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• 3D Open Studio Hours

  • Start
    Mon, August 31, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Mon, December 28, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    18 sessions

  Have questions about printing? Want to get checked off for the AMS or 3d Scanner? Just want to hang out? 
  No problem! Come to the 3D lab during office hours and we will have managers there to help! No registration necessary.

  Note: 3d FDM/Resin orientations are not offered during open studio hours

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• WATERCOLOR LANDSCAPES, A 5-Week Painting Series

  • Start
    Mon, October 19, 2026
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  • End
    Mon, November 16, 2026
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  • Schedule
    5 sessions
  • Location
    Classroom
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    3

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  Watercolor Landscapes

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

  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. 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

  If you have any questions about this class or need help registering, please email jj.bunch@tckmaker.org

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• Introduction to MIG Welding

  • When
    Sat, November 14, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Metal Shop
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  Introduction to MIG Welding
  

  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). 

  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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• Screen Printing - 101

  • When
    Sat, November 14, 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

  Richard received a BFA in Printmaking from the University of Texas at El Paso 25 years ago. Since then he has been a teacher, a corporate designer, a stay at home painter and the best member he can be at Twin Cities Maker.

  
  

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• Silversmithing 101

  • Start
    Sat, November 14, 2026
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  • End
    Sun, November 22, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Jewelry Shop
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  Silversmithing 101

  
  

  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 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.

  
  

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• Lapidary 101

  • When
    Sat, November 14, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lapidary Shop
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  Lapidary 101

  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 familiarize you to the tools and techniques you can use in the lapidary studio. This is a skills-focused course to get you comfortable with each of the tools available in the space to comfortably progress to your next piece.
  

  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 

  Safety Glasses, hearing protection, and an apron are recommended. 

  Instructor Bio

  Kess is the Lapidary manager with TCM, a lifelong artist, and an experienced educator.
  

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• Ceramics Orientation

  • When
    Sun, November 15, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Ceramics Studio
  • Spaces left
    0

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  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!

  To save time during the orientation, please prepare by creating an account on Poll EV with your name and contact email address, and be logged in on your phone at the start of orientation. Create an account here: https://id.polleverywhere.com/signup/password?usrc=login_page

  
  

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• Stained Glass Shop Office Hours

  • When
    Mon, November 16, 2026
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory - 3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
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  Stained Glass Office Hours with Kai Walsh

  Need a refresher on technique, how to use a tool, or want help with a project? Come by the stained glass shop for office hours with shop manager, Kai.

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• Master The Foolproof, Non-Toxic Wood Finish

  • When
    Tue, November 17, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Woodshop
  • Spaces left
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  Master The Foolproof, Non-Toxic Wood Finish

  Master non-toxic and inexpensive wood finishing technique that you can use on every project.

  About This Class

  Finishing is often the most intimidating part of woodworking, but achieving a heirloom-quality surface doesn’t require costly mixes or dangerous chemicals. In this hands-on workshop, you will master a traditional, foolproof finishing method that is both budget-friendly and completely non-toxic once cured.

  Experience Level

  Makers of all experience levels and skills.

  Skills You Will Learn

  Using simple, readily available Shellac, we strip away the YouTube fuss of modern finishings in favor of a natural, old technique. Learn how to mix and thin shellac—a natural, food-safe (not for cutting boards) resin derived from lac bugs—using denatured alcohol and create a fast-drying seal. Discover the rubbing technique that eliminates brush marks, drips, and dust nibs, giving you full control using inexpensive shop rags. Complete the piece with a hand-buffed hard wax coat producing a warm satin luster that invites touch. You will leave with a reliable, budget-conscious finishing system that is safe to use in home workshops and easy to replicate across any future furniture build or craft project. It is one of the few finishes allowed in the TC Maker Woodshop.

  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. If you need, please bring a respirator (cheap from Harbor Freight is fine). 

  Contact Tim with questions in advance.

  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.

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• Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training

  • When
    Wed, November 18, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Twin Cities Maker
  • Spaces left
    0

  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!

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• Laser Cutter Basics - Check Out Training

  • When
    Wed, November 18, 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.

  Please Click Here to Purchase a Ticket

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

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• Resin Printing 101

  • When
    Thu, November 19, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3D Lab
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  Resin Printing 101

  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.

