Twin Cities Maker upcoming events

Stick Welding and Oxy-Acetylene Cutting 101 (Sun, August 30, 2026)

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Introduction to stick Welding & oxy-acetylene cutting

Add welding to your DIY skillset with this introductory course.

*This course is a pre-requisite to the Structural Welding course*

Learn the basics of stick welding (SMAW) and oxy-acetylene cutting. In this class you will learn a basic welding framework to use on your own projects at home or in the TC Maker shop. Safety, machine basics, gas choice and set-up, as well as basic tools will all be covered. For folks starting from zero knowledge to those who have welded in the past and would like to brush-up, this class emphasizes that everyone can be a welder and make their own project dreams happen. Class size is kept small to encourage participation and time with the instructor.

What can you use stick welding and cutting for?

Stick welding is an excellent option for people with limited space and 220 power in their own homes. Stick welding does not require gas, can more easily be used with 120VAC welders, is strong, needs minimal prep, and is forgiving.

Oxy-actyelene cutting is great for making holes, shapes, heating, bending, and making your bad day better.

What to Bring

Bring a pair of welding gloves. Recommendation is for somewhat thicker gloves that still allow for dexterity. This is a good all-around pair or this pair for more coverage.

Participants should be wearing close-toed shoes and clothing that is 100% cotton or wool. Jeans or similar material without holes are also recommended. No synthetic fibers. Improper attire may require participants to withdraw at time of class without refund. If you have questions regarding proper attire, please reach out to the instructor.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts.

About the Instructor

Cory and Kinsey are both local union welders and mechanics. Cory is a pipefitter and Kinsey is an Ironworker. Both enjoy gardening, being gay, coming up with projects that make their partners anxious, and sharing their knowledge with others.

Garden Ed: Growing and Using Herbs (Mon, August 31, 2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for a series of free Gardening Education presentations, led by Hennepin County Master Gardeners, right here at Twin Cities Maker!

This workshop’s topic is Growing and Using Herbs:

Are you planning on growing herbs in the upcoming growing season? Take the mystery out of growing, harvesting and storing herbs. Learn how these easy to grow plants can be used in landscaping to add variety and attract pollinators, as well as in cooking, home decorating, and more! You will also receive a handout as part of the class.

Can’t make this one? Check out our calendar for the next presentations in our Gardening Education series!

Thank you to Hennepin County Master Gardeners.

Open Circuits (Tue, September 01, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

Join fellow electronics enthusiasts, hosted by David Zuhn, every Tuesday at Twin City Maker for Open Circuits! Whether you're a pro or just starting out, this is the place to tinker, learn, and collaborate.

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Troubleshoot Tuesday (Tue, September 01, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Electronics in need of repair? Stop by Twin Cities Maker on Troubleshoot Tuesdays to get help from a pro and learn to fix your device! This will be an opportunity to diagnose your electronics issues and get some basic repairs.

Please sign up using this form to attend, this will help our techs prepare for your arrival!

Troubleshoot Tuesdays are run by RECA, Minnesota Tech for Success, and Free Geek Twin Cities.

so we want to start a bike shop? (Tue, September 01, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

we will be meeting to discuss the Bike Shop Proposal. anybody who is interested in starting a bike shop at TCM is welcome to attend! in this meeting we will be discussing a budget, identifying leadership, and looking at the available spaces!

Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training (Wed, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

To Attend this Event, You Must Purchase a Ticket From Eventbrite.

Please Click Here to Purchase a Ticket

*Please Note: Ignore the "Spaces Left" on this Event. It will always show Zero!

MUST BE A MEMBER OF TCMAKER!

Twin Cities Maker Community Night: Grill and Gather (Wed, September 02, 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join us for our monthly Twin Cities Maker Community Night—an evening of free food, conversation, and connection! We’ll be firing up the grill (with vegetarian options available), so come stop by for some tasty dinner. The focus this month is all about community: meeting fellow makers, sharing ideas, and enjoying time together at the shop.

Whether you’re a longtime member or visiting for the first time, it’s a great chance to connect, learn more about TCM, and be part of the maker community.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, September 02, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

We have a maker space (The Hack Factory) for members to build projects using various media and technologies, from wood and metal working, electronics to fabrics, laser cutters to 3D Printers and beyond.

We invite you to come visit our space and take a tour to learn about our community, and how you can participate in it. We welcome folks to check out the space on Wednesday evenings. A tour of the space will start in the lobby at 7 PM.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Fiber Fun Night (Wed, September 02, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fiber Night on Wednesday in the lobby for anyone who wants to join! We'll be working on beginning knitting and crochet but are open to any other suggestions

Email artifactory@tcmaker.org with questions!

Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training (Wed, September 02, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

To Attend this Event, You Must Purchase a Ticket From Eventbrite.

Please Click Here to Purchase a Ticket

*Please Note: Ignore the "Spaces Left" on this Event. It will always show Zero!

MUST BE A MEMBER OF TCMAKER!

New Member Orientation (Thu, September 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

About this event

Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Wood Shop Orientation (Thu, September 03, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wood Shop Orientation

Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers.

During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop

CNC Orientation (Fri, September 04, 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join this in-person orientation to learn more about the CNC routers at Twin Cities Maker.

Orientation will start in the classroom—not the CNC room.

Agenda:

Overview of the CNC routers
Rules and Restrictions
How to get Signed-off
Demonstration of toolpath generation using VCarve
Demo cut on Shapeoko or the 4' × 8' Sequoyatec

CNC orientation is generally held on the first Friday of the month.

Twin Cities Maker Quarterly Board Meeting (Tue, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

We encourage all members to attend our board meetings!

The Board Meetings are normally held on the 2nd Tuesday of the 2nd month of each quarter, but may fluctuate depending on Board Member schedules/holidays. Please refer to our calendar of events for dates and times of all meetings.

All board meeting are held in person in the Artifactory as well as virtually online. To join the meeting online please visit https://go.tcmaker.org/boardmeeting

To view the agenda for this meeting, please visit this link.

To request an item to be added to the agenda, please contact President@TCMaker.org at least 5 days prior to any board meeting.

Woodworking 101 (Tue, September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Learn to safely use the major power tools in the woodshop!

About This Class

This series will provide wood shop users with foundational skills in woodworking including planning, materials, marking, skills, and tool use. Students will be introduced to the TC Maker wood shop mindset, safety expectations and hands-on tool operation. Each of the four sessions will last two hours and start with a lesson portion.

Experience Level

Makers of all experience levels and skills.

Tools You Will Learn to Use

Various measuring tools, squares, drill press, miter saw, band saw, table saw, planer, jointer, routing table and sanders, and more...

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

Open Circuits (Tue, September 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

FDM 3D Printing Orientation (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn the basic skills needed to 3D print in our lab! You will learn how to prepare, and print models you provide, or find online.

We will also introduce you to the space, go over basic rules and expectations, and check you off for being able to use our printers!

Wood Shop Maintenance Night (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

WOOD SHOP MAINTENANCE NIGHT

Join Us for Our Bi-Monthly Wood Shop Maintenance Nights

This time is set aside to perform tasks around making sure our tools stay in peak performance and trying to ensure that the tools stay in good working order during the month. Never repaired a tool or performed maintenance before – not a problem!! There are maintenance task for all levels of expertise – and we’ll always have at least one person around that can help you learn!

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Fiber Fun Night (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fiber Night on Wednesday in the lobby for anyone who wants to join! We'll be working on beginning knitting and crochet but are open to any other suggestions

Email artifactory@tcmaker.org with questions!

Master Dado and Rabbet Joints for Cases, Boxes, and Shelves (Thu, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Master essential joinery by learning to cut dados and rabbets on the table saw and router table to build boxes, shelves and cabinets.

About This Class

Learn to cut clean dado and rabbet joints—the foundational interlocking cuts of sturdy woodworking. You will learn to set up stack dado blades, tune router bits, and dial in precise depths for snug, flush fits. You will use these classic mechanical joints to turn sheet goods and solid wood into rigid, long-lasting structures. This essential skill of making cases and boxes applies to all types of furniture projects.

Experience Level

Confident use of a table saw is recommended.

Skills You Will Learn

(1) We will master the layout of dadoes and rabbets

(2) learn how to safely set up and tune a stack dado blade on the table saw

(3) cut clean joints using straight bits on the router table

(4) consider order of assembly and clamping. After this class, you will be able to build boxes, cabinets and shelving units that last. Tools covered: Table saw, stack dado blade set, router table, straight/rabbeting router bits, crosscut sled, and wood glue and parallel clamps.

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Tim Bednar is an Assistant Wood Shop Manager at TC Maker and also teaches the Woodworking 101 class. After studying at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, he spent many years as a minister and then web developer before returning to furniture design and woodcraft.

