Category: CMS Public Newsletter

Makers,

We’d like to take this opportunity to wish our community well during these tough times. With the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic already adversely affecting many people in our region, we’d like to use our platform to share information on resources available locally. 

Small Business Loans Available

Based on the request of Governor Sununu, the SBA has declared a disaster declaration for the entire state of New Hampshire based on economic injury due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).   

All the details including the joint press release, the loan application process, assistance for government contractors, and other resources can be found on our website here.

Small businesses looking for assistance should reach out to one of our partners for help with things such as filling out paperwork, questions or even advice.  Our partners include SCORE, NH Small Business Development Center, and the Center for Women & Enterprise (NH’s Women Business Center and Veterans Business Outreach Center).  You will find links to each of these partners on our website at www.sba.gov/nh under “From our office”.    

As you’re aware, this is a very rapidly developing situation.  To keep up to date on all activities effecting NH small businesses, please join our mailing list click here.

Unemployment Benefits Available for those Affected by COVID-19 Issues

Concord, NH – Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following Emergency Orders which will provide relief for Granite Staters affected by COVID-19:

All providers of electric, gas, water, telephone, cable, VOIP, internet service, and deliverable fuel services will be prohibited from disconnecting or discontinuing service for non-payments for the duration of the State of Emergency.


Landlords will not be allowed to start eviction proceedings for those unable to pay due to their financial situations. To do so would be against the law. All judicial and non-judicial foreclosure actions will also be prohibited during the state of emergency.


Individuals who are unable to work or who have reduced hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have immediate access to unemployment benefits. Anyone in the following situations will now be eligible for state unemployment:

If your employer temporarily closes due to COVID-19; Individuals that need to self-quarantine or are directed to quarantine at the instruction of a health care provider, employer or government official; Individuals that need to care for a family member that has COVID-19 or is under quarantine; Individuals that need to care for a dependent because of school closures, child care facility closures or other similar types of care programs; Self-employed individuals that are temporarily unable to operate their business because of any of the above listed situations will also be eligible.


Individuals will need to file for each week of temporary unemployment and all of this can and should be done online or by calling. People can do all of this online from their home internet connection or their phone without ever having to go into a state office. The website to access is www.nhes.nh.gov and the phone number to call is 603-271-7700.

UV Strong

UV Strong is a regional website offering information on giving and receiving help during crises that occur in our area. Check here for more information.

COVID 19 & Freelance Artist Resources

An aggregated list of FREE resources, opportunities, and financial relief options available to artists of all disciplines available HERE.

Educational & Making Resources:

With many members of our community now housebound and schools closed, we have been sharing a variety of educational and free internet based resources to learn. Please check our Facebook page for more information. 

If you come across additional resources, please email them to us and we will be sure to include them in a future missive. 

Be Well & Happy Makin,’

The Claremont MakerSpace Team

Claremont MakerSpace

 

Best Practices to Protect Your Health

• Stay home when you are sick and seek medical care if needed
• Stay home if you have been in contact with infected persons
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Use elbow bumps or fist pumps instead of handshakes and hugs
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue away
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Due to the expanding COVID-19 pandemic and with an abundance of caution, the Claremont MakerSpace has decided to cancel a number of upcoming activities.

• All classes and activities scheduled for Friday March 13 through Tuesday March 17th have been cancelled. 
• Public tours of the MakerSpace are suspended until further notice.   
• We remain open for members, however, if you are feeling ill or have a fever or any cold or flu like symptoms, please stay home, contact your health care provider and follow their recommendation regarding treatment or self isolation.

We apologize for any inconvenience these cancellations might cause, but we feel that this is the most prudent course of action at this time.  This situation is rapidly unfolding. We will continue to monitor and follow guidance from local, regional and State agencies as we make a determination on activities scheduled for next week.  Please check our website for updates on upcoming classes and activities. Please continue to take steps to minimize the spread of all respiratory illness, including COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control recommends:

• ​Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Heavily soiled hands should be washed.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Cover your cough or your sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. 

The Claremont MakerSpace will continue to monitor the situation and will keep you informed of any further changes in our schedule or programming.<.span> Stay healthy and keep makin’Claremont MakerSpace

Register for these classes & more HERE.

Interested in teaching a class at CMS? We recently updated our site with information on how you can share your skills at CMS.

Questions about upcoming classes, events or the Claremont MakerSpace in general? Let us know at info@twinstatemakerspaces.org.

