Concepts and Coffee at TechShop Detroit

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Show your community what you're making! Bring in a project for Show and Tell and talk shop with other members of the maker community. Then take part in an open mic "town hall" discussion and Q&A. We welcome both members and non-members.

Get to know your maker-neighbors -- there's no telling what cool things it could lead to!

PIZZA - PRIZES - PRESENTATIONS - ADVANCED CLASSES - FREE

-All presented in an open format to maximize learning
-Just for showing up you'll be entered to win $10 to our in house store!

CONCEPTS AND COFFEE AGENDA:
12:00pm: Enjoy pizza & hear about TechShop Detroit news
12:15pm - 1:15pm: Presentations - Question & Answer Session
1:15pm - ADVANCED FREE CLASS – ETSY AND YOU

• Are you running out of places to store your creations?
• Have you thought about starting your own shop on Etsy?
• Come to this Advanced Class to learn more about some of the ins and outs of the Etsy world!

KEVIN BINGHAM - SINGING TREE:

Founder and product designer for Singing Tree, a company dedicated to inventing safe, user friendly climbing gear. From identifying the need in his daily life as an arborist to producing the products to fit that need, Kevin goes through each step of the process with his products. Kevin will present a brief history of climbing techniques and will show us his products: the Rope Wrench and the Rope Runner.

DAMIAN NYGARD - TOOLS OF THE TRADE:

Founder of nygaard design, Damian Nygaard makes everything from functional furniture to fine art. Damian will talk about his experience as a designer, maker, etsy shop owner, and the evolution of his ideas from initial thought to where the tools can take you.

ALL PRESENTERS GET A TECHSHOP INCENTIVE - Concepts and Coffee happens every month.

Interested in presenting? Please send email to ashley.kratzke@techshop.com

This is a free event, open to the public, hosted by TechShop Detroit and is not affiliated with any other groups or companies. Visitors to the shop must sign waivers to enter the shop. Questions? Call (313) 583-3831.