Santa Fe Makers

Register Here: https://makesantafe.org/events/mig-welding-metalshop/

Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build a small desk organizer to take home.

This 4-hour class is a great way to explore MIG welding! You’ll receive the basic introduction to metal insert gas (MIG) welding, plasma cutting, and basic fabrication processes to create a small desk organizer that you can take home.

#### What you’ll learn

Participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to:

• Tool Safety and Shop Cleanliness
• Abrasive Saw & Metal Cutting Chop/Miter Saw
• Horizontal Bandsaw
• Angle Grinder (Cutting, Grinding, Finishing)
• Bench Grinder
• Drum Sander
• Drill Press
• MIG Welding and proper welding machine operation
• Handheld Plasma Cutter

Register Here: https://makesantafe.org/events/intro-to-cnc-router/

This class provides a comprehensive introduction to using a CNC router while creating a fun Marble Maze project. Students will learn how to create 2D designs in CAD software, prepare files for cutting, operate the CNC router, and troubleshoot common issues that arise during the cutting process. By the end of the class, students will have the skills necessary to create precision cuts in various materials, including wood & plastic, and will have completed their unique marble maze.

## Prerequisites*:

• Students must have experience with 2-dimensional drawing or drafting programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Fusion 360, Inkscape, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Easel, Corel Draw, etc. This is not a drafting class, but we will use one of these software in the class!
• Students must possess basic computer skills, including navigating file systems, exporting files, managing files, and utilizing software programs for both Mac and PC.
• No prior experience with CNC routers is required.

*Please reach out if you have questions about these prerequisites or your eligibility.

## Please Note:

This class is for students aged 16 and up

## Materials:

Make Santa Fe will provide all necessary materials and tools, including the wood for the maze. However, students may wish to bring laptops with CAD software installed.

## Course Objectives:

• Understand the basics of CNC routing and its various applications
• Learn how to create 2D and 3D designs
• Develop skills in preparing files for cutting and operating the CNC router
• Gain an understanding of the materials that can be cut with a CNC router and their limitations
• Learn how to troubleshoot common issues that arise during the cutting process
• Gain hands-on experience with the CNC router, including creating precision cuts to make a marble maze.

Artist Laura Stanziola will present her fiber art sculpture and installations with images and videos at this FREE event (donations appreciated) and opportunity to meet the artist! She teaches many workshops here at MAKE.

Her knit, crochet, and hand embroidered pieces take years to complete! Learn more about her fascinating process!