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• Laser Basics with Erik

  • When
    Monday, February 02, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Digital Fab Shop, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
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  Cost: Members $65/Non-members $89

  Age: 18+

  Prerequisites: N/A

  Credentials: Laser Cutter Safety

  Recommended Follow Up Classes: Inkscape for CNC, Plasma Cutter, Intro to Wood Shop

  
  

  Laser engraving is a fun and interesting skill that can range from an enjoyable hobby to a lucrative business opportunity. Engraving can be used to personalize everyday objects, such as coasters, keychains, and barware. Lasers can even cut materials with details that are impossible for other tools! This is the perfect launching point into larger CNC operations, such as the plasma cutter or the techno router table. This is the perfect course for dipping your toes into the world of CNC machines!

  The course content includes:

  • Startup Procedure
  • Overview of what CAD is
  • Overview of what CAM is
  • Quick overview of what gcode is
  • How the laser cutter functions
  • How to prep a file for the laser cutter
  • Cutting versus engraving and vector versus raster
  • What materials can be cut
  • Tolerances
  • Kerf of the cut
  • Power and Speeds calculations
  • Troubleshooting
    
  • Where to source materials

  Materials Included: A variety of acrylic, plywood, and paper to experiment on, as well as all machines, consumables, and accessories. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies to cut! Be aware that several types of plastics are not safe to cut on the laser, so ensure that you know exactly what material you are bringing.

  
  

  

  All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.
  

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• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Ernie

  • When
    Wednesday, February 04, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
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  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Wood Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Please register in advance for Safety Certifications at the links below and be sure to dress appropriately when you come to class.

  NOTE: you must be a member in good standing to take Safety Certification classes.

  All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.

  
  

  
  

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• 3D Printing Certification (Members Only)

  • When
    Thursday, February 05, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott St., Hartford CT
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    5

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  Prerequisites: Members Only

  Credentials: 3D Printing Certification

  
  

  Learn to print successfully more often! 3D printing or "Additive Manufacturing," is useful for hobbyists and professionals alike. Learn to slice a 3D file using a slicer/CAM software and put the code onto a printer to create incredible designs.

  
  

  The course content includes:

  • Best practices for slicing
  • Where to find models for printing
  • Overview of what can and cannot be printed on our machines
  • Policies for machine use
  • Basic troubleshooting

  
  

  This program allows for one hour of instruction and one hour of printing and troubleshooting with the 3D Printers.

  
  

  Materials Included: We have a variety colors and brands of PLA/PLA+ plastic and our computers are equipped with software such as UltiMaker Cura and PrusaSlicer. You're welcome to bring a laptop, or bring your own PLA/PLA+. For this basics class, do not bring other filament types, as this class does not cover alternate styles of filament plastics.

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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Peter (Members Only)

  • When
    Friday, February 06, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Metal Fabrication Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. 

  Machines covered include: bandsaw, jump shear, finger brake, sheet metal notcher, drill press, grinding station, disk sander and more.

  Please note: The Machine Shop, Welding, CNC Plasma and Blacksmithing are covered in separate trainings. 

  This session may end earlier or later than planned based on the number of students and level of training needed.

  All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.

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• Textiles Safety Certification with Cherokee

  • When
    Saturday, February 14, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Cost: Members FREE/Non-members $20

  Age: 18+ only

  Prerequisites: N/A

  Credentials: Textiles Safety

  Take the safety class to get access to the equipment of the Textiles shop of MakerspaceCT! We have an array of industrial sewing machines, a serger, and a wealth of experience to guide you. Sewing and its surrounding disciplines can be used in a wide range of maker projects, either alone or integrated with other shop projects. It's an absolute essential skill for the budding maker.

  The course content includes:
  

  • Overview of machinery safety
  • Locations of all supplies
  • Safe use of power cutter, scissors, iron
  • Proper posture and comfort, foot and knee controls
  • Threading all machines, setting proper tension
  • Winding bobbins
  • Changing needles
  • Instructor demonstrates each machine of the machines

  Materials Included: A variety of fabrics to experiment on, as well as all tools and accessories. Participants are welcome to bring their own to experiment with!

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Peter (Members Only)

  • When
    Friday, February 20, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Metal Fabrication Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. 

  Machines covered include: bandsaw, jump shear, finger brake, sheet metal notcher, drill press, grinding station, disk sander and more.

  Please note: The Machine Shop, Welding, CNC Plasma and Blacksmithing are covered in separate trainings. 

