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• Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing: Beyond the Basics

  • Start
    Wed, June 17, 2026
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  • End
    Wed, August 26, 2026
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  • Schedule
    9 sessions
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    2

  Registration is closed

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

  
  

  9 sessions across 3 summer months

  Intermediate level

  Prerequisite: Wheel Throwing 101 or equivalent experience

  Summer is the perfect time to slow down, go deeper, and let your practice breathe. This three-part series is designed for makers who have the basics under their belt and are ready to push their forms further (without the pressure of a back-to-back weekly commitment).

  Spread across three focused 3-week sessions with intentional breaks in between, this class gives you time to make, reflect, experiment on your own, and come back ready for the next challenge. Each module session builds on the last, so by the end of the summer you'll have a cohesive body of work and a noticeably expanded throwing vocabulary.

  Session 1: Going Bigger We start by stretching your ambitions and your clay. Our focus will be on throwing larger, more complex forms: taller vessels, wider openings, closed vessels, and pieces that require more control, patience, and planning. Expect hands-on demos, individual feedback, and a honest look at where your technique wants to grow.

  Session 2: Lidded Forms One of the most satisfying and technically demanding areas of wheel throwing, lidded forms ask you to think about fit, proportion, and function all at once. We'll explore different lid styles and how the relationship between vessel and lid defines the whole piece.

  Session 3: Dinnerware & Beyond The final module takes on the dinner table — plates, bowls, and the forms that make a set feel intentional. We'll also explore what happens when the wheel is just the beginning: altering thrown forms off the wheel and integrating hand-building techniques to push your work into new territory. We'll close the summer with time dedicated to surface decoration and glazing, so your pieces feel as considered on the outside as they are on the inside.

  The breaks between modules are part of the class. Use that time to keep making on your own, let pieces dry and get fired, and arrive at the next module with fresh eyes.

  This class is for you if you've completed Wheel Throwing 101 or have equivalent studio experience and are ready to work with more intention and less hand-holding in the best possible way.

  Instructor: Paola Evangelista is a ceramic artist and educator with 15 years of experience working across functional ware, sculptural installation, and everything in between. Her classes are a space to build real skill while asking bigger questions about what we make and why.

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• Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101

  • Start
    Mon, June 22, 2026
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  • End
    Mon, July 27, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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    0

  Registration is closed

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

  This class is centered around the potter's wheel. Students will understand the basic tools and materials as well as proper studio safety and clean-up practices. Students will learn to prepare clay for throwing, center the clay on the wheel, open and pull clay walls, and create basic forms like cylinders and bowls. Finally, students will learn how to refine and trim forms, apply surface decoration and glaze, and understand the process of bisque and glaze firing. 

  The skills acquired in this class will the the foundation on which you can keep building with more advanced classes and/or 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!

  This class is taught by Paola Evangelista. Artist and educator, born in Peru and based in the Twin Cities since 2019. Read more at www.paolaevangelista.com

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• Woodworking 101

  • Start
    Fri, July 10, 2026
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  • End
    Fri, July 31, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Wood Shop
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    0

  Registration is closed

  This class 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 and safety expectations. Learn how to plan a successful project with a focus on construction methods and joinery. Select wood, measure and mill materials, and learn order of operations and assembly. Finally, we'll cover wood finishing including finish options and technique.

  Each of the four sessions will last two hours and start with a lesson portion. If we have any extra time, the instructors can help answer questions and consult on projects.

  Tools Covered

  The workbench, clamps, vices, measuring tools, squares, chisel, hand plane, bandsaw, table saw, jointer, planer, sanding station, and more.

  What to Bring

  Clothing suitable to 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.

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• Fine Silver Clay Jewelry: Articulture Class @TCM

  • Start
    Tue, July 21, 2026
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  • End
    Tue, August 04, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Create real silver jewelry using metal clay, a unique and flexible medium that becomes pure silver when kiln-fired. Use provided molds, surface patterns, and textures to design jewelry that is striking and original. Students will learn basic metal clay techniques to complete 3 to 4 silver pieces such as earrings, pendants, and charms that are truly unique!

  Instructor

  Laura Juul

  Notes

  First day is mandatory.

  
  

  This class is run by Articulture and hosted at Twin Cities Maker.
  

