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• Garden Plot Rental

  • Start
    16 Feb 2023
  •  
    6:00 AM
  • End
    31 Dec 2023
  •  
    12:00 AM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon Wichita KS 67218
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  Register for rental of a MakeICT Garden plot for the 2023 season.  Read the agreement in full before accepting.  It is $25 per plot.  Raised beds are 4'x8' while in ground plots are 10'x10'.  Plots are assigned by the Garden Leads; whenever possible members who desire to keep the same plots they had the prior year will be allowed to.

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• Vinyl Cutting Basics

  • When
    09 Dec 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon Wichita KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 09 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  Host: Kim Burton
  Ages: 12 and up
  
  Learn the basics of vinyl cutting and how to use the vinyl cutter at MakeICT! We'll cover how vinyl cutters work, how to convert vector files for cutting, and how to prepare and apply vinyl decals. Each participant will practice with the software and cut at least one single color vinyl graphic to take home. Vinyl and example files will be provided, but participants may also bring in a vector graphic of their own (subject to review) to try out.

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• Metalshop Safety Class

  • When
    09 Dec 2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon Wichita KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 09 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
  Host: Rustin Atkeisson
  Ages: 16 and up
  
  The Metalshop Safety Class will cover basic safety for working in both the Hot room and Cold room for the Metalshop at MakeICT, as well as some basic expectations. The following tools will be covered :
  Pipe bender
  Tubing roller
  Metal shear
  Large and small sheet metal brakes
  Drill press
  Hand grinders
  Horizontal band saw
  Vertical band saw
  Chop Saw
  Other equipment not listed may require further authorization. This class is required before taking most other metalworking classes or workshops.
  Safety glasses are available but we recommend bringing your own if you can.

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    09 Dec 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 09 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
  Host: Membership Committee
  
  New Member Orientation sessions are required for all new members and exist to familiarize you with the building and the organization. To qualify for this session, you must fit the following requirements:
  - Membership profile completed and approved
  - Waiver Signed
  - Payments are all current
  
  This session will including a short slideshow about MakeICT and then an in-depth tour of the facility. Members will also sit down with a number of leadership and peer members for a brief discussion to allow us to get to know you. At the end of this session, you will get your key to the building so that you can come and go as you please.
  
  https://makeict.wildapricot.org/Sys/Login

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• Metal Lathe Basics

  • When
    10 Dec 2023
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 10 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  Host: Rustin Atkeisson
  Ages: 16 and up
  Required Authorizations: Metalshop
  
  Metal Lathe Basics will cover the basic parts of the metal lathe while also going thru the proper use and operation of the Craftsman and Logan metal lathes.
  The end project will include basic operations such as facing and parting as well as knurling and adding internal threading.
  Safety glasses are required.

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• Powder Coating Basics

  • When
    10 Dec 2023
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 10 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
  Host: Rustin Atkeisson
  Ages: 16 and up
  Required Authorizations: Metalshop
  
  This class will cover safety of the powder coating area, powder coating gun, air compressor and the powder coating oven. You will get to powder coat an item to take home to show off to your friends! Once you complete this class you be authorized to use the powder coating equipment.
  
  Powder coating is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The coating is typically applied electrostatically and is then cured under heat to allow it to flow and form a “skin”. It is usually used to create a hard finish that is tougher than conventional paint. Powder coating is mainly used for coating of metals.

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• Area Lead Basics

  • When
    10 Dec 2023
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon Wichita KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 10 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
  Host: Rustin Atkeisson
  Ages: 16 and up
  
  Runs through the basics of what an area lead does as an area lead. This class is not required to become an area lead but is meant to answer any questions you may have about what an area lead does or what they are responsible for.
  Topics covered but are not limited to:
  -basic expectations
  -volunteer/personal life balance
  -wiki web page maintenance
  -area maintenance and organization
  -budgeting
  -teaching classes

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• Maker Monday

  • When
    11 Dec 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 11 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  Host: Membership Committee
  
  Maker Monday is our open house event. It’s a great way to experience the makerspace and the maker culture in person. You’ll learn all about our space, tools, policies, people, and how we operate.
  
  Our tours are free and open to the public. While you are welcome to just show up, we prefer that you register in advance so we have enough members on hand to assist with our tours.
  
  You are welcome to hang out and chat after your tour. There’s always something interesting going on at Maker Monday!
  
  To contact our Membership Committee to arrange a tour outside of Maker Mondays, or if you have general questions about joining, send an email to membership@makeict.org.

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• Maker Monday

  • When
    11 Dec 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 11 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  Host: Membership Committee
  
  Maker Monday is our open house event. It’s a great way to experience the makerspace and the maker culture in person. You’ll learn all about our space, tools, policies, people, and how we operate.
  
  Our tours are free and open to the public. While you are welcome to just show up, we prefer that you register in advance so we have enough members on hand to assist with our tours.
  
  You are welcome to hang out and chat after your tour. There’s always something interesting going on at Maker Monday!
  
  To contact our Membership Committee to arrange a tour outside of Maker Mondays, or if you have general questions about joining, send an email to membership@makeict.org.

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• Metalshop Safety Class

  • When
    18 Dec 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon Wichita KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 18 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  Host: Rustin Atkeisson
  Ages: 16 and up
  
  The Metalshop Safety Class will cover basic safety for working in both the Hot room and Cold room for the Metalshop at MakeICT, as well as some basic expectations. The following tools will be covered :
  Pipe bender
  Tubing roller
  Metal shear
  Large and small sheet metal brakes
  Drill press
  Hand grinders
  Horizontal band saw
  Vertical band saw
  Chop Saw
  Other equipment not listed may require further authorization. This class is required before taking most other metalworking classes or workshops.
  Safety glasses are available but we recommend bringing your own if you can.

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    19 Dec 2023
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 19 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
  Host: Membership Committee
  
  New Member Orientation sessions are required for all new members and exist to familiarize you with the building and the organization. To qualify for this session, you must fit the following requirements:
  - Membership profile completed and approved
  - Waiver Signed
  - Payments are all current
  
  This session will including a short slideshow about MakeICT and then an in-depth tour of the facility. Members will also sit down with a number of leadership and peer members for a brief discussion to allow us to get to know you. At the end of this session, you will get your key to the building so that you can come and go as you please.
  
  https://makeict.wildapricot.org/Sys/Login

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• Laser Cutting Basics

  • When
    20 Dec 2023
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    MakeICT 5920 E Mt Vernon, Wichita, KS 67218
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  Time: Dec 20 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
  Host: Kim Burton
  
  This class will teach participants how to use the 80 watt CO2 laser cutters at MakeICT. We will be using Inkscape and LightBurn software to create and cut a simple project.
  
  Participants will learn the capabilities of the laser cutter, machine and material safety, and operation of the machine in Cartesian (flat) mode. All participants will complete a small project to practice running the machine. Intermediate computer proficiency is recommended. Users should be comfortable with web browsing, Windows file folder navigation, copy and paste shortcut keys, and mouse operation.

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