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• Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101

  • Start
    Mon, April 27, 2026
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  • End
    Mon, June 01, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  NOTE: *This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the wheel-throwing sign-off. Members must either pass the wheel-throwing sign off or take the 101 course to wheel throw in our studio. Thank you!*

  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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• Ceramics | Intermediate Hand-Building

  • Start
    Tue, April 28, 2026
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  • End
    Tue, June 16, 2026
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    1

  Registration is closed

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

  
  

  NOTE: *To sign-up for this class, you must have taken Hand-Building 101 at TCM or share work photos and experience to ceramics@tcmaker.org. Thank you!*

  
  

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

  
  

  Through this 8-week hand-building ceramics class, students will further their knowledge of clay through guided projects on pinch, coil, and slab, field trips, workshops, and self-directed research. Students will also understand surface decoration on different stages of clay, crack repair, and a variety of glaze application techniques. 

  
  

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

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

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• Ceramics | Wheel-Throwing 101

  • Start
    Wed, April 29, 2026
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  • End
    Wed, June 03, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    1

  Registration is closed

  NOTE: *This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the wheel-throwing sign-off. Members must either pass the wheel-throwing sign off or take the 101 course to wheel throw in our studio. Thank you!*

  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 Lynn Cardwell. She has over 10 years of experience with ceramics and education.

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• Ceramics | Hand-Building 101

  • Start
    Wed, May 06, 2026
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  • End
    Wed, June 10, 2026
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    3119 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    4

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

  
  

  NOTE: *This class is required for ceramics studio members who do not pass or do not attempt the hand-building sign-off. Members must either pass the hand-building sign off or take the 101 course to hand-build in our studio. Thank you!*

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

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

  
  

  This class is taught by JJ Bunch.

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• Traditional Spoon Carving: Articulture Class @TCM

  • Start
    Tue, May 19, 2026
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  • End
    Tue, June 02, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Traditional Spoon Carving: An articulture class

  This fun spoon carving class will teach the basics such as safety, carving grips, tool maintenance, and finishing techniques. Students will develop their own personal carving aesthetic while learning about the history of wood carving and its appeal in contemporary fine craft. This wonderfully sociable artform is very portable, low cost, low mess, ecologically friendly, and is connected to nearly every culture worldwide! Leave with a beautiful fully functional and finished spoon that has your personal creative style literally carved into it.

  Instructor

  Anders Nienstaedt

  Notes

  If there is interest in buying a carving kit, this will be discussed first day of class.

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

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• Garden Irrigation Systems

  • Start
    Sat, May 23, 2026
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  • End
    Sat, June 06, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Metal Shop
  • Spaces left
    6

  Garden Irrigation Systems
  

  

  Never let your plants get thirsty again!

  Do you love gardening but lack the energy for watering all your enthusiastic plant purchases? Are you like me and the phrase "just one more tomato plant, I'm sure I have room for it" haunt you by August? Join us as we explore the wonderful world of creating your own irrigation system. Schedule or manually turn on your spigot and away it goes!

  This class has two parts.

  In part one we'll cover types of irrigation you can use, the pro's and cons, and what material is ideal. We'll also include some piping best practices and how to prepare your system for winter.

  Part two participants are encouraged to bring in their garden layout and start planning their system. We will also be learning how to solder, use some basic piping tools, and making out own manifolds for our irrigation system.

  Participants will take home a PVC manifold, if participants would prefer a copper one, please reach out to the instructor at cory.due@tcmaker.org.

  About the Instructor

  Cory Due is an over-enthusiastic gardener who is still learning the meaning of "no we cannot add one more plant to this bed". They are a pipefitter during the day (and sometimes night) and love spending time with their family. Their enthusiasm for food and gardening is only ever tempered by time and space.

  
  

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• Jewelry Orientation

  • When
    Mon, June 01, 2026
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    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. This department is distinct from the Lapidary department, but the skills go hand-in-hand!

