Free Screen Print Shop Night

Our FREE monthly screen printing activity, open to the public. Stop by the A2 Printshop and pull some free prints! Each month we will have a quick and easy printing activity arranged by one of our skilled instructors and available to the public. If you're interested in getting into printmaking or you’ve been printing for years, come by and discover what our shop has to offer.

Artisans Asylum

Free Circuit Hacking Night!

Drop by to see what electronics can do for you... think of it as office hours for electronics. And you will see what an oscilloscope does. Drop by to see what electronics can do for you, learn to solder, get help fixing broken stuff, get help with your project, blinky LEDs, sensors, DMM/Multimeters, motors, sparks, Arduino stuff, cables, wires, parts, how to read schematics, how to make circuit boards, etc!! Keep learning after any electronics class you've taken - think of it as office hours for electronics. And you will see what an oscilloscope does. No need to reserve a ticket just drop by, but if you do we can make a plan to help you. T﻿his event occurs every Wednesday.

Free Fiber Arts Shop Night

Join us for an evening of creativity and connection at our monthly open-to-the-public Fiber Arts Shop Night! The fine print: -Typically we have a visiting artist do a live demo on their craft, attendees get to learn something new, and everyone gets to leave with a sample of what they learned. -Shop Night is always on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and the theme is always a little different! -No previous experience is required to attend or participate -Materials will be provided -Event is FREE and open to the public -Visit our mini Fiber Arts Shop Website for more information and to subscribe for updates <a href="https://bio.site/A2_fiberarts">here!</a> SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

Knife to Meet You: An Introduction to Bladesmithing

If you have ever wanted to learn how to forge a knife, this is the perfect place to start. Multisession Duration: 12 hrs completed over 4 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Reference the Agenda page of Eventbrite to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session! Class Description In this class we will forge, file, heat treat, and sharpen a small blacksmith’s knife using only a piece of high-carbon steel, hand tools, and first principles. Students will leave the class having made an all-steel one piece “blacksmith’s knife” suitable for cooking, cutting, and everyday use. Techniques covered will include: straightening, tapering, drawing out and beveling high carbon steel, filing a knife to it’s final shape, quenching, tempering, and finally, sharpening. The materials fee for this class is $12. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Students will learn all of the basics of bladesmithing</li><li>. Forging of a basic knife</li><li>. Filing the knife to shape</li><li>. Simple Heat Treatment (Quenching and Tempering of Steel)</li><li>. Knife Sharpening</li><li>. The End Result will be a simple and functional blacksmith's knife.</li><li>. This course does not include tool testing.</li></ul>Instructor - Willow Zietman ( @willowthewispmetalwork) Willow is a blacksmith, bladesmith, Forged In Fire Champion and mom from Lunenburg, MA. She has taught at multiple craft schools around the US, and worked with blacksmiths as far away as Myanmar. If you take her classes, you must have a high tolerance for corny puns, and strange tangents and stories that are actually extremely relevant to the topic at hand. Students Should Bring Their beautiful selves, their sharp and inquisitive minds, closed-toed shoes, natural fiber clothing, and most importantly, a water bottle. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

