Events

January 7, 2023, 9am-12pm: Intro to Woodworking – Hardwood Breadboard

By board | November 27, 2022 |

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…

December 17, 2022, 2pm-6pm: CLASS: Learn to Solder Flashing LED Xmas Tree!

By board | November 27, 2022 |

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!…

December 17th, 2022, 11am – 5pm: MIG Welding 101 with Kiefer: Make Your Own Chain Lamp!

By board | November 19, 2022 |

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…

December 4, 2022 – Beginner’s Sewing with Murphy

By board | November 14, 2022 |

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…

December 3, 2022 – Intro to Arduino: Make Your Own Light-Up Santa December 3, 2022 –

By board | November 11, 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…

CANCELLED! November 19th, 2022, 11am – 5pm: MIG Welding 101 with Kiefer: Make Your Own Chain Lamp!

By board | November 11, 2022 |

Unfortunately due to a supply chain issue we are going to have to postpone this month’s MIG class. Please keep an eye out here for the class to be rescheduled once we are able to get our materials in. If you have already signed up we will be contacting you separately to arrange a refund…

November 12th, 2022, 9am – 4pm: Welding 101 with Kiefer – Intro to Stick Welding (SMAW)

By board | November 11, 2022 |

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…

October 9th, 2022, 11am – 5pm: MIG Welding 101 with Kiefer: Make Your Own Chain Lamp!

By board | November 11, 2022 |

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…

August 27th, 2022, 11am – 5pm: MIG Welding 101 with Kiefer: Make Your Own Chain Lamp!

By board | November 11, 2022 |

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…

February 26th, 2022, 11am – 5pm: MIG Welding 101 with Kiefer: Make Your Own Chain Lamp!

By board | November 11, 2022 |

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…