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• DIY Power-Tool Essentials for Home Owners

  • When
    Sat, November 21, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Woodshop
  • Spaces left
    10

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  DIY Power-Tool Essentials for Home Owners

  Tackle DYI home repairs with confidence in this hands-on workshop that takes the fear out of using your most essential power tools.

  About This Class

  Master the four workhorses of home DIY—the drill/driver, circular saw, jigsaw, and handheld router. In this four-hour, session for all DIYers, you learn solid techniques as you practice straight cuts, smooth curves, clean joinery grooves, and split-free fastening. Walk away with the safety know-how and real muscle memory needed to handle repairs, renovations, and your next build from scratch.

  Experience Level

  DIYers of all experience levels and skills.

  Skills You Will Learn

  In this class, you will master the foundational skills needed to operate essential power tools safely, accurately, and without intimidation. You’ll learn how to make clean, kickback-free straight cuts with the circular saw using straightedge and Speed Square guides, as well as how to navigate curved lines and interior cutouts using the jigsaw. You will develop precision fastening techniques with the drill/driver—including speed control, clutch settings to prevent stripped screws, and drilling proper pilot and countersink holes. Finally, you’ll unlock the versatility of the handheld router by setting up bits, routing safe edge profiles with bearing guides, and cutting clean grooving joints.

  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

  All registration tickets include the cost of materials, which for this class is $10 per student. Enrolled students can get a full refund 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.

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• Sewing 101: Let's Make a Tote Bag!

  • When
    Sat, November 21, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Sewing Room
  • Spaces left
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  Sewing 101 - Let's MAke a Tote BAg!

  Wanting to learn how to sew but not sure where to start? This tote bag class is for you!

  Class Description

  This class is for people who have never touched a machine, it’s been years or they need brushing up on their skills. In this class we will go over the basics of the machine and tools needed to get started. You will also learn how to thread the machine, and basic machine operation. Next we will move into the project where we will learn more language and techniques that are the fundamentals to sewing.
  

  Experience Level

  This class is beginner friendly!

  Skills You Will Learn

  • How to thread a machine
  • Operate a presser foot
  • Know what a seam allowance is
  • Basic sewing language
  • How to sew 2 different materials at once

  What to Bring 

  A notebook and pencil are highly recommended. 

  Refund Policy

  Refunds will be granted up to 24 hours before the start of class.

  Instructor Bio

  Hello! My name is Kate and I am a crafter. I am first a sewist but I do have more skills than that. I have been sewing for the past 6 years after doing my own research during the height of the Covid Pandemic. 3 years ago I started to work at a fabric shop and was given the opportunity to teach.  One move, job change and dog later, and I am still teaching and wanting to help people learn. My goal when it comes to teaching is to influence, motivate and enable someone to start their sewing journey.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Sat, November 21, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 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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• CNC Shop Office Hours

  • When
    Sun, November 22, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    CNC Shop
  • Spaces left
    9

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  CNC Office Hours

  Got a project you need a little help on?  

  Want to ask questions/learn what the CNC is good for?

  Want to help with maintenance and learn the guts of the tool?

  This office hour session provides options for all that and more!

  Stop by with a project, or just stop by to chat and help fix things. 

  Personal projects you are currently working on are welcome!

  Experience Level Recommended

  Open to all members.

  What to Bring/Wear

  • Closed toe shoes

  About the Instructor

  John Nordling is the CNC Assistant Manager at TCMaker.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Wed, November 25, 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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, November 25, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Lapidary 101

  • When
    Sat, November 28, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lapidary Shop
  • Spaces left
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  Lapidary 101

  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 familiarize you to the tools and techniques you can use in the lapidary studio. This is a skills-focused course to get you comfortable with each of the tools available in the space to comfortably progress to your next piece.
  

  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 

  Safety Glasses, hearing protection, and an apron are recommended. 

  Instructor Bio

  Kess is the Lapidary manager with TCM, a lifelong artist, and an experienced educator.
  

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• Screen Printing - 101

  • When
    Sun, November 29, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    3

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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

  Richard received a BFA in Printmaking from the University of Texas at El Paso 25 years ago. Since then he has been a teacher, a corporate designer, a stay at home painter and the best member he can be at Twin Cities Maker.

  
  

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• Leatherworking 101: Making a Cross Body, Sling Bag

  • Start
    Sun, November 29, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Sun, December 20, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Sewing Room
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Leatherworking 101: Making a Cross Body, Sling Bag

  Leatherworking 101 is for anyone to get the fundamentals of making things out of leather under their belts.