Hands On Basic Electronics

Are you interested in learning to work with electronics but don't know where to start? This class is for you! Multisession Duration:&nbsp;8 hrs completed over 4 days.&nbsp;By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda page to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session! Class Description Have you been interested in learning to work with electronics but haven’t known where to start? This class is for you! It will be a hands-on, practical crash course that will give you the skills to do simple electronic projects. You will walk away knowing the basics of circuit theory, how to prototype circuits on a breadboard, how to troubleshoot them, and how to solder them together. The class consists of four two-hour classes. In each class, we will complete at least one project, and you’ll go home with some fun things you have created. Students who want more time at Artisan's Asylum to work on their projects can attend Artisans Asylum’s weekly Circuit Hacking Night on Wednesday Nights. The materials fee for this class is $30.&nbsp;This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Learn an overview of electronic terminology - and build some stuff!</li><li>Learn how to make use of the E&amp;R shop.</li><li>Learn how to use a multimeter to measure voltage, current, and resistance.</li><li>How to use a multimeter (DMM) to help solve your circuit problems.</li><li>How to test and debug a circuit.</li><li>What components look like and why we use them.</li><li>Learn fundamental concepts pertaining to electricity and electrical components.</li><li>Leave with basic skills that will enable you to take on independent projects.</li><li>You’ll build and take home your own blinky light circuit, Drawdio noisemaker, Joule Thief battery vampire.</li><li>Learn how to read basic schematics, proper use of a multimeter and oscilloscope, and various electron wrangling skills.</li></ul>Instructors - Mike Beach and Andrew Anselmo Mike Beach is an Electrical Engineer, Asylum member since 2012, has taught and co-taught several courses, cares more about how the electrons are feeling than programming, really likes learning about and using all kinds of sensors, and just can’t stop showing how to use that oscilloscope to help you debug (just ask Kevin), and is an active participant and mentor at the Circuit Hacking night held at the Asylum every Wednesday. In addition to his regular engineering work, Andrew Anselmo also volunteers as a shop lead and instructor at Artisan's Asylum in the Electronics and Robotics Shop. Integrating controls, sensors, actuators, and associated hardware is incredibly fun and always interesting. He also helps artists with kinetic art and sculpture projects and has taught them a few tricks for keeping their projects documented and easy to work on. He does a bit of origami and has been a street performer and instructor for many years. He’s designed a few novel and original origami models and made classic moving (kinetic) origami pieces out of metal. Origami is generally considered an art, but there is quite a bit of mathematics behind it. Target Audience Electronics beginners and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Electronics &amp; Robotics Shop. Students who are 12 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. Your Ticket Includes<ul><li>Working with the following electronic components: Small breadboard, 2N3904 NPN transistor, Various Ohm ¼ W resistor, 3x LEDs of random colors, blue, red, green, or yellow, one white LED (with clear lens), Momentary push button switch, small diodes, Small potentiometer, 100uF capacitor, DC motor with brushes, Bundle of breadboard wires, AA battery holder with wires, 2x AA battery, Fresh 9V battery and holder, Velleman Flashing LED kit, MK102</li><li>All the parts to build a Drawdio (based on a ‘555 timer, small speaker, a pencil, etc)</li><li>Access to A2's E&amp;R shop and tools for the duration of the session.</li></ul>Class Policies Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies<a href="https://artisans.spaces.nexudus.com/faq/1414732680/cancellations-and-class-policies">&nbsp;Here</a>. Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions. *Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!&nbsp;

Hands On Basic Electronics  

Are you interested in learning to work with electronics but don't know where to start? This class is for you! Multisession Duration: 8 hrs completed over 4 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda page on <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-basic-electronics-tickets-692018053627?aff=odcleoeventsincollection">Eventbrite</a> to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session! Class Description Have you been interested in learning to work with electronics but haven’t known where to start? This class is for you! It will be a hands-on, practical crash course that will give you the skills to do simple electronic projects. You will walk away knowing the basics of circuit theory, how to prototype circuits on a breadboard, how to troubleshoot them, and how to solder them together. The class consists of four two-hour classes. In each class, we will complete at least one project, and you’ll go home with some fun things you have created. Students who want more time at Artisan's Asylum to work on their projects can attend Artisans Asylum’s weekly Free Circuit Hacking Night on Wednesday Nights. The materials fee for this class is $30. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Learn an overview of electronic terminology - and build some stuff!</li><li>Learn how to make use of the E&amp;R shop.</li><li>Learn how to use a multimeter to measure voltage, current, and resistance.</li><li>How to use a multimeter (DMM) to help solve your circuit problems.</li><li>How to test and debug a circuit.</li><li>What components look like and why we use them.</li><li>Learn fundamental concepts pertaining to electricity and electrical components.</li><li>Leave with basic skills that will enable you to take on independent projects.</li><li>You’ll build and take home your own blinky light circuit, Drawdio noisemaker, Joule Thief battery vampire.</li><li>Learn how to read basic schematics, proper use of a multimeter and oscilloscope, and various electron wrangling skills.</li></ul> Target Audience Electronics beginners and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Electronics &amp; Robotics Shop. Students who are 12 years or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-on-basic-electronics-tickets-692018053627?aff=odcleoeventsincollection">Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!</a>

