Woodshop 101 – Build A Step Stool Familiarize yourself with the Wood Shop and its resources. Introduce yourself to the machines and power tools that you are most likely to use. Demonstrate how to use those machines and power tools safely. Get hands-on experience in operating the machines and power tools safely. Learn safety rules including, […]
LASER CUTTER 101 COURSE – 2 Part Series – Sunday April 27th 9am-3pm & Tuesday April 29th 6pm-8pm Here’s your chance to learn more about this exciting piece of machinery at the Shuswap Makerspace! Come and get certified to use our 100-Watt HL 1060 Laser Cutting / Engraving machine, and learn all the capabilities of this amazing […]
Shuswap Makerspace is having a REPAIR CAFE on Saturday, May 10th from 10am – 3pm. Bring your broken small appliances, lamps, vacuums, small wooden items, and even clothing/textiles! Registration not required Don’t all come at 10am or you’ll be waiting All by donation Let’s keep things out of the landfill! Toss it, no way! For […]
“Intro to Sewing for Adults” Instructor – Linda Wooster, retired Home Economics teacher and award-winning seamstress In this class you will … … learn the parts of a sewing machine and what each part does … practice using the machine to sew straight seams … construct a simple shopping bag from rough linen fabric … […]
Build your very own FOLDING ADIRONDAK chair at the Shuswap Makerspace, and get certified for using the Woodshop! This 2 day class is a fully instructed course that will have you building a beautiful, folding Adirondack chair. Not only will it be lightweight and last a long time, but you’ll be able to fold it for […]
Intro to Stained Glass! Each student will make a simple sun catcher that will have between 6 and 12 pieces. There will be 4 designs to choose from. The instructor will show students basic glass cutting techniques and various cutting methods for their sun catcher. You will learn how to prepare the edges for […]
Come on down to Piccadilly Mall in Salmon Arm on Saturday, June 14th from 10am-3pm, for the Father’s Day Fix It event! Bring a simple electrical item that needs fixed and learn how to repair it with Dad! Prefer to build something at home? Wooden DIY kits will be available for purchase! Have a regular […]
INTRO TO 3-D PRINTING: ~ Learn the basics of 3D printing and how to safely and successfully use the 3D printers and software to print your own 3D objects. This course is a requirement for gaining access to the 3D printers, and being able to utilize them for your own projects thereafter on a memberships […]
The multi purpose room is booked for this day for a private Stained Glass class. This class is NOT open to the public. Would you like to book a private class with a few of your friends? Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.
The Shuswap Makerspace is holding a semi annual ‘Big Shop Clean Up’ evening, June 23rd from 7pm-8:30pm! As a non profit, shared use space, we encourage all members to drop by and lend a helping hand. The more helping hands the quicker it will be! This is a perfect opportunity to give you, our members, a sense […]
