SparkMacon Presents: Maker Skills Summer Workshops!
Announcing our Maker Skills Summer Workshops! Through making and tinkering, participants will learn S.T.E.A.M. skills using their hands, grow their creativity and become more curious about their world and testing the limits of what is possible. All ages are welcome...
April 2016 E-News
Dear Community Partner, This month we are excited about more than just the warmer weather. From participating in Macon's first Open Streets event to hosting classes about the latest Google apps, we have a calendar full of family-friendly events in which you can take...
Knight Community Projects Funding
Thank you to The Telegraph for covering yesterday's news conference, and to the College Hill Corridor Commission for selecting SparkMacon as a recipient of Knight Foundation Knight Community Projects funding. We are excited to partner with Bragg Jam to bring...
Woodworking 101
Interested in learning the basics of woodworking? Join Andrew Eck, of Georgia Pallet, for a workshop covering various types of woodworking tools. This class will teach you how to use a band saw, drill press, miter saw and table saw. You will also make your very own...
Makerspace Facility Intern Wanted!
SparkMacon is seeking a makerspace facility intern for the months of March through July 2016. This individual will be responsible for understanding and maintaining all equipment in the space. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: cleaning and...
March 2016 E-News
Dear Community Partner, Exciting changes are taking place at SparkMacon in 2016! I am thrilled to be representing this makerspace as its director and to welcome three new board members to our leadership team: Sam Macfie, Robert Reese, and Glen Stone. From the addition...
New Member Orientation
Within this Orientation Packet, is all the information you need to know about SparkMacon, including our equipment and facilities, membership plans, rules and regulations, and waivers that need to be signed before utilizing the space. New Member Orientation ^Open link...
February Open Make Night
Ever wondered what SparkMacon is all about or wanted to make something new by collaborating with the community or using state-of-the-art tools and equipment? You can do just that every first Friday during Open Make Night. Open Make is our version of an open house. The...
3D Designs from Students of Stratford Academy
We're excited that students and teachers from Stratford Academy have joined our SparkMacon community of makers. In our 3D modeling workshop last weekend, students learned to use TinkerCAD.com to design Christmas ornaments and toys. I was impressed that they...
What Everybody Ought to Know About Make-End: Macon’s Maker Festival
Make-end is an art and technology festival sponsored by College Hill Alliance showcasing the talents of artists, clothing makers, computer programmers, costume designers, crafters, DIYers, engineers, entrepreneurs, furniture designers, gadget makers, game designers,...