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Woodshop

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

Looking for an all hands on deck experience? Join us for a skill building workshop series. Explore the craft of woodworking while making a variety of fun and useful items from wood and other materials. Build skills in drafting, cutting, sanding, hand and power tools, gluing, clamping, sanding, finishing techniques, and design.  What we will do: Learn about shop etiquette, procedures, and safety protocols Develop skills in drafting and product...

(1) All levels 10 and older
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$425

10 sessions

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Maker Club

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Enjoy a relaxed, but full day of vacation-day making. Participants will rotate through stations while working on a cohesive project involving multiple making activities. Stations may include laser cutting and building, woodworking, CNC carving, electronics, art, 3D modeling and printing, sewing, fiber and more. Get hooked on making with this one-day immersive, hands-on makerspace experience. What we will do: Visit 2-4 making stations each day....

(1) All levels 9 and older
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Weaving, Embroidery & Loom Making

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

A unique building and weaving experience. This three-part program will take you through the process of assembling and utilizing a tabletop loom. Learn how to build and set up your loom, design your own patterns, and create a beautiful and artistic weaving. What we will do Assemble and finish the loom in the woodshop as well as learn about the design and making process to produce the components. Learn the process of warping the loom Learn weaving...

(1) All levels 9 and older
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$300

4 sessions

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Late Victorian Corset Making Pt 2: Construction

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Late Victorian Corset Making Class Part 2: Construction and Finishing Objectives By the end of the class, students will finish the course with a completed, custom, two-layer, late 1880s corset  Course Summary  The art of corsetry arguably attained its apex during the late nineteenth century. Late Victorian corsets were remarkably light and flexible, while still providing ample shaping and support. In this three-session course, you will...

(1) All levels 9 and older
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Late Victorian Corset Making Pt 1: Patterning & Fitting

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Objectives By the end of the class, students will be able to draft a custom, late 1880s corset pattern and refine their pattern through making and fitting a mock-up. Course Summary  Many costumers are intimidated by pattern drafting and fitting, especially when it comes to corsets, which require precision to achieve the period-correct shaping and a comfortable fit. This class will take the mystery out of crafting a perfectly fitted, historically...

(1) All levels 9 and older
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3D Modeling Food

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

Put a tech spin on your baking and impress the nerds at your next dinner party in this two session intro workshop. Discover the ever-evolving world of 3D modeling and making. In this introductory class, participants will be introduced to 3D modeling software tools and then applying these modeling skills to create molds for a delicious, edible project: custom cakes and decorations! Come away from this class with modeling and making skills, knowledge...

(1) All levels 9 and older
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$160

2 sessions

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CNC Certification

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Learn about the power of CNC technology for carving and milling wood, metal, plastic and other materials. Topics covered include: CNC components and bits machine operation and control fixturing designing for the CNC using VCarve Pro setting tool paths and selecting appropriate tools for the job This class is meant to prepare you for a CNC Certification test which will allow you to book and run the CNC independently.

(1) All levels 9 and older
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Introduction to Woodworking

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

Learn the essentials of operating the most common power and hand tools through a hands on project. Skills we will learn Tool usage and safety Basic joinery Measuring and jigging Sanding and finishing techniques Tools we will use Jointer Planer Miter saw Table saw Band saw Router Drill press Belt sander

(1) Beginner 9 and older
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$195

3 sessions

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Woodshop Certification

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

Woodshop Certification is for experienced woodworkers that would like to work independently in our workshop during Open Workshop hours or book the workshop for private independent use. This class will cover general safety and workshop procedures, material handling, and expectations on how to use The Makery workshop. In order to gain access to the tools, it is required to show competency by completing tasks on each of these machines. jointer planer...

(1) Intermediate 18 and older
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Design for Digital Fabrication for Artists and Makers

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Explore the world of digital fabrication and how it can be applied to your creative practice. This workshop is for designers and artists new to graphic design software and digital fabrication.   What we will do : -  Create a simple hand drawing that will be digitized and transfered into a free graphic design software called Inkscape  -  Learn how to use digital drawing and image manipulation tools in Inkscape to enhance and modify...

(1) All levels 9 and older
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Block Printing & Sewing: Zipper Pouches

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This class will introduce you to the art of block printing while also giving you the technical skills to sew a zipper pouch. All materials and tools will be provided by the Makery. What we will do Carve your own rubber block design with speedball carving tools Print using fabric ink Learn Sewing Machine Basics, including how to sew a zipper Sew your own lined pouch

(1) All levels 9 and older
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Introduction to Laser Cutting and Design

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Learn the physical process of laser cutting, basic design tools and techniques, and how to produce high-quality laser projects. Practice your new skills by completing a design for a 12x12 plywood cut. Your design will be manufactured and delivered to your home. What we will do: Teach you about how the laser works and give a demonstration Introduce Inkscape, an Open Source design tool used to design for the laser Review options for cutting,...

(1) Beginner 9 and older
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Introduction to CNC Milling and Carving

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Learn about the power of CNC technology for carving and milling wood, metal, plastic and other materials. Topics covered include Stepcraft 840 components, machine operation and control, setting up a job with clamps and jigs, designing for the CNC using VCarve Pro, setting layers and tool paths and selecting appropriate tools for the job. Practice design skills, job setup and machine operation by designing and making a nameplate or sign.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Frame Making

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Framing is expensive and costly. The Makery can help. We will teach the basics of learning how to make a frame. Whether you want to frame a precious work of art or make a custom frame for snapshots, this class will help you get started toward making your own custom frames.

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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Historical Costume Design: 1770s Stays Drafting

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Objectives By the end of the class, students should leave with a completed flat pattern of 1770s stays, drafted to their own body measurements. Students will be able to independently apply the arc drafting method they learn in class to make a variety of other stay patterns from historical eras between 1600 and 1800. Course Summary Learn to draft late 18th century stays to fit your body. Well-fitted foundation garments like stays are the backbone...

(1) All levels 9 and older
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Intro to Social Media Marketing

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Learn how to craft a winning Social Media strategy that connects & engages your audience, grows your followers, and turns them into loyal customers. You'll walk away with: how to set up Social Media accounts,  the best Social Media practices that will allow you to define a more robust social message that resonates well with your brand,  a detailed understanding of the current social media landscape,  how to evaluate which...

(1) All levels 9 and older
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Intro to Sewing: Tote bags!

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

This 3 hour course is designed especially for beginners. Get comfortable using the machine, learn basic sewing terminology, and sew up some pretty napkins and/or a tote bag!

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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Embroider a Scene

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Create art by combining drawing and thread in this fun, exploratory embroidery class. Draw your indoor botanical scene from your imagination with the help of guided templates. Learn stitching techniques to create a beautiful and artistic design with outlining, shading and embellishments.

(1) All levels 9 and older
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Introduction to 3D Printing and Modeling

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

Explore the world of 3D printing and get started designing and making your own 3D printed items. Students will gain an understanding of the 3D printing process and terminology, as well as structural and process considerations while designing for 3D printing.  Students will be introduced to options available for 3D modeling software as well as design and print a first project using Tinkercad. What we will do Become familiar with 3D printing...

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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Family Making Sunday - CNC Maze Game

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Join us on Sunday mornings for a relaxed morning of Making. Join us for a demonstration of CNC carving, then get to work assembling and finishing you own wood maze game/coaster. Mazes are carved out of wood and assembled with a clear acrylic top sheet and a ball bearing for hours of twisting and twirling fun! Our staff will be here to introduce the project and help you along the way. Please Note: Children under 12 must be accompanied and supervised...

(1) All levels 5 and older
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