Category: CMS Public Newsletter

Makers,

Bitcoin and blockchain, the underlying technology, have been emerging for a decade. While still nascent technologies, we are on a journey of discovery all over the world to uncover what this is and how we may use it to improve the human condition. We will explore some historical context, and will provide a foundation to scratch the surface. Short and sweet with a little interactive fun. You will leave with basic concepts of blockchain and cryptography, plus some tokens! Join us tomorrow for a free class from Interchain.live on Blockchain & Private Keys 101.

Tomorrow, is also 3D Print Club in which every week, we get together and participate in a freestyle design session. In a freestyle, participants simply design what they want to.

On Wednesday, Intro to Arduino which 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.

Thursday night is our Intro to Plasma Cutting class. Perhaps you saw recent pictures of our beautiful new sign outside of our building (made in house on CMS’ Hypertherm Plasma Cutter). Plasma cutting is a powerful and versatile means of cutting steel, aluminum, and other conductive materials, for applications ranging from heavy industry to abstract art. In Intro to Plasma Cutting, students will learn the fundamental processes and techniques for handheld plasma cutting using the Claremont MakerSpace’s Hypertherm Powermax85 – and will get plenty of hands-on practice with the tool. The goal of this class is to prepare students to be certified to use the CMS’s plasma cutter, handheld, independently. Please register for this class by end of the day Tuesday, March 26th!

See below for more upcoming classes!

Upcoming Classes

Follow the links for more information

Solar 101, (Free) 3/25, 6 – 8 PM

3D Print Club, 3/26, 6 – 8 PM

Blockchain & Private Keys 101, (Free) 3/26, 6 – 8 PM

Intro to Arduino, 3/27 6 – 8:30 PM

Intro to Plasma Cutting, 3/28, 6 – 8:30 PM

Artists in Society lecture by CMS Artist in Residence Allison Zito, 3/29/19, 5:30 – 6:45 PM (free & open to the public)

Sew A Simple Jacket, (1 space left!) 3/30, 11 am – 4 PM

CDRC Lunch & Learn: Funding Information on Impactful Development Projects 4/3, 11:30 am – 1:30

Laser 101, 4/4, 6 – 8 PM

Lean Manufacturing 101 presented by Canam, (Free) 4/6 8 AM – 2 PM

Make an LED Hourglass, 4/14, 4 – 7 PM

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,

Congrats to our Pi Day Celebration winner Susan Parmenter!  Thanks to all of the CMS members that joined us last Thursday to celebrate all things Pi(E)!

Upcoming Classes

We have a last minute opening for tonight’s Make A Ring Class & two spots open in tonight’s Intro to 3D Printing! Sign up for either by following the links.

This weekend we have an exciting first time class  at CMS – Introduction to Chainmail. In this class you will learn the basics of how jump rings are made and how to open and close jump rings properly. The class will consist of a couple of pre-selected projects to teach the basic techniques. 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!  Intro to Chainmail will be this Saturday from 2 – 4 PM.

See below for more upcoming classes!

Upcoming Classes

Follow the links for more information

Make a Silver Ring, 3/20 5:30 – 8:30 PM (One Space Left!)

Intro to 3D Printing, 3/20, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

How to Solder, 3/21, 7 – 8 PM

Rights & Responsibilities of Renting, 3/23 10 AM – 12 PM

Intro to Chainmail, 3/23, 2 – 4 PM

Solar 101, (Free) 3/25, 6 – 8 PM

3D Print Club, 3/26, 6 – 8 PM

Blockchain & Private Keys 101, (Free) 3/26, 6 – 8 PM

Intro to Arduino, 3/27 6 – 8:30 PM

Intro to Plasma Cutting, 3/28, 6 – 8:30

Lean Manufacturing 101 presented by Canam, (Free) 4/6 8 AM – 2 PM

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 Monday, from 6 – 8 PM join Springfield, VT based artist Jamie Townsend as he shares his process of painting layers and color in this hands-on class.  Grow your confidence and style by learning techniques to overcome difficulties on the canvas. All levels of practice are encouraged to attend, as well as bringing a reference photo or idea to personalize your own painting. Student’s will complete an expressive painting in this class. Materials will be included. Age level 16 and up. To register, please go here.

Monday is the last day to apply for the CMS Artist in Residence Program!

Are you a NH-based artist/maker looking for space, funds, and an incredible set of tools to create your next project? Check out the CMS Artist In Residence Program!

This program is designed to spur innovative, creative projects by regional artists, by supporting selected applicants with CMS membership, a studio space, $600 towards work created at the CMS and $200 towards classes to learn how to use new tools. All mediums and levels of experience are invited to apply.

Learn more and apply to be the next CMS Artist In Residence: HERE.

