First Friday Open Make Night
Join SparkMacon every first Friday of the month for Open Make Night. This month’s theme is Cinco de Make-o! All you have to do is:
1. Show up.
2. Check out all the tools and equipment the makerspace has to offer, from table saws to Adobe Creative Cloud.
3. Make something! Bring your own idea or collaborate with others to create original art and/or technology, from music to 3D prints.
Be sure to post your idea below if you want to team up with others!
One more thing: We need VOLUNTEERS. Email info@sparkmacon.com if you want to help make this awesome event happen.
- when: May 1 from 6pm to 8pm
- registration: Register on Facebook.
SJMM Producer’s Workshop
A discussion on the art form of music, its power to impact society, and our part in creating and presenting it. Make sure to register on Facebook.
SparkMacon Member Meetup
There’s a lot going on at SparkMacon and we want to keep our members updated. Please join us for our next member meeting to learn about new developments in the space! The event is open to all.
- When: May 6 at 7:00 pm to 9:00pm
.NET Users Group Meeting
Hey developers! Plan to join .NET user group, meet some folks, and enjoy some free pizza and drinks. It’s a great opportunity to grow your skills and learn new technology. All are welcome to attend both from the community and SparkMacon members. Any questions can be directed to Kyle Kelly (kkelly@zdksoftworks.com)
- When: May 21 @ 7:00 pm to 9:00pm
- Cost: Free
- Click here to register for this event on Facebook.
SparkMacon Book Club [Members only]
Hi SparkMacon members! Join us for SparkMacon’s first book club featuring “Beyond the Obvious” by Phil Mckinney. Mr. McKinney was a director for innovation at HP. In this book, he shares his systems, plans, and soft skills required to organize innovation teams and create killer products/services. During this session, we’ll cover chapters 4,5, and 6. These chapters discuss how you organize your innovation processes and finding new ways to serve your target audience.
Check out Phil Mckinney’s website for free resources.
Book abstract:
A rule-breaking approach to harnessing the power of innovation. This book dispells the myth that you have to be born with the gift of creativity and innovation. Everyone is creative and this books shows you how.
- WHEN: May 30th from 1pm to 3pm
- COST: Free to all SparkMacon members
- Email Michael Rosario at Michael.p.rosario@gmail.com to register for this class.
3D printer certification class
This workshop is available to members only.
SparkMacon members… If you’re interested in using the 3D printing equipment, we will be running a certification course. In this course, we will review the basic processes for building your models, printer maintenance, tips, tricks, and responsibilities for printer clean up.
This certification class is required if you want to use the equipment.
- WHEN: May 16th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- COST: Free to all SparkMacon members
- Email Michael Rosario at Michael.p.rosario@gmail.com to register for this class.
Laser cutting and engraving certification class
SparkMacon members… If you’re interested in using the laser cutter equipment, we will be running a certification course. In this course, we will review the basic processes for building your images or vectors,maintenance, tips, tricks, and responsibilities for printer clean up.
This certification class is required if you want to use the equipment.
- WHEN: May 30th from 1pm to 3pm
- Email Michael Rosario at Michael.p.rosario@gmail.com to register for this class.