User Tools

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Next revision		Previous revision
classes:mastering_the_makerspace [2014/10/14 22:15] – created wrealityclasses:mastering_the_makerspace [2017/04/05 00:38] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
Line 3: Line 3:
 Mastering the Makerspace is an intensive **15-week** (Yes, four whole months) course designed to familiarize you with every tool available at the makerspace.  We'll focus on the nuts and bolts or each tool: what is does, how it does it, and how you use it (**safely!**).  Each unit will have a project associated with it that you'll need to complete.   Mastering the Makerspace is an intensive **15-week** (Yes, four whole months) course designed to familiarize you with every tool available at the makerspace.  We'll focus on the nuts and bolts or each tool: what is does, how it does it, and how you use it (**safely!**).  Each unit will have a project associated with it that you'll need to complete.  
  
-Completing all the projects by show-and-tell week will gain you the title of "Makerspace Master" with all of the rights an privileges thereof (limited primarily to bragging and making).  As a "Makerspace Master" you'll be responsible for creating your own badge, trophy, plaque, etc to celebrate your completion. (Dogfooding.  Its a great feeling, isn't it?)+Completing all the projects by show-and-tell week will gain you the title of "Makerspace Master" with all of the rights and privileges thereof (limited primarily to bragging and making).  As a "Makerspace Master" you'll be responsible for creating your own badge, trophy, plaque, etc to celebrate your completion. (Dogfooding.  Its a great feeling, isn't it?)
  
 ====Course Outline==== ====Course Outline====
Line 51: Line 51:
  
 ===What's included?=== ===What's included?===
-All materials used to create the projects are included in the cost of the course (vinyl, laser cutter materials, metals for the lathe sessions, etc).+All materials used to create the projects are included in the cost of the course (vinyl, laser cutter materials, metals for the lathe sessions, etc).  The projects are designed to leave a wide opportunity for personal expression, so you may find that you want different or specific materials for a given project.  Those materials would be up to you to provide (but we can provide suggestions for sourcing).
  
 ===Do I have to be a member of Lansing Makers Network to participate?=== ===Do I have to be a member of Lansing Makers Network to participate?===
Line 72: Line 72:
  
 ===Can my young child participate?=== ===Can my young child participate?===
-Depends on how young.  In any event, a parent / guardian will need to participate alongside the youth participant.  (Discounts to make this more approachable are possible, contact us for more info.)+Depends on how young.  In any event, a parent / guardian will need to participate alongside the youth participant.  (Discounts to make this more approachable are possible.) Contact us for more info.
  
 ===Isn't this a little pricey?=== ===Isn't this a little pricey?===
 When you consider the amount of one-on-one instruction time and the time the instructors take to prepare each session, we think this is actually a pretty solid deal.  Its not for everyone though, we'll admit.   When you consider the amount of one-on-one instruction time and the time the instructors take to prepare each session, we think this is actually a pretty solid deal.  Its not for everyone though, we'll admit.  
 +
 +===Ok, its worth the money, but I'm not sure I can pay all at once.  Can I do installments?===
 +Its certainly possible.  Contact us to discuss.
 +
 +===I don't see welding.  Where's the welding?!===
 +If a tool is available at the makerspace, we'll be teaching it as part of this course.  LMN's welding area is very likely to be up and running by the time this course happens and if it is, we'll adjust the schedule to include a session on the basics of welding.
 +
 +===I've never used any of these tools.  Am I going to be overwhelmed?  Are there prerequisites?!===
 +All we expect you to know is very basic computer skills. (How to save / open a file, what the mouse is, etc).  Overall, you're going to be fine!  We've designed the course to start from the ground up.  Don't worry.
 +

This website uses cookies. By using the website, you agree with storing cookies on your computer. Also, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please leave the website.

More information