Intro to E-textiles 6/17
Sew a circuit! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of e-textiles by sewing a plush firefly that lights up in the dark. Our next workshop is 7 - 9:30 PM on Monday, June 17.What are e-textiles?...
View ArticleOpen Beam Build-Off 5/31
As Einstein said, “Genius is doing a lot with a little.” Take our starter OpenBeam kit and go head to head with the best builders, hackers, and tinkerers in Seattle. The goal? Make something awesome....
View ArticleMachine Knitting 101: Get to Know the Machines
Do you think knitting machines are just about the coolest thing ever? Want to make a really nice sweater faster than you can watch the new season of Arrested Development? So do we, which is why we are...
View ArticleHand Knitting 101: Learn to Knit a Flying Spaghetti Monster
Always wanted to learn to knit, but not interested in making an ugly scarf? Just want to make a cuddly Flying Spaghetti Monster? Either way this workshop is for you! Come on Tuesday, June 25 from 7 PM...
View ArticleIntro to Electronics: one day left to sign up!
Feeling inspired by all the fun projects you saw at Mini Maker Faire this weekend? Have a long standing idea that needs a jump start? Interested in acquiring some great life skills?Come to the Intro to...
View ArticleMachine Sewing 101: Copy Your Favorite Tee-Shirt
Have a tee-shirt that fits like no other, and want more? Come to the Machine Sewing workshop on Tuesday, July 2 from 7 PM to 9 PM. Bring your favorite shirt and a larger shirt to re-fashion, or contact...
View ArticleLily Pad Arduino Workshop
Monday July 29th 7 to 9:30 PM:This workshop is designed for people new to microcontrollers and interested in e-textiles. The LilyPad Arduino has been developed for sewable microprocessor applications....
View ArticleThe Coolest Thing You'll See This Weekend
Check out friends of the shop Mark Ganter and the UW WOOF 3D Printing Club racing in a 3D printed boat tomorrow, Saturday 7/13 at the world infamous Seafair Milk Carton Derby!
View Article3D Design with Google SketchUp
Saturday, July 27, 2-4 pm.Want to watch something 3D print, but tired of printing other people’s designs? Like 3D modeling, but hankering after something free and intuitively designed? Wondering what...
View ArticleHacker Scouts: Soft Circuits
Sunday, July 28, 1pm-2pmCalling all 8-14 year olds interested in electronics, sewing, or making sweet light-up projects! Come by Metrix this Sunday, hang out, and make something awesome with us.For...
View ArticleNew Toy Alert: Laser Etch Drinking Glasses!
Good news, everyone!We recently got the rotary attachment on our laser up and running, meaning we can now laser etch wine glasses, pint glasses, and anything else round and non-toxic you may have lying...
View ArticleShiny New Rate Sheet
Have y’all seen the newly redesigned rate sheet, complete with new textiles membership options? Feast your eyeballs on this!
View ArticleCircuit Board Design with KiCAD
Kicad is an open source software suite for electronic design automation (EDA). This allows you to design schematics of electronic circuits and printed circuit boards (PCB). This workshop will cover the...
View ArticleHand Knitting 101: Learn to Knit a Flying Spaghetti Monster
Always wanted to learn to knit, but not interested in making an ugly scarf? Just want to make a cuddly Flying Spaghetti Monster? Either way this workshop is for you! Come on Tuesday, June 25 from 7 PM...
View ArticleMachine Sewing 101: Copy Your Favorite Tee-Shirt
Have a tee-shirt that fits like no other, and want more? Come to the Machine Sewing workshop on Tuesday, July 2 from 7 PM to 9 PM. Bring your favorite shirt and a larger shirt to re-fashion, or...
View ArticleLily Pad Arduino Workshop
Monday July 29th 7 to 9:30 PM: This workshop is designed for people new to microcontrollers and interested in e-textiles. The LilyPad Arduino has been developed for sewable microprocessor...
View ArticleThe Coolest Thing You'll See This Weekend
Check out friends of the shop Mark Ganter and the UW WOOF 3D Printing Club racing in a 3D printed boat tomorrow, Saturday 7/13 at the world infamous Seafair Milk Carton Derby!
View Article3D Design with Google SketchUp
Saturday, July 27, 2-4 pm. Want to watch something 3D print, but tired of printing other people’s designs? Like 3D modeling, but hankering after something free and intuitively designed? Wondering what...
View ArticleHacker Scouts: Soft Circuits
Sunday, July 28, 1pm-2pm Calling all 8-14 year olds interested in electronics, sewing, or making sweet light-up projects! Come by Metrix this Sunday, hang out, and make something awesome with us. For...
View ArticleNew Toy Alert: Laser Etch Drinking Glasses!
Good news, everyone! We recently got the rotary attachment on our laser up and running, meaning we can now laser etch wine glasses, pint glasses, and anything else round and non-toxic you may have...
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