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!

You will learn how to set up and run the SainSmart 3018 Pro CNC router. You will also learn the basics of the design software called Easel. Prerequisites: Windows OS Lap top computer with Wi-Fi capabilities, No Chromebooks, No Macs. Set up Easel Account (It’s free) https://www.inventables.com/pages/easel. After taking this class you will be able to take a CNC router home for 1 month to use in your spare time. Contact Mike Buss at 330-749-5240 or msbuss@sssnet.com for more info or to register for the class. Cost $30

6:00-8:00pmYou 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 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. 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

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.

Registration closes 7 days before the class starts so we have time to secure materials for each class. If there is not enough interest in a class, it will be cancelled.