Individual Sessions, Schedule with the Powell Makerspace.
Supplies: $0
Max: 6 students
Age: 16+
Next Offering: TBD
To get on the list to be notified of the next offering, send email to programs@powellmakerspace.org
CNC MILL
You will learn the basics you need to know to design your own CNC Mill projects. We will learn 3D modeling techniques and conversational/interactive milling, creating tool paths, and how to safely setup and operate our Tormach 770 CNC Machine.
3 sessions, 2 hours each
Supplies: $10
Cost: $85 for members and library pass holders
$115 for non-members
Max: 2 students
Age: 16+
Instructor: Makerspace Trainer
Classes offered one on one, by appointment only. Schedule yours today!
Wood Lathe
Learn to turn your own bowl or spindle for projects like a knife, screwdriver, or pizza cutter handle, or a nice bowl to put your stuff in. Then, decide on a project and a time to work, and our instructor will work with you one-on-one to complete your first lathe project.
June 11th, 6:00-8:00pm
June 27th, 6:00-8:00pm
July 9th, 6:00-8:00pm
July 23rd, 6:00-8:00pm
August 6th, 6:00-8:00pm
August 22, 6:00-8:00pm
Supplies: $5
Max: 5 students
Age: 18+
Instructor: Bob Mason