Printing with Trash: Sustainable Printmaking Techniques

Turn common household trash into a treasured art print! Multisession Duration: 12 hrs completed over 4 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda on Eventbrite to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session! Class Description This is an introductory level printmaking course and is most recommended for learners 16 and older. A printing matrix can be made from most materials. By using collographs, drypoint etchings, and monotypes we can achieve incredible imagery using materials that can be found around the house. Over the course of this class students will be prompted to challenge themselves using unconventional materials to create printing plates. These materials include cardboard, aluminum cans, lace and other textured materials. The objective will be to learn to make images using materials that can be found around the house and then printed using the press in the studio. Students will learn how to print these matrices using a press first and then through hand printing techniques so that these processes can be carried on at home! The materials fee for this class is $25. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Students will learn how to operate a press safely and create prints that can be made into editions. Students will also be introduced to using a press to make images.</li><li>Students will learn about collographs, aluminum plate drypoint etching, and monotype techniques.</li><li>Students will have editions of prints that were made using recyclable materials. Students will also have baseline knowledge of the press to be able to use under supervision during studio access times.</li><li>Students would walk away from the class with the ability to make prints with these techniques on their own (if they would like to continue to use A2's print equipment) while also leaving with greater understanding of art making and talking about art as a whole.</li></ul>Instructor - Freddy Thomas ( @ffool.ish ) Freddy Thomas is a queer, Boston based, interdisciplinary artist and designer working in printmaking, fibers, and installation. They have been making printed work for 7 years and self identify as a huge "print nerd." They love the process based nature of printmaking and are excited to share it with everyone! SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