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, July 22, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
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  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.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, July 23, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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    6

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  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, July 23, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  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
  

  
  

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• Intro to TIG Welding

  • When
    Sat, July 25, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Shop
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  Intro to TIG Welding
  

  Get started welding! In this class, students will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with TIG welding with steel and stainless steel. Subjects covered will include setting up the machines, material selection, safety, technique, and what makes a quality weld.

  No prior experience necessary!

  What to Bring

  • Leather boots/shoes (ideally steel toe)
  • Natural fiber clothing with long sleeves
  • Welding hood (we have some loaners at the shop, too!)
  • Safety glasses
  • Welding gloves

  About the Instructor

  Patrick Grace has 8 years of MIG/TIG welding experience and is certified in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. They have worked for mass production companies as well as on military ships and submarines.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Sun, July 26, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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    23

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  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.

  
  

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• Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training

  • When
    Wed, July 29, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker
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    0

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• Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training

  • When
    Wed, July 29, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker
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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, July 29, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

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  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

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• Blacksmith Orientation July 2026

  • When
    Thu, July 30, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Smithy
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Get oriented to use our space for blacksmithing! After this event, you'll be all set to turn on the forges by yourself and work independently.

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• Ceramics | Cast it in Clay: Intro to Slip Casting & Mold Making

  • Start
    Sun, August 02, 2026
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  • End
    Sun, August 16, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    5

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

  
  

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

  Dates: Sundays, August 2, 9, and 16

  Time: 10 am - 4 pm (lunch break 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm)

  
  

  Minimum enrollment: 4

  Maximum Enrollment: 8

  Material Fee: $45

  Registration: $150 (standard member rate)*

  Total amount charged to each student for the full 3-week series (12 total contact hours), including materials: $195  (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 (August 2)

  Welcome & Overview

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

  Discussion & takeaways

  Planning your mold

  homework: find or create an object to bring with you to class August 9 for making your own mold

  Session 2 (August 9)

  Make your mold (instructor demonstrations followed by hands-on practice)

  Clay up and cottle

  Mix and pour plaster

  (lunch break)

  Making the second half of your mold

  
  

  Session 3 (August 16)

  Casting with your mold

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

  
  

  
  

  Your successful cast pieces will be bisque fired at our studio. For glazing guidance, sign up for the August 23 Glazing Basics Workshop ($15 member rate).

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• Jewelry Orientation

  • When
    Mon, August 03, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

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  Jewelry orientation

  

  Come learn about the jewelry bench! We have tools to support fabrication workflows as well as casting (red sand and investment casting). The instructor's subject area is silversmithing, but all interest areas are welcomed as we seek to expand our jewelry-making offerings.

  In this orientation, you will learn each tool's role in the jewelry-making process, from cutting and forming to soldering and polishing. The Jewelry department is distinct from the Lapidary department so if you're looking for stone polishing, this department does not have that. But the skills go hand-in-hand, and I encourage you to check out that space as well!

  General Know-How

  • Safety guidance, risks and risk mitigation
  • Shop rules and expectations
  • The mounted tools (bench pin, flex shaft, drill press, bench buffer, scroll saw)
  • The furnaces & kilns

  Fabrication

  Measuring and Marking

  • Calipers, rulers, dividers, scribe, center punch, stencils

  Forming

  • Rolling mill, steel/rubber blocks, hammers & mallets, mandrels, swage blocks, wire wrapping

  Cutting and Reducing

  • Files, sandpaper, jeweler's saw (and how to replace its blades), shears, hand cutters, rotary tool bits

  Joining

  • Solder and when to use each type, solder picks, torch, flux, fume extraction, pickle

  Polishing

  • Rotary tool options for detail polishing
  • Bench buffer for mass polishing

  Various Jigs and Miscellaneous

  • Miter jig, wax ring blank cutting
  • Scrap metal rules

  Casting

  • Wax carving and mold creation
  • Red sand / delft clay casting
  • Investment casting — This will be a general overview of the tools. The process is VERY involved; keep an eye on WA for a full class in the future!

  Conclusion

  We will end by discussing what's next for the jewelry department, how to get involved, and where to find resources for learning more.

  Happy making!
  ~Abby

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• Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training

  • When
    Wed, August 05, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker
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• Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training

  • When
    Wed, August 05, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker
  • Spaces left
    0

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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, August 05, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, August 06, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, August 06, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    23

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  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
  

  
  

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• Woodworking 101

  • Start
    Fri, August 07, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Fri, August 28, 2026
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    8

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  This class 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 and safety expectations .Each of the four sessions will last two hours and start with a lesson portion.

