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• make717 Closed - Christmas Eve

  • When
    Tue, December 24, 2024

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Christmas Day

  • When
    Wed, December 25, 2024

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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• make717 Closed - New Year's Eve

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    Tue, December 31, 2024

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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• make717 Closed - New Year's Day

  • When
    Wed, January 01, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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• Equipment Orientation: Laser Cutter (Registration Required)

  • When
    Thu, January 09, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
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  Overview

  Learn to operate our Full Spectrum laser cutter. The primary focus of the class is to teach safe operation. To attend this course you must be a member.  Not a member yet?  Visit to the Get Started section of our website.
  
  To register, watch the 9 minute video and complete a 7 question quiz. You will then receive an email with the code to register.

  Step 1: Watch the Orientation Video

  Step 2: Take the Safety Quiz

  You must have an active membership (either monthly Maker member with your own door access card or Social Maker utilizing the library STEMPass) in order to take the quiz.

  Proceed to the laser safety quiz here.

  Step 3: After passing the quiz check your email for the registration code

  An e-mail will be sent confirming you passed the quiz and will have a code that will allow you to register.

  Step 4: Register for the class!

  After registration you'll receive further instructions to prepare you for the class. Class size is strictly limited, please no walk-ins. If you'd like to attend the class with family or a friend email the instructor.

  This session will be taught by Ryan "DJ" Conley.

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• Planning Team Meeting

  • When
    Mon, January 13, 2025
  •  
    6:15 PM - 8:30 PM

  The Planning Team (Director level volunteers) will be utilizing the ColLab room for their monthly meeting.

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• Equipment Orientation: Carvey (Registration Required)

  • When
    Wed, January 15, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  Member orientation for the Carvey!

  This machine features a 300W, 12,000 RPM spindle, a 8"x11.5"x 2.5" work area and is suitable for routing wood, wood products, a variety of plastics and other materials. It also features a cloud-based operator interface, Easel, where you can create your design and control the machine.

  This class is the basic orientation for anyone who wants to use the Carvey, and we will be meeting in the new Woodshop room.  

  This class requires some homework to be accomplished before you can register.  

  To attend, you must:

  • Be a member in good standing or a STEMPass holder
  • Bring in (or purchase on arrival at make717) safety glasses since we will be in a safety glasses-required room
  • Complete the design phase at home. It should take less than 30 minutes to complete, but it could be longer if you wish to keep tweaking!
  • Complete the quiz that will give you the code needed to register below
  • Register for a class using the code emailed

  Follow the instructions here: https://www.make717.org/Carvey/.

  If you have already completed the design, you can obtain the registration code by completing this quiz. A passing grade will send the code to your email. Then you will need to click 'register' on the left and sign up with your code.

  Walk-ins. are not accepted for this class. Class size is strictly limited due to time, distancing, and equipment availability.
  

  This session will be taught by Clint Bouder.

  
  

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• Equipment Orientation: 3D Printers - Beginner

  • When
    Fri, January 17, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Learn to operate our 3D printers. The class covers safety, design issues, and operation of the hardware and software.
  
  This is a required orientation for anyone who wants to use the 3D printers. You must be a monthly maker member with a door access pass or a social maker member and sign out the library STEMPass to take the class.   Not a member?  Visit the Get Started section of our website.

  No walk-ins; registration is required. Class size is limited to 6 students. Every person in your party needs to complete a registration (spouse, child, etc). If you have any issues requiring accommodations, please let us know and we will do everything we can.  Please email Jared@make717.org with any questions.

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• 3D Printer Practical Session

  • When
    Sat, January 18, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    3

  You are on your way to becoming certified on the Intermediate/Advanced printers. Your next steps are as follows

  1. Each practical is an hour long, we offer 3 time slots this session. Please review the available time slots before scheduling!
     
     -5pm to 6pm: (Open)
     -6pm to 7pm: (Open)
     -7pm to 8pm: (Open)
     
     

  2. You do not need to bring anything to the practical, all materials are provided in the space for you.
     
     

  3. During your practical you will be asked to do the following, please make sure to review our policies and SOP for the Intermediate/Advanced printer. You can find them attached to the shelves in the FabLab or the website under the 3D printer equipment page.

     1. Slice your file

        1. Review slicing practices

     2. Load filament into a printer

        1. Review printer practices

     3. Successfully print your object

        1. Review finished print practices
           
           

  4. Once your print finishes you will be certified for use on the printers.
     *If you took the Intermediate practical this session and wish to move up to the Advanced printers you are required to wait a 2 week minimum period. Any quiz submissions during that period will be considered void.*

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• Equipment Orientation: Laser Cutter (Registration Required)

  • When
    Sun, January 26, 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  Overview

  Learn to operate our Full Spectrum laser cutter. The primary focus of the class is to teach safe operation. To attend this course you must be a member.  Not a member yet?  Visit to the Get Started section of our website.
  
  To register, watch the 9 minute video and complete a 7 question quiz. You will then receive an email with the code to register.

  Step 1: Watch the Orientation Video

  Step 2: Take the Safety Quiz

  You must have an active membership (either monthly Maker member with your own door access card or Social Maker utilizing the library STEMPass) in order to take the quiz.

  Proceed to the quiz here.

