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February 2020
Electronics Core Class
Learn to use the Ithaca Generator electronics area! You’ll take home a small circuit board that you solder together yourself, as well as gain a working knowledge of many of the electronics area tools. All tools and materials are provided by the Ithaca Generator. No prior electronics experience required: suitable for beginners just learning the basics up to intermediate makers looking to hone their skills. This class will certify you to use the electronics area equipment at Ithaca Generator. We'll…
Find out more »Woodworking Core Class
Interested in woodworking? Come get acquainted with the IG woodshop in this 2 hour introduction. We'll learn how to safely operate many of the tools in the shop, all while transforming a piece of scrap lumber into a picture frame. No prior woodworking experience necessary. All tools and materials will be provided by Ithaca Generator, but please bring your own eye and hearing protection. Note that this class (and all of our core classes) are free to Ithaca Generator members…
Find out more »March 2020
3D Printing Core Course
This class will give you the confidence to bring your ideas into the physical world! At the end of our 2 hours, you’ll be able to use Ithaca Generator’s 3D Printers and have a fundamental understanding of the technology. You’ll also learn to find already-created print projects on the Thingiverse website, and you’ll be introduced to the free Tinkercad website for creating your own projects. The class is tailored to each group of students: you can make your very first…
Find out more »3D Printing Core Course
This class will give you the confidence to bring your ideas into the physical world! At the end of our 2 hours, you’ll be able to use Ithaca Generator’s 3D Printers and have a fundamental understanding of the technology. You’ll also learn to find already-created print projects on the Thingiverse website, and you’ll be introduced to the free Tinkercad website for creating your own projects. The class is tailored to each group of students: you can make your very first…
Find out more »Ceramics Core Class
In this class you will learn to create ceramic objects using the slab, coil, and pinch pot methods. We will also demonstrate how to use our pottery wheel. We plan to fire pottery approximately weekly. Note that there will be two brief follow up sessions to this class, one to glaze your bisque-fired pottery in about a week, and another to pick up finished work about a week after that. Note that this class (and all of our core classes)…
Find out more »April 2020
Ceramics Core Class
In this class you will learn to create ceramic objects using the slab, coil, and pinch pot methods. We will also demonstrate how to use our pottery wheel. We plan to fire pottery approximately weekly. Note that there will be two brief follow up sessions to this class, one to glaze your bisque-fired pottery in about a week, and another to pick up finished work about a week after that. Note that this class (and all of our core classes)…
Find out more »October 2020
3D Printing TBD
We are planning to offer 3D printing in this time slot. Please check back later.
Find out more »Meet Your Sewing Machine
Learn how to sew with a machine! Bring your own or try one of ours. We will go over how to thread it and wind the bobbin, different stitch functions, and discuss how to meet your sewing goals. If you are already comfortable with your sewing machine, we can also work on simple projects to get you started.
Find out more »Arc Welding Core Class
Learn to use the Ithaca Generator metal shop! You’ll take home an attractive and useful pencil holder as well as a working knowledge of many of the metal working tools in the Ithaca Generator metal shop. All tools and materials are provided by the Ithaca Generator. No prior metal working experience required: suitable for beginners just learning the basics up to intermediate makers looking to hone their skills. This class will certify you to use the arc welding and metal…
Find out more »Arc Welding Core Class
Learn to use the Ithaca Generator metal shop! You’ll take home an attractive and useful pencil holder as well as a working knowledge of many of the metal working tools in the Ithaca Generator metal shop. All tools and materials are provided by the Ithaca Generator. No prior metal working experience required: suitable for beginners just learning the basics up to intermediate makers looking to hone their skills. This class will certify you to use the arc welding and metal…
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