TwinState MakerSpace, Inc. (and the CMS Artist In Residence Program) is supported in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

In the News

This week, The Eagle Times wrote a feature on our current Artist in Residence, Allison Zito. Allison spoke about her installation (currently on display at the CMS lobby) and what has inspired her to develop it.

“I like to make a statement with my work, but there’s a lot of ugliness that I don’t want to contribute to more than I must. When I teach children or adults I like to show them the greatest of human achievements.”

CMS was also featured in the article ‘Regional program is key to helping rural communities’ in the Keene Sentinel, written by New Hampshire Representatives Jeanne Shaheen and Ann Kuster.

The economic opportunities available through the NBRC (Northern Borders Regional Commission) cast a wide net, which makes this program an excellent asset for our cities and towns. One of the best examples of this is the Claremont MakerSpace, which was awarded $250,000 in 2015 to get the project off the ground, renovating an old manufacturing building to house a shared work space for Granite State craftsmen and entrepreneurs. Director of the Claremont MakerSpace Josh Bushueff said: “The support of NBRC was instrumental in our successful conversion of a former brownfield site into the Claremont MakerSpace, an 11,000-square-foot facility that is now the hub of education, entrepreneurship and job skills training in downtown Claremont.”

See below for more upcoming classes!

Upcoming Classes

Follow the links for more information

Make A Weekender Bag, (One Space Left!) 3/16, 1 – 3 PM

The Lightness of Painting, w/ Artist Jamie Townsend, 3/18, 6 – 8 PM

3D Print Club, 3/19, 6 – 8 PM

Open Mic Night, 3/19, 6 – 8 PM

Intro to 3D Printing, 3/20, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

How to Solder, 3/21, 7 – 8 PM

Intro to Chainmail, 3/23, 2 – 4 PM

Solar 101, 3/25, 6 – 8 PM *Just Added*

3D Print Club, 3/26, 6 – 8 PM

Blockchain & Private Keys 101, (Free) 3/26, 6 – 8 PM

Intro to Arduino, 3/27 6 – 8:30 PM

Intro to Plasma Cutting, 3/28, 6 – 8:30

Lean Manufacturing 101 presented by Canam, (Free) 4/6 8 AM – 2 PM

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,

FIVE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR THE CMS ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM!

Are you a NH-based artist/maker looking for space, funds, and an incredible set of tools to create your next project? Check out the CMS Artist In Residence Program!

This program is designed to spur innovative, creative projects by regional artists, by supporting selected applicants with CMS membership, a studio space, $600 towards work created at the CMS and $200 towards classes to learn how to use new tools. All mediums and levels of experience are invited to apply.

Learn more and apply to be the next CMS Artist In Residence: HERE.

TwinState MakerSpace, Inc. (and the CMS Artist In Residence Program) is supported in part by the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tomorrow

Thursday is 3.14 – which will be our celebration of all things Pi! Come celebrate with your fellow CMS members as we scroll the digits of PI!  Are you into Raspberry Pi’s? Bring yours in and show off your cool projects. We will have a couple of demos going (including how to make a totally sick retro gaming system!)  Finally – bring a pie! Get weird! The more creative and interesting (and delicious) will take home our PI DAY CELEBRATION TROPHY This event is for CMS Members (+1 guest). Please register (& please bring a pie).

See below for more upcoming classes!

Upcoming Classes

Follow the links for more information

Electronics/ Microcontroller Meetup, 3/13, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Pi Day Celebration!, 3/14, 5:30 – 7 PM

Make A Weekender Bag, 3/16, 1 – 3 PM

The Lightness of Painting, w/ Artist Jamie Townsend, 3/18, 6 – 8 PM

Intro to Woodturning, 3/18 & 3/20, 5:30 – 8:00 PM *Just Added*

3D Print Club, 3/19, 6 – 8 PM

Open Mic Night, 3/19, 6 – 8 PM

Intro to 3D Printing, 3/20, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

How to Solder, 3/21, 7 – 8 PM

Intro to Chainmail, 3/23, 2 – 4 PM

Solar 101, 3/25, 6 – 8 PM *Just Added*

Intro to Arduino, 3/27 6 – 8:30 PM

Intro to Plasma Cutting, 3/28, 6 – 8:30

Lean Manufacturing 101 presented by Canam, (Free) 4/6 8 AM – 2 PM

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,

Tomorrow, join us for Make A Silver Ring! Have you seen all of the pictures of beautiful rings that people have made in our jewelry studio? Well, now it’s your turn. While learning the basics of silver-smithing, the instructor will guide you through various options for how to embellish your band, the shape of which you will get to choose. Join us Wednesday to make your own.

