We're excited to feature the latest work below by Amy Anderson, she's consistently making innovative and creative pieces. We also have an update from Andi at Future Innovator's Academy!
Our woodworking track sold out, but you can get notified of the next!
Our early bird discount ends soon to learn how to operate four CNC machines in our weekend intensive, or bring a buddy to build your own CNC! Use the discount code 'CNC49BLOG'.
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Member Project: Amy's Lazy Susan Side Table
Amy's been on a woodworking marathon ever since she got started at the shop last year, and it shows!
The legs on this piece are Cherry, the rest is Ambrosia Maple she picked up from Johnson's Workbench. A whole lot of imagination, CAD, and CNC work on the ShopBot followed by some custom joinery, and finished off with a beautiful resin inlay. To top it all, it rotates around the shelf on a 12" heavy duty lazy susan!
When asked if we could feature it, Amy responded with a lovely comment:
"Thanks to Maker Works I was able to learn several new aspects of woodworking, joinery, CNC design, engraving and the different ways to do an inlay. The strength and knowledge of each team member at Maker Works has grown many skilled and successful woodworkers. It is a safe and welcoming environment.
This piece was only imagined and getting it into real life form took a lot of time and recalculations."
Thank you Amy for inspiring all of us with your imagination and hard work!
Learn to safely operate four CNC machines in this two-day workshop!
Join a small cohort learning to safely operate the Epilog Laser, Plasma Cutter, ShopBot, and Tormach. You'll leave with the knowledge to cut and engrave wood, metal, and plastic using the power of robots.
This is an incredible opportunity to learn the basics of design (CAD), converting designs to machine code (CAM), and operating the machines.
Psst, you'll also be the first to play with Dale's custom pen plotter.
Possible post class projects on the Laser, ShopBot, and Tormach Mill!
Sign up using the early bird code 'CNC49BLOG' to bring the price to $449!
Build and take home your own CNC Machine! Join Maker Works' instructor Leena for a full day guided build of your own personal 3018 CNC Router. This lightweight router is great for cutting and engraving wood and plastic.
The class is a fantastic introduction to the world of CNC. Leena will walk you through the wiring, mechanics, and software from start to finish, and you get to take home your own CNC Router!
Feel free to bring a build buddy, but register soon — just four spots! Use the early bird discount code 'CNC49BLOG' to bring the price down to $449!
Andi's been a member of the shop for over a year, starting when she launched The Future Innovators Academy at Maker Works in 2023. She quickly outgrew us, expanding to her own space and equipment (Laser Engravers & 3D Printers, for kids!).
Summer camps are in full swing, and she's offering our community a discount on STEM camp (linked left), use the code 'MakerWorks' to take 15% off!
Additional camps with spots open below!
Lego Robotics
Ages 5 - 8
Half & Full Day camps
Roblox Game Design
Ages 7 - 14
Half & Full Day camps
Minecraft Modding
Ages 8 - 12
Half & Full Day camps
JUNE CLASSES AND BEYOND
Classes are posted on the website through July! Ready to learn? No membership required!
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- Josh Williams