Happy Makin,’

The Claremont MakerSpace Team

Makers,

The Claremont Makerspace’s laser cutter/engraver is an incredibly capable tool which can be used for making high precision cuts and engravings on a wide variety of materials. In this three hour class, we’ll walk through all the steps from idea to pressing the “go” button on the laser. After learning the basics, each student will create a simple design and cut it on the laser!

Although advanced design and computer skills aren’t required to take this course, in order to attend the optional follow-up certification session (to get approved to use the CMS’s laser cutter/engraver on your own) you will need to be comfortable operating and navigating the Windows-based computer. 

More technically inclined students may bring a laptop and a USB jump drive to class. You may choose to install Inkscape or a free trial of Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw (the laser cutter workstation has a CorelDraw license) before you come to class to get familiar with the software and start on a vector design project. 

Intro to Laser Cutting occurs this Friday from 6 – 8 PM,  to register please go here.

Other Upcoming Events

3D Print Club

Every Tuesday, 6 – 9 PM

Join us for 3D PRINT CLUB! Every week, we’ll get together and participate in an open design session. This event is all about self-directed learning and hanging out with other people working on 3D designs or prints. Bring your own laptop or make use of the (first come-first-serve) Makerspace laptops loaded with Fusion 360.

Bringing your own laptop to this event is strongly encouraged!

Register here.

Intro to CNC Routing

Tuesday, February 25th, 6 – 9 PM

Computer numerical controlled (CNC) routers rock. They’re cutting machines used for cutting various hard materials (wood, aluminum, foam, plastics, etc) and are useful for a huge variety of creative applications. Need to cut (or carve) a complex or unique shape? Lots of them? This machine will be your friend!

Intro to CNC Routing will provide an overview of CNC routing with a ShopBot CNC machine – covering safety procedures and basic setup and operation of the ShopBot CNC system, as well as the software used to run this tool. We will walk through the process of cutting out a pre-programed design and end with parts ready to assemble!

Participants of this workshop will have the opportunity to sign up for a follow certification session. Upon successfully passing this certification test, these Members will be allowed to use the ShopBot on their own. 

Register here.

Home Schoolers Adventures in Art

Mondays, 10 AM – Noon, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Art is fun and it encompasses all the fundamental disciplines. History, math, science, literature, humanities, all inform and enliven our art. We will look at the greatest of human achievements and from those lofty heights we will create our own art work. Join me at Claremont Maker Space for this creative and exciting program, painting drawing creating sculptures and more

Register here.

Twin State Innovation

Tuesday, March 10th, 8 – 9 AM

Twin State Innovation is a monthly, entrepreneur-focused event designed to connect entrepreneurs with each other and their community. The event is free and open, everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of background or experience.

Entrepreneurs and small businesses often feel disconnected from each other and their communities. Twin State Innovation is about tac this challenge. The goal is to help spur a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs – both established and aspiring – to each other and their local communities so they can receive support, develop their ideas, and collaboratively solve the problems they face.

During this event, two entrepreneurs will present for six minutes, followed by 15-20 minutes of questions from the audience. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of their background or experience. The more community involvement and the greater the diversity of ideas the better!

This event is free, but registration is encouraged.

Register here.

We’ve got even more classes/events on the calendar, so check out the full line up HERE.

Interested in teaching a class at CMS? We recently updated our site with information on how you can share your skills at CMS.

Questions about upcoming classes, events or the Claremont MakerSpace in general? Let us know at info@twinstatemakerspaces.org.

Happy Makin,’

The Claremont MakerSpace Team

Makers,

Intro to 3D Printing is for anyone that has zero to little experience with 3D Printing.  We will provide an overview of 3D printers and the printing process – covering everything from the way 3D printers are built through the ways we use them to create objects. In this beginner level class, we will discuss different methods of 3D printing and cover the fundamental steps for designing and printing models. Participants will get to know how the MakerSpace’s printers – the LulzBot Taz 6 and Lulzbot Mini – work, and how to use them safely. Following the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to sign-up for certification sessions on these machines, so that they can use them on their own at the CMS.

Intro to 3D Printing is this Friday, February 21st from 6:30 – 8:30 PM, please register here.

Other Upcoming Events

3D Print Club

Every Tuesday, 6 – 9 PM

Join us for 3D PRINT CLUB! Every week, we’ll get together and participate in an open design session. This event is all about self-directed learning and hanging out with other people working on 3D designs or prints. Bring your own laptop or make use of the (first come-first-serve) Makerspace laptops loaded with Fusion 360.

Bringing your own laptop to this event is strongly encouraged!

Register here.

