Public Events
March 4, 2023, 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 MoreFebruary 18, 2023, 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 MoreFebruary 11, 2023, 12pm – 5 pm: Laser Cutter 101: Valentine Companion Cube
It’s Valentine’s Day. You’re done with dinner. The cake was great – it was so delicious and moist! Now it’s time to exchange gifts. You hand them the Companion Cube that you made yourself. They gasp and cry out, “This was a triumph!” You smile and think to yourself, “Making a note here: huge success!” In…
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2023, 9am-3pm: Intro to Woodworking – Hardwood Breadboard
INCLUDES ONE MONTH HACKPGH MEMBERSHIP This woodworking class will aim to educate students on basic concepts and safe use of wood shop equipment, while crafting a beautiful and custom wooden bread board out of locally sourced hardwoods. Students will leave with an understanding and safety training on the following equipment and skills: Structure: This class…
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2023, 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 MoreJanuary 7, 2023, 9am-12pm: Intro to Woodworking – Hardwood Breadboard
INCLUDES ONE MONTH HACKPGH MEMBERSHIP This woodworking class will aim to educate students on basic concepts and safe use of wood shop equipment, while crafting a beautiful and custom wooden bread board out of locally sourced hardwoods. Students will leave with an understanding and safety training on the following equipment and skills: Structure: This class…
Read MoreDecember 17, 2022, 2pm-6pm: CLASS: Learn to Solder Flashing LED Xmas Tree!
What is this class? This class is an introduction to soldering for the complete beginner. We will teach you to solder or help you practice your skills if they are a little rusty. We will guide you through the process of building an Gikfun DIY 3D Xmas Tree Kit, perfect in time for the holidays!…
Read MoreDecember 17th, 2022, 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 MoreDecember 4, 2022 – Beginner’s Sewing with Murphy
This is a beginner hand-sewing class that will go through thread types, needles, choosing a needle and thread for a project, four basic stitches, and sewing on a button. We encourage you to bring a (simple) piece of clothing to mend! Instructor: Murphy Briar Ages: 8+ (minors need an accompanying parent or guardian). Prices: $30…
Read MoreDecember 3, 2022 – Intro to Arduino: Make Your Own Light-Up Santa December 3, 2022 –
This class is intended for beginner electronics enthusiasts and/or thoselooking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun. This class provides the foundation for basic Arduino usage and how to integrate with many types of components. Students will work towards building a Santa display utilizing a DC Motor, Stepper Motor, Servo Motor, LCD…
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