  Class Description

  As a 101 student you will learn the fundamentals for making things out of leather. The class will guide you through making a cross-body bag and provide a foundation of knowledge for working with leather in the future.

  
  

  
  

  Skills You Will Learn

  Leatherworking 101 will teach students how to:

  • Use and cut out a pattern
  • Hand sew pieces together
  • Dye and finish leather
  • Gain familiarity with the tools for setting rivets and snaps

  Experience Level

  This class is beginner friendly!

  What to Bring 

  If you have sensitive hearing, ear plugs or other hearing protection is recommended for some portions of the class.

  Refund Policy

  If you need to cancel your registration, you can receive a refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start of the first class in the series.

  Instructor Bio

  Kessabit Vĕto is an experienced leatherworker with over a decade of experience. It has worked with leather to create a variety of items from wallets to backpacks and always enjoys pushing the envelop of style and aesthetics.

  
  

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• Needle Felted Animals: Articulture Class @TCM

  • When
    Tue, December 01, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Current events got you feeling down or frustrated? There’s no better way to have fun while working through your justified emotions than stabbing some loose wool roving until it turns into a beautiful creation! In this class, students will learn the basics of needle-felting, and marvel at the fact that such a rewardingly active process can yield such soft and lovable creatures.

  Instructor: Eva Adderley

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

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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, December 02, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Intro to Ceramic Mosaics

  • When
    Thu, December 03, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Discover the ancient art of mosaics and create your own 8x8 or 6x12 custom piece in this hands-on, one-day workshop. The process will be in three parts: design/layout and tile cutting, gluing and transferring the image, and then grouting to finish it off. You will then leave with a completed, durable ceramic mosaic, to adorn your wall, to use as a unique trivet, or give as a wonderful gift.

  Note: Close-toed shoes required.

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

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 03, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    22

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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, December 03, 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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• Metal Fabrication Basics

  • Start
    Sat, December 05, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Sun, December 13, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Metal Shop
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Metal Fabrication Basics 

  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, 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 of a side table. 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 how to use the plasma cutter. We'll also go over the shear and horizontal bandsaw as we begin our class project.

  Class Two: Our second class will go over how to MIG weld, use of the drill press, and continue to fabricate pieces for our class project.

  Class Three: We'll keep welding our class project! Using an angle grinder and small hand tools in the metal shop, we'll finish our small shop project.

  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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• Silversmithing 101

  • Start
    Sat, December 05, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Sun, December 13, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Jewelry Shop
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Silversmithing 101

  
  

  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 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.

  
  

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• Screen Printing - 101

  • When
    Sat, December 05, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    5

  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

  Richard received a BFA in Printmaking from the University of Texas at El Paso 25 years ago. Since then he has been a teacher, a corporate designer, a stay at home painter and the best member he can be at Twin Cities Maker.

  
  

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

  • Start
    Sat, December 05, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Sat, December 12, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    4

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

  Make your own mold for casting clay slip and gain the skills to continue making one and two piece plaster slip molds independently.

  About this Class

  Slip‑casting is an efficient, repeatable forming method that allows you to produce consistent ceramic shapes with precision. This class introduces the core technical skills behind plaster mold‑making, giving you a solid foundation in model preparation, mold design, plaster mixing, and controlled casting workflows. You’ll work through each stage hands‑on, learning how to plan for undercuts, determine part lines, and troubleshoot common issues. By the end, you’ll have a functional mold you made yourself—and the practical knowledge to continue producing accurate one‑ and two‑piece slip‑casting molds independently in your own studio.

  
  

  You will also leave with 2 unique molds and the skills and knowledge to continue making two piece slip molds independently! If you would like to bring your own object to mold, please email jj.bunch@tcmaker.org in advance.

  Session 1

  Welcome & Overview

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

  Practice making your first mold: an orange or other citrus fruit

  Planning your mold

  Clay up and cottle

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

  Lunch Break

  (Make the second half of your fruit mold)

  Cottle and clay up

  Mix and pour plaster 

  Homework: find an object suitable for a 2-piece mold (your second mold)

  
  

  Session 2

  Remove and clean cottles and molds

  Examine results (repair, if needed)

  clay up and cottle your object

  Pour the first half of your second mold

  (lunch break)

  Examine results (repair, if needed)

  Make the final half of your second mold

  
  

  Session 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.