Everlasting Forests: The Mount Sunapee Story

Wednesday, February 19th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

The ancient forest at Mount Sunapee State Park is irreplaceable. It’s part of an exemplary natural community system—the only one of its type in New Hampshire. Learn about this enduring public forest and its ecological importance. This program from Friends of Mount Sunapee includes a PowerPoint presentation with discussion to follow. Hosted by the Sullivan County Conservation District.

This event is free, but registration is encouraged.

Register here.

The Color Wheel for Ages 8 – 12

Thursdays, February 20th – March 26th 3 – 5 PM

Ready to master color? In this six week after school program, students will use a variety of mediums to better understand the use of color in art. Over the course of the class students will use paint, clay, water colors to master primary, secondary and tertiary colors. Each week will focus on a new lesson and medium in which to make and take home completed projects.

Register here.

Advanced Laser Cutting

Saturday, February 22nd, 3 – 5 PM

In Advanced Laser Cutting participants that have taken Laser 101 and are certified on the laser cutter will learn and practice new skills to add to their laser cutting repertoire.  In the first hour, you’ll learn to use advanced features of the SpiritGLS Laser Cutter. We’ll start with advanced positioning from using the laser’s multiple position modes to using the built-in SmartCenter. We’ll then proceed to work with the rotary attachment and the challenges it presents.

Register here.

We’ve got even more classes/events on the calendar, so check out the full line up HERE.

Interested in teaching a class at CMS? We recently updated our site with information on how you can share your skills at CMS.

Questions about upcoming classes, events or the Claremont MakerSpace in general? Let us know at info@twinstatemakerspaces.org.

Happy Makin,’

The Claremont MakerSpace Team

Makers,

Twin State Innovation is holding its next monthly event on Tuesday, February 11th from 8-9am at the Claremont MakerSpace! This month will feature two exciting presenters, Claremont Spice & Dry Goods, and Polyculture Brewing Company. They will tell their story, share their vision, and discuss the challenges they face.

Twin State Innovation is a free monthly event to connect entrepreneurs with each other and their community, provide a space for them to tell their story, and help them collaboratively solve the challenges they face. Everyone that plays an important role in building entrepreneurship in the Claremont region is encouraged to attend!

Twin State Innovation occurs the second Tuesday of every month from 8 – 9 am. Registration and more information can be found here.

Other Upcoming Events

3D Print Club

Every Tuesday, 6 – 9 PM

Join us for 3D PRINT CLUB! Every week, we’ll get together and participate in an open design session. This event is all about self-directed learning and hanging out with other people working on 3D designs or prints. Bring your own laptop or make use of the (first come-first-serve) Makerspace laptops loaded with Fusion 360.

Bringing your own laptop to this event is strongly encouraged!

Register here.

Make A Silver Ring

Wednesday, February 12th, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of silver-smithing while you make a simple silver ring! The instructor will guide you through various options for how to embellish your band, the shape of which you will get to choose.  You’ll try soldering and learn how to polish your finished product into a beautiful ring! No experience necessary. All materials will be provided, and $5 materials fee is included in the registration cost.

Register here.

Learn to Set A Simple Stone

Thursdays, February 13th & 20th 5 – 8pm (two-part)

In this beginner class you’ll be given a stone cabochon and silver sheet to create a bezel to set it in!  The instructor will guide you through creating a simple design, how to create your bezel, and finally how to turn it into either a simple pendant or add it to a silver ring if you’ve taken the ring class!  You’ll learn a fun and essential skill to jewelry making: how to set a stone!

*Want to turn your set stone into a ring?  Sign up for one of the ring classes earlier or in the month! Be sure to let the instructor know this is what you plan to do with your stone so you can plan your design accordingly!

Register here.

We’ve got even more classes/events on the calendar, so check out the full line up HERE.

Interested in teaching a class at CMS? We recently updated our site with information on how you can share your skills at CMS.

Questions about upcoming classes, events or the Claremont MakerSpace in general? Let us know at info@twinstatemakerspaces.org.

Happy Makin,’

The Claremont MakerSpace Team

Makers,

Art you interested in metal art? Join a group of like minded women who are experimenting with scrap and sheet metal to make art projects. The goal of the group is to learn from each other and have fun creating. CMS has a studio full of tools to cut, shape, bend and weld metal into your creation. 

We generally meet on Fridays at 10am to work on our projects. Come see what we are working on and consider a membership and join the fun!

No experience necessary, CMS offers classes in all you need to get started.

