Custom Laser Cut Ornaments
2021-12-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-12-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Join us in this Laser Engraving workshop as we walk you through designing a custom ornament!
Each participant will be able to make up to 2 ornaments.
You can attend this workshop with a guest. So bring your kids, bring your friend, bring your significant other! Only paid participants will leave with ornaments.
Some examples to get the creative juices flowing!

Signs on the CNC Router
2021-12-14 17:30 - 20:00
Join us in this CNC Router workshop and learn the basics of making wooden signs on our Shopbot Router. Your sign can be Holiday themed or something else that you may have in mind. You could ALSO make a sign as a gift for someone for the Holidays!
There will be a limit to the complexity and size of the projects for timing purposes. Signs will be about 10″ x 10″.
You can attend this workshop with a guest. So bring your kids, bring your friend, bring your significant other! Only paid participants will make a sign.
Some examples to get the creative juices flowing!

Personalize a Coffee Mug with Sublimation!
2021-12-23 17:00 - 19:00
Our new Sawgrass Dye Sublimation printer is setup and ready to make custom coffee mugs for you! This printer is AWESOME! You can do full color photos right onto the mugs!
Each participant will get 1 mug! Buy additional tickets for multiple mugs!
You can attend this workshop with a guest. So bring your kids, bring your friend, bring your significant other! Only paid participants will leave with a project.
Some examples to get the creative juices flowing!

Heart Shaped Wooden Keepsake Box - Saturday Series
2022-02-05 09:00 - 11:00
Create a custom engraved heart shaped wooden box with the top etched with words, images, or dates.
In this workshop you will learn about the basics of our CNC Router and our Laser Cutter/Engraver and you will walk away with your own customized heart shaped keepsake box!

If you cannot attend the event but are interested in purchasing a keepsake box, you can place your order here.
Orders must be placed by 2/8/2022 and you can pickup your boxes by 2/12/2022

Custom Pint Glasses for St. Patrick's Day
2022-03-05 09:00 - 11:00
Design and etch your own custom pint beverage glasses.
Additional glasses available for purchase on site (pending time constraints) for $10/ea

Laser Cut Bird House
2022-03-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-04 10:00 - 12:00
Think spring and make your own wood bird house using our laser engraver/cutter!
You will get to customize your birdhouse (note there are limitations to customization due to time constraints).

Gardening Plant Markers
2022-04-02 10:00 - 12:00
Laser etch wood garden labels and make a 3D printed planter!
Note: You will probably have to come back for the planter because 3D printing can take several hours

Wooden Spring Yard Sign
2022-04-09 10:00 - 12:00
Learn about our CNC router and design and make a custom sign for your home!
It could be a Welcome sign that lots of people have outside their home or it could be a family name sign!
Design complexity is limited due to time constraints.
Wood cost has gone up so this class costs a bit more but it is worth it!

NOTE: Ticket sales END a few days before the event so we can ensure we have the proper amount of materials

Gifts for Mom!
2022-05-07 10:00 - 12:00
Create a custom present for mom! $20 for the class instruction, then just pay for materials and machine time. Ideas include making a custom tumbler, coffee mug, key chain, maybe a fun 3D print, and more.

Please email christopher.kaminsky@muskegoncc.edu after you register to make an appointment the week before Mother’s Day. This is so we can reserve the equipment for your projects.

Ideas & Cost Estimation:

Custom Tumbler – $12
Sublimated Coffee Mug – $10
Laser Cut Keychain – $10
3D Prints – costs vary but most small-ish things will be maybe a few dollars (you may have to come back to pickup since 3D printing can take a while).
Laser Cut Mother’s Day Card – $15
Laser Engraved Wine Glass(es) – $10/ea

Get Your Side Hustle On!
2022-05-21 10:00 - 12:00
Are you an Entrepreneur?
Learn how to launch and advertise your business AND experience all that the fab lab has to offer. You will design and make your own custom keychain as well. This could use the logo for your business or whatever you choose!

Custom etch a tumbler! (Saturday Series)
2022-06-04 10:00 - 12:00
Bring your passions to life by putting that favorite thing of yours on your tumbler! Fill with coffee/tea/cocoa to make a great gift!
Tumblers are included in the price! We have various colors such as black, blue, red, purple, pink.

We cannot guarantee colors for the event though!
Additional tumblers can be purchased for $15/ea (includes tumbler and engraving). Any additional tumblers will be done once attendees have all completed 1 and time permitting.

Best Father’s Day Gift Ever? Time!
2022-06-18 10:00 - 12:00
Bring your dad (or mom, friend, uncle, aunt) to the Fab Lab and work on a project together!
Design and make wooden sign using our CNC Router. This could be a sign for your ‘man cave’, your garage, your ‘she-shed’, or anything else!

NOTE: Ticket sales will stop a few days before to ensure we have the proper materials in stock.

Beach/Lake/Summer Signs
2022-07-09 10:00 - 12:00
Design and make a wooden sign using our CNC Router.

DIY Backyard Game! (Hole Maze Game)
2022-08-06 10:00 - 12:30
Summer ain’t over until its over!
There’s plenty of time left to have fun in the backyard with friends and family!
During this workshop we will be building a game called ‘Guyere”
“It’s most often called “Gruyere”, but also goes by names like “The Cheese Grater”, “Cheese Board”, “Hole Maze”, or “Hole Board”. It makes perfect sense to name this after cheese, because the playing surface is mostly made up of a large board with so many holes that it looks like Swiss! You pull the strings on either side to move the holder up the board, carefully maneuvering it so the ball inside makes it to the top hole without falling in any of the holes along the way.”
More info here: https://www.chicaandjo.com/diy-wood-yard-game-for-kids-gruyere/
NOTICE(s):

NO SANDALS ALLOWED DURING THIS CLASS

Ticket sales END 1 WEEK PRIOR TO EVENT

We may not entirely finish the games during the 2 hours BUT we will help do everything so you leave knowing what is left to do OR if you can stay a bit longer we can work with you to finish the project.

