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November 21st, 11am – 5pm: MIG Welding 101 with Kiefer: Make Your Own Chain Lamp!
This class is intended for beginner welders and/or those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional. This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using a MIG welder. Students will learn to tack-weld into place, fully weld steel. Each student will make and take home an industrial lamp…
Read MoreNovember 14th, 9am – 4pm: Welding 101 with Kiefer – Intro to Stick Welding (SMAW)
Learn the basics of flat stick welding on steel! Description: This is a beginner class which will teach the basics of stick welding. We will be going over safety, how to run a good bead, padding, and more! Requirements: No experience needed! Safety notes: Students are not permitted to wear open toed shoes, and they…
Read MoreNovember 7th, 12pm to 3pm: Computer Building Workshop with Adam Longwill
A guided tour of assembling real, working computers with real parts. All computer parts, tools, and guidance supplied! Just bring yourself! This class is taught by the Executive Director of Meta Mesh Wireless Communities, Adam Longwill. NOTICE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions, masks MUST be worn! Important: Payment is due a week before class, Saturday October…
Read MoreOctober 17th, 1pm – 3pm: Make a Wooden “Magic” Wand! – A Wood Lathe Class
Do you have what it takes to learn from the best wandmaker in town? Have you ever dreamed of having your own wand, just like Harry? Or maybe you dreamed of being like Ollivander and crafting them yourself… Class description: Come down to Hack Pittsburgh and learn how to safely run a wood lathe, turn…
Read MoreOctober 11th, 12pm – 3pm: Halloween Craft Boo-tique!
Join us for a few hours of Halloween/Autumn crafting! All supplies will be provided for you! Paint and/or decorate an artificial pumpkin, or paint a wooden light up casket or skull! Donuts, apple cider, coffee, and hot chocolate will be provided. This is a COVID-safe event. Limited spaces available due to social distancing. If this…
Read MoreOctober 3rd, 9am – 4pm: Welding 101 with Kiefer – Intro to Stick Welding (SMAW)
Learn the basics of flat stick welding on steel! Description: This is a beginner class which will teach the basics of stick welding. We will be going over safety, how to run a good bead, padding, and more! Requirements: No experience needed! Safety notes: Students are not permitted to wear open toed shoes, and they…
Read MoreOctober 4th, 12pm – 3pm: Halloween Craft Boo-tique!
Join us for a few hours of Halloween/Autumn crafting! All supplies will be provided for you! Paint and/or decorate an artificial pumpkin, or paint a wooden light up casket or skull! Donuts, apple cider, coffee, and hot chocolate will be provided. This is a COVID-safe event. Limited spaces available due to social distancing. If this…
Read MoreHack & Hilltop’s Flu Shot Clinic! Sunday Oct. 18th, 12-4pm
Hilltop Pharmacy and HackPGH will be providing flu shots for both members and the surrounding community! Vaccines are usually cost-free for those with insurance, so bring your insurance card and ID! Cash price for uninsured is $25, but we will have a limited number of FREE flu shots for those who qualify! Hilltop Pharmacists will…
Read MoreMay 11, 11 am-1 pm: Seed starting class
Learn how to plant seeds to start your vegetable or herb garden. Watering tips and tricks. Take home your potted seeds, water them, and start your spring off right! Includes: Pots Soil Seeds Planting instruction Care instructions Instruction for garden soil preparation and soil chemistry. Learn to balance your soil pH. To register you MUST…
Read MoreMay 11, 2019, 1pm-5pm: CLASS: Welding 102 with Kiefer – Intermediate stick welding
Intermediate welding class with Kiefer. More sophisticated stick welding techniques building off of the 101 class. One session. Students are not permitted to wear open toed shoes, and they must wear natural fiber clothing (denim, cotton, etc.) for this class. To sign up for this class you MUST register here: https://members.hackpgh.org/event-3372817 Instructor: Kiefer Age limitations:…
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