  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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• Woodworking 101

  • Start
    Tue, June 02, 2026
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  • End
    Tue, June 23, 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    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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• 3D Printing - Intro Class and Orientation

  • When
    Wed, June 03, 2026
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    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Spaces left
    0

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  3D Printing Lab Orientation and Beginner Class

  Curious about 3D printing? Want to make organizers, replacement parts, cosplay props, custom brackets, mounts, prototypes, or just something fun you found online? This is your starting point.

  No previous 3D printing experience needed. Just bring your curiosity.

  After registering, please complete this free Bambu Class: https://bambulab.com/en-us/support/academy/11

  Course completion is REQUIRED so we can check you off for printer access.

  No computer or smartphone to take the course? Just email 3D@tcmaker.org and we will make it work.

  In this hands-on session, we will walk through how the 3D lab works, go over shared space guidelines, and guide you step-by-step through printing on our Bambu Lab 3D printers. Bring an STL file if you have one you are excited about, or use one of ours. If your print does not finish during class, you can pick it up later. Filament for training prints is provided.

  By the end, you will be officially checked off and ready to use the Bambu Lab printers on your own.

  Open to both members and non-members. If you have printed before, you are still welcome to join. You can also email us about scheduling a quick 30-minute check-off session.

  Want to go further? After this class, members can take intermediate training to unlock our Bambu X1C with AMS. We also run a monthly resin class for the Anycubic resin 3D printers. 3D scanner training for the Creality Raptor Pro is available upon request.

  If the class is full, reach out and we will schedule a 1:1 session based on availability.

  Got any questions or need assistance? Email us at 3D@tcmaker.org and we are happy to help.
  

  We cannot wait to see what you make.  Happy making! 

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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, June 03, 2026
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    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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• Master Templates for Pattern Routing Parts

  • When
    Thu, June 04, 2026
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    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Woodshop
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Master templates for pattern routing parts

  Learn how to use templates to make repeatable and precise parts with the bandsaw and router.

  Learn how to move beyond straight lines and simple angles using the magic of templates. In this class, you will move beyond straight edges to create complex curves and repeatable parts with precision and repeatability. With this skill, you will be able to produce everything from curved furniture legs and curved table tops to serving trays handles and guitar bodies.

  Experience Level

  Confident use of a router and bandsaw is required.

  Skills You Will Learn

  (1) We will learn how to safely cut out excess material on the bandsaw to prepare for a template, (2) master the use of flush-trim bits on the router table, and (3) practice techniques to prevent "tear-out" on curved profiles. After this class, you will be able to design and use custom templates to create parts and components for any project.

  What to Bring

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

  Refund Policy

  Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

  About the Instructor

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

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• AC Tune-Ups for Homeowners

  • When
    Sat, June 06, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  AC Tune-Ups for Homeowners
  

  Feel more confident in understanding how your home AC works and learn how to identify and fix issues on your own.

  This class is for every homeowner who would like to have a better working understanding of their home AC unit and learn basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills. Learn the steps you can take before you call a company to solve simple issues. We will be working on a demonstration condensing unit and evaporator.

  Skills we'll learn in the class together: How does your refrigeration system work? Major components. How to use an electrical meter to look for problems. How to change out the most common components. Summer maintenance items. How to spot an issue that will need a professional. When to change your system.

  Participants are welcome to bring pictures and model/serial numbers of their current home systems. You are also welcome to bring your own electrical meter. Fluke is the industry standard but Klein are a good choice for homeowners.

  What to Bring

  Gloves

  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 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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• Build an Iconic Sedia Chair by Enzo Mari

  • Start
    Mon, June 08, 2026
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  • End
    Mon, June 22, 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Woodshop
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Build an iconic Sedia Chair by Enzo Mari

  Build a piece of design history while mastering the fundamentals of efficient, honest design using Enzo Mari’s Autoprogettazione from 1974.

