BASICS: Digital Design for MakerSpaces

The Lacey MakerSpace empowers our local community to by providing access to fabrication tools and hands-on learning, allowing makers to design, collaborate, and produce creative projects.We have a growing collection of 3D printers, laser cutter/engravers, cnc routers, welders, cnc plasma cutter, woodshop, 3D scanners, vacuum formers, embroidery & sewing machines, and much more.As part of a 501(c)(3) non-profit we are grateful for the support of the community that provides funding and equipment to realize our mission. Our three founding partners are the City of Lacey, the Thurston Economic Development Council, and Saint Martin's University, who combined forces to provide a resource for community members to learn skills and grow businesses.

Lacey MakerSpace

Learn about the MakerSpace, file types, terminology, and other basic knowledge on 2D and 3D design and how to begin your making journey.

BASIC Series

The Basics series classes run for approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours and cover basic safety and operations of tool and/or equipment instruction. This will provide all the information needed to be certified on using the equipment at the MakerSpace.

We will be learning about digital design for physical creation. Whether you plan to use our makerspace or have a machine of your own you want to learn how to design for, this class will cover the common file formats used for machines like the laser cutter/engraver, CNC router, CNC plasma cutter, vinyl cutter, and 3D printers, as well as the software used to make 2D and 3D models for these machines. We will discuss the differences between additive and subtractive manufacturing and the costs/benefits to different processes and machine types. Attendees will get the most out of the workshop if they bring a laptop or tablet they can use to follow along with the presentation, with the software Inkscape installed, however it is not required. Feel free to come up to an hour ahead of time to get staff assistance with installing software on your device if needed. This class is designed to prime you to design your own files/models, to learn about the makerspace, and may include equipment demonstration, but will not be very hands-on otherwise. If you are ready to learn but overwhelmed at trying to understand all the terminology and acronyms out there, this is your ideal starting point!--------------------------- Instructor Bio: Gene is a lifelong artist, maker, and fixer who lives by the old saying that a jack of all trades is oftentimes better than a master of one. They have been teaching in makerspaces around the south sound since 2015 including the City of Auburn Makerspace, the Tacoma Tool Library, Coyote Central, and Pierce College. He loves to teach all ages, and especially appreciates intergenerational learning spaces such as the Lacey makerspace. He has taught subjects ranging from metalwork, woodwork, and power tools, to digital design, 3d printing, laser, fiber arts, and general crafts. He lives in Tacoma with his partner, dogs, and dozens of houseplants. You can book him for a private lesson, see their upcoming workshops, or even hire them as a handyman on their website, <a href="http://genekemper.com" title="http://genekemper.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">genekemper.com</a>. ------------------------------

**Closed toe shoes are required. Ages 12 and up can attend. Attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian present at all times.Waivers must be signed before class. Can be done in person or <a href="https://form.jotform.com/230456799633064" title="https://form.jotform.com/230456799633064" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">online here</a> Class refund policy:- 7 calendar days or more before the class start date: Refunds will be given, minus a 10% service fee (Eventbrite fees non-refundable)- 6 calendar days to 2 days before class start date: Refunds, minus a 10% service fee, will be issued in the form of a credit voucher to be applied to a future offering within 1-year of the issue date.- No refunds issued within 48 hours of any class offering.