This Sunday: Interested in how to solder LED’s and get into the art of electronics? Join us for a fun project during Make LED Dice.  Build a digital die that uses LEDs and a tilt sensor to light up randomly when you shake it.  Everything screws down to an acrylic plate that makes it both durable and functional. Family pairs (adult / child aged 10+) assembling a die together are welcome.

See below for more upcoming classes!

Upcoming Classes

Follow the links for more information

3D Print Club, 3/5, 6 – 8 PM

Make A Silver Ring, 3/6, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Make LED Dice 3/9, 4 – 7 PM

Learn to Set A Simple Stone, March 11th & 18th, 5:00 pm – 8:00 PM

3D Print Club, 3/12, 6 – 8 PM

Blockchain & Private Keys 101, 3/12 6 – 8 PM

Electronics/ Microcontroller Meetup, 3/13, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Facebook Advertising Explained, 3/13, 6 – 8 PM

Pi Day Celebration!, 3/14, 5:30 – 7 PM

Make A Weekender Bag, 3/16, 1 – 3 PM

The Lightness of Painting, w/ Artist Jamie Townsend, 3/18, 6 – 8 PM

3D Print Club, 3/19, 6 – 8 PM

Make A Silver Ring, 3/20, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Intro to 3D Printing, 3/20, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

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,

Tomorrow, there are still a few spots left in our FREE overview on Genetic Engineering sponsored by The New Hampshire Academy of Science, Inc. Curious about all the talk of gene editing and CRISPR? We will cover the biology basics needed to understand genetic engineering and how it is done, including equipment demos.

We just added a swath of classes for March ranging from jewelry making to painting, blockchain to electronic soldering and sewing projects. See below for more info!

Upcoming Classes

Follow the links for more information 

Intro to Genetic Engineering, 3/2, 3 – 5 PM

3D Print Club, 3/5, 6 – 8 PM

Make A Silver Ring, 3/6, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Make LED Dice 3/9, 4 – 7 PM

Learn to Set A Simple Stone, March 11th & 18th, 5:00 pm – 8:00 PM

3D Print Club, 3/12, 6 – 8 PM

Blockchain & Private Keys 101, 3/12 6 – 8 PM

Electronics/ Microcontroller Meetup, 3/13, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Facebook Advertising Explained, 3/13, 6 – 8 PM

Pi Day Celebration!, 3/14, 5:30 – 7 PM

Make A Weekender Bag, 3/16, 1 – 3 PM

The Lightness of Painting, w/ Artist Jamie Townsend, 3/18, 6 – 8 PM

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

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,

Thank you to all who joined us this past week for our Open House. We had over 100 people stop in and check out shop demos, maker projects and our member art gallery. If you were unable to make it, feel free to stop by after 2 PM, Monday – Friday or after 11 AM on Saturday and Sunday to get a tour of CMS and see what we have been up to.

This week’s classes include our two day Jewelry Studio Training, designed to prepare you to work independently in the Claremont MakerSpace’s jewelry studio.  On Saturday, join us for a FREE overview on Genetic Engineering sponsored by The New Hampshire Academy of Science, Inc.  Curious about all the talk of gene editing and CRISPR? We will cover the biology basics needed to understand genetic engineering.

Please see below for more information on other upcoming classes.

Upcoming Classes

Follow the links for more information

3D Print Club, 2/26, 6 PM

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Overview, 2/26, 6 PM

Jewelry Studio Training, 2/27, 5:30 – 9 & 2/28 5:30 – 8

Intro to Genetic Engineering, 3/2, 3 – 5 PM

3D Print Club, 3/5, 6 – 8 PM

Quilting Machine Training, 3/5, 5:30 – 7 PM

Make LED Dice 3/9, 4 – 7 PM

Electronics/ Microcontroller Meetup, 3/13, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Facebook Advertising Explained, 3/13, 6 – 8 PM

Pi Day Celebration!, 3/14, 5:30 – 7 PM

The Lightness of Painting, w/ Artist Jamie Townsend, 3/18, 6 – 8 PM

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

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,

Please join us tomorrow for our Open House at CMS  (please register at the link) from 6 – 8 PM.  We will be unveiling our member art gallery, featuring a variety of visual techniques and mediums. Our members will be showcasing their recent Makerspace creations and shop leads will be performing tool and equipment demos. Network with other makers, learn about our upcoming classes & find out how you can become involved with CMS! We will be partnering with Sunshine Cookshop on Pleasant Street to offer a 10% coupon (valid through 2/25/19) to those that come to the Open House.

We also have a number of classes this weekend. Please see below for more information on other upcoming classes.