Introduction to CAD Drafting for Mechanical Design (Thu, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Learn to translate your ideas into reality using Computer Aided Design!

Class Description

CAD drafting allows users to take their ideas to the next step in the process of bringing them into reality. Whether you are wanting to create a 3D printed widget, or a machined tool, parametric design is almost always a necessary part of the process. In this class we’ll cover an introduction as to where and why you would use CAD, the different tools that are available for drafting, as well as beginners guide to using fusion 360 for hobbyist applications. If you are interested in taking your projects to the next level then join us for an introduction to CAD drafting!

Experience Level

Beginners welcome! You should feel comfortable with using a computer but no prior CAD experience is required.

What to Bring

Recommended to bring a PC with “Autodesk Fusion for personal use” installed, and a mouse. Fusion for personal use installation can be found here: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal

About the Instructor

My name is Brian Pratt. I work as a design/test engineer at a medical device company. Primarily, my work involves testing the mechanical and electrical requirements for implanted neuro-stimulation leads. In my work, I frequently use CAD drafting to design the fixtures used to test our products. I also use CAD outside of work for personal projects. As a hobby I race hovercrafts with my dad.

SHOP CLOSED for TCMF (Sat, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The shop will be closed from 8am to 8pm on Saturday, September 12th, for Twin Cities Maker Fest. No shop spaces or tools will be accessible for making on this day.

We hope you're able to join us for the celebration!

Twin Cities Maker Fest 2026 (Sat, September 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for our third annual Twin Cities Maker Fest!

Twin Cities Maker Fest 2026 will be a street fair on the corner of 31st Ave S and E 26th St with activities, large demos, food trucks, and 150 local artists and craftspeople. Spend the day exploring Minneapolis’ biggest block party of small makers and seasoned artists alike! Free admission, and open to all ages.

For more info, check out the Twin Cities Maker Fest tab on our website.

Metal Fabrication (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Learn enough metalworking to double your project list!

Curious about how to begin your metalworking journey? Have a project idea that you'd like to use metal in? Join us as we explore how to MIG weld, braze, solder, use hand tools, angle grinders, and cover the shear, drill press, and box and pan brake tools in the shop. Feel more confident using the space safely, add more skills to your tool belt, and walk away with a small completed class project. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own project ideas but not required.

Class One: We'll start with the basics—safety, handy tools to use and how to use them, thinking about fabrication layout, and

Class Two: Our second class will go over how to use the oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutter. We'll also go over the shear, drill press, and horizontal bandsaw as we begin our class project.

Class Three: We'll learn howuse an angle grinder. We'll use the box and pan brake, small hand tools in the metal shop, and finish our small shop project. We'll also cover some basic finishing techniques.

Class Four: Class four is an open work class. Participants can come and work on their individual project with support from the instructor.

Experience Level

Suited to beginners but all levels welcome.

Skills You'll Learn

MIG Welding, Oxy-Acetylene, plasma cutting, angle grinder, shear, drill press, bandsaw.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts.

About the Instructor

Cory Due is a local 539 pipefitter who focuses on service work and HVAC. They have both a welding degree and HVAC degree and largely work on commercial systems. They enjoy teaching and making welding less intimidating. When they aren't teaching they're scheming about house projects, tending to their garden, or spending time with their family and menagerie of animals.

Ceramics | Autumnal Equinox Workshop (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A Harvest Ritual
Date: Sunday, September 13th, 2026

Time: 10am – 1pm

We will gather a week ahead of the autumn equinox and a new moon in Libra. This season of harvest meets the new lunar cycle and asks us what we are carrying, what we are releasing and who we are in relationship—to ourselves, to each other, and to the turning year.

This is not a production class. There is no pressure to make something perfect or even finished. This is an invitation to let the clay be a mirror for the season.

We will make a small harvest vessel form that becomes a personal container for this moment. What are you gathering from the summer and carrying into autumn? What intention do you want to hold as the light begins its lean toward dark? Your vessel will contain this literally and symbolically. Working with pinch, coil, and impression techniques, you will hand-build a piece at your own pace, with found natural materials (leaves, seeds, botanicals) pressed into the surface as a record of this particular season in your hands.

We will begin with a grounding and a moment of intention before hands ever touch clay. There will be tea. There will be stillness. There will be the quality of light that only September in Minnesota knows how to make.

No ceramics experience required. All materials and tools provided. Finished pieces bisque fired, glazed, and available for pickup.

Come as you are. Bring what this season holds for you.

Twin Cites Queer Open Mic at TCM (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and community as Twin Cities Queer Open Mic comes to Twin Cities Maker! This open mic celebrates all forms of expression—whether it’s singing, music, poetry, spoken word, visual art, performance, or whatever wild and wonderful ideas our community brings to the stage.

Everyone is welcome to share, or just come to listen, cheer, and enjoy the energy of queer voices and creativity. Bring your art, your words, your songs—or just bring yourself.

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Mon, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Wheel Throwing 101 is where it all begins. Over six weeks you'll learn to center, open, and pull clay into functional forms while building the foundational skills that every wheel thrower returns to no matter how advanced they get. We'll also cover trimming, basic surface decoration, and glazing so you leave with finished pieces and a real understanding of the full process from raw clay to fired pot. No experience necessary. Just show up ready to get muddy.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun! Students with all level of experience are welcome.

This class is taught by Lynn Cardwell. Lynn has over 10 years of experience in pottery and education.

Ceramics Orientation (Mon, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

All members who want to use the new Ceramics studio will need to be oriented to the new space, policies, and processes that will make this a wonderful place to create.... and this includes members who were already oriented to the old studio.

The general orientation will orient you with the Twin Cities Maker (TCM) as a whole, while our TCM Ceramics (TCMC) orientation will focus specifically on the processes and procedures in our ceramics studio. We recommend completing the general orientation before the ceramics orientation. You do not need to attend orientation before taking a class or workshop. However, orientation is a requirement to keep using the studio after a class or workshop ends.

Our ceramics orientation will cover:

Our Safety and Firing Policy
Consumables (clay, glaze, firing)
Reserving Tools
TCMC Member Storage
Classes vs. Sign-Offs (the sign-offs allow you to bypass our mandatory 101 classes through a portfolio review)
... and most importantly: a Studio Tour!!!

NOTE: *You must attend the general Twin Cities Maker Orientation ("New Member Orientation") in addition to our Ceramics Studio Orientation.*

Questions or trouble signing up for this orientation? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org

We will be meeting in our new studio in the annex. Come prepared to ask questions and have fun!

- Your TCM Ceramics Managers

New Member Orientation (Mon, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Garden Ed: Sustainability in the Garden (Mon, September 14, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join us for a series of free Gardening Education presentations, led by Hennepin County Master Gardeners, right here at Twin Cities Maker!

This workshop’s topic is Sustainability in the Garden:

This class will provide a quick overview of the concept of a sustainable landscape and showcase the basics steps to build a healthy yard and garden. The basics start with the trifecta of soil, sun and water in your current landscape followed by selecting plants to be long-lived and well-suited to your site. Making smart choices will provide you with a lawn and gardens to be enjoyed for many years as well as provide habitats for pollinators and other wildlife.

Can’t make this one? Check out our calendar for the next presentations in our Gardening Education series!

Thank you to Hennepin County Master Gardeners.

Clothes Mending Night (Tue, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Got a piece of clothing to mend? A loved item you've worn through? A broken zipper? A torn sleeve? Don't throw it out - instead, bring it to our community mending night in the TCM artifactory!

All are welcome, members and nonmembers alike! Join us for an evening of slow fashion to make your pieces last longer and save them from the landfill. Even if you don't have something to mend, feel free to stop by for a fun evening in community.

Please fill out this form to sign up for a 30-minute time slot to have our volunteers help you out with your repair!

Ceramics | Hand-Building 101 (Tue, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Through the 6-week hand-building ceramics class (101 series), students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay including knowledge and understanding of pinch, slab, coil techniques, and surface decoration. Students will also understand clay properties, how to prevent cracked work, and the proper techniques to glaze application for firing.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

The six session will run from September 15 - October 27, with October 13 off.)

This class is taught by JJ Bunch.

Woodworking 101 (Tue, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Learn to safely use the major power tools in the woodshop!

About This Class

Experience Level

Makers of all experience levels and skills.

Tools You Will Learn to Use

Various measuring tools, squares, drill press, miter saw, band saw, table saw, planer, jointer, routing table and sanders, and more...

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

Open Circuits (Tue, September 15, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Troubleshoot Tuesday (Tue, September 15, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Please sign up using this form to attend, this will help our techs prepare for your arrival!

Troubleshoot Tuesdays are run by RECA, Minnesota Tech for Success, and Free Geek Twin Cities.

