Maker Space Class Descriptions

• Class sizes are limited, sign up early!
• Classes are for 14 years old and up. Younger youth can attend when accompanied by an adult. We enjoy teaching youth and some classes are designed for youth. Special classes can be designed for specific groups. Contact one of the instructors for more information.
• A liability waiver is required for everyone, parents must sign for youth under 18 years.
• Contact the instructor for more information or to register for a class.
• Fees are due on the first session of the class.

We opened our Maker Space to the community so you can work on your favorite project. You are also welcome to just come and take a tour of our Maker Space. People can also come to get help using the 3 D printer and the CNC router. Contact Roger Rehm at 330-466-3777 / rrehm77@gmail.com for more info.  We don’t charge, but we ask for donations, in order for the maker space to operate in the community. Come Check us out!

Make a Cutting Board - 6:30-8:30 pm. This is open to 14-year-old and older or

children if accompanied with an adult. Each student will make a 11" x 14" hardwood cutting board. They will learn hod to select wood, operate a table saw, how to glue wood together, use a router and finish a cutting board. Class size is limited to 8. total cost for materials & class is $45. Contact Roger Rehm at 330-466-3777 / rrehm77@gmail.com to sign up or for more info.

You don’t need any experience to take this class. You will learn about the parts of a wood lathe, how to operate and how to use the tools. You will complete three projects to take home, spindle, wooden pen, a segmented wood bowl. This class will have three sessions. Contact Roger Rehm at 330-466-3777 / rrehm77@gmail.com for more info or to register. All the tools and material will be supplied. Cost $70

What is 3D printing? How does it work? These questions and more will be answered in this introductory class. You will work on a basic 3D printer(supplied) learning how to set up, print and do basic troubleshooting of problems. You will be able to take a complete 3D printer kit home to use for a month. Contact Ken Thomas at 330-264-7677 for more information about the class. Cost $30.

You will learn how to design and make custom laser cut wood and acrylic projects. We will teach some basic features of Lightburn software to design your projects. You will be shown how to download art from the internet to assist in your projects. Then you will learn how to operate a laser to cut or engrave your creations. All materials and software will be provided for this two-evening class. All you need is a Windows or Mac based laptop computer with a mouse and with WIFI capabilities, download the trial version of Lightburn. Go to the Lightburn software website to download the product for your laptop. We will install Lightburn in the first class. Being proficient in the use of your computer is highly recommended. Watch this video before the class if possible.

https://youtu.be/8JXYt9FmUao?si=ctnhiwYSIGvZG448

We have three 50-Watt lasers in our Makerspace so class size is limited. Contact Mike Buss 330-749-5240 msbuss@sssnet.com for more info or to register for the class. Cost $44

Build a folding outdoor Adirondack Chair from treated wood. This is a good project to learn how to use saws, lathe and other wood working equipment. All materials are provided. You have a complete chair and plans to make more, to enjoy for years. Contact Roger Rehm at 330-466-3777 / rrehm77@gmail.com for more information or to register for the class Cost $80.

Have you heard of CAD, this class will teach you the basics of 3D CAD. Learn how to use AutoDesk Fusion 360 to create 3D objects that can be turned into physical parts. This class will get you started on your 3D CAD journey. Prerequisites:  ° A laptop that can run Fusion 360, don't worry if you don't have one as we have laptops you can use. ° An Account with AutoDesk and Fusion 360 installed. You can sign up and download Fusion 360 at

https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal

Contact Tym Rehm at 330-988-8045 / tymrehm@gmail.com for more information or to register

This is a great class for young woodworkers and an adult helper to make several simple wood projects over a two-day class. Students can choose to make a license plate birdhouse, pop can birdhouse, Planter or bird feeder. They can make as many of these as they have time. They will learn to use a saw, drill press and how to drive nails. All materials are provided. Contact Roger Rehm at 330-466-3777 / rrehm77@gmail.com for more information or to register for the class Cost $50.