This is a fun course to help make a sculpture of your choosing. Pick one of our prefab projects that get welded together OR go freestyle and make something that is all your own. Discover the creative process of metal. Whether you’re a novice or have some skills already, make some awesome metal yard art […]
COMPAS Teaching Artist Frank Sentwali’s Edu-Poetic Enterbrainment uses poetry and live music to promote morality, self-reliance, and accountability. Learn how spoken word and hip-hop culture evolved and influenced American society and politics, and get inspired to write some spoken word poems of your own!
They say everyone has a book in them, and now, thanks to Sigma’s Bookshelf, getting published as a teenager is a real possibility. Rachel M. Anderson, co-founder of Sigma’s Bookshelf, will lead a Writing and Publishing Workshop for teenagers interested in novel writing. We'll explore where story ideas come from, character development, story outlining, and […]
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs for all ages are included with admission. All activities will be planned for outside, weather permitting at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota. July Schedule: July 1st - Wheels and Rotation: during this steam day we will be exploring how rotation can be used in unexpected ways! […]
In this 2 hour Make-n-Take class, Jeremy and Isaiah (an amazing father-son duo) will teach you how to get a 3D model off of your computer and into your hands. Please bring your own Laptop from home, or notify the instructor that you will be using a Makerspace computer. Register here.
This course will introduce you to the wood lathe and the process of making a wooden bowl. We’ll cover machine set-up, tool safety, and usage, turning techniques, selecting and preparing wood, and sharpening. You will get a chance to shave some ribbons from the bowl blank and decide if bowl-making is right for you! You […]
Leatherworking is such a fun and versatile skill! Need a belt? Make it! Need a purse? Make it! Join us down at the Mankato Makerspace to be creative and make cool leather products. Come in with an idea of things you might like to make (belt, purse, wallet, bracelet, flask holder, journal/ book cover, shoes. […]
Spend a fun night playing with clay! We will teach you the basics of throwing on the Wheel to make cups, bowls, vases, and more. This class will focus on using the throwing wheel to create functional ware. The goal of this class is to throw three vessels. At the end of the class, we […]
Kids ages 3-8 are invited to join us for Little Chefs this summer on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (except June 29). We will read a story and Hy-Vee Dietician, April Graff, will help us create a recipe based on the book! Registration for each class is required.
Do you need band shirts?. Print your own! Like that style of poster? Go print your own! In this lesson, you will learn the basics of Silk Screen Printing, and we will print a Makerspace T-Shirt that you can take home with you. Please wear "work clothes" that you don't mind getting dirty/ink-stained, Also contact […]
Begin your metalworking journey by creating a project using different techniques for cutting and shaping, while learning safety protocols for metal shop equipment. You will be learning safety and many different techniques of cutting and shaping metal by using these tools: plasma cutter, angle grinder, chop saw, drill press, saw, file, sheers, snips, belt sander, […]
Once your work is out of the bisque firing, you will come in to glaze your work. Glaze can serve to color, decorate or waterproof an item. Glazing renders earthenware vessels suitable for holding liquids, sealing the inherent porosity of unglazed biscuit earthenware. It also gives a tougher surface. Register here.
By now you’ve probably seen the commercials floating around about the Glowforge cutter/ engraver machine and the amazing things it can do and create; and if you haven’t, then go check out the Glowforge website to get an idea of just how awesome this thing really is! In this Intro course you will be sitting […]
This is a class where you can kick off your heels, grab a glass of wine and have fun with your friends creating this beautiful Energy Bracelet. I will talk about stone meanings a little bit, then I will walk you step by step in how to make your bracelet. These bracelets are personalized just […]
Sign up if you need to trim your pots or sculptures. This ticket actually pays for 2 sessions ( 1 trimming and 1 glazing). When you are ready to glaze sign up for a free ticket in "Ceramics: Glazing" to let Dustin know that you are coming for glaze instruction. Register here. You need to […]
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs for all ages are included with admission. All activities will be planned for outside, weather permitting at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota. July Schedule: July 1st - Wheels and Rotation: during this steam day we will be exploring how rotation can be used in unexpected ways! […]
Leatherworking is such a fun and versatile skill! Need a belt? Make it! Need a purse? Make it! Join us down at the Mankato Makerspace to be creative and make cool leather products. Come in with an idea of things you might like to make (belt, purse, wallet, bracelet, flask holder, journal/ book cover, shoes. […]
This class will focus on the basics of Hand Building.. making Functional and Sculptural work using Coils, Slabs, Pinch, and Decorative Carving. To make a finished project you must sign up and take a trimming/glazing class within 2 weeks of this lesson. You may take this class as many times as you would like. In […]
Kids ages 3-8 are invited to join us for Little Chefs this summer on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (except June 29). We will read a story and Hy-Vee Dietician, April Graff, will help us create a recipe based on the book! Registration for each class is required.