New Member Orientation (Wed, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training (Wed, September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING

This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access.

Members are asked to make a $5 minimum donation to the woodshop for purchasing tool bits and other consumables, and you are encouraged to bring your own stock/scrap pieces to this class to practice joining so everyone can test the tool out and get a feel for using it.

At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, September 16, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Fiber Fun Night (Wed, September 16, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fiber Night on Wednesday in the lobby for anyone who wants to join! We'll be working on beginning knitting and crochet but are open to any other suggestions

Email artifactory@tcmaker.org with questions!

Open Guide Practice 101 (Thu, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Bring your ideas (and your questions) to life in this open practice with an instructor on hand.

Not quite a class, not quite open studio — Open Guided Practice is the best of both. Bring your own project or come without a plan. An instructor is on hand to answer questions, troubleshoot, or pull a quick demo on whatever you need — whether that's trimming, pulling handles, hand-building a lid, or finally figuring out that glaze situation.

New Member Orientation (Thu, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

3D Plastics Repair Clinic (Thu, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Broken appliance or children's toy? Lost the battery cover on your remote? Don't throw it out - instead, bring it to a plastics repair clinic at Twin Cities Maker!

Once a month, join us for an evening of repair in our 3D Printing Lab. Our volunteers will help diagnose and guide your repair.

Here are examples of what our volunteers are able to help you with:

Keyboard tabs
Backpack buckles
Office chair wheels
Key fobs
Remote control covers
Plastic tote fasteners

Blacksmithing: Spooooooons! (Thu, September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

LEARN TO MAKE SPOONS in this introductory blacksmithing class! This beginner-level class will teach you how to shape, forge, and finish a functional steel spoon using traditional blacksmithing techniques. You'll gain hands-on experience with basic hammer control, forging methods, and safe shop practices in a supportive environment. By the end of the class, you'll have a handcrafted spoon and the confidence to continue exploring blacksmithing.

In this class students will learn:

Shop safety and proper forge operation
Identifying and maintaining correct forging temperatures
Hammer control and efficient anvil use
Blacksmithing terminology
Isolating material for the spoon bowl
Drawing out the handle
Tapering and shaping the handle
Spreading and forging the bowl

Bending and refining the spoon's overall shape

The below is MANDATORY to participate in the class.

All cotton/natural fiber clothing
Closed toe shoes/boots (NO MESH TOP SHOES)
Eye protection (must be ANSI Z87.1 rated)
Ear protection

Wood Shop Orientation (Thu, September 17, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wood Shop Orientation

Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers.

During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop

Resin Printing 101 (Fri, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn everything you need to be able to utilize the amazing technology of our resin 3D printers! Achieve unmatched detail in your prints!

About This Class

Resin 3D Printing is an extremely powerful technology that allows the user to achieve fantastic levels of detail. It is ideal for game pieces for tabletop miniature games like Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder, as well as dioramas, sculptures, and extremely precise parts. The quality of resin parts cannot be matched by filament printers and is a fantastic skill to have.

You will be able to take any 3D model, prepare it for printing, complete a print, and post-process the parts All while doing it safely. You will also be automatically approved to print on any SLA (resin) printers within the 3D printing lab.

Experience Level

This class is beginner friendly.

Skills You Will Learn

How to prepare models for and 3D print with liquid resin.

What to Bring

Clothes that are okay to get dirty. Nothing should ruin the clothes but resin drips might be annoying to clean.

Refund Policy

Up To 1 Day Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Max Schreifels is a manager of the 3D printing lab in Twin Cities Maker and is an enthusiastic and attentive teacher.

New Member Orientation (Fri, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Metal Fabrication (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Learn enough metalworking to double your project list!

Class One: We'll start with the basics—safety, handy tools to use and how to use them, thinking about fabrication layout, and

Class Two: Our second class will go over how to use the oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutter. We'll also go over the shear, drill press, and horizontal bandsaw as we begin our class project.

Class Four: Class four is an open work class. Participants can come and work on their individual project with support from the instructor.

Experience Level

Suited to beginners but all levels welcome.

Skills You'll Learn

MIG Welding, Oxy-Acetylene, plasma cutting, angle grinder, shear, drill press, bandsaw.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts.

About the Instructor

Woodworking 101: One-Day Intensive (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Get fully checked out on the TC Maker wood shop in a single day!

About This Class

This beginner-friendly, fast-paced intensive condenses our traditional 4-week course into one comprehensive 7-hour workshop. You will learn foundational skills in woodworking, including planning, materials, marking, safety expectations, and hands-on tool operation.

Experience Level

Makers of all experience levels and skills.

Skills You Will Learn

Throughout the day, you will gain hands-on experience by completing a small practice projects on the drill press, miter saw, bandsaw, table saw, jointer, planner, router and sanders.

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

**A bagged lunch and water bottle.**

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Lars is a woodworking instructor who also teaches the Woodworking 101 series. She has been a woodworker since 2019. Some of the projects that she is most proud of include building an electric guitar and a book embosser.

New Member Orientation (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Intro to the Silhouette Cameo Cutter (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Introduction to the Silhouette Cameo cutter, aka the vinyl cutter

About This Class

This class covers basic use of our Silhouette Cameo. We will cover:

The types of material the machine can handle
How to prepare art for cutting,
General application/ projects the machine can handle

Experience Level Recommended

This class is beginner friendly!

Skills Covered in This Class

Students will learn how to make a card, how to make a stencil, and stickers

What to Bring/Wear

Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
Something to take notes with.

About the Instructor

Rick Strohmeyer has been a long time member of Twin Cities Maker. After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking, he has enjoyed sharing the knowledge he has learned while being a a print-maker, painter and general designer.

Silversmithing 101 (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Demystify the jewelry bench! This class will open up a world of opportunities in fine metalworking.

This is the class I wish I had available to me when I started making fine jewelry. Let me save you lots of trial and error! Fine metalworking is a useful set of skills for any maker to have, not just those interested in jewelry. This class is a great place to start.

In this course, you will learn silversmithing primarily by doing, but the lessons will be grounded in some basic (and I mean basic!) chemistry and physics so that you can better understand how the metal behaves under your tools.

The 4-session structure of the course will be as follows:

Day 1: foundational knowledge + some introductory hands-on work

Day 2: raw material manipulation, safe and effective torch use, pouring ingots, rolling out square wire

Day 3: forming square wire into a ring with an eye toward minimizing surface marring, soldering with a torch

Day 4: surface cleanup, buffing + polishing and/or brushed/hammered/textured finishing

You will walk away with a basic round ring, as well as a wishbone ring to show for your efforts!

No jewelry experience is necessary or assumed. This class begins with the very basics.

Skills You'll Learn

- melting down metals into usable stock
- soldering (joining) pieces of metal to each other
- forming soft metal into desired shapes without scuffing it
- creating a variety of visual effects on the surface of metal
- buffing and polishing
- work-hardening and annealing (how to adapt to changes in the metal's structure as you work)
- basic chemistry jewelry makers should know

In this class, you'll have an opportunity to learn a variety of jeweler's hand tools (files, pliers, saws), torches, the bench buffer, as well as the rotary tool and its various bits.

What to Bring/Wear

Closed-toe shoes required. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.

Refund Policy

Up To 1 Day Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Abigail Schneider (Waning Moon Metalworks) is a silversmith and jewelry teacher based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is also the jewelry manager at Twin Cities Maker, hosting events, building a community of practice, and bringing the art of jewelry making within reach for everyone. When she's not teaching or honing her craft at the bench, Abigail enjoys tending to her plants, listening to dreampop music, and biking around the lakes.

Lapidary 101 (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Lapidary 101 is an introductory course that will familiarize you to the lapidary equipment and techniques for working with stones.

Class Description

This is a beginner-friendly course that will teach you how to effectively use the equipment in the lapidary studio. This will cover things to look for when selecting a rock for performing lapidary work on; using templates to fit a stone to a particular shape; and the steps to cut, grind, and polish a stone to final finish. You will leave the class with a foundational knowledge of the tools available in the studio and a finished piece of stonework.

Experience Level

No experience required.

Tools Covered

You will learn skills with the slabbing saw, band saw, drill press, cabochon grinding wheel, and the grinding/polishing wheel system. You will also be skilled in using templates to create specifically shaped pieces that can later be used in jewelry settings.

What to Bring

Eyewear and an apron are recommended, but both can be provided by the studio.

Wet Palettes and You (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Checkout why the wet palette is an amazing tool for painters that use acrylic paints.

About This Class

The wet palette is an amazing tool that helps extend the life of your acrylic paints during paint sessions. All materials will be provided. As an added bonus, you will get a 3d printed wet palette to take home!

Experience Level Recommended

This class is beginner friendly!