  In this beginner friendly class, you will learn how to make holes on the drill press, angled cuts on the miter saw, curved cuts on the band saw, rip and cross cuts on the table saw, mill wood using the planer and jointer, taper edges on the routing table and make your project smooth and ready for the finish of your choice with the help of various sanders.

  Tools Covered

  The workbench, clamps, vices, measuring tools, squares, drill press, miter saw, band saw, table saw, planer, jointer, routing table and various sanders, and more.

  What to Bring

  Clothing suitable to 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.

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• Screen Printing - 101

  • When
    Sun, August 09, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory
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  Screen Printing - 101
  

  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

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

  
  

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• Handmade Block Prints: Articulture Class @TCM

  • When
    Tue, August 18, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory or classroom
  • Spaces left
    9

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  This workshop will explore the art of block printing, one of the more accessible of printing styles. Students will start out by planning their image idea, and then learn basic carving and inking techniques in prep of the final process of printing their block. A small edition of original numbered fine art prints will be run. If time permits, participants can take another step to dive into reductive printmaking, by additional carving away parts of the original block, to then add another layer with a different ink color. The possibilities of this unique art form are truly endless!

  Instructor

  Eva Adderley

  
  

  This class is run by Articulture and hosted at Twin Cities Maker.
  

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• Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training

  • When
    Wed, August 19, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker
  • Spaces left
    0

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, August 19, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    6

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  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.

  
  

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• Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training

  • When
    Wed, August 19, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker
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  To Attend this Event, You Must Purchase a Ticket From Eventbrite.

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, August 20, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

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  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, August 20, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

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  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
  

  
  

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• Ceramics | Glazing Basics Workshop

  • When
    Sun, August 23, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    14

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

  Title: Glazing Basics Workshop

  Dates: August 23, 2026

  Time: 10 am - 12:30 pm

  Instructor: Jules "JJ" Bunch

  
  

  Minimum enrollment: 4

  Maximum Enrollment: 14

  Glazing is one of those quietly magical parts of ceramics—the moment when color, chemistry, intuition, and a little bit of bravery all come together. In this workshop, we’ll take our time, explore glaze choices, talk through layering and surface effects, and practice techniques that help your pieces feel expressive and alive.

  We’ll also spend time on safety, because glazing is both creative and chemical. You’ll learn how to protect your own health while working with materials, and how to glaze in ways that keep our shared kilns safe—preventing issues like work fusing to shelves, dripping onto others’ pieces, or causing kiln damage. Think of it as learning the “why” behind the process, not just the “how,” so you can glaze with confidence and care.

  Whether you’re bringing your own bisque‑fired work or practicing on an instructor‑provided form, you’ll be supported every step of the way. Expect warmth, curiosity, and a community‑centered atmosphere where questions are welcome and experimentation is encouraged.

  
  

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• Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training

  • When
    Wed, August 26, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker
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• Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training

  • When
    Wed, August 26, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker
  • Spaces left
    0

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

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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, August 26, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

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• Introduction to MIG Welding

  • When
    Sat, August 29, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Shop
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Introduction to MIG Welding
  

  Add welding to your DIY skillset with this introductory course.

  Learn the basics of MIG welding and walk away with your own small wall-mounted coat hanger. 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). 

  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 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.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, September 03, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, September 03, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  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
  

  
  

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• Jewelry Orientation

  • When
    Mon, September 07, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Jewelry orientation

  

  Come learn about the jewelry bench! We have tools to support fabrication workflows as well as casting (red sand and investment casting). The instructor's subject area is silversmithing, but all interest areas are welcomed as we seek to expand our jewelry-making offerings.

  In this orientation, you will learn each tool's role in the jewelry-making process, from cutting and forming to soldering and polishing. The Jewelry department is distinct from the Lapidary department so if you're looking for stone polishing, this department does not have that. But the skills go hand-in-hand, and I encourage you to check out that space as well!

