Duluth MakerSpace

This two-hour class presents the basics of the lapidary arts, which is the art of working in stone. Instructor Amanda will teach students about local rocks and minerals, and the saws and tools to safely cut, form and polish them. The class will include demonstrations and hands-on learning. This introductory class is the first step to becoming lapidary-studio certified.

This class is for people interested in becoming a Duluth MakerSpace member. Attendees are expected to have a current membership or pay for a month's membership at the time of orientation. The class is a general overview of everything Duluth Makerspace. The group will go over important tool usage, as well as workshop expectations and function. The class is required before receiving a radio-frequency identification card for access to the workspace from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Participants should…

This class is only for New Members to orient to Duluth MakerSpace. Attendees will be expected to have a current membership or pay for a month's membership at the time of orientation. This is a general orientation to everything involved with the Duluth Makerspace. In this mandatory class for RFID access, topics include the importance of proper tool usage, as well as workshop expectations and functions.

In this beginner stained glass class, participants will learn the basic techniques of cutting glass, construction using copper foil, and solder. By the end of this class, participants will have constructed a beautiful stained-glass heart to get a jump on Valentine's gifts.

In this beginner stained glass class, participants will learn the basic techniques of cutting glass, construction using copper foil, and solder. By the end of this class, participants will have constructed a beautiful stained-glass heart sun catcher to take home.

Students can get their feet wet with a big Computer Numerical Control router. This class shows participants how to setup a Face pass in Fusion 360 and how to use the big CNC to level a slab of wood. Students must be familiar with basic computer operation such as downloading and installing programs, identifying file types, and saving files to USB drives. A personal laptop is preferred to simplify future project setup.

This class is a general orientation for new members to orient to Duluth MakerSpace. Attendees will be expected to have a current membership or pay for a month's membership at the time of orientation. Tool usage, workshop expectations and function are in this mandatory class to obtain key card access. If you just can't make this orientation or would like a tour, please email [email protected] to set up a time that will work.

Learn the basics of coding with Python in a small group setting. Using a project-oriented approach, students become familiar with the Python language enough to confidently self-learn further or move on to an intermediate course. No programming experience necessary; this is a class for beginners. Participants are welcome to bring a laptop, or use one belonging to Duluth Makerspace.

In this class, students design a personalized sign, understand the engrave tool path and create the sign on the "big" Computer Numerical Control at the Makerspace. Students must be familiar with basic computer operation such as downloading and installing programs, identifying file types, and saving files to USB drives. A personal laptop is preferred to simplify future project setup.

In this beginner stained glass class, students can learn the basic techniques of cutting glass, construction using copper foil and solder. By the end of this class, participants will have constructed a stained-glass heart sun catcher.

Ingrid Ilg will instruct a rock painting class. Bring your own rocks or rock from home or choose a rock provided by the instructor. Some will be primed white. She will bring examples of rocks she has painted. She has created food rocks, mandala rocks, butterfly wing rocks, and dipped paint rocks. Participants can decide to paint from her inspirations or paint their own idea. Ingrid will assist with technique and process in a relaxed space to paint rocks and…

Learn your way around the Duluth MakerSpace wood shop by building your own bat house! Follow Bat Conservation International’s elaborate 4-chamber nursery bat house plans to support our favorite flying mammals - just in time for Halloween or for an early Christmas gift. Tickets are $145 for members and $150 for non-members. Create your Duluth MakerSpace account and sign up for the class here.

Learn to safely operate the 100W laser and gain experience using the software required to design projects. The hands-on class allow participants to use a laser calibration guide. By the end of the class, participants can immediately start experimenting with their own projects.

In this class, students design a personalized sign in Autodesk Fusions 360, develop an understanding of the engrave tool path and create the sign on the 5-by-10-foot Computer Numerical Control router at Duluth Makerspace. Students must be familiar with basic computer operation such as downloading and installing programs, identifying file types, and saving files to USB drives. A personal laptop is preferred to simplify future project setup. Register online at duluthmakerspace.com.

This two-hour class presents the basics of the art of working with stone. Students learn about local rocks and minerals and the saws and tools to safely cut, form and polish them. The class includes demonstrations and hands-on learning. This introductory class is the first step to becoming lapidary-studio certified. Register at duluthmakerspace.com.

This two-hour class presents the basics of the lapidary arts, which is the art of working in stone. Students learn about local rocks and minerals, and the saws and tools to safely cut, form and polish them. The class includes demonstrations and hands-on learning. This introductory class is the first step to becoming lapidary-studio certified. Register at duluthmakerspace.com.