This is a fun course to help make a sculpture of your choosing. Pick one of our prefab projects that get welded together or go freestyle and make something that is all your own. Discover the creative process of metal. Whether you’re a novice or have some skills already, make some awesome metal yard art […]
From fixing simple shelves to creating beautiful complex furniture, woodworking skills are handy to have. This is a required woodshop safety course. Learned skills are necessary before you can use the wood shop machines/electric tools independently. This course covers the basic functionality and use of the core power tools in any woodshop: the jointer, planer, […]
Do you need band shirts?. Print your own! Like that style of poster? Go print your own! In this lesson, you will learn the basics of Silk Screen Printing, and we will print a Makerspace T-Shirt that you can take home with you. Please wear "work clothes" that you don't mind getting dirty/ink-stained, Also contact […]
Let the Sparks Fly! This is an opportunity to get hands-on experience and personal instruction on the basics of MIG and Arc welding. Welding is such a versatile skill to have and comes in handy when something needs to be fixed, fabricated, or your creativity kicks in. We are excited to show you how to […]
Once your work is out of the bisque firing, you will come in to glaze your work. Glaze can serve to color, decorate or waterproof an item. Glazing renders earthenware vessels suitable for holding liquids, sealing the inherent porosity of unglazed biscuit earthenware. It also gives a tougher surface. Register here.
This is a class where you can kick off your heels, grab a glass of wine and have fun with your friends creating these lovely Trees which are so much fun to make and customize! This tree pendant is the perfect thing to kick-start you in learning how to wire wrap. Register here. You will […]
Sign up if you need to trim your pots or sculptures. This ticket actually pays for 2 sessions ( 1 trimming and 1 glazing). When you are ready to glaze sign up for a free ticket in "Ceramics: Glazing" to let Dustin know that you are coming for glaze instruction. Register here. You need to […]
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs for all ages are included with admission. All activities will be planned for outside, weather permitting at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota. July Schedule: July 1st - Wheels and Rotation: during this steam day we will be exploring how rotation can be used in unexpected ways! […]
Intro to Lathe with Jeff or Abbey is a prerequisite unless discussed prior. Club Nights are for you to come in and practice what you have learned in the Intro class, Jeff or Abbey will be present for you to ask questions or just give you a little bit of guidance here and there as […]
Leatherworking is such a fun and versatile skill! Need a belt? Make it! Need a purse? Make it! Join us down at the Mankato Makerspace to be creative and make cool leather products. Come in with an idea of things you might like to make (belt, purse, wallet, bracelet, flask holder, journal/ book cover, shoes. […]
Spend a fun night playing with clay! We will teach you the basics of throwing on the Wheel to make cups, bowls, vases, and more. This class will focus on using the throwing wheel to create functional ware. The goal of this class is to throw three vessels. At the end of the class, we […]
Kids ages 3-8 are invited to join us for Little Chefs this summer on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (except June 29). We will read a story and Hy-Vee Dietician, April Graff, will help us create a recipe based on the book! Registration for each class is required.
From fixing simple shelves to creating beautiful complex furniture, woodworking skills are handy to have. This is a required woodshop safety course. Learned skills are necessary before you can use the wood shop machines/electric tools independently. This course covers the basic functionality and use of the core power tools in any woodshop: the jointer, planer, […]
Do you need band shirts?. Print your own! Like that style of poster? Go print your own! In this lesson, you will learn the basics of Silk Screen Printing, and we will print a Makerspace T-Shirt that you can take home with you. Please wear "work clothes" that you don't mind getting dirty/ink-stained, Also contact […]
Begin your metalworking journey by creating a project using different techniques for cutting and shaping, while learning safety protocols for metal shop equipment. You will be learning safety and many different techniques of cutting and shaping metal by using these tools: plasma cutter, angle grinder, chop saw, drill press, saw, file, sheers, snips, belt sander, […]
Once your work is out of the bisque firing, you will come in to glaze your work. Glaze can serve to color, decorate or waterproof an item. Glazing renders earthenware vessels suitable for holding liquids, sealing the inherent porosity of unglazed biscuit earthenware. It also gives a tougher surface. Register here.