  General Know-How

  • Safety guidance, risks and risk mitigation
  • Shop rules and expectations
  • The mounted tools (bench pin, flex shaft, drill press, bench buffer, scroll saw)
  • The furnaces & kilns

  Fabrication

  Measuring and Marking

  • Calipers, rulers, dividers, scribe, center punch, stencils

  Forming

  • Rolling mill, steel/rubber blocks, hammers & mallets, mandrels, swage blocks, wire wrapping

  Cutting and Reducing

  • Files, sandpaper, jeweler's saw (and how to replace its blades), shears, hand cutters, rotary tool bits

  Joining

  • Solder and when to use each type, solder picks, torch, flux, fume extraction, pickle

  Polishing

  • Rotary tool options for detail polishing
  • Bench buffer for mass polishing

  Various Jigs and Miscellaneous

  • Miter jig, wax ring blank cutting
  • Scrap metal rules

  Casting

  • Wax carving and mold creation
  • Red sand / delft clay casting
  • Investment casting — This will be a general overview of the tools. The process is VERY involved; keep an eye on WA for a full class in the future!

  Conclusion

  We will end by discussing what's next for the jewelry department, how to get involved, and where to find resources for learning more.

  Happy making!
  ~Abby

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• Introduction to MIG Welding

  • When
    Sat, September 12, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Shop
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Introduction to MIG Welding
  

  Add welding to your DIY skillset with this introductory course.

  Learn the basics of MIG welding and walk away with your own small wall-mounted coat hanger. 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). 

  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 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.

  
  

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• Metalworking 101

  • Start
    Sat, September 12, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Sun, September 20, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Metal Shop
  • Spaces left
    6

  Metalworking 101
  

  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.

  
  

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• Ceramics | Autumnal Equinox Workshop

  • When
    Sun, September 13, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Autumnal Equinox Workshop

  Date: Sunday, September 13th, 2026

  Time: 10am - 1pm

  More info coming soon...

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, September 16, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  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.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, September 17, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, September 17, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  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
  

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 01, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 01, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  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
  

  
  

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• Jewelry Orientation

  • When
    Mon, October 05, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Jewelry orientation

  

  Come learn about the jewelry bench! We have tools to support fabrication workflows as well as casting (red sand and investment casting). The instructor's subject area is silversmithing, but all interest areas are welcomed as we seek to expand our jewelry-making offerings.

  In this orientation, you will learn each tool's role in the jewelry-making process, from cutting and forming to soldering and polishing. The Jewelry department is distinct from the Lapidary department so if you're looking for stone polishing, this department does not have that. But the skills go hand-in-hand, and I encourage you to check out that space as well!

  General Know-How

  • Safety guidance, risks and risk mitigation
  • Shop rules and expectations
  • The mounted tools (bench pin, flex shaft, drill press, bench buffer, scroll saw)
  • The furnaces & kilns

  Fabrication

  Measuring and Marking

  • Calipers, rulers, dividers, scribe, center punch, stencils

  Forming

  • Rolling mill, steel/rubber blocks, hammers & mallets, mandrels, swage blocks, wire wrapping

  Cutting and Reducing

  • Files, sandpaper, jeweler's saw (and how to replace its blades), shears, hand cutters, rotary tool bits

  Joining

  • Solder and when to use each type, solder picks, torch, flux, fume extraction, pickle

  Polishing

  • Rotary tool options for detail polishing
  • Bench buffer for mass polishing

  Various Jigs and Miscellaneous

  • Miter jig, wax ring blank cutting
  • Scrap metal rules

  Casting

  • Wax carving and mold creation
  • Red sand / delft clay casting
  • Investment casting — This will be a general overview of the tools. The process is VERY involved; keep an eye on WA for a full class in the future!

  Conclusion

  We will end by discussing what's next for the jewelry department, how to get involved, and where to find resources for learning more.

  Happy making!
  ~Abby

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 15, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 15, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  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
  

  
  

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• WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES, A 5-Week Painting Series

  • Start
    Mon, October 19, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Mon, November 16, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Classroom
  • Spaces left
    13

  Register

  Watercolor Landscapes

  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

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, October 21, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  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.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 29, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 29, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  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
  

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, November 12, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  
  

  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, November 12, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  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
  

  
  

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, November 18, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  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.

  
  

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 03, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 03, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  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
  

  
  

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• Ceramics | Winter Solstice Workshop

  • When
    Sun, December 13, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Solstice in Clay: Celebrating the Longest Night

  Date: Sunday, December 13th, 2026

  Time: 10am - 1pm

  More info coming soon...

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, December 16, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  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.

  
  

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 17, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  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.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 17, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  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
  

  
  

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