  
  

  Recommended Experience Level

  A basic foundation in ceramics hand building is encouraged.

  Registration Details

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

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

  Dates: Saturday, Dec 5; Sunday, Dec 6; Saturday, Dec 12

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

  Items to Bring/Wear for Class
  

  • Closed‑toe shoes — Required for safety when working with plaster and tools.
  • Clothes you don’t mind getting messy — Plaster and slip can splash; comfortable studio wear is best. 
  • Apron — Optional but helpful for keeping clothes clean. 
  • Notebook — For process notes and mold‑making reference sketches. 
  • Water bottle — Staying hydrated makes long studio sessions easier. 
  • Hair tie or headband — If you have long hair, keep it secured while working.
    

  Your successful cast pieces will be bisque fired at our studio to cone 04.

  You may also like to sign up for a glazing workshop to glaze what you make in this class.

  About the Instructor

   JJ (they/them) is a teaching artist, designer, and handyperson living in South Minneapolis and serves on the TCMC volunteer leadership team. JJ teaches a variety of classes across the Twin Cities and Greater MSP region and completed their Masters of Fine Art in sculpture in intermedia at the University of Iowa in 2022. Their creative practice engages with phenomenologies in playful connection, eco-gratitude, and material experimentation. JJ is passionate about sharing knowledge and witnessing their students succeed in learning, achieve their goals, and enjoy creative play.

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• Introduction to MIG Welding

  • When
    Sun, December 06, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Shop
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  Introduction to MIG Welding
  

  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). 

  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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• Wet Felt Your Own Wool Oven Mitts or Mittens

  • When
    Mon, December 07, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Wet Felt Your Own Wool Oven Mitts or Mittens

  Craft thick, seamless, durable wool oven mitts (or mittens) in a sensory-rich, beginner‑friendly wet felting workshop.

  About this Class

  Wet felting is a calming, hands‑on way to shape wool into thick, seamless forms—and in this class, you’ll learn how to create your own durable oven mitts or cozy mittens from start to finish. You’ll explore the feel of the fibers, build confidence in the felting process, and discover how simple materials can become functional, beautiful pieces you’ll use every day. Whether you’re new to felting or looking to expand your fiber skills, this class offers a mindful, texture‑rich making experience that’s both practical and deeply satisfying.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Recommended Experience Level

  This is a beginner-friendly course. It does require some labor using the hands and shoulders.

  Skills You Will Learn

  Wet‑felting fundamentals — how wool fibers lock together through water, soap, and controlled agitation. Building seamless forms — shaping mitts or mittens around a resist for smooth, continuous construction.

  Layering wool for durability — arranging fibers for thickness, heat protection, and long‑lasting wear.

  Shaping and refining — sculpting curves, thumbs, and edges for a comfortable, functional fit.

  Fulling for strength — tightening and strengthening the felt through controlled agitation.

  Surface finishing — smoothing, stretching, and final adjustments for a polished result.

  Items to Bring/Wear for Class
  

  • Comfortable Clothing 
  • A Water Bottle to keep yourself hydrated. 
  • A snack to sustain yourself during this 3.5 hour workshop. 

  (Hot tea will also be served, and you are welcome to bring your own mug and/or tea bag)

  Refund Policy

  Up to 7 days before the event starts.

  About the Instructor

   JJ (they/them) is a teaching artist, designer, and handyperson living in South Minneapolis and serves on the TCMC volunteer leadership team. JJ teaches a variety of classes across the Twin Cities and Greater MSP region and completed their Masters of Fine Art in sculpture in intermedia at the University of Iowa in 2022. Their creative practice engages with phenomenologies in playful connection, eco-gratitude, and material experimentation. JJ is passionate about sharing knowledge and witnessing their students succeed in learning, achieve their goals, and enjoy creative play.

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• Stained Glass 101

  • Start
    Mon, December 07, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Wed, December 09, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Stained Glass - 101
  

  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.
  

  
  

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• Wildflower Embroidery: Articulture Class @TCM

  • When
    Tue, December 08, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Classroom
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Fall is the perfect time to cozy up with a textile arts project, and there is no better inspiration than nature!  In this class, students will learn basic embroidery stitches and strategies by exploring traditional methods of embroidering flowers. Equipped with these skills, they can go on to create any embroidered design that they can dream up! 