Rough to Smooth: Using the Miter Saw, Bandsaw, Jointer, Planer and Sanders

This class teaches students the safe operation and maintenance of using the Miter Saw, Bandsaw, Jointer, Planer, and Sanders. Multisession Duration:&nbsp;5 hrs completed over 2 days.&nbsp;By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda page to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session! Class Description After selecting and purchasing unmilled lumber, the next step in any woodworking project is flattening and straightening the stock. Not that long ago, this work had to be done by hand. Fortunately, there are four tools specifically designed to take rough-sawn lumber and machine it into boards that are straight, flat, and true! The miter saw, bandsaw, jointer, and planer form a workflow that any woodworker interested in working with solid wood should know. Then, the final step in your project might include sanding the final shape on a disk sander, or spindle sander. This class teaches students the safe operation and maintenance of these, including the techniques for using them to dimension rough stock, shape it, and smooth the final shape. Students will get checked out on the use of these tools at the end of the course, demonstrating that they are prepared to use these tools unsupervised as members at Artisan's Asylum or in their own shops. The materials fee for this class is $35.&nbsp;This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Cash, Checks or Venmo. *This class includes Tool Testing on the following tools: Miter Saw, Bandsaw, Jointer, Planer, and Sanders. Available Accommodations:&nbsp;Students with special needs, including hearing, vision, or motor impairments should notify education@artisansasylum.com advance to ensure that appropriate accommodations can be made available. Learning Objectives Students will gain an understanding of the material they will be using in the wood shop, referred to as lumber, stock, or just plain wood. They will know about the structure of a tree, how trees are sawn into lumber, and how lumber is graded, sized, dried, and sold. They will be able to identify grain direction on the faces and edges of boards. Students will gain the skills necessary to process rough or unmilled material into boards that are straight, flat, and true using the Asylum's compound sliding miter saw, Powermatic band saws, 16-inch Powermatic jointer, 22-inch Powermatic planer, Powermatic belt, and disk sanders, and the Jet oscillating spindle sander. Students will learn important safety precautions when using powerful and potentially dangerous machines, including principles of operation, routine maintenance and adjustment, and special techniques for dimensioning multiple boards for a project. Skills include:<ul><li>Bandsaw: setting upper and lower guide bearings, setting upper and lower thrust bearings, adjusting blade tension, adjusting blade tracking, adjusting and using the fence. How to rip long boards. How to cut curves. How to resaw boards into thin slices.</li><li>Miter Saw: changing the blade, adjusting blade angle and miter angle, making 90-degree cuts and cuts of other angles, safe holding techniques, safe saw technique. How to cut rough lumber into shorter lengths before milling.</li><li>Jointer: adjusting the infeed table, adjusting the fence. Determining grain direction. Use push paddles to push material through the knives. Planing the face of a board, planning the edge of a board to ensure squareness.</li><li>Planer: how the planer feeds material, how to adjust the depth of cut, how to determine the proper orientation of a board to feed. Determining the starting depth of the cut. How to plane multiple boards to the same thickness. How the plane thin boards.</li><li>Disc Sander: how to change the sanding disc, proper feed of material, sanding an angle, sanding a convex surface.</li><li>Oscillating Sander: sanding concave surfaces, changing the sanding drum.</li><li>Belt Sander: how to change the sanding belt, adjust belt tension, adjust table height, and proper feed technique. (not currently op) - trained later point</li><li>All: proper dust collection methods and emptying dust collection barrels.</li></ul>By the end of the class’s check-out session, students will be fully tested out and ready to use these tools without supervision as members at Artisan's Asylum or in their own shops! Instructor -&nbsp;James Fluevog James Fluevog is a wood shop user and tool tester. He has been involved with the A2 wood shop for about three years and has taught a variety of classes, including a tool chest class. He has made several projects, including a sewing cabinet, a motorcycle-style rocking horse, cutting boards, and gift boxes. He is a chef professionally and has been cooking for over 30 years. James got into woodworking as a way to create gifts that would have lasting memories. Target Audience Wood workers of all skill levels and/or folks wanting to get tool tested at Artisans Asylum. Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. Your Ticket Includes<ul><li>Rough lumber, usually Poplar, for milling</li><li>Pieces of hardwood plywood for cutting curves.</li><li>Eye protection</li><li>Access to A2's Wood Shop and tools for the duration of the session.</li></ul>Class Policies Attire:&nbsp;Students should come dressed in appropriate attire closed toed shoes (leather steel-toed boots are best), have long hair tied back, no loose-fitting clothes, and should expect to remove rings and dangling jewelry. Students should bring a pencil and, if they choose, personal safety equipment, such as hearing protection and a dust mask. Eye protection will be provided Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies<a href="https://artisans.spaces.nexudus.com/faq/1414732680/cancellations-and-class-policies">&nbsp;Here</a>. Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions. *Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!&nbsp;

Intro to the Metal Lathe

Learn how to safely operate the iconic Southbend Model A lathe! We’ll cover all the fundamentals to start your machining journey Multisession Duration: 6 hrs completed over 2 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda page to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session! Class Description If you’ve ever been interested in machining and metal fabrication this class is for you! Learn how to operate the iconic Southbend lathe. It will provide a great jumping off point to begin your machining journey and you will leave confident in your understanding and operation of metal lathes. The materials fee for this class is $20. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Safety, machine shop &amp; lathe specific</li><li>Changing belt settings and back gear</li><li>Setup tools, tool holders, and tool post for correct height and angle.</li><li>Facing and turning down to diameter</li><li>Understanding backlash and zeroing dials</li><li>Demonstrate chatter</li><li>How to use the tailstock, center drilling, centers</li><li>Metrology-&gt; use of calipers</li><li>Using power feed (clutch, gearbox, selectors)</li><li>Parting off</li><li>Proper cleanup procedure</li><li>Simple maintenance</li><li>About the A2 community</li></ul>Instructor - Alex Bernstein Software engineer by day and machinist by night, Alex is a regular at A2. He helps build tooling and parts to service the equipment in the machine shop and has provided informal instruction to other members. He enjoys a good brisket sandwich, and spending time with his girlfriend, their cat, Meow Mix and dog, Queenie. He’s excited to share his passion of machining with you all! Target Audience Metal Lathe beginners and folks who are curious about Artisans Asylum's Machine Shop. Students who are 18 years or older. Your Ticket Includes<ul><li>Aluminum round bar stock</li><li>Access to A2's Metal Shop for the duration of the session</li></ul>Class Policies Attire: Closed toed shoes (preferably boots), no loose fitting clothes, ideally short sleeves, remove all jewelry, and hair longer than shoulder length MUST be tied up. Learn more about our class and ticket cancelation policies<a href="https://artisans.spaces.nexudus.com/faq/1414732680/cancellations-and-class-policies"> Here</a>. Please email education@artisansasylum.com with any questions. *Sales end 24 hours before the start of the class to allow the instructor and staff time to prep. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!&nbsp;