1 registered attendee can bring helpers! Spouse, significant other, friend, grandparent, etc etc.

Design a Coffee Mug!
2022-09-17 10:00 - 12:00
We are big fans of Michigan fall weather! How better to watch some fall football than with a nice cup of warm coffee, hot cocoa or cider?
At this workshop you will design your own custom mug using our sublimation printer and mug press!
If you have any images you want on the mug make sure to bring them with you or be able to sign into something to grab them to use!
Additional mugs can be made for $10/ea onsite, time permitting! We want to make sure that everyone can get at least 1 mug during the allotted class time.

NOTICE(s):

1 registered attendee can bring helpers! Spouse, significant other, friend, grandparent, etc etc.

Design Your Own Halloween Tombstone!
2022-10-01 10:00 - 13:00
Time to get spooky!
In this workshop you will learn how to design for our CNC Router and you will work on your very own foam tombstone to decorate just in time for Halloween!
TICKET SALES END 1 WEEK BEFORE EVENT (so we can make sure we have it ordered)

NOTICE(s):

1 registered attendee can bring helpers! Spouse, significant other, friend, grandparent, etc etc.
No loose clothing, jewelry, or sandals! We will be using a CNC and those can be dangerous
Designs will be limited in complexity for time!

Sweetest Day Love Fest!
2022-10-15 13:30 - 16:00
Love is in the air!
Celebrate Sweetest Day with your Sweetie (maybe your sweetie is your brother, grandma, mother, or even a friend!) at the fab lab.
We will have the fab lab CLOSED to the public so it will just be us!
We will have a few projects that attendees can work on and we will have appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks for attendees!
Each attendee can pick 1 item from each category.
Category 1:

laser engraved tumblers, beer or wine glasses
simple cnc router wooden signs
simple laser cut wooden signs

Category 2:

vinyl stickers
sublimation coffee mugs OR puzzle

TICKET SALES END 1 WEEK BEFORE EVENT (so we can make sure we have food ordered)
NOTICE(s):

Arrival starts at 1:30pm
Please note any dietary restrictions under your ticket

SpOOOOky Halloween Wall or Door Decor
2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:00
Come get some last minute Halloween in your life! We will be working on our Epilog Laser to create some fun Halloween signs.
We will be making signs like you see in the picture but some modifications can be permitted. Like maybe you want to put a pumpkin or a ghost instead of the bat!

NOTICE(s):

You are able to bring a guest to help you work on your project
We may be painting the projects onsite so wear old clothes!

Tailgate Custom Glasses
2022-11-12 10:00 - 12:00
Maybe your team is doing REALLY good this season and you want to show off your pride? Maybe your team ISN’T doing so good and you just need some new glassware for that special beverage to get you through the games? Either way come hangout with us and make some custom Laser Engraved glasses featuring WHATEVER you want on the glass!
Each ticket gives you a set of 4 glasses.
NOTICE(s):

You are able to bring a guest to help you work on your project
Ticket sales close 1 week before event to make sure we have the proper number of glasses!

Holiday Ornaments
2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:00
The holidays are RIGHT around the corner! Join us for this event and you will get to create 2 custom ornaments using our Laser Engraver/Cutter! We will have some designs to choose from but if you have any ideas you want, bring them in and we can do our best to help bring it to life.

NOTICE(s):

You are able to bring a guest to help you work on your project

Holiday Decor, Custom Wooden Sign
2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:30
If you want to make some last minute home decor for your home or maybe you want to come up with a custom gift for a family/friend? In this workshop you will learn the basics of design and operating of our Shopbot CNC Router.

NOTICE(s):

You are able to bring a guest to help you work on your project

Custom Etch a Tumbler!
2023-02-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-16 17:00 - 19:00
Bring your passions to life by putting that favorite thing of yours on your tumbler! Fill with coffee/tea/cocoa to make a great gift!
Do you have a favorite sports team, fraternity, sorority? Maybe you just have a favorite character or slogan. We’ll teach you how to design for laser cutting and you’ll walk out with a personalized tumbler.
Tumblers are included in the price! We have various colors such as black, blue, red, purple, pink.

We cannot guarantee colors for the event though!
Additional tumblers can be purchased for $15/ea (includes tumbler and engraving). Any additional tumblers will be done once attendees have all completed 1 and time permitting.

Heart Shaped Wooden Keepsake Box - Saturday Series
2023-02-11 12:00 - 14:00
Create a custom engraved heart shaped wooden box with some text and simple clipart engraved onto the box.
In this workshop you will learn about the basics of our CNC Router and you will walk away with your own customized heart shaped keepsake box!

Intro to CNC Router
2023-02-23 17:00 - 19:30
Join us in this CNC Router workshop and learn the basics of making wooden signs on our Shopbot Router.

There will be a limit to the complexity and size of the projects for timing purposes. Signs will consist of some text and simple clipart.
You can attend this workshop with a guest. So bring your kids, bring your friend, bring your significant other! Only paid participants will make a sign.
Some examples to get the creative juices flowing!