Skills Covered in This Class

How to make their paints last longer. How to make smoother blends and how to maintain better paint consistency.

What to Bring/Wear

Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
Something to take notes with.

About the Instructor

Metal Fabrication (Sun, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Learn enough metalworking to double your project list!

Class One: We'll start with the basics—safety, handy tools to use and how to use them, thinking about fabrication layout, and

Class Two: Our second class will go over how to use the oxy-acetylene torch and plasma cutter. We'll also go over the shear, drill press, and horizontal bandsaw as we begin our class project.

Class Four: Class four is an open work class. Participants can come and work on their individual project with support from the instructor.

Experience Level

Suited to beginners but all levels welcome.

Skills You'll Learn

MIG Welding, Oxy-Acetylene, plasma cutting, angle grinder, shear, drill press, bandsaw.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts.

About the Instructor

Screen Printing - 101 (Sun, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

After this class you'll have a general understanding of how to operate the screen printing equipment along with the basic principles of screen printing.

Besides learning about the screen printing equipment, you'll learn about shop policies & safety, practical applications of screen printing, how to chose a good image for screen printing, and acceptable surfaces that will screen print well.

Tools Covered

Power Washer
Exposure Unit
Safe Light
Screen Machine
Mobile Screen Station

What to Bring/Wear

Wear comfortable shop cloths, something you don't mind getting ink on
Hearing Protection is suggested, as sometimes it gets loud.

About the Instructor

Silversmithing 101 (Sun, September 20, 2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Demystify the jewelry bench! This class will open up a world of opportunities in fine metalworking.

You will walk away with a basic round ring, as well as a wishbone ring to show for your efforts!

No jewelry experience is necessary or assumed. This class begins with the very basics.

Skills You'll Learn

What to Bring/Wear

Closed-toe shoes required. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.

Refund Policy

Up To 1 Day Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Mon, September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

This class is taught by Lynn Cardwell. Lynn has over 10 years of experience in pottery and education.

Stained Glass 101 (Mon, September 21, 2026)

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Learn the basics of stained glass and create a one of a kind sun catcher!

About This Class

Learn the basics of stained glass using the Tiffany/copper foil method! In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to safely stencil, cut, and grind glass; apply copper foil; solder your pieces together; and finish your project. We’ll cover helpful tips, tricks, and common challenges, as well as alternative methods and creative variations to give you the skills and confidence to continue creating your own unique stained glass projects.

You’ll leave with a sun catcher made from your choice of provided patterns and a strong knowledge of the creative process.

Please email kai.walsh@tcmaker.org with any access needs or accommodation requests.

Experience Level Recommended

No prior experience is needed.

Skills Covered in This Class

Equipment usage and safety
Choosing/making patterns
Cutting glass
Grinding glass
Foiling
Soldering
Applying patina

What to Bring/Wear

Closed toe shoes
Eye protection
Work gloves
Respirator mask (2nd session).

TCM can provide eye protection and a mask if you do not have one.

About the Instructor

Kai is a local stained glass artist who loves sharing their passion for creating custom stained glass designs.

Ceramics | Hand-Building 101 (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Through the 6-week hand-building ceramics class (101 series), students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay including knowledge and understanding of pinch, slab, coil techniques, and surface decoration. Students will also understand clay properties, how to prevent cracked work, and the proper techniques to glaze application for firing.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

The six session will run from September 15 - October 27, with October 13 off.)

This class is taught by JJ Bunch.

New Member Orientation (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Woodworking 101 (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Learn to safely use the major power tools in the woodshop!

About This Class

Experience Level

Makers of all experience levels and skills.

Tools You Will Learn to Use

Various measuring tools, squares, drill press, miter saw, band saw, table saw, planer, jointer, routing table and sanders, and more...

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

Open Circuits (Tue, September 22, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Wood Shop Maintenance Night (Wed, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

WOOD SHOP MAINTENANCE NIGHT

Join Us for Our Bi-Monthly Wood Shop Maintenance Nights

This time is set aside to perform tasks around making sure our tools stay in peak performance and trying to ensure that the tools stay in good working order during the month. Never repaired a tool or performed maintenance before – not a problem!! There are maintenance task for all levels of expertise – and we’ll always have at least one person around that can help you learn!

Picture Frames! (Wed, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Build your very own custom picture frame in 3 hours!

About This Class

Have a piece of art that you have been needing to frame? This is the class for you. In this woodworking class, we can accommodate art pieces as large as 70" in perimeter!

Want to make your own custom matte and backing boards? Check out Picture Frames Part 2 in the artifactory for more picture framing fun!

Experience Level

This class is open to makers of all levels.

Skills You Will Learn

(1) Learn how to create rabbets for your frame using the router table.

(2) Cut the necessary angles into your wood stock for the corner of your frames using the miter saw.

(3) Practice simple sanding and finishing techniques.

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Stained Glass 101 (Wed, September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Learn the basics of stained glass and create a one of a kind sun catcher!

About This Class

You’ll leave with a sun catcher made from your choice of provided patterns and a strong knowledge of the creative process.

Please email kai.walsh@tcmaker.org with any access needs or accommodation requests.

Experience Level Recommended

No prior experience is needed.

Skills Covered in This Class

Equipment usage and safety
Choosing/making patterns
Cutting glass
Grinding glass
Foiling
Soldering
Applying patina

What to Bring/Wear

Closed toe shoes
Eye protection
Work gloves
Respirator mask (2nd session).

TCM can provide eye protection and a mask if you do not have one.

About the Instructor

Kai is a local stained glass artist who loves sharing their passion for creating custom stained glass designs.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, September 23, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Fiber Fun Night (Wed, September 23, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fiber Night on Wednesday in the lobby for anyone who wants to join! We'll be working on beginning knitting and crochet but are open to any other suggestions

Email artifactory@tcmaker.org with questions!

Master Bridle and Lap Joints for Frames and Furniture (Thu, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Master open joinery by learning to cut precise bridle and lap joints to build strong, flat frames and structural furniture bases.

About This Class

Learn to cut clean bridle and lap joints—two of the strongest face-to-face and end-grain joints in traditional woodworking. You will learn to set up the table saw and tenoning jig for crisp, tight-fitting interlocking cuts. You will use these high-surface-area joints to replace weak butt joints with strong, self-aligning connections. This essential skill is perfect for crafting cabinet doors, leg frames, table bases, and glass-frame assemblies.

Experience Level

Confident use of a table saw is recommended.

Skills You Will Learn

(1) We will master the layout and proportions of half-lap, cross-lap, and corner bridle joints

(2) learn how to safely tune and operate a tenoning jig on the table saw

(3) cut clean cheeks and shoulders on table saw

(4) use hand chisels to pare joints for a friction fit. After this class, you will be able to create flat, rigid frame structures that resist racking and twisting. Tools covered: Table saw, tenoning jig, band saw, miter gauge, hand chisels, and wood glue and clamps.

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Open Guide Practice 101 (Thu, September 24, 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Bring your ideas (and your questions) to life in this open practice with an instructor on hand.

Woodworking 101: One-Day Intensive (Sat, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Get fully checked out on the TC Maker wood shop in a single day!

About This Class

This beginner-friendly, fast-paced intensive condenses our traditional 4-week course into one comprehensive 6-hour workshop. You will learn foundational skills in woodworking, including planning, materials, marking, safety expectations, and hands-on tool operation.

Experience Level

Makers of all experience levels and skills.

Skills You Will Learn

Throughout the day, you will gain hands-on experience by completing a small practice projects on the drill press, miter saw, bandsaw, table saw, jointer, planner, router and sanders.

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

**A bagged lunch and water bottle.**

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Garden Ed: Extending the Growing Season (Sat, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join us for a series of free Gardening Education presentations, led by Hennepin County Master Gardeners, right here at Twin Cities Maker!

This workshop’s topic is Sustainability in the Garden:

Frustrated by the short Minnesota growing season? There are several methods you can implement to add weeks to your growing calendar. We’ll discuss techniques that range from simple to advanced and empower you to try one or multiple in the upcoming season to get the most out of your garden. This class covers soil warming methods, crop covers, basic succession planting, and protective structures.

Thank you to Hennepin County Master Gardeners.

Ceramics | Cast it in Clay: Intro to Slip Casting & Mold Making (Seasonal Theme: Pumpkins!) (Sat, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Title: Cast it in Clay: Intro to Slip Casting & Mold Making

Special Theme: Pumpkins

Dates: Saturday, September 26; Sunday, September 27; Saturday, October 3

Time: 10 am - 4 pm (lunch break 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm)

Each participant will make their very own mold for casting clay slip. You will also leave with the skills and knowledge to continue making two piece and/or three piece slip molds independently! Pumpkins will be provided for each participant. If you would like to bring your own pumpkin or a different object to mold, please email jj.bunch@tcmaker.org in advance.

