About us
As our city's first and oldest makerspace, HackPGH has served Pittsburgh's creative community for fifteen years. We steadfastly believe that the Maker Movement should be accessible to anyone, regardless of their prior level of experience and irrespective of their socioeconomic background. HackPGH is a life-changing place where creative exploration, professional development, and socializing are actively encouraged.
Our secure workshop caters to a wide variety of interests and is open 24/7 to members. Over the years, we have built dedicated workspaces for woodworking, welding, machining & metalworking, electronics, laser cutting, CNC routing, sewing & embroidery, 3D printing, and many more!
HackPGH is a 501(c) non-profit organization with no paid employees. We keep fees as low as possible and in return, all members are required to regularly volunteer at the organization in some way - training others, contributing to a group project, cleaning the shop, and more.
Membership Model (as of 2024): - $75/month for 24/7 RFID access and communal training on almost all tools and machines. Discounts rates are available for students, seniors (60+), active armed services/veterans, and persons with disabilities. We offer paid classes as well as free clubs and events that are open to the public. While memberships are limited to adults (18+), many of our classes welcome children above the age of twelve.
HackPGH is all about collaboration, education, inclusion, and community. These goals transcend the boundaries of our workshop to the streets of Pittsburgh. As a charitable organization, outreach has always been a vital part of our past and present, from our free vaccination clinics to our food & clothing drives to constructing PPE during the COVID pandemic. Our primary goal for the future: further community involvement through classes, clubs, outreach events, and social engagements, all open to everyone regardless of membership status.
http://www.hackpgh.org
Upcoming events
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Cricut Critters: an Intro to 3D Paper Art & the Cricut
HackPGH, 1936 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USThis class teaches not only all the basics of using a Cricut cutting machine, but material handling as well! Consider this a power-up to your craftsmanship skills as you make your own floating, one-of-a-kind, "3D" bug from a variety of unique papers and other materials. Choose from several designs illustrated exclusively for HackPGH by Feliks for a completely unique takeaway.
Students will learn a variety of techniques regarding gluing, cutting, and paper handling. This isn't your grade school arts n' crafts; at this size, precision is the name of the game. You'll learn all about art knives, archival adhesives, paper qualities, and of course, how to make your own projects in Cricut Design and other 'plotter' type programs! Students will each go home with their own stylized critter! No experience required, all materials provided. Have a favorite paper you'd like to use? Bring it!
Bonus: Students who take this class will receive a discount code for the matching Framing w/Feliks Class; Learn the basics of woodworking and take home a shadow box to display the critter. Only pay $180 for both classes!
Cost: $50 for non-members $45 for HackPGH members.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT MEETUP RSVPS. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY!
Be advised:- Payment is due at time of registration. You must notify HackPGH if you wish to pay with cash.
- If payment is not received within four days of class time, your registration will be cancelled and we will move to the waitlist!
- No-shows will NOT be refunded.
- Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!
Date and Time: Saturday, April 11th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.Instructor: Feliks
Age Requirement: 16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please contact us at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org if you would like to register a minor child.
Class Limit: 6 students
1 attendee - $65.00
Intro to Leatherwork: Make a Double Snap Wallet!
HackPGH, 1936 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USDescription: In this class, students will learn the basics of cutting and hand-sewing leather in addition to several finishing techniques. Skills learned include:
- Cutting natural leather from a template
- Hand stitching
- Using punches, snaps, and stamps
- Edge burnishing
- Using a hand/foot press
- Dyeing and/or painting leather
Each participant will make their own double snap leather wallet to take home; gift box included!
Prerequisites: No experience required, all materials provided
Age requirement: 18+, adults only
Date & Time: Saturday, April 11th from 5:00PM to 9:00PM
Cost: $65 for non-members, $55 for HackPGH members
WE CANNOT ACCEPT MEETUP RSVPS. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & PAY!!- Payment is due at time of registration. You must notify HackPGH if you wish to pay with cash.
- If payment is not received within four days of the class, your registration will be cancelled and we will move to the waitlist!
- No-shows will NOT be refunded.
- Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!
Instructor: Benji
Class size: 3 students
1 attendee - $50.00
Beginner Papermaking: Create Seed Paper from Recycled Materials!
HackPGH, 1936 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USSpring into HackPGH for a fun and friendly lesson in the basics of papermaking by creating plantable seed paper from scratch! We'll make beautiful handmade papers from common, inexpensive items. This is a great craft for all ages!
During this three-hour class, students will learn the following:- Creating moulds and deckle - the frames used to make sheets of paper - out of common dollar-store items
- Recycling and processing papers & other fibers to make paper pulp into something new and beautiful.
- Dyeing, reinforcing, and using inclusions in paper for all sorts of functions.
- Creating seed paper that you can use to plant a beautiful pollinator garden!
Participants will take home their own mould and deckle, at least five sheets of seed paper for planting, and whatever else is made in the class!
Prerequisites: No experience needed. All materials provided. Students are encouraged to bring paper, glitter, fabric scraps, and plant parts - just about anything you're curious about including in paper. Great if you have a lot of stationary scraps! Email us at info (at) hackpittsburgh (dot) org if you have any questions.
Age requirement: Ages 9+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guardians may work with their minor, but for additional mould and deckles to work with, an additional ticket must be purchased.
Safety requirements: Please wear short sleeves and anything you don't mind getting wet. Students will be working and submerging arms into large vats of water. Aprons are available to borrow, but there's no guarantee that they will protect all clothing from splashes.
Date & Time: Sunday, April 12th from 12:00PM to 3:00PM
Cost: $50, $45 for HackPGH Members.
WE CANNOT ACCEPT MEETUP RSVPS. YOU MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & PAY!
Be advised:- You must register and pay to save your spot in the class!
- Contact us if you want to pay with cash. If payment has not been received within four days of the class session, your registration will be voided.
- No-shows will NOT be refunded.
- If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 72 hours before the class date!
Instructor: Feliks
Class size: 4 students
1 attendee - $165.00
MIG Welding 101: Make Your Own Chain Lamp!
HackPittsburgh, 1936 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USJoin us at HackPGH for an intensive but fun and informative MIG welding class, intended for complete beginners and/or those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional.
Structure: This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using one of HackPGH's two MIG welders - the Millermatic 255 "MIGuel" and the Vulcan Omnipro 220! Students will learn to tack-weld into place and fully weld steel. Each student will make and take home an industrial lamp made from heavy duty chain with an Edison-style bulb. Several breaks will be offered throughout the day, including a longer break for a takeout lunch, so please let us know if you have any allergies or food restrictions!
Requirements: No experience required. Ages 16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Safety requirements: Work boots or leather shoes recommended. No open-toed or cloth shoes. Long hair should be tied back, and and we recommend wearing natural fiber clothing such as denim and cotton. All PPE will be provided.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 18th from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $165, $150 for HackPGH Members
We cannot accept RSVPs through Meetup, YOU MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY!- Payment is due upon registration. If payment has not been received within four days of the class session, your registration will be voided.
- Contact us if you want to pay with cash.
- No-shows will NOT be refunded.
- If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date!
Instructor(s): George Davidson
Class limit: 4 students
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