Bring your electronics projects and supplies and have fun visiting with other Electronics Enthusiasts. Work on your projects in our stocked Electronics and Digital Fabrication Lab. In addition to the MakerSpace’s soldering irons, diagnostic tools, and parts library, there will be some LED soldering kits and soldering irons available for purchase as well.
 
Hang out, finish your projects, think about future projects, and just enjoy being around other electronics enthusiasts.

Tiffany, the electronics shop lead, will be available to help you set up, find parts, and offer support.

Free for members/ $10 for non-members

Learn the art of bookbinding! In this class you will learn the techniques and process of making a one-of-a-kind handmade coptic stitch notebook with a Claremont MakerSpace twist: We’ll start at the laser cutter where we’ll cut out wooden covers with custom designs. Then, we’ll learn about the Coptic binding method.

This is a great class for a beginner or young person (with an adult partner) interested in laser cutters, books, or hand-sewing.

$40 for members/ $60 for non-members

Helping hands needed to make warm, comforting quilts for Baby Steps in Claremont! Only basic skills needed. Do you know how to use a sewing machine, iron, or rotary cutter? This is not a quilting class, but we will guide you along through the whole process of making twin and crib size quilts for those in need in our area.

Please come when it is convenient for you, even if you can only spare an hour. 

Create a unique chainmail bracelet that requires no soldering. In this workshop, you will make a Byzantine chain bracelet suitable for anyone. Byzantine is an ancient pattern for weaving chain and is an excellent starting point for learning chainmail. 

We’ll also touch on how the basics of how jump rings are made and how to open and close jump rings properly. Students will also learn to cut their own jump rings. This class is a great starting point for those wanting to explore the world of chain making. Start your chainmail addiction today (selection of rings may vary).

$20 for members/$30 for non-members

In this “one-on-one” class we will evaluate your starting point and curate a course towards where your skills are currently. We will cover topics that you are interested in, using whatever equipment you would like to learn. We will be covering shop tools such as: Manual Milling Machine, Manual Lathe, CAD design, or CNC Milling (must have prior experience or training with me or otherwise.) 

$200 for members/$220 for non-members

This is a CMS member-guest event.  Come share your cuttings of house plants AND/OR outdoor plants and transplant some new ones to take home.  Bring your own pots and CMS will provide potting soil.  We’ll also spruce up the front of the building with a few planters. Afterward, we’ll grill hot dogs and veggie dogs in the parking lot. Bring a side dish if you like. 

Felicia will be your host, and you will get to know other members who have a green thumb and love to garden.  Please register so we know how much soil and dogs to provide. 

Curious about 3D printing but not sure where to start? This hands-on, beginner-friendly class will walk you through the essentials — no design skills required. You’ll learn how to safely operate a 3D printer, find and download free printable files, slice them using easy-to-use software, and start your first print with confidence.

$55 for members/$65 for non-members

Unlock the timeless art of quilting in this welcoming introductory class, designed for both beginners and those looking to refresh their skills. Under the guidance of an experienced quilter, participants will create a beautiful, handcrafted table runner from start to finish. Students must know how to use a sewing machine before signing up.

$75 for members/$85 for non-members

We are a new group of amateur and professional photographers meeting regularly to learn from each other, practice our craft, and develop the community of photographic artists, commercial photographers, and visual storytellers around Claremont and the Upper Valley. Meetings are free for CMS members, and open to the public with a fee to support operations at the MakerSpace. Each meeting is led by one of our members and focuses on a topic of interest chosen by the group: from technical workshops on shooting techniques, to photo critique sessions, gear show & tells, photo walks, and whatever else we come up with together.

Free for members/$10 for non-members

This class will introduce students to the absolute basic jewelry skills of filing, soldering, sanding, and polishing. At the end of our two hour session, everyone will walk away with a brand new piece of jewelry that they made themselves. 

This class will be designed for complete beginners, but you’re more than welcome to join if you have some jewelry making experience already and want a little refresher course.

$85 for members/$95 for non-members

This class will teach participants the techniques for effective and reliable soldering on printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Both surface mount and through-hole soldering techniques will be explained through videos and lecture and hands on experience will be completed using kits made for soldering skills.

These skills will be allow the student to assemble electronic kits or projects after completion of the course.

$65 for members/$75 for non-members

Want to understand what Artificial Intelligence actually does — and how it can help you make sense of complex policies and legislation?

Join us for “AI-Intro: A Hands-On Introductory Course to Artificial Intelligence.”
This fast-paced, two-hour workshop is designed specifically for everyday users who are comfortable with a web browser such as Chrome and a laptop  — no tech expertise required.

$50 for members/$60 for non-members

The class will teach students how to design wooden parts for cutting on the ShopBot. The ShopBot is a computer-controlled router that can cut various materials with a high degree of precision. These three training sessions are intended to get you proficient in designing parts in VCarve and then cutting them on the ShopBot.  The process starts using 2D design techniques in VCarve. Once the design is complete, it is used to cut the part on the ShopBot.

$120 for members/$150 for non-members

Starting with raw lumber you will learn how to make a useful and beautiful piece that can serve you or a special friend for years to come.

$150 for CMS members/$170 for non-members

W1CMS is proud to host Twin State Radio Club’s testing session. This is an opportunity to get your Technician license or upgrade from Technician to General or from General to Extra.

The doors open at 9:30 a.m. for registration, and testing begins at 10:00. In preparation, be sure to read and follow the instructions from ARRL, https://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session. Drop-ins are OK, but it would be helpful to know who is planning to attend.

If you or someone you know is interested, contact kb1vun@arrl.net.

In this “one-on-one” training we will evaluate your starting point and curate a course towards where your skills are currently. We will cover topics that you are interested in, using whatever equipment you would like to learn. We will be covering shop tools such as: Manual Milling Machine, Manual Lathe, CAD design, or CNC Milling (must have prior experience or training with me or otherwise.) 

$200 for members/$220 for non-members

Stick welding is the entry level technique to all other welding skills. Whether you’re a beginner, an artist looking for a different medium or just wanting to learn a new skill, this is the place to start!

You will learn the basics of welding safety, how to strike an arc, how to start making the bead on a flat piece of steel and how to continue to strike an arc and carry it to form the bead.

$140 for members/$150 for non-members

Helping hands needed to make warm, comforting quilts for Baby Steps in Claremont! Only basic skills needed. Do you know how to use a sewing machine, iron, or rotary cutter? This is not a quilting class, but we will guide you along through the whole process of making twin and crib size quilts for those in need in our area.

Please come when it is convenient for you, even if you can only spare an hour. 

This class will introduce students to the absolute basic jewelry skills of filing, soldering, sanding, and polishing. At the end of our two hour session, everyone will walk away with a brand new piece of jewelry that they made themselves. 

This class will be designed for complete beginners, but you’re more than welcome to join if you have some jewelry making experience already and want a little refresher course.

$85 for members/$95 for non-members