Material Fee: $45

Registration: $180 (standard member rate)*

Total amount charged to each student for the full 3-week series, including materials: $225 (standard member rate)*

*Enrollment rates vary based on accessibility needs, whether participants are members or non-members, and a 10% discount for our volunteers. See registration panel for details.

Session 1 (Saturday, September 26)

Welcome & Overview

Casting into an existing mold (instructor demonstration, followed by hands-on practice)

Lunch Break

Planning your mold

Clay up and cottle

Mix and pour plaster (Make the first half or third of your mold)

Session 2 (Sunday, September 27)

Remove and clean cottles and molds

Examine results (repair, if needed)

Make the second half (or third) of your mold

(lunch break)

Examine results (repair, if needed)

Make the final third of your mold or an accessory mold

Session 3 (Saturday, October 3)

Casting with your mold

Instructor will check in with each student, review slip-pouring, and troubleshoot if there are issues with student-made molds.

Opportunities to customize your greenware (turn a pumpkin into a soup bowl or carve into a jack-o'-lantern...so many possibilities). Hand building guidance will be provided.

Your successful cast pieces will be bisque fired at our studio to cone 04. For glazing guidance, sign up for the optional Glazing Workshop: October 18 - Pottery Painting: Glaze a Ceramic Pumpkin. You can select the "BYOB: Bring Your Own Bisqueware" option to glaze the pumpkins you cast in this workshop and have them glaze fired in our studio to cone 6.

New Member Orientation (Sat, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Silversmithing 101 (Sat, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Demystify the jewelry bench! This class will open up a world of opportunities in fine metalworking.

You will walk away with a basic round ring, as well as a wishbone ring to show for your efforts!

No jewelry experience is necessary or assumed. This class begins with the very basics.

Skills You'll Learn

What to Bring/Wear

Closed-toe shoes required. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.

Refund Policy

Up To 1 Day Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Matte Cutting for Framing 101: Picture Frames Part 2 (Sat, September 26, 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Want to add a decorative element to your picture frames? Join us to make matte boards custom fit to your frames!

About This Class

Have a frame or piece of art in mind? Email Rick, your instructor, in advance so ya'll can discuss material availability! You'll learn about the matte cutters in the Artifactory to make matte and backing boards with bevel cut windows custom fit to a picture frame of your choosing. This class can be taken as a stand alone class or as the second part of the Picture Frames class taught in the woodshop. Materials will be provided.

Experience Level

Makers of all experience levels and skills.

Skills You Will Learn

How to use the matte cutters

How to make matte boards and backing boards

What to Bring

Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
Something to take notes with

Refund Policy

Up To 1 Days Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Rick Strohmeyer is a painter, print maker, toy designer, and has experience making picture frames professionally.

Ceramics | Cast it in Clay: Intro to Slip Casting & Mold Making (Seasonal Theme: Pumpkins!) (Sun, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Title: Cast it in Clay: Intro to Slip Casting & Mold Making

Special Theme: Pumpkins

Dates: Saturday, September 26; Sunday, September 27; Saturday, October 3

Time: 10 am - 4 pm (lunch break 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm)

Material Fee: $45

Registration: $180 (standard member rate)*

Total amount charged to each student for the full 3-week series, including materials: $225 (standard member rate)*

*Enrollment rates vary based on accessibility needs, whether participants are members or non-members, and a 10% discount for our volunteers. See registration panel for details.

Session 1 (Saturday, September 26)

Welcome & Overview

Casting into an existing mold (instructor demonstration, followed by hands-on practice)

Lunch Break

Planning your mold

Clay up and cottle

Mix and pour plaster (Make the first half or third of your mold)

Session 2 (Sunday, September 27)

Remove and clean cottles and molds

Examine results (repair, if needed)

Make the second half (or third) of your mold

(lunch break)

Examine results (repair, if needed)

Make the final third of your mold or an accessory mold

Session 3 (Saturday, October 3)

Casting with your mold

Instructor will check in with each student, review slip-pouring, and troubleshoot if there are issues with student-made molds.

Opportunities to customize your greenware (turn a pumpkin into a soup bowl or carve into a jack-o'-lantern...so many possibilities). Hand building guidance will be provided.

Silversmithing 101 (Sun, September 27, 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Demystify the jewelry bench! This class will open up a world of opportunities in fine metalworking.

You will walk away with a basic round ring, as well as a wishbone ring to show for your efforts!

No jewelry experience is necessary or assumed. This class begins with the very basics.

Skills You'll Learn

What to Bring/Wear

Closed-toe shoes required. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.

Refund Policy

Up To 1 Day Before the Event Starts

About the Instructor

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Mon, September 28, 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

This class is taught by Lynn Cardwell. Lynn has over 10 years of experience in pottery and education.

Ceramics | Hand-Building 101 (Tue, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Through the 6-week hand-building ceramics class (101 series), students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay including knowledge and understanding of pinch, slab, coil techniques, and surface decoration. Students will also understand clay properties, how to prevent cracked work, and the proper techniques to glaze application for firing.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

The six session will run from September 15 - October 27, with October 13 off.)

This class is taught by JJ Bunch.

New Member Orientation (Tue, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Woodworking 101 (Tue, September 29, 2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Learn to safely use the major power tools in the woodshop!

About This Class

Experience Level

Makers of all experience levels and skills.

Tools You Will Learn to Use

Various measuring tools, squares, drill press, miter saw, band saw, table saw, planer, jointer, routing table and sanders, and more...

What to Bring

Clothing suitable for the wood shop.
Wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose, dangling clothing and accessories.
Eye and hearing protection is required.
Dust masks and eye/ear protection are available to borrow but bringing your own is recommended.

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

Open Circuits (Tue, September 29, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Stained Glass Orientation (Wed, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Get oriented for our stained glass supplies! We'll take a look at the tools and materials we have on hand, share some tips for success, and cover proper cleanup.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, September 30, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Fiber Fun Night (Wed, September 30, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fiber Night on Wednesday in the lobby for anyone who wants to join! We'll be working on beginning knitting and crochet but are open to any other suggestions

Email artifactory@tcmaker.org with questions!

Open Guide Practice 101 (Thu, October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Bring your ideas (and your questions) to life in this open practice with an instructor on hand.

New Member Orientation (Thu, October 01, 2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Wood Shop Orientation (Thu, October 01, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wood Shop Orientation

Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers.

During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop

Millerbots New Member Orientation (Thu, October 01, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Ceramics | Cast it in Clay: Intro to Slip Casting & Mold Making (Seasonal Theme: Pumpkins!) (Sat, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Title: Cast it in Clay: Intro to Slip Casting & Mold Making

Special Theme: Pumpkins

Dates: Saturday, September 26; Sunday, September 27; Saturday, October 3

Time: 10 am - 4 pm (lunch break 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm)

Material Fee: $45

Registration: $180 (standard member rate)*

Total amount charged to each student for the full 3-week series, including materials: $225 (standard member rate)*

*Enrollment rates vary based on accessibility needs, whether participants are members or non-members, and a 10% discount for our volunteers. See registration panel for details.

Session 1 (Saturday, September 26)

Welcome & Overview

Casting into an existing mold (instructor demonstration, followed by hands-on practice)

Lunch Break

Planning your mold

Clay up and cottle

Mix and pour plaster (Make the first half or third of your mold)

Session 2 (Sunday, September 27)

Remove and clean cottles and molds

Examine results (repair, if needed)

Make the second half (or third) of your mold

(lunch break)

Examine results (repair, if needed)

Make the final third of your mold or an accessory mold

Session 3 (Saturday, October 3)

Casting with your mold

Instructor will check in with each student, review slip-pouring, and troubleshoot if there are issues with student-made molds.

Opportunities to customize your greenware (turn a pumpkin into a soup bowl or carve into a jack-o'-lantern...so many possibilities). Hand building guidance will be provided.

Lapidary 101 (Sat, October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Lapidary 101 is an introductory course that will familiarize you to the lapidary equipment and techniques for working with stones.

Class Description

Experience Level

No experience required.

Tools Covered

What to Bring

Eyewear and an apron are recommended, but both can be provided by the studio.

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Mon, October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

This class is taught by Lynn Cardwell. Lynn has over 10 years of experience in pottery and education.

Wood Shop Maintenance Night (Mon, October 05, 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

WOOD SHOP MAINTENANCE NIGHT

Join Us for Our Bi-Monthly Wood Shop Maintenance Nights

This time is set aside to perform tasks around making sure our tools stay in peak performance and trying to ensure that the tools stay in good working order during the month. Never repaired a tool or performed maintenance before – not a problem!! There are maintenance task for all levels of expertise – and we’ll always have at least one person around that can help you learn!