  In 1974, Italian designer Enzo Mari released Autoprogettazione, a project to teach ‘self-design’ through the process of making. In this three-session intensive, we will build the most iconic Sedia chair. You will learn to look past complex joinery and learn "design by making." This class is ideal for all makers of any skill level wanting to design what they build. Students are free to follow the plan or add more complex joinery. Lumber is not included with registration fee. An estimated material cost ranges from $80 to $100 for 4-5 1x6 select pine boards with a precise list provided to the students before class.

  Experience Level

  Confident use of a miter saw and drill is required.

  Skills You Will Learn

  (1) You will learn to interpret the Autoprogettazione drawings to create a cut list from standard dimensional lumber, (2) master efficient cross-cutting and assembly, and (3) explore the principles that make this "box-like" chair surprisingly comfortable. After this class, you will have completed a Sedia chair and gained a new perspective on how simple materials can be elevated into high-end design objects.

  What to Bring

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

  Refund Policy

  Up To 7 Days Before the Event Starts

  About the Instructor

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

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, June 11, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    17

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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, June 11, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    18

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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 Orientation

  • When
    Thu, June 11, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ceramics Studio
  • Spaces left
    12

  Ceramics orientations are on hold until further notice as we complete our expansion project. This upgrade will allow us to welcome additional members into the studio.

  Please direct any questions to: ceramics@tcmaker.org

  
  

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  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

  The general orientation will orient you with the makerspace as a whole, while our ceramics studio orientation will focus specifically on the processes and procedures in our shop. 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 Waiver 
  • Consumables (clay, glaze, firing)
  • Check-In and Check-Out Procedures 
  • Reserving Tools
  • Classes vs. Sign-Offs (the sign-offs allow you to bypass our mandatory 101 classes through a verbal and physical demonstration of skill)
  • ... and most importantly: a Studio Tour!!!

  Come prepared to ask questions and have fun!

   - Your TCM Ceramics Managers

  
  

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• Intro to Relief Printing

  • When
    Fri, June 12, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Intro to Relief Printing
  

  Interested in printmaking? Learn the basics of relief printing by carving your own linoleum block and running an edition of your print!

  Printmaking is a fun, relatively easy way to make art that you can mass produce yourself. Relief printmaking is one of the most common, accessible forms and is a great place to start if you are new to the medium. In this class we will be carving linoleum, a soft, Eco-friendly composite that is easy to carve. Together we will cover various techniques to make creating your design and carving it easier, as well as give you the tools and knowledge to keep making once this class is completed. To finish the class we will run an edition of your unique print in ink, so you will have multiple copies of your piece to keep, trade, or share!

  What to Bring/Wear

  Wear close-toed shoes. The maker space is a busy place and it is always good practice! Bring hair ties if needed and avoid loose jewelry and clothing. We will be working with sharp blades after all!

  About the Instructor

  Hi! My name is Evie Redding. I am a recent graduate of Grinnell College where I got degrees in Studio Art and Anthropology. In art I specialize in ceramics and printmaking (keep an eye out for my upcoming ceramics classes!) and I do biological archaeology for anthro. For the past three years I worked at my school's maker space as the head of the Tech studio, and I recently moved to the Twin Cities to pursue opportunities in art. I live with my partner, our two cats, and my leopard gecko! I love to make art and learn new things, and I am always happy to answer any questions sent my way!
  

  
  

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• Introduction to MIG Welding

  • When
    Sat, June 13, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Shop
  • Spaces left
    0

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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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• Wildflower Embroidery: Articulture Class @TCM

  • When
    Tue, June 16, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory or lobby
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  Late spring is the perfect time to be inspired by the beauty of Minnesota flowers through this ancient art form. Learn some basic stitches and strategies by an exploration of traditional flower embroidery techniques. These skills will then enable you to create numerous embroidered designs on old jeans, well-loved sweaters, pillow covers, and more.

  Instructor

  Eva Adderley

  
  

  Notes:

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

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• 3D Printing - Intro Class and Orientation

  • When
    Wed, June 17, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Spaces left
    2

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  3D Printing Lab Orientation and Beginner Class

  Curious about 3D printing? Want to make organizers, replacement parts, cosplay props, custom brackets, mounts, prototypes, or just something fun you found online? This is your starting point.