Upcoming Classes

Follow the links for more information

Open House, 2/22, 6 – 8 PM

Bead Rolling 101, 2/23, 2 – 3:30 PM

Make A Silver Ring, 2/24, 1 – 4 PM

3D Print Club, 2/26, 6 PM

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Overview, 2/26, 6 PM

Intro to 3D Printing, 2/27, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Jewelry Studio Training, 2/27 5:30 – 9 & 2/28 5:30 – 8

Intro to Genetic Engineering, 3/2, 3 – 5 PM

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

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,

Please join us for our Open House at CMS  (please register at the link)  on Friday, February 22nd from 6 – 8 PM. This month we will be featuring the opening of our member art gallery, with art in a variety of mediums located throughout CMS. Also, come meet our members, check out workshop demos and see the projects being made at CMS. Learn about our upcoming classes & become involved with CMS! We will be partnering with Sunshine Cookshop on Pleasant Street to offer a 10% coupon (valid through 2/25/19) to those that come to the Open House.

This Week’s Classes

Tomorrow (Wed. February 20th) join us our monthly electronics and microcontroller Meetup. The goal is to meet folks from the local maker community who are interested in electronics/microcontroller related projects, share ideas, and discuss educational and professional development opportunities. Also, tomorrow The NH SBDC Finance Master Class provides both start-up and early stage businesses information on how to strategically navigate their way through the many resources available to fund or finance their start-up capital and operating needs.  On Thursday, come learn about Arduino – 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!

We also have a number of classes this weekend. Please see below for more information on other upcoming classes.

Upcoming Classes

Follow the links for more information

Financing Master Class, 2/20, 6 – 7:30 PM

Electronics/Microelectronics Meetup, 2/20, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Intro to Arduino, 2/21, 6 – 8:30 PM

Open House, 2/22, 6 – 8 PM

Bead Rolling 101, 2/23, 2 – 3:30 PM

Make A Silver Ring, 2/24, 1 – 4 PM

Needle Felting Fun, 2/24, 2 – 4  PM

Intro to Woodturning, 2/25 & 2/28, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

3D Print Club, 2/26, 6 PM

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Overview, 2/26, 6 PM

Intro to 3D Printing, 2/27, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Jewelry Studio Training, 2/27 5:30 – 9 & 2/28 5:30 – 8

Intro to Genetic Engineering, 3/2, 3 – 5 PM

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

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 Tuesday, Cole-Tac of Newport, NH will be teaching a class on How to Make a Cinch-Bag; a very cool project to either practice your existing stitching skills or, for those first-timers to learn how to sew. The machines in our sewing department happen to also be donated by Cole-Tac. An article in the  Eagle Times this week discusses how the company is partnering with CMS to develop it’s workforce.  The Cinch-Bag class will happen Tuesday, February 20th, from 6 – 9 PM

THIS WEEKEND, tickets are still available for the Shaker Table Q&A w/ PBS’ Tom McLaughlin event on Saturday, February 16th. Interested in using CMS’ Jewelry Studio independently? Join us Saturday & Sunday for Jewelry Studio Training. On Sunday, encapsulate flavors into bubbles that burst in your mouth! We’ll turn a variety of liquids into edible pearls. Imagine cranberry juice “fish eggs”, green tea “peas,” orange juice “egg yolks,” and more. Family pairs (adult / child aged 10+) exploring fun flavors together are welcome at Explore Molecular Gastronomy: Spherification.

Also, please join us for our Open House at CMS on Friday, February 22nd from 6 – 8 PM. This month we will be featuring the opening of our member art gallery, with art in a variety of mediums located throughout CMS. Also, come meet our members, check out workshop demos and see the projects being made at CMS. Learn about our upcoming classes & become involved with CMS! We will be partnering with Sunshine Cookshop on Pleasant Street to offer a 10% coupon (valid through 2/25/19) to those that come to the Open House.

Please see below for more information on other upcoming classes.

Upcoming Classes

Follow the links for more information

Jewelry Studio Training, 2/16, 11 – 3 / 2/17 1 – 3:30

Shaker Table Q&A w/ PBS’ Tom McLaughlin, 2/16, 1 PM

Explore Molecular Gastronomy, 2/17, 2 – 4 PM

Learn to Set A Simple Stone, 2/18 / 2/25 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Make A Cinch Bag, 2/19, 6 PM

Financing Master Class, 2/20, 6 – 7:30 PM

Electronics/Microelectronics Meetup, 2/20, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Intro to Arduino, 2/21, 6 – 8:30 PM

Open House, 2/22, 6 – 8 PM

Bead Rolling 101, 2/23, 2 – 3:30 PM

Make A Silver Ring, 2/24, 1 – 4 PM

Needle Felting Fun, 2/24, 2 – 4  PM

Intro to Woodturning, 2/25 & 2/28, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Intro to 3D Printing, 2/27, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Intro to Genetic Engineering, 3/2, 3 – 5 PM

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

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

Happy Makin,’

The Claremont MakerSpace Team