Ceramics | Hand-Building 101 (Tue, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Through the 6-week hand-building ceramics class (101 series), students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay including knowledge and understanding of pinch, slab, coil techniques, and surface decoration. Students will also understand clay properties, how to prevent cracked work, and the proper techniques to glaze application for firing.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

The six session will run from September 15 - October 27, with October 13 off.)

This class is taught by JJ Bunch.

Open Circuits (Tue, October 06, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Troubleshoot Tuesday (Tue, October 06, 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Please sign up using this form to attend, this will help our techs prepare for your arrival!

Troubleshoot Tuesdays are run by RECA, Minnesota Tech for Success, and Free Geek Twin Cities.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, October 07, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Open Guide Practice 101 (Thu, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Bring your ideas (and your questions) to life in this open practice with an instructor on hand.

Twin Cites Queer Open Mic at TCM (Sun, October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Everyone is welcome to share, or just come to listen, cheer, and enjoy the energy of queer voices and creativity. Bring your art, your words, your songs—or just bring yourself.

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Mon, October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

This class is taught by Lynn Cardwell. Lynn has over 10 years of experience in pottery and education.

Metal Shop Orientation (Mon, October 12, 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This is orientation required for use of the metal shop at TC Maker Minneapolis. We explain our equipment, safety procedures, storage and training requirements for our more advanced tools. Also provide recommendations for PPE, consumables and other things to help make your use of the metal shop effective for you and our other members.

At 6:45 we will do a brief training for use of the metal shear, which requires in-person checkoff. Following that, you will be allowed to use our 4' sheet metal shear. You can attend either or both sessions if you wish.

Please be on time and let me know if you cannot attend. Thank you

Twin Cities Maker Quarterly Town Hall (Tue, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

We encourage all members to attend our Town Hall meetings!

The Town Hall is on the 2nd Tuesday of the 3rd month of each quarter. This is an opportunity for every member of Twin Cities Maker to meet with members of the senior leadership. Each meeting will comprise of an update on major ongoing projects, overall strategy, and what the future holds. The remainder of the meeting will be dedicated to general discussion and Q&A.

All Town Hall meeting are held in person in the Artifactory as well as virtually online. To join the meeting online please visit https://go.tcmaker.org/boardmeeting

Open Circuits (Tue, October 13, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, October 14, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Open Guide Practice 101 (Thu, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Bring your ideas (and your questions) to life in this open practice with an instructor on hand.

New Member Orientation (Thu, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

3D Plastics Repair Clinic (Thu, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Broken appliance or children's toy? Lost the battery cover on your remote? Don't throw it out - instead, bring it to a plastics repair clinic at Twin Cities Maker!

Once a month, join us for an evening of repair in our 3D Printing Lab. Our volunteers will help diagnose and guide your repair.

Here are examples of what our volunteers are able to help you with:

Keyboard tabs
Backpack buckles
Office chair wheels
Key fobs
Remote control covers
Plastic tote fasteners

Wood Shop Orientation (Thu, October 15, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wood Shop Orientation

Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers.

During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop

Introduction to MIG Welding (Sat, October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Add welding to your DIY skillset with this introductory course.

Learn the basics of MIG welding! In this class you will learn a basic welding framework to use on your own projects at home or in the TC Maker shop. Safety, machine basics, gas choice and set-up, as well as basic tools will all be covered. For folks starting from zero knowledge to those who have welded in the past and would like to brush-up, this class emphasizes that everyone can be a welder and make their own project dreams come true. Class size is kept small to encourage participation and time with the instructor.

What to Bring

Bring a pair of welding gloves. Recommendations are ones that are thinner for dexterity. Examples are Black Stallion MIG gloves or Vulcan TIG gloves (both work for MIG welding).

Refund Policy

Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts.

About the Instructor

Cory Due is a local 539 pipefitter who focuses on service work and HVAC after earning a welding degree at MCTC and working in a fabrication shop and on the construction side of the pipefitters union. They have both a welding degree and HVAC degree and largely work on commercial systems. They enjoy teaching and making mechanical concepts more accessible to all. When they aren't teaching they're scheming about house projects, tending to their garden, or spending time with their family and menagerie of animals.

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Mon, October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

This class is taught by Lynn Cardwell. Lynn has over 10 years of experience in pottery and education.

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES, A 5-Week Painting Series (Mon, October 19, 2026)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Discover the beauty of watercolor through landscape painting in this 5-week series designed for beginners and developing artists alike.

Watercolor is beautifully suited to capturing the natural world. Its fluidity and versatility can give us soft skies, layered depth, and expressive textures that bring landscapes to life on paper.

In this course, you'll learn how to work with water and pigment from the ground up. We will begin with foundational techniques and build upon your culminating skills toward a finished landscape painting of your own. Along the way, you'll explore how to create natural shapes, color, atmosphere and depth—using a balance of control and spontaneity.

Each session combines guided instruction, hands-on practice, and time to develop your own work, giving you both the skills and confidence to continue painting beyond the course.

Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after time away, this class offers a supportive, focused environment where you can slow down, build technique, and enjoy the creative process.

What You'll Experience

Clear, step-by-step introduction to watercolor techniques
Guided practice applying those techniques to natural subjects
Individual and group feedback to support your growth
A relaxed, engaging studio atmosphere
The satisfaction of creating your own landscape painting

What You'll Learn

Over five sessions, you will:

Build confidence with washes, water control, and color mixing
Explore key techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, lifting, and masking
Learn how to paint trees, skies, water, and atmospheric effects
Understand composition and depth in landscape painting
Create and refine a finished landscape painting

Ceramics Orientation (Tue, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Our ceramics orientation will cover:

Our Safety and Firing Policy
Consumables (clay, glaze, firing)
Reserving Tools
TCMC Member Storage
Classes vs. Sign-Offs (the sign-offs allow you to bypass our mandatory 101 classes through a portfolio review)
... and most importantly: a Studio Tour!!!

NOTE: *You must attend the general Twin Cities Maker Orientation ("New Member Orientation") in addition to our Ceramics Studio Orientation.*

Questions or trouble signing up for this orientation? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org

We will be meeting in our new studio in the annex. Come prepared to ask questions and have fun!

- Your TCM Ceramics Managers

Clothes Mending Night (Tue, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Got a piece of clothing to mend? A loved item you've worn through? A broken zipper? A torn sleeve? Don't throw it out - instead, bring it to our community mending night in the TCM artifactory!

Please fill out this form to sign up for a 30-minute time slot to have our volunteers help you out with your repair!

Ceramics | Hand-Building 101 (Tue, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Through the 6-week hand-building ceramics class (101 series), students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay including knowledge and understanding of pinch, slab, coil techniques, and surface decoration. Students will also understand clay properties, how to prevent cracked work, and the proper techniques to glaze application for firing.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

The six session will run from September 15 - October 27, with October 13 off.)

This class is taught by JJ Bunch.

Open Circuits (Tue, October 20, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Troubleshoot Tuesday (Tue, October 20, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Please sign up using this form to attend, this will help our techs prepare for your arrival!

Troubleshoot Tuesdays are run by RECA, Minnesota Tech for Success, and Free Geek Twin Cities.

Wood Shop Maintenance Night (Wed, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

WOOD SHOP MAINTENANCE NIGHT

Join Us for Our Bi-Monthly Wood Shop Maintenance Nights

This time is set aside to perform tasks around making sure our tools stay in peak performance and trying to ensure that the tools stay in good working order during the month. Never repaired a tool or performed maintenance before – not a problem!! There are maintenance task for all levels of expertise – and we’ll always have at least one person around that can help you learn!

Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training (Wed, October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING

This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access.

At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, October 21, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Open Guide Practice 101 (Thu, October 22, 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Bring your ideas (and your questions) to life in this open practice with an instructor on hand.

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES, A 5-Week Painting Series (Mon, October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Discover the beauty of watercolor through landscape painting in this 5-week series designed for beginners and developing artists alike.

Watercolor is beautifully suited to capturing the natural world. Its fluidity and versatility can give us soft skies, layered depth, and expressive textures that bring landscapes to life on paper.

Each session combines guided instruction, hands-on practice, and time to develop your own work, giving you both the skills and confidence to continue painting beyond the course.

Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after time away, this class offers a supportive, focused environment where you can slow down, build technique, and enjoy the creative process.

What You'll Experience

Clear, step-by-step introduction to watercolor techniques
Guided practice applying those techniques to natural subjects
Individual and group feedback to support your growth
A relaxed, engaging studio atmosphere
The satisfaction of creating your own landscape painting

What You'll Learn

Over five sessions, you will:

Build confidence with washes, water control, and color mixing
Explore key techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, lifting, and masking
Learn how to paint trees, skies, water, and atmospheric effects
Understand composition and depth in landscape painting
Create and refine a finished landscape painting

Ceramics | Hand-Building 101 (Tue, October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Questions or trouble signing up for this class? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org.

