Maker Pink Workshop: Intro to Laser

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Event Description:

Hands-on maker projects help women develop creative confidence in fields and activities traditionally of interest to men. By opening our workshop doors and knowledge to young women in Idaho Falls, we hope to help boost ladies’ STEM interest, ingenuity, and can-do attitude.

Event Start Date:

January 22, 2020 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM

Event website:

https://www.facebook.com/makerpink/

Link to this event:

https://www.idahofallsmagazine.com/Event/2020-01-22-maker-pink-workshop-intro-to-laser

Event Details:

This workshop requires PREPARATION. Attendees must download a software trial, tackle tutorial(s), and bring a simple drawing on USB drive. This can be done at the local library if you do not have a computer. More information will be sent to registered attendees.

WHERE & WHEN

2290 West Broadway in Idaho Falls
(Next to Rocknaks Hardware, west I.F.)
Wednesday, January 29th
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

PRICE PER TICKET

$35 per person

WHAT ABOUT THE MENFOLK or PARENTS?

The Hollow will be open during Maker Pink workshops.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is a beginner-level workshop for ages 14 to 104. Ideally it will be a warm, welcoming atmosphere to young women developing new life skills towards independence and career paths. We will have an icebreaker, a video, and a software demonstration. Then we will laser-cut individuals' drawings for assembly into jewelry.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Cherrywood
Copper chain
Jump Rings

WHAT'S SERVED

Sodas, sparkly waters, and snacks. You may buy beer or wine in The Hollow.

TOOLS TO BE USED (PROVIDED)

Laptop
Laser
Jewelry pliers

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

USB drive with your design
(instructions pending)
Liability waiver & photo release

ADVANCED PURCHASE REQUIRED

Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. Due to the specialized nature of projects, there will be a 30% fee on any registration cancellations.

AGE RESTRICTION

We have set the minimum age to 14, to ensure that the whole group is focused and that there are no distractions from potentially complex learning material. You are welcome to contact us to discuss special situations or to request a class for younger attendees.

CAPACITY

Capacity is limited to 12 participants. Workshops are hosted in the Bear & Blue space, which is a working creative studio. You will be surrounded by works-in-progress for the manufacturing side of the business. We recommend wearing comfy clothes and shoes. Stains are possible. Please do not touch materials or tools unrelated to the Maker Pink workshop.

YOUR HOSTS

Trish Poulos (trish@bearandblue.com)
Bear Royce (info@bearandblue.com)

WHAT'S NEXT?

Sign up for class news and updates here!
https://mailchi.mp/bearandblue/makerpink

Coming mid-2020: Once a Maker Pink participant completes both “BEGINNER” workshops and “HOMEWORK” tasks on certain tools, you will be able to reserve rental time during Bear & Blue’s regular business hours (currently 12-6 Tue-Sat). These will include the 45W Hobby Laser, Hobby CNC Router, 3D Printer, Vinyl Cutter, or Screenprinter. Hourly rates will be on the websites.

What would you like to learn next? Share ideas for future classes with us on Pinterest. (Just click "send" on any pic in the app window.) https://www.pinterest.com/bearandblueID/

Want to host your own class at Bear & Blue? What a great idea! Start a conversation with us on Facebook Messenger.

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Overflow parking is welcome next door at Rocknak's Hardware during our evening events. You can access our entrance via the patio or front bridge. Watch your step! There's always something under construction around here.

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