Second Annual Make a Lasercut Hand-Turkey!

Just in time to make a super-amazing centerpiece or Thanksgiving gift, we're hosting a super-intro hands-on class for people to get acquainted with the laser cutter. Everyone will be able to cut out and decorate a wooden lasercut hand-traced turkey, just like we did in kindergarten, except with more lasers. You can decorate it with your name, logo, paint, or whatever you'd like!

Here's a photo from some of the creations from last year's workshop.

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To cover materials and laser-time, we're asking for a donation of $2 for members and $5 for non-members. Everyone who comes will be able to digitally trace their hand, push the laser button to fire the laser, and cut out their own hand-turkey to decorate. If you're interested in coming to Pew Pew Pewsday, please RSVP and bring cash for the workshop, or pay using the eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laser-cut-hand-turkeys-tickets-29418544659

The Baltimore Node is a member-run maker space or ‘hacker space’ where people can hack, craft, and make interesting things in a supportive and collaborative environment. Members receive a key providing them with 24/7 access to the space, which is stocked with shared and donated tools and equipment. Our shop features a 3’x2’ 80 watt laser cutter, a 5’x12’ ShopBot CNC router, 3D printers, a full woodshop, metal working equipment, In addition to the informal exchange of wisdom and experience that comes from simply working in a shared space, the Node sponsors regular workshops and events (http://baltimorenode.org/events) on a broad range of topics.

As of May 2015, the Node has ventured to it’s newest space, 2600 sqft at 2106 N Lovegrove Street (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2106+N.+Lovegrove+St.+Baltimore). Part of Baltimore’s Station North Arts District (http://www.stationnorth.org/), the Node is centrally located and accessible by light rail, bus, or bike. If you’re driving to the Node, from 21st street you’ll see a convenience store on the corner of Lovegrove street with a lit NODE sign sticking out into the alley. There is free on-street parking available around the adjacent blocks.

The Node pays the bills through membership dues, donations, and revenue from community workshops. Membership dues are $50 a month and reduced rates can be arranged based on need. In addition to a key, members get the ability to host workshops, and have voting rights and an equal say in how the organization is run. If you'd like to join, tell us!

If you have questions, tools, supplies, or some interesting object you’d like to donate, get in touch on our discussion list (http://groups.google.com/group/baltimore-node-discussion) or send an email directly to root@baltimorenode.org.