Through the 6-week hand-building ceramics class (101 series), students will learn the fundamentals of working with clay including knowledge and understanding of pinch, slab, coil techniques, and surface decoration. Students will also understand clay properties, how to prevent cracked work, and the proper techniques to glaze application for firing.

The skills acquired in this course will serve as the hand-building foundation on which you may take more advanced classes and/or learn in open studio time.

Come ready to get messy. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty; don't worry about clay on your clothes - it washes right off! Most importantly, come ready to have fun!

The six session will run from September 15 - October 27, with October 13 off.)

This class is taught by JJ Bunch.

Open Circuits (Tue, October 27, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, October 28, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

New Member Orientation (Thu, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Wood Shop Orientation (Thu, October 29, 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Wood Shop Orientation

Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers.

During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop

Wood Shop Maintenance Night (Mon, November 02, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

WOOD SHOP MAINTENANCE NIGHT

Join Us for Our Bi-Monthly Wood Shop Maintenance Nights

This time is set aside to perform tasks around making sure our tools stay in peak performance and trying to ensure that the tools stay in good working order during the month. Never repaired a tool or performed maintenance before – not a problem!! There are maintenance task for all levels of expertise – and we’ll always have at least one person around that can help you learn!

Stained Glass Orientation (Mon, November 02, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Get oriented for our stained glass supplies! We'll take a look at the tools and materials we have on hand, share some tips for success, and cover proper cleanup.

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES, A 5-Week Painting Series (Mon, November 02, 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Discover the beauty of watercolor through landscape painting in this 5-week series designed for beginners and developing artists alike.

Watercolor is beautifully suited to capturing the natural world. Its fluidity and versatility can give us soft skies, layered depth, and expressive textures that bring landscapes to life on paper.

Each session combines guided instruction, hands-on practice, and time to develop your own work, giving you both the skills and confidence to continue painting beyond the course.

Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after time away, this class offers a supportive, focused environment where you can slow down, build technique, and enjoy the creative process.

What You'll Experience

Clear, step-by-step introduction to watercolor techniques
Guided practice applying those techniques to natural subjects
Individual and group feedback to support your growth
A relaxed, engaging studio atmosphere
The satisfaction of creating your own landscape painting

What You'll Learn

Over five sessions, you will:

Build confidence with washes, water control, and color mixing
Explore key techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, lifting, and masking
Learn how to paint trees, skies, water, and atmospheric effects
Understand composition and depth in landscape painting
Create and refine a finished landscape painting

Open Circuits (Tue, November 03, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Troubleshoot Tuesday (Tue, November 03, 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Please sign up using this form to attend, this will help our techs prepare for your arrival!

Troubleshoot Tuesdays are run by RECA, Minnesota Tech for Success, and Free Geek Twin Cities.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, November 04, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Quarterly Cleanup (Sat, November 07, 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

It’s time for our Quarterly Cleanup! This is when we come together as a community to care for our shop, tackle big improvement projects, and put energy into making the space better for everyone. From deep cleaning to shop upgrades, your help makes a lasting difference.

Quarterly Cleanup is about more than just chores; it’s about strengthening our community, building pride in our shared space, and spending time together. Whether you’ve been around for years or are brand new, it’s a great way to get involved and connect with others.

Metal Shop Orientation (Mon, November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Please be on time and let me know if you cannot attend. Thank you

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES, A 5-Week Painting Series (Mon, November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Discover the beauty of watercolor through landscape painting in this 5-week series designed for beginners and developing artists alike.

Watercolor is beautifully suited to capturing the natural world. Its fluidity and versatility can give us soft skies, layered depth, and expressive textures that bring landscapes to life on paper.

Each session combines guided instruction, hands-on practice, and time to develop your own work, giving you both the skills and confidence to continue painting beyond the course.

Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after time away, this class offers a supportive, focused environment where you can slow down, build technique, and enjoy the creative process.

What You'll Experience

Clear, step-by-step introduction to watercolor techniques
Guided practice applying those techniques to natural subjects
Individual and group feedback to support your growth
A relaxed, engaging studio atmosphere
The satisfaction of creating your own landscape painting

What You'll Learn

Over five sessions, you will:

Build confidence with washes, water control, and color mixing
Explore key techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, lifting, and masking
Learn how to paint trees, skies, water, and atmospheric effects
Understand composition and depth in landscape painting
Create and refine a finished landscape painting

Twin Cities Maker Quarterly Finance Committee Meeting (Tue, November 10, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We encourage all members to attend our Finance Committee meetings!

The Finance Committee meets publicly on the 2nd Tuesday of the 1st month of each quarter. This meeting is open to members of Twin Cities Maker and is an opportunity for them to understand our finances and review our quarterly finance reports.

All Finance Committee meeting are held in person in the Artifactory as well as virtually online. To join the meeting online please visit https://go.tcmaker.org/boardmeeting

Open Circuits (Tue, November 10, 2026)

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

2027 Budget Approval Meeting (Wed, November 11, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The board will approve the 2027 budget. This meeting is open to all members.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, November 11, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

New Member Orientation (Thu, November 12, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Wood Shop Orientation (Thu, November 12, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Wood Shop Orientation

Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers.

During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop

Ceramics Orientation (Sun, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Our ceramics orientation will cover:

Our Safety and Firing Policy
Consumables (clay, glaze, firing)
Reserving Tools
TCMC Member Storage
Classes vs. Sign-Offs (the sign-offs allow you to bypass our mandatory 101 classes through a portfolio review)
... and most importantly: a Studio Tour!!!

NOTE: *You must attend the general Twin Cities Maker Orientation ("New Member Orientation") in addition to our Ceramics Studio Orientation.*

Questions or trouble signing up for this orientation? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org

We will be meeting in our new studio in the annex. Come prepared to ask questions and have fun!

- Your TCM Ceramics Managers

WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES, A 5-Week Painting Series (Mon, November 16, 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Discover the beauty of watercolor through landscape painting in this 5-week series designed for beginners and developing artists alike.

Watercolor is beautifully suited to capturing the natural world. Its fluidity and versatility can give us soft skies, layered depth, and expressive textures that bring landscapes to life on paper.

Each session combines guided instruction, hands-on practice, and time to develop your own work, giving you both the skills and confidence to continue painting beyond the course.

Whether you're brand new to watercolor or returning after time away, this class offers a supportive, focused environment where you can slow down, build technique, and enjoy the creative process.

What You'll Experience

Clear, step-by-step introduction to watercolor techniques
Guided practice applying those techniques to natural subjects
Individual and group feedback to support your growth
A relaxed, engaging studio atmosphere
The satisfaction of creating your own landscape painting

What You'll Learn

Over five sessions, you will:

Build confidence with washes, water control, and color mixing
Explore key techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, dry brush, lifting, and masking
Learn how to paint trees, skies, water, and atmospheric effects
Understand composition and depth in landscape painting
Create and refine a finished landscape painting

Clothes Mending Night (Tue, November 17, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Got a piece of clothing to mend? A loved item you've worn through? A broken zipper? A torn sleeve? Don't throw it out - instead, bring it to our community mending night in the TCM artifactory!

Please fill out this form to sign up for a 30-minute time slot to have our volunteers help you out with your repair!

Open Circuits (Tue, November 17, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Troubleshoot Tuesday (Tue, November 17, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Please sign up using this form to attend, this will help our techs prepare for your arrival!

Troubleshoot Tuesdays are run by RECA, Minnesota Tech for Success, and Free Geek Twin Cities.

Wood Shop Maintenance Night (Wed, November 18, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

WOOD SHOP MAINTENANCE NIGHT

Join Us for Our Bi-Monthly Wood Shop Maintenance Nights

This time is set aside to perform tasks around making sure our tools stay in peak performance and trying to ensure that the tools stay in good working order during the month. Never repaired a tool or performed maintenance before – not a problem!! There are maintenance task for all levels of expertise – and we’ll always have at least one person around that can help you learn!

Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training (Wed, November 18, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT

FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING

This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access.

At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, November 18, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

3D Plastics Repair Clinic (Thu, November 19, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Broken appliance or children's toy? Lost the battery cover on your remote? Don't throw it out - instead, bring it to a plastics repair clinic at Twin Cities Maker!

Once a month, join us for an evening of repair in our 3D Printing Lab. Our volunteers will help diagnose and guide your repair.

Here are examples of what our volunteers are able to help you with:

Keyboard tabs
Backpack buckles
Office chair wheels
Key fobs
Remote control covers
Plastic tote fasteners

Open Circuits (Tue, November 24, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, November 25, 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Open Circuits (Tue, December 01, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Troubleshoot Tuesday (Tue, December 01, 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Please sign up using this form to attend, this will help our techs prepare for your arrival!