For more information, contact info@twinstatemakerspaces.org

Other Upcoming Events

Intro to Arduino

February 7th, 6 – 8:30 PM

This class is truly designed with the beginner in mind and serves as a great introduction to the world of physical computing! It is for anyone who has never played around with Arduino before and those who have played around a little bit but aren’t entirely sure about how the basics work. We’ll blink some lights, turn some motors, read some sensors and make a little noise. We’ll touch on some very basic programming and prototyping concepts as well!

12 and up. Under 12 are welcome with an adult partner or if they’ve been approved by the instructor.

Class fee includes one REXQualis Arduino UNO R3 Project Basic Starter Kit or a ELEGOO UNO Project Basic Starter Kit to take home after the class to continue making projects!

Laptops will be provided. Familiarity with Windows is strongly suggested. Non-members should bring a USB drive if they wish to save any work done in class. Please contact electronics@claremontmakerspace.org about the possibility of bringing your own laptop.

Register here.

Twin State Innovation

Tuesday, February 11th, 8 – 9 AM

Twin State Innovation is a monthly, entrepreneur-focused event designed to connect entrepreneurs with each other and their community. The event is free and open, everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of background or experience.

Entrepreneurs and small businesses often feel disconnected from each other and their communities. Twin State Innovation is about tac this challenge. The goal is to help spur a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs – both established and aspiring – to each other and their local communities so they can receive support, develop their ideas, and collaboratively solve the problems they face.

During this event, two entrepreneurs will present for six minutes, followed by 15-20 minutes of questions from the audience. Everyone is welcome to attend regardless of their background or experience. The more community involvement and the greater the diversity of ideas the better!

Register here.

Make A Silver Ring

Wednesday, February 12th, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of silver-smithing while you make a simple silver ring! The instructor will guide you through various options for how to embellish your band, the shape of which you will get to choose.  You’ll try soldering and learn how to polish your finished product into a beautiful ring! No experience necessary. All materials will be provided, and $5 materials fee is included in the registration cost.

Register here.

We’ve got even more classes/events on the calendar, so check out the full line up HERE.

Interested in teaching a class at CMS? We recently updated our site with information on how you can share your skills at CMS.

Questions about upcoming classes, events or the Claremont MakerSpace in general? Let us know at info@twinstatemakerspaces.org.

Happy Makin,’

The Claremont MakerSpace Team

Makers,

Next week, join us for Make A Copper Valentine Rose.

This Valentine’s Day, make a Copper Forever Rose for that someone special in your life!  In this awesome, hands-on class, you’ll gain lots of new metal working skills by cutting, bending, texturing, layer, and soldering copper sheet to create a beautiful, 3-dimensional, life-size rose.  We will supply the copper and all tools you’ll need to form your forever flower, plus of course hands on instruction and two evenings full of fun. Who knows, maybe we’ll even bring chocolate…

This is a great class for those interested in: metal-working, creating small sculpture, playing with copper, or simply learning new maker skills!  And if you want, sign up WITH your valentine for an experience you can enjoy together!

Make a Copper Valentine Rose will run Tuesday & Wednesday, February 4th & 5th, 6 – 8:30 PM. Register here.

Tomorrow, there is still time to sign up for Painting the Portrait in Watercolor with artist Rober O’Brien.  ‘The human portrait will be explored in this workshop. Students will learn to paint a portrait with all of its nuances and subtleties in watercolor using a layering process.’ Register here.

Volunteer Need:

The Claremont Makerspace currently has a need for a front desk volunteer to cover a weekly open shift. Front Desk volunteers receive subsidized membership at CMS. For more information, please email info@twinstatemakerspaces.org. 

Other Upcoming Events

Quilting Machine Training

Sunday, February 2nd, 4 – 5:30 PM

The Claremont MakerSpace’s quilting machine is a great tool for creative, efficient quilting! In this hands-on training session, participants will learn how to set up a project on the quilting machine and utilize its standard features. Participants of this class will have the opportunity to sign up for follow-up certification sessions, so that they may use the machine on their own.

Register here.

Home Schoolers Adventures in Art

Mondays from 10 to 12 noon February 3, 10, 24

Art is fun and it encompasses all the fundamental disciplines. History, math, science,

literature, humanities, all inform and enliven our art. We will look at the greatest of human

achievements and from those lofty heights we will create our own art work. Join me at

Claremont Maker Space for this creative and exciting program, painting drawing creating

sculptures and more.

Register here.

After School Art Classes at Claremont MakerSpace

Mondays, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, February 3 & 10.