  No previous 3D printing experience needed. Just bring your curiosity.

  After registering, please complete this free Bambu Class: https://bambulab.com/en-us/support/academy/11

  Course completion is REQUIRED so we can check you off for printer access.

  No computer or smartphone to take the course? Just email 3D@tcmaker.org and we will make it work.

  In this hands-on session, we will walk through how the 3D lab works, go over shared space guidelines, and guide you step-by-step through printing on our Bambu Lab 3D printers. Bring an STL file if you have one you are excited about, or use one of ours. If your print does not finish during class, you can pick it up later. Filament for training prints is provided.

  By the end, you will be officially checked off and ready to use the Bambu Lab printers on your own.

  Open to both members and non-members. If you have printed before, you are still welcome to join. You can also email us about scheduling a quick 30-minute check-off session.

  Want to go further? After this class, members can take intermediate training to unlock our Bambu X1C with AMS. We also run a monthly resin class for the Anycubic resin 3D printers. 3D scanner training for the Creality Raptor Pro is available upon request.

  If the class is full, reach out and we will schedule a 1:1 session based on availability.

  Got any questions or need assistance? Email us at 3D@tcmaker.org and we are happy to help.
  

  We cannot wait to see what you make.  Happy making! 

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, June 17, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    9

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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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• Ceramics Maintenance Night

  • When
    Thu, June 18, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Ceramics Studio
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  NOTE: This event is open to studio members and non-studio members alike. 

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

  Become a steward of the ceramics studio! Help us foster an environment of collective care as we clean the studio, maintain tools, and complete studio improvements. We are all volunteers, and appreciate your time and effort to maintain the space we love. 
  

  - Your TCM Ceramics Managers

  
  

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• Screen Printing - 101

  • When
    Sat, June 20, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    5

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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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• Botanical Fabric Dyes: Articulture Class @TCM

  • When
    Tue, June 23, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  Renew your style with colors that are drawn straight from nature. This workshop is an intro to the use of plant-based dyes, which can be a fun way to breathe new life into old fabrics. You’ll learn the process of extracting pigments and the essential steps of “fixing” dyes for permanency. By experimenting with how natural textiles soak up organic dyes. You’ll leave with knowledge of how to transform natural fibers into beautiful colors using eco-friendly botanicals.

  Instructor

  Eva Adderley

  
  

  Note:

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

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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, June 24, 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, June 25, 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, June 25, 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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, July 01, 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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• Jewelry Orientation

  • When
    Mon, July 06, 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. This department is distinct from the Lapidary department, but the skills go hand-in-hand!

  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, July 09, 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, July 09, 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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• Metalworking 101

  • Start
    Sat, July 11, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Sun, July 19, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Metal Shop
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  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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• Fine Silver Clay Jewelry: Articulture Class @TCM

  • Start
    Tue, July 21, 2026
  •  
  • End
    Tue, August 04, 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Artifactory or classroom
  • Spaces left
    7

  Register

  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
  • 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, July 23, 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, July 23, 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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• Intro to TIG Welding

  • When
    Sat, July 25, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Shop
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  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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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, July 29, 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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• Jewelry Orientation

  • When
    Mon, August 03, 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. This department is distinct from the Lapidary department, but the skills go hand-in-hand!

  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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• 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
  • 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, August 06, 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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• Handmade Block Prints: Articulture Class @TCM

  • When
    Tue, August 18, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory or classroom
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  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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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, August 19, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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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• 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.
  

  Show details
• 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
    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, 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.

  
  

  Show details
• 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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• 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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• 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.

  
  

  Show details
• 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.

  
  

  Show details
• 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
  

  
  

  Show details
• 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.

  
  

  Show details
• 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
  

  
  

  Show details
• 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.

  
  

  Show details
• 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
  

  
  

  Show details