  Step 3: After passing the quiz check your email for the registration code

  Step 4: Register for the class!

  After registration you'll receive further instructions to prepare you for the class. Class size is strictly limited, please no walk-ins. If you'd like to attend the class with family or a friend email me.

  This session will be taught by Clint.

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• Equipment Orientation: Carvey (Registration Required)

  • When
    Wed, February 12, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    4

  Registration is closed

  Member orientation for the Carvey!

  This machine features a 300W, 12,000 RPM spindle, a 8"x11.5"x 2.5" work area and is suitable for routing wood, wood products, a variety of plastics and other materials. It also features a cloud-based operator interface, Easel, where you can create your design and control the machine.

  This class is the basic orientation for anyone who wants to use the Carvey, and we will be meeting in the new Woodshop room.  

  This class requires some homework to be accomplished before you can register.  

  To attend, you must:

  • Be a member in good standing or a STEMPass holder
  • Bring in (or purchase on arrival at make717) safety glasses since we will be in a safety glasses-required room
  • Complete the design phase at home. It should take less than 30 minutes to complete, but it could be longer if you wish to keep tweaking!
  • Complete the quiz that will give you the code needed to register below
  • Register for a class using the code emailed

  Follow the instructions here: https://www.make717.org/Carvey/.

  If you have already completed the design, you can obtain the registration code by completing this quiz. A passing grade will send the code to your email. Then you will need to click 'register' on the left and sign up with your code.

  Walk-ins. are not accepted for this class. Class size is strictly limited due to time, distancing, and equipment availability.
  

  This session will be taught by Clint Bouder.

  
  

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• Equipment Orientation: Laser Cutter (Registration Required)

  • When
    Thu, February 13, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    4
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Overview

  Learn to operate our Full Spectrum laser cutter. The primary focus of the class is to teach safe operation. To attend this course you must be a member.  Not a member yet?  Visit to the Get Started section of our website.
  
  To register, watch the 9 minute video and complete a 7 question quiz. You will then receive an email with the code to register.

  Step 1: Watch the Orientation Video

  Step 2: Take the Safety Quiz

  You must have an active membership (either monthly Maker member with your own door access card or Social Maker utilizing the library STEMPass) in order to take the quiz.

  Proceed to the laser safety quiz here.

  Step 3: After passing the quiz check your email for the registration code

  An e-mail will be sent confirming you passed the quiz and will have a code that will allow you to register.

  Step 4: Register for the class!

  After registration you'll receive further instructions to prepare you for the class. Class size is strictly limited, please no walk-ins. If you'd like to attend the class with family or a friend email the instructor.

  This session will be taught by Ryan "DJ" Conley.

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• Equipment Orientation: Laser Cutter (Registration Required)

  • When
    Sun, February 23, 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Overview

  Learn to operate our Full Spectrum laser cutter. The primary focus of the class is to teach safe operation. To attend this course you must be a member.  Not a member yet?  Visit to the Get Started section of our website.
  
  To register, watch the 9 minute video and complete a 7 question quiz. You will then receive an email with the code to register.

  Step 1: Watch the Orientation Video

  Step 2: Take the Safety Quiz

  You must have an active membership (either monthly Maker member with your own door access card or Social Maker utilizing the library STEMPass) in order to take the quiz.

  Proceed to the quiz here.

  Step 3: After passing the quiz check your email for the registration code

  Step 4: Register for the class!

  After registration you'll receive further instructions to prepare you for the class. Class size is strictly limited, please no walk-ins. If you'd like to attend the class with family or a friend email me.

  This session will be taught by Clint.

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• Equipment Orientation: Laser Cutter (Registration Required)

  • When
    Sun, March 30, 2025
  •  
    3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    make717 Innovation Center
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  Overview

  Learn to operate our Full Spectrum laser cutter. The primary focus of the class is to teach safe operation. To attend this course you must be a member.  Not a member yet?  Visit to the Get Started section of our website.
  
  To register, watch the 9 minute video and complete a 7 question quiz. You will then receive an email with the code to register.

  Step 1: Watch the Orientation Video

  Step 2: Take the Safety Quiz

  You must have an active membership (either monthly Maker member with your own door access card or Social Maker utilizing the library STEMPass) in order to take the quiz.

  Proceed to the quiz here.

  Step 3: After passing the quiz check your email for the registration code

  Step 4: Register for the class!

  After registration you'll receive further instructions to prepare you for the class. Class size is strictly limited, please no walk-ins. If you'd like to attend the class with family or a friend email me.

  This session will be taught by Clint.

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• make717 Closed - Easter

  • When
    Sun, April 20, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
  No primetime access.
  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Mother's Day

  • When
    Sun, May 11, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Memorial Day

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    Mon, May 26, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Father's Day

  • When
    Sun, June 15, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Independence Day

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    Fri, July 04, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Labor Day

  • When
    Mon, September 01, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Thanksgiving Day

  • When
    Thu, November 27, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Christmas Eve

  • When
    Wed, December 24, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - Christmas Day

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    Thu, December 25, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - New Year's Eve

  • When
    Wed, December 31, 2025

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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• make717 Closed - New Year's Day

  • When
    Thu, January 01, 2026

  
  make717 is closed for the holiday.  
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  24/7 member access is not impacted.

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