From Sensors to Smart Systems

Overview Learn how a machine makes sense of the world, and how to program sensors that make your own life better. Multisession Duration: 10 hrs completed over 5 days. By purchasing a ticket, you are committing to attend all meetings included in the multisession. Scroll down to reference the Agenda on Eventbrite to indicate which ticket to purchase for that session! Class Description Students learn how an electronic system makes sense of its surrounding environment — how physical phenomena like motion, distance, and proximity are converted into electrical signals, how those signals are processed by a microcontroller, and how sensors can make an electronic system smarter through real, working closed-loop behavior. The course builds toward a final capstone project — a people-tracking device that distinguishes between someone who taps an NFC tag versus someone who simply walks by — giving students a complete, functioning piece of hardware they wired and coded themselves. The materials fee for this class is $15. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo, Zelle, and Cash. Target Audience A complete beginner is okay. The course is ideally better for high schoolers and up due to some mathematical explanations in the course SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

Intro to 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

In this intro class, you'll take the first step to 3D printing by learning to slice, melt, and extrude your own plastic creations. Class Description This introductory course is for anyone who wants to get into 3D printing, a type of additive manufacturing. Specifically, you will learn how to use the Prusa printers in the Digifab lab, a type of fused deposition modeling printer. By the end of the class, you'll learn about designing parts for 3D printing, slicing parts, and exporting GCode to the printers so they know where to move. The class will also include testing on the machines so that you can start printing whatever you like within the constraints of these machines. The materials fee for this class is $10. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Venmo. *This class includes Tool Testing on the following: Standard FDM printers, which include: the Prusa Mk3 (3), Creality Ender 3S1 (2), Creality Ender 3 Max, Creality Ender 5 Plus, Creality K1, and Bambu P1P. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Introduction to 3d printing/additive manufacturings and when to use it</li><li>*Brief* introduction to 3d modeling and designing for fused deposition modeling</li><li>Overview of where to find shape files, how to slice them, Gcode, and printer settings</li><li>If time allows, brief discussion of other 3d printing techniques like stereolithography or metal 3d printing</li><li>By the end of the class, you will be able to take your own 3d print home.</li></ul>Instructor - Kevin Naber (He/Him) Kevin has 6 years experience in 3d printing and is a lifelong tinkerer. He delights in using art and technology for functional uses and personal expression. Detail and strength are properties of 3d printing which he enjoys finding the best balance and sharing the knowledge gained from such experiences. Target Audience Students who want to bring their own 3d model (.stl) on USB thumb drive or download one during the class. You can get an .STL file of a small object downloaded from Thingiverse (thingiverse.com)! Students must be 12 years old or older. All students under 18 years old must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

Figure Drawing

Class Description This is a weekly open studio class where people of all artistic levels are invited to explore the human form through drawing and painting from a live nude model. It's a great way to sharpen up skills that have become rusty during the pandemic or to practice something new. The instructor is there to offer advice or to give more detailed instructions if you want them. Each session starts out with fast "gesture" poses up to the first break, and then the poses get longer so you can focus on the details. In the middle of the session we practice some right brain exercises. There is no set progression from one class to the next. You can jump in any time. Instructor - Jim Bredt Jim Bredt has been an amateur cartoonist for over 40 years and has been teaching figure drawing at Artisan's Asylum for about 2 years. He uses a set of exercises to access the brain's graphically potent right hemisphere. The goal is to maintain a relaxed, social atmosphere where the students are comfortable to achieve their full potential. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

Free Sewical Club!