After a long day at school come to MakerSpace and let your creative spirit soar. We’ll draw, paint, print, create sculptures and metal embossed plaques. We will look at the greatest of human achievements and reach from there to create our own Art. Every month will be different.

Register here.

Intro to Arduino

February 7th, 6 – 8:30 PM

This class is truly designed with the beginner in mind and serves as a great introduction to the world of physical computing! It is for anyone who has never played around with Arduino before and those who have played around a little bit but aren’t entirely sure about how the basics work. We’ll blink some lights, turn some motors, read some sensors and make a little noise. We’ll touch on some very basic programming and prototyping concepts as well!

12 and up. Under 12 are welcome with an adult partner or if they’ve been approved by the instructor.

Class fee includes one REXQualis Arduino UNO R3 Project Basic Starter Kit or a ELEGOO UNO Project Basic Starter Kit to take home after the class to continue making projects!

Laptops will be provided. Familiarity with Windows is strongly suggested. Non-members should bring a USB drive if they wish to save any work done in class. Please contact electronics@claremontmakerspace.org about the possibility of bringing your own laptop.

Register here.

We’ve got even more classes/events on the calendar, so check out the full line up HERE.

Interested in teaching a class at CMS? We recently updated our site with information on how you can share your skills at CMS.

Questions about upcoming classes, events or the Claremont MakerSpace in general? Let us know at info@twinstatemakerspaces.org.

Happy Makin,’

The Claremont MakerSpace Team

Makers,

This Saturday, join us for a special event with artist Rober O’Brien, Painting the Portrait in Watercolor.

The human portrait will be explored in this workshop. Students will learn to paint a portrait with all of its nuances and subtleties in watercolor using a layering process. Other mediums are welcome. Students will paint from photo references. The instructor will paint, as a demonstration, a finished portrait, and will explain each step of the painting process as a morning demo. Students will paint in the afternoon and are encouraged to bring reference photos of a favorite portrait subject. I will also provide reference photos. A critique and class discussion will be held at the end of the session. The class is open to all abilities though some drawing experience is recommended. No materials are included in the cost of the class. For a list of materials, please email brendan@claremontmakerspace.org

Painting the Portrait in Watercolor will occur Saturday, February 1st, 10 am – 4 pm.

Register here.

Volunteer Need:

The Claremont Makerspace currently has a need for a front desk volunteer to cover weekly open shifts. Front Desk volunteers receive subsidized membership at CMS. For more information, please email info@twinstatemakerspaces.org. 

Other Upcoming Events

Make A Silver Ring

January 29th, 5:30 – 8:30 pm

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of silver-smithing while you make a simple silver ring! The instructor will guide you through various options for how to embellish your band, the shape of which you will get to choose.  You’ll try soldering and learn how to polish your finished product into a beautiful ring! No experience necessary. All materials will be provided, and $5 materials fee is included in the registration cost.

*Want to turn your set stone into a ring?  Sign up for one of the ring classes earlier or in the month! Be sure to let the instructor know this is what you plan to do with your stone so you can plan your design accordingly! One space remains!

Register here.

Quilting Machine Training

Sunday, February 2nd, 4 – 5:30 PM

The Claremont MakerSpace’s quilting machine is a great tool for creative, efficient quilting! In this hands-on training session, participants will learn how to set up a project on the quilting machine and utilize its standard features. Participants of this class will have the opportunity to sign up for follow-up certification sessions, so that they may use the machine on their own.

Register here.

Make A Copper Valentine Rose

Tuesday & Wednesday, February 4th & 5th, 6 – 8:30 PM

This Valentine’s Day, make a Copper Forever Rose for that someone special in your life!  In this awesome, hands-on class, you’ll gain lots of new metal working skills by cutting, bending, texturing, layer, and soldering copper sheet to create a beautiful, 3-dimensional, life-size rose.  We will supply the copper and all tools you’ll need to form your forever flower, plus of course hands on instruction and two evenings full of fun. Who knows, maybe we’ll even bring chocolate…

This is a great class for those interested in: metal-working, creating small sculpture, playing with copper, or simply learning new maker skills!  And if you want, sign up WITH your valentine for an experience you can enjoy together!

Register here.

We’ve got even more classes/events on the calendar, so check out the full line up HERE.

Interested in teaching a class at CMS? We recently updated our site with information on how you can share your skills at CMS.

Questions about upcoming classes, events or the Claremont MakerSpace in general? Let us know at info@twinstatemakerspaces.org.

Happy Makin,’

The Claremont MakerSpace Team