By now you’ve probably seen the commercials floating around about the Glowforge cutter/ engraver machine and the amazing things it can do and create; and if you haven’t, then go check out the Glowforge website to get an idea of just how awesome this thing really is! In this Intro course you will be sitting […]
This is a class where you can kick off your heels, grab a glass of wine and have fun with your friends creating this beautiful Energy Bracelet. I will talk about stone meanings a little bit, then I will walk you step by step in how to make your bracelet. These bracelets are personalized just […]
Sign up if you need to trim your pots or sculptures. This ticket actually pays for 2 sessions ( 1 trimming and 1 glazing). When you are ready to glaze sign up for a free ticket in "Ceramics: Glazing" to let Dustin know that you are coming for glaze instruction. Register here. You need to […]
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs for all ages are included with admission. All activities will be planned for outside, weather permitting at the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota. July Schedule: July 1st - Wheels and Rotation: during this steam day we will be exploring how rotation can be used in unexpected ways! […]
Want to learn the molten mysteries of glass working? We will give you hands-on experience and one on one instruction about glass blowing and torchwork basics. This class will introduce you to how glass moves in its liquid state and how it can be manipulated in a stress-free environment! Register here. Participants will receive personal […]
Want to learn the molten mysteries of glass working? We will give you hands-on experience and one on one instruction about glass blowing and torchwork basics. This class will introduce you to how glass moves in its liquid state and how it can be manipulated in a stress-free environment! Register here. Participants will receive personal […]
Leatherworking is such a fun and versatile skill! Need a belt? Make it! Need a purse? Make it! Join us down at the Mankato Makerspace to be creative and make cool leather products. Come in with an idea of things you might like to make (belt, purse, wallet, bracelet, flask holder, journal/ book cover, shoes. […]
This will be a fun night with your special someone! Each person will have the option to play with clay however they prefer; wheel-thrown pottery or hand-built sculpture. One ticket covers you and your sweetie! If you are a Current Mankato Makerspace Member use Coupon Code MEMBER DISCOUNT to get $5 off your ticket. Register […]
This is a fun course to help make a sculpture of your choosing. Pick one of our prefab projects that get welded together or go freestyle and make something that is all your own. Discover the creative process of metal. Whether you’re a novice or have some skills already, make some awesome metal yard art […]
From fixing simple shelves to creating beautiful complex furniture, woodworking skills are handy to have. This is a required woodshop safety course. Learned skills are necessary before you can use the wood shop machines/electric tools independently. This course covers the basic functionality and use of the core power tools in any woodshop: the jointer, planer, […]
Do you need band shirts?. Print your own! Like that style of poster? Go print your own! In this lesson, you will learn the basics of Silk Screen Printing, and we will print a Makerspace T-Shirt that you can take home with you. Please wear "work clothes" that you don't mind getting dirty/ink-stained, Also contact […]
Let the Sparks Fly! This is an opportunity to get hands-on experience and personal instruction on the basics of MIG and Arc welding. Welding is such a versatile skill to have and comes in handy when something needs to be fixed, fabricated, or your creativity kicks in. We are excited to show you how to […]
Once your work is out of the bisque firing, you will come in to glaze your work. Glaze can serve to color, decorate or waterproof an item. Glazing renders earthenware vessels suitable for holding liquids, sealing the inherent porosity of unglazed biscuit earthenware. It also gives a tougher surface. Register here.
This is a class where you can kick off your heels, grab a glass of wine and have fun with your friends creating these lovely Trees which are so much fun to make and customize! This tree pendant is the perfect thing to kick-start you in learning how to wire wrap. Register here. You will […]
Sign up if you need to trim your pots or sculptures. This ticket actually pays for 2 sessions ( 1 trimming and 1 glazing). When you are ready to glaze sign up for a free ticket in "Ceramics: Glazing" to let Dustin know that you are coming for glaze instruction. Register here. You need to […]