Join us for an evening of socialization and skill share at our monthly open-to-the-public Sewcial Club Night! The Fiber Arts Shop presents "Sewcial Club" a new way to work on your fiber art projects and meet new friends! Stuck on your crochet project? Dropped a stitch on your knitting? Need a body double to get through that mending pile? Longing to put your phone on do-not-disturb while you try out the floor loom? Seeking a big table (that isn't the floor) to cut out your next sewing project? Craving an antidote to doomscrolling on a Wednesday evening? Tackle all of this and more at our relaxed co-working session, once per month during "Sewcial Club"&nbsp;-- bring your projects, meet new friends, explore all that our fiber shop has to offer, leave refreshed and inspired! The fine print: -We are a robust fiber art based studio located within the community workshops at Artisans Asylum (A2), Boston, MA -No previous experience is required to attend or participate -Skill swapping is encouraged, but not required -Socialization encouraged, but not required (feel free to wear your earplugs/headphones while you work) -Event is FREE and open to the public (suggested donation $5) -Sewcial Club is always on the 2nd Wednesday of the month -Visit our mini Fiber Arts Shop Website for more information and to subscribe for updates&nbsp;<a href="https://bio.site/A2_fiberarts">here!</a>

Tool Training: Black Cat Labs 90W Laser Cutter

Learn to harness the power of lasers to cut or engrave nearly anything you can draw on a computer into wood, acrylic, and more. Class Description Harness the power of lasers to cut or engrave nearly anything you can draw on a computer into wood, acrylic, and more. Learn how to safely operate our Black Cat Labs 90W laser cutters. Students will be introduced to safe materials and cutting practices to operate independently in the laser shop. Students will learn Light Burn, the software to send graphics to the laser cutter. This class does not cover designing your own graphics. Look for our design for laser cutting classes. The materials fee for this class is $5. This is separate from the ticket price and is to reimburse the instructor for any tools or materials used in this class. This will be paid once, directly to the instructor at the start of the first class meeting. This instructor accepts Cash. Learning Objectives<ul><li>Students will be able to safely, independently operate the Black Cat Labs Laser Cutters.</li><li>Identify safe materials and determine laser settings.</li></ul>Instructor - Kevin Naber Kevin has 3 years of experience with the Black Cat Lasers and is a lifelong tinkerer. He enjoys making both functional and decorative designs using the laser’s wide variety of settings and software tools. He also finds satisfaction in helping others make their designs a reality in a safe and efficient manner. Target Audience Students with some familiarity with any computer drawing software will be helpful, but beginners welcome! Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!

Boston Amateur Radio Club VE Testing Session

Join us at the Boston Amateur Radio Club VE Testing Session for in-person amateur radio license examinations! The Boston Amateur Radio Club conducts amateur radio license exam sessions at the Artisans Asylum Holton Street building. We give exams for all licensing levels: Technician, General, and Amateur Extra. The test fee is $15, paid directly to the tester. If you pass an exam, you can take the exam for the next higher level without paying an additional fee. More information can be found here: <a href="https://www.barc.org/barc-exam-sessions/">https://www.barc.org/barc-exam-sessions/</a>. For more information on amateur radio in general and what is required to become licensed, contact the club at <a href="mailto:w1bos@arrl.net">w1bos@arrl.net</a>. Testing is by reservation only; we cannot take walk-ins. To reserve a testing spot, or if you have questions, please contact Joe Chapman, NV1W, at <a href="mailto:joechapman@alum.mit.edu">joechapman@alum.mit.edu</a>. SPOTS ARE LIMITED! Secure your spot on the Eventbrite link attached to this listing!&nbsp;

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

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The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

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What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

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Your guide to everything to do around Boston.

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S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

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The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

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S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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Experiences

Free Screen Print Shop Night

Free Circuit Hacking Night!

Free Fiber Arts Shop Night

Knife to Meet You: An Introduction to Bladesmithing

Hands On Basic Electronics

Hands On Basic Electronics

Printing with Trash: Sustainable Printmaking Techniques

Rough to Smooth: Using the Miter Saw, Bandsaw, Jointer, Planer and Sanders

Intro to 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing

Intro to the Metal Lathe

From Sensors to Smart Systems

Figure Drawing

Free Sewical Club!

Tool Training: Black Cat Labs 90W Laser Cutter

Boston Amateur Radio Club VE Testing Session