  Instructor

  Eva Adderley

  
  

  Notes:

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

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• Ceramics Orientation

  • When
    Wed, December 09, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ceramics Studio
  • Spaces left
    11

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  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!

  To save time during the orientation, please prepare by creating an account on Poll EV with your name and contact email address, and be logged in on your phone at the start of orientation. Create an account here: https://id.polleverywhere.com/signup/password?usrc=login_page

   - Your TCM Ceramics Managers

  
  

  
  

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• New Teacher Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 10, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    18

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  New Teacher Orientation

  Come Teach with Us!

  Are you a maker, tradesperson, or artisan? Do you have skills other people could learn from? Curious about teaching at Twin Cities Maker (TCM) but don't know where to begin?  You have come to the right place!

  What You Will Learn 

  This orientation is your first step to teaching at TCM and it is required for all new teachers. During this process, you will learn all you need to know about:

  • How to get your class posted to the TCM website
  • Resources to support your teaching journey
  • What details to include in your class proposal
  • The timeline from completing your class proposal to your first session
  • Reimbursement for class materials
  • Paperwork to complete before and after your class
  • Payment details, timing, and class pricing

  What to Bring

  A notebook, a computer, or mobile device to take notes with

  About the Instructor

  Lars is the Education Manager at Twin Cities Maker. She has been an educator for over a decade, with experience teaching math in the classroom, woodworking classes at TCM, and lasercutter classes in makerspaces around Boston, MA. Some of the projects that she is most proud of include building an electric guitar and a book embosser. In her free time, she enjoys reading, biking, and playing the guitar.

  
  

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• Handmade Block Prints: Articulture Class @TCM

  • When
    Thu, December 10, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Classroom
  • Spaces left
    10

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  Come explore one of the more accessible of types of printmaking. Start by planning your image, then learn basic carving and inking techniques to prep for the final process of printing your block. A small edition of original numbered fine art prints will be run. If time permits, participants can take another step to create a reductive print by carving away parts of the original block, to then print another layer using a different color. The possibilities of this unique art form are truly endless! With the creation of multiple images, prints make awesome gifts.

  Instructor

  Eva Adderley

  
  

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

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• Lapidary 101

  • When
    Sat, December 12, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lapidary Shop
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Lapidary 101

  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 familiarize you to the tools and techniques you can use in the lapidary studio. This is a skills-focused course to get you comfortable with each of the tools available in the space to comfortably progress to your next piece.

  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 

  Safety Glasses, hearing protection, and an apron are recommended. 

  Instructor Bio

  Kess is the Lapidary manager with TCM, a lifelong artist, and an experienced educator.
  

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• Screen Printing - 101

  • When
    Sun, December 13, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    5

  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

  Richard received a BFA in Printmaking from the University of Texas at El Paso 25 years ago. Since then he has been a teacher, a corporate designer, a stay at home painter and the best member he can be at Twin Cities Maker.

  
  

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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

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  Solstice in Clay: Celebrating the Longest Night

  Date: Sunday, December 13th, 2026

  Time: 10am - 1pm

  More info coming soon...

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• Stained Glass Shop Office Hours

  • When
    Mon, December 14, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory - 3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    15

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  Stained Glass Office Hours with Kai Walsh

  Need a refresher on technique, how to use a tool, or want help with a project? Come by the stained glass shop for office hours with shop manager, Kai.

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• 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

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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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• Lapidary 101

  • When
    Sat, December 26, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Lapidary Shop
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Lapidary 101

  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 familiarize you to the tools and techniques you can use in the lapidary studio. This is a skills-focused course to get you comfortable with each of the tools available in the space to comfortably progress to your next piece.
  

  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 

  Safety Glasses, hearing protection, and an apron are recommended. 

  Instructor Bio

  Kess is the Lapidary manager with TCM, a lifelong artist, and an experienced educator.
  

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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, December 30, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, January 06, 2027
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, January 27, 2027
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, February 03, 2027
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, February 24, 2027
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, March 03, 2027
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, March 31, 2027
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, April 07, 2027
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, April 28, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, May 05, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, May 26, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, June 02, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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    Wed, June 30, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, July 07, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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    Wed, July 28, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, August 04, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, August 25, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, September 01, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, September 29, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, October 06, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, October 27, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, November 03, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, November 24, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

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    Wed, December 01, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, December 29, 2027
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    7:30 PM - 8:00 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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