Troubleshoot Tuesdays are run by RECA, Minnesota Tech for Success, and Free Geek Twin Cities.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, December 02, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

New Member Orientation (Thu, December 03, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

Wood Shop Orientation (Thu, December 03, 2026)

Fri, 04 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Wood Shop Orientation

Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers.

During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop

Wood Shop Maintenance Night (Mon, December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

WOOD SHOP MAINTENANCE NIGHT

Join Us for Our Bi-Monthly Wood Shop Maintenance Nights

This time is set aside to perform tasks around making sure our tools stay in peak performance and trying to ensure that the tools stay in good working order during the month. Never repaired a tool or performed maintenance before – not a problem!! There are maintenance task for all levels of expertise – and we’ll always have at least one person around that can help you learn!

Metal Shop Orientation (Mon, December 07, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Please be on time and let me know if you cannot attend. Thank you

Twin Cities Maker Quarterly Board Meeting (Tue, December 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We encourage all members to attend our board meetings!

All board meeting are held in person in the Artifactory as well as virtually online. To join the meeting online please visit https://go.tcmaker.org/boardmeeting

To view the agenda for this meeting, please visit this link.

To request an item to be added to the agenda, please contact President@TCMaker.org at least 5 days prior to any board meeting.

Open Circuits (Tue, December 08, 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Ceramics Orientation (Wed, December 09, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Our ceramics orientation will cover:

Our Safety and Firing Policy
Consumables (clay, glaze, firing)
Reserving Tools
TCMC Member Storage
Classes vs. Sign-Offs (the sign-offs allow you to bypass our mandatory 101 classes through a portfolio review)
... and most importantly: a Studio Tour!!!

NOTE: *You must attend the general Twin Cities Maker Orientation ("New Member Orientation") in addition to our Ceramics Studio Orientation.*

Questions or trouble signing up for this orientation? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org

We will be meeting in our new studio in the annex. Come prepared to ask questions and have fun!

- Your TCM Ceramics Managers

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, December 09, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Ceramics | Winter Solstice Workshop (Sun, December 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Solstice in Clay: Celebrating the Longest Night

Date: Sunday, December 13th, 2026

Time: 10am - 1pm

More info coming soon...

Clothes Mending Night (Tue, December 15, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Got a piece of clothing to mend? A loved item you've worn through? A broken zipper? A torn sleeve? Don't throw it out - instead, bring it to our community mending night in the TCM artifactory!

Please fill out this form to sign up for a 30-minute time slot to have our volunteers help you out with your repair!

Open Circuits (Tue, December 15, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Troubleshoot Tuesday (Tue, December 15, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Please sign up using this form to attend, this will help our techs prepare for your arrival!

Troubleshoot Tuesdays are run by RECA, Minnesota Tech for Success, and Free Geek Twin Cities.

Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training (Wed, December 16, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 00:30:00 GMT

FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING

This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access.

At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, December 16, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

New Member Orientation (Thu, December 17, 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

About this event

Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class. Check our orientations calendar to register.

All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

3D Plastics Repair Clinic (Thu, December 17, 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Broken appliance or children's toy? Lost the battery cover on your remote? Don't throw it out - instead, bring it to a plastics repair clinic at Twin Cities Maker!

Once a month, join us for an evening of repair in our 3D Printing Lab. Our volunteers will help diagnose and guide your repair.

Here are examples of what our volunteers are able to help you with:

Keyboard tabs
Backpack buckles
Office chair wheels
Key fobs
Remote control covers
Plastic tote fasteners

Wood Shop Orientation (Thu, December 17, 2026)

Fri, 18 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Wood Shop Orientation

Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers.

During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop

Open Circuits (Tue, December 22, 2026)

Wed, 23 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Wood Shop Maintenance Night (Wed, December 23, 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

WOOD SHOP MAINTENANCE NIGHT

Join Us for Our Bi-Monthly Wood Shop Maintenance Nights

This time is set aside to perform tasks around making sure our tools stay in peak performance and trying to ensure that the tools stay in good working order during the month. Never repaired a tool or performed maintenance before – not a problem!! There are maintenance task for all levels of expertise – and we’ll always have at least one person around that can help you learn!

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, December 23, 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker (TC Maker) is a non-profit, all volunteer run, community maker space based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.

Our mission is to make, share, and learn.

Learn more about us at our website! https://www.tcmaker.org/

This event is a tour only. Non-members are not permitted to operate any tools or equipment. Appropriate safety precautions MUST be taken before entering the shop.

Open Circuits (Tue, December 29, 2026)

Wed, 30 Dec 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

You can bring your own project for show-and-tell, to get help, or to just plan on making progress
Contribute to community projects (see list below)
Learn how to use the E-lab equipment
Connect with fellow Twin Cities Makers

Open Circuits is open to both Twin City Maker members and the public at large. We'll meet in the Twin Cities Maker Electronics Lab and spill out into the lobby as necessary.

Community Projects

(on the docket for the foreseeable future)

Raspberry-Pi-based parking permit printer for member storage
Fob-based vending machine for tools and supplies
Fob-based access control to heavy machinery
Vacuum sensors
Energy monitoring (single-phase and 3-phase)
Temperature controller for glasswork

Side Projects

Humidity sensors (e.g., for 3D filament dry boxes)
Strain gauges for weighing propane tanks
ESP32 and ESP8266 projects using Wi-Fi and MQTT

Learn new skills

Wire crimping
Oscilloscope usage
Microcontroller programming
Reverse engineering
3D modeling enclosures

It is not necessary to RSVP to this event!

Annual Member Meeting (Sat, February 20, 2027)

Sun, 21 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

Twin Cities Maker upcoming events

Stick Welding and Oxy-Acetylene Cutting 101 (Sun, August 30, 2026)

Introduction to stick Welding & oxy-acetylene cutting

What can you use stick welding and cutting for?

What to Bring

Refund Policy

About the Instructor

Garden Ed: Growing and Using Herbs (Mon, August 31, 2026)

Open Circuits (Tue, September 01, 2026)

Open Circuits

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

Community Projects

Side Projects

Learn new skills

Troubleshoot Tuesday (Tue, September 01, 2026)

so we want to start a bike shop? (Tue, September 01, 2026)

Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training (Wed, September 02, 2026)

To Attend this Event, You Must Purchase a Ticket From Eventbrite.

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Twin Cities Maker Community Night: Grill and Gather (Wed, September 02, 2026)

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, September 02, 2026)

Fiber Fun Night (Wed, September 02, 2026)

Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training (Wed, September 02, 2026)

To Attend this Event, You Must Purchase a Ticket From Eventbrite.

Please Click Here to Purchase a Ticket

New Member Orientation (Thu, September 03, 2026)

About this event

Wood Shop Orientation (Thu, September 03, 2026)

Wood Shop Orientation

CNC Orientation (Fri, September 04, 2026)

Twin Cities Maker Quarterly Board Meeting (Tue, September 08, 2026)

Woodworking 101 (Tue, September 08, 2026)

Woodworking 101

About This Class

Experience Level

Tools You Will Learn to Use

What to Bring

Refund Policy

Open Circuits (Tue, September 08, 2026)

Open Circuits

Your Weekly Electronics Hang at Twin Cities Maker

What to expect

Community Projects

Side Projects

Learn new skills

FDM 3D Printing Orientation (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Wood Shop Maintenance Night (Wed, September 09, 2026)

WOOD SHOP MAINTENANCE NIGHT

Twin Cities Maker Open House (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Fiber Fun Night (Wed, September 09, 2026)

Master Dado and Rabbet Joints for Cases, Boxes, and Shelves (Thu, September 10, 2026)

Master Dado and Rabbet Joints for cases, boxes, and shelves

About This Class

Experience Level

Skills You Will Learn

What to Bring

Refund Policy

About the Instructor

Introduction to CAD Drafting for Mechanical Design (Thu, September 10, 2026)

Introduction to CAD Drafting for Mechanical Design

Class Description

Experience Level

What to Bring

About the Instructor

SHOP CLOSED for TCMF (Sat, September 12, 2026)

Twin Cities Maker Fest 2026 (Sat, September 12, 2026)

Metal Fabrication (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Metalworking 101

Experience Level

Skills You'll Learn

Refund Policy

About the Instructor

Ceramics | Autumnal Equinox Workshop (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Twin Cites Queer Open Mic at TCM (Sun, September 13, 2026)

Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101 (Mon, September 14, 2026)

Ceramics Orientation (Mon, September 14, 2026)

New Member Orientation (Mon, September 14, 2026)

About this event

Garden Ed: Sustainability in the Garden (Mon, September 14, 2026)