  This session may end earlier or later than planned based on the number of students and level of training needed.

  All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.

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• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Matt

  • When
    Monday, February 23, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Wood Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Please register in advance for Safety Certifications at the links below and be sure to dress appropriately when you come to class.

  NOTE: you must be a member in good standing to take Safety Certification classes.

  All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.

  
  

  
  

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• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Ernie

  • When
    Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Wood Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Please register in advance for Safety Certifications at the links below and be sure to dress appropriately when you come to class.

  NOTE: you must be a member in good standing to take Safety Certification classes.

  All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.

  
  

  
  

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• 3D Printing Certification (Members Only)

  • When
    Wednesday, March 04, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott St., Hartford CT
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Prerequisites: Members Only

  Credentials: 3D Printing Certification

  
  

  Learn to print successfully more often! 3D printing or "Additive Manufacturing," is useful for hobbyists and professionals alike. Learn to slice a 3D file using a slicer/CAM software and put the code onto a printer to create incredible designs.

  
  

  The course content includes:

  • Best practices for slicing
  • Where to find models for printing
  • Overview of what can and cannot be printed on our machines
  • Policies for machine use
  • Basic troubleshooting

  
  

  This program allows for one hour of instruction and one hour of printing and troubleshooting with the 3D Printers.

  
  

  Materials Included: We have a variety colors and brands of PLA/PLA+ plastic and our computers are equipped with software such as UltiMaker Cura and PrusaSlicer. You're welcome to bring a laptop, or bring your own PLA/PLA+. For this basics class, do not bring other filament types, as this class does not cover alternate styles of filament plastics.

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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Peter (Members Only)

  • When
    Friday, March 06, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Metal Fabrication Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. 

  Machines covered include: bandsaw, jump shear, finger brake, sheet metal notcher, drill press, grinding station, disk sander and more.

  Please note: The Machine Shop, Welding, CNC Plasma and Blacksmithing are covered in separate trainings. 

  This session may end earlier or later than planned based on the number of students and level of training needed.

  All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.

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• Textiles Safety Certification with Cherokee

  • When
    Saturday, March 14, 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Textiles Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    2

  Register

  Cost: Members FREE/Non-members $20

  Age: 18+ only

  Prerequisites: N/A

  Credentials: Textiles Safety

  Take the safety class to get access to the equipment of the Textiles shop of MakerspaceCT! We have an array of industrial sewing machines, a serger, and a wealth of experience to guide you. Sewing and its surrounding disciplines can be used in a wide range of maker projects, either alone or integrated with other shop projects. It's an absolute essential skill for the budding maker.

  The course content includes:
  

  • Overview of machinery safety
  • Locations of all supplies
  • Safe use of power cutter, scissors, iron
  • Proper posture and comfort, foot and knee controls
  • Threading all machines, setting proper tension
  • Winding bobbins
  • Changing needles
  • Instructor demonstrates each machine of the machines

  Materials Included: A variety of fabrics to experiment on, as well as all tools and accessories. Participants are welcome to bring their own to experiment with!

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Matt

  • When
    Monday, March 16, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Wood Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Please register in advance for Safety Certifications at the links below and be sure to dress appropriately when you come to class.

  NOTE: you must be a member in good standing to take Safety Certification classes.

  All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.

  
  

  
  

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• Metal Shop Safety Certification with Peter (Members Only)

  • When
    Friday, April 03, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Metal Fab Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Metal Fabrication Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. 

  Machines covered include: bandsaw, jump shear, finger brake, sheet metal notcher, drill press, grinding station, disk sander and more.

  Please note: The Machine Shop, Welding, CNC Plasma and Blacksmithing are covered in separate trainings. 

  This session may end earlier or later than planned based on the number of students and level of training needed.

  All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.

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• Wood Shop Safety Certification with Matt

  • When
    Monday, April 13, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop, MakerspaceCT, 36 Talcott Street, Hartford, CT 06103
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Detailed overview of safety policies and procedures for the Wood Shop. Safety Certifications at MakerspaceCT are designed to ensure that you know the basics to work safely within the shop of your choice. These classes are a mixture of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Please register in advance for Safety Certifications at the links below and be sure to dress appropriately when you come to class.

  NOTE: you must be a member in good standing to take Safety Certification classes.

  All people are welcome in this class and an active effort will be made to be inclusive to all people. This class will not tolerate sexism, ableism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. MakerspaceCT is for everyone.

  
  

  
  

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