Course Catalog
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3D Printing Miniatures in Resin
Resin printing offers more detail, finer surface finishes, and efficient scaling for rapidly printing large numbers of small parts or miniatures. Resin prints have…
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Beginning Woodworking with Hand Tools – for Kids!
(Ages 6+) In this one-hour class students will learn the necessary skills to make a small wooden robot that they can decorate when complete!…
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Brush Bot Races!
Build tiny robots, powered by vibrating motors, made from scrub brushes and toothbrush heads. Test them on the obstacle course track and tune them…
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Build a Blinky! – Intro to Soldering
Never soldered? Been a while? Want to learn so you can make small repairs or build big robots? Through-hole soldering is used for assembling…
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Build a Cajón
Build a cajón – a simple wooden instrument with the versatility of a drum kit! Originally from South America, particularly Perú, and derived from…
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Carve Spoons and Cheese Knives
A perfect date or family night activity to ramp up for the holidays! Have fun learning to carve spoons, cheese knives and more from…
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Cheese Knives, Chopsticks, Cutting Boards, & More
Learn to craft kitchenware such as cheese knives, cutting boards, and other items. Master techniques for shaping, preparing, and finishing hardwoods to create durable,…
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Constructive Destruction (and Art!)
Take apart everyday objects to see how they’re put together. Find cool-looking parts, mechanical and electronic elements where function leads to interesting form. Then…
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Embedded Fasteners in 3D Prints
Articulated dragons & axolotls are great, and stretchy fidget cheese is amazing, but what’s next after that? Did you know that you can heat-set…
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Getting Started with Hand-cut Dovetails
Acquire skills in hand-cutting half-blind and full-blind dovetails while constructing a drawer that utilizes these joints for strength and durability. This workshop complements our…
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Getting Started with the Router and Router Table
The router is an amazingly flexible tool that can be a little scary with its exposed “sharp spinnie thing.” We will demonstrate how to…
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Intro to 3D Printing
Introductory course on basic safety and operation of 3D printing (FDM/extrusion) equipment at Mill Forge Makerspace. This class will cover basic care and feeding…
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Intro to Laser Cutter
Introductory course for basic safety and operation of the 54″ 130W laser cutter/engraver at Mill Forge Makerspace. This class will cover basic care and…
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Intro to Maslow CNC
Introductory course covering basic safety and operation of the Maslow CNC router at Mill Forge Makerspace. The Maslow is an open source hardware CNC…
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Intro to Metalworking
Introductory course on basic safety and operation of metalworking equipment at Mill Forge Makerspace. This class will cover all operational stationary power equipment in…
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Intro to Woodworking
Introductory course on basic safety and operation of woodworking equipment at Mill Forge Makerspace. This class will cover all operational stationary power equipment in…
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Introduction to Woodturning
Come enjoy a taste of woodturning. Learn how quick, easy and relaxing it can be to carve wood into a wide variety of shapes.…
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Learn Microprocessors: Adafruit Circuit Playground & Circuit Python
Microprocessors are in everything! Air conditioners, WiFi speakers, cars, robots, and almost every modern conveniences run on these versatile little chips. From the beginner-friendly…
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Let’s Make Some Noise!
In this quiet, calming, and serene class (NOT), participants will create their own wooden noise makers (groggers) using a combination of power and hand…
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Little Free Library Workshop
Join this inspiring workshop to build a Little Free Library that will last for years and become part of the amazing movement to provide…
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Lumber Milling Workshop
Learn how to turn rough milled lumber into boards ready for creating fine furniture. You will learn how to use the jointer and planner…
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Make a Caddy for Beer, Wine, or Soda!
In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll delve into the world of practical craftsmanship. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or a beer lover, this class…
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Make a Charcuterie Board!
Are you intrigued by the beauty of charcuterie boards you see at crafts fairs? Join our beginner-friendly woodworking class where you’ll learn to design…
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Make a Chess Board
Create a chess board that you’ll treasure for years! In this workshop, we’ll use techniques similar to those used in making patterned end-grain cutting…
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Making Cabinets and Bookcases with Plywood
Plywood is a versatile material that can be more economical, sustainable, and durable than solid wood for many cases! Learn how to use plywood…
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Meet Your Sewing Machine
Have a new sewing machine? Receive one as a gift, or thrift one, or just have one sitting in the back of your closet?…
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MIG (GMAW) Welding Safety
Metal/Inert Gas (MIG) Welding, also called Gas/Metal Arc Welding or GMAW, is used in industry & art, and is an effective method for bonding…
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Open Hack Night
Mill Forge Makerspace welcomes members, volunteers, friends, and the public to Open Hack Night! Open Hack is a semi-regular informal gathering of the Mill…
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Personalize Laser Engraved Wood Cutting Boards
A perfect date or family night activity to ramp up for the holidays! Learn all about using a laser engraver/cutter to customize wood crafts…
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Quilting & Textures Using The Longarm Quilter
Longarm quilting machines make it much easier to perform the final work of assembling a quilt or matelassé. After piecing – the stitching of…
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Sew Crazy Club
Sew Crazy Club: Textile artist support group Are you obsessed with your craft/art/thing, and have no one to talk to about it? SCC is…
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Shaker Style Hallway Bench
Join us in this informative workshop to create a timeless Shaker-style bench while honing your skills with table, miter, and band saws. This project…
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Side Table Workshop
Create an elegant side table as you learn how to mill rough, lumber, create Domino joints, advanced table saw techniques for taped legs and…
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Spindle Turning Pens, Peppermills, Rolling Pins, & More
Join our “Turning Pens, Peppermills, and Other Spindle Turning Projects” workshop to refine your spindle turning techniques. This class caters to both novice and…
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Spindle-turned French Rolling Pin
A wooden rolling pin is a good beginner turning project to explore spindle turning. Creating your French style rolling pin will teach you how…
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Spoon Carving Workshop
Discover the art of spoon-making in our two-day Spoon Carving Workshop. This course is suitable for both novice and experienced woodworkers interested in traditional…
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Stick (SMAW) Welding Safety
Stick Welding, also called Shielded Metal Arc Welding or SMAW, is used in art and for repairs and quick assembly. SMAW is an effective…
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The Zen of Woodturning
Come enjoy a couple of sessions of woodturning. Learn how quick and easy it can be to carve wood into a functional item and/or…
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TIG (GTAW) Welding Safety
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding, also called Gas/Tungsten Arc Welding or GTAW, is used in industry & art, and is an effective method for…
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Tool and Knife Sharpening Workshop
Keeping your knives, chisels, turning gauges, planer irons, and saw blades sharp is critical. Sharp blades not only ensure accurate and clean cuts but…
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Turning Bowls with Green Wood
Learn the unique process of turning freshly cut wood. Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll prepare turning blanks from a log and create bowls…
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Turning Tops and Dreidels
A perfect date or family night activity! Craft gifts from the heart & perfect for the holidays or any occasion. Learn to turn toy…
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Wood Bowl Turning Workshop
Whether you are a novice or seeking a refresher course in turning, this basic bowl turning class offers a delightful and fulfilling way to…