FabLab

Season Decor - CNC Router Halloween Tombstone (Saturday Series)
2021-09-25 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Come to the Lakeshore Fab Lab and create a custom graveyard tombstone for Halloween! The class will cover the barebone basics for operating the Shopbot CNC Router. We will go over the basic operations used in Vcarve Shopbot Edition to create this piece. After you have personalized your tombstone project in the software, we will go into the shop and cut the signs out. This will involve basic CNC router operation.

Due to time, you will be limited in your design! We had one ambitious kid make a file that took 2 hours to cut once 🙂

NOTE: This will not be an in-depth course on the CNC router.

GUESTS (such as kids) – you are allowed to bring 1 or 2 guests to help with the project but only 1 registered and paid person per group will be guaranteed to received a tombstone.

Walk-ins day of are not guaranteed materials. We will try to have extra items if we can.

Keys to the Fab Lab Kingdom (Saturday Series)
2021-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Learn Computer Aided Design (CAD) and design a key chain to be laser engraved or 3D printed.
The program we will be using is Onshape.com please register an account before the workshop, https://www.onshape.com/en/products/free

For the kids, or a big kid:
Tinkering in the Fab Lab:

Learn TinkerCAD and tinker around the fab lab learning about the equipment. Design a custom 3D printable keychain.
The program we will be using is TinkerCAD.com please register an account before the workshop, www.tinkercad.com

Walk-ins day of are not guaranteed space

3D Printing Workshop/Meetup
2021-09-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Come learn about 3D printing at this workshop/meetup. Bring your questions about the technology and we will try to answer them! If you have a cool project you have been working on making, bring it in for a show and tell!
We will cover the basics of the FDM (filament based) technologies.
All attendees will receive a 3D printed Fidget Star (trust me they are fun).

Members: FREE

Non-Members: $10

FAB LAB CLOSED
2021-09-03 - 2021-09-13 | MI
From 9/3/21 to 9/13/21 the Lakeshore Fab Lab will be closed.

Are Your Ready to Tailgate??? (Saturday Series)
2021-08-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Build your own custom full size cornhole game with personalized surfaces add your family name, your favorite team, or slogan.
Images or text will be made on our large format vinyl printer. There will be a limit to the complexity we can do in the amount of time that we have.
NOTE: Bags are NOT included. Also finishing (stain, clear coat, paint) is not included with this workshop. You can bring your own to work on here though.

For the kids, or a big kid:
Custom Mini Cornhole Game:

Build your own custom mini cornhole game with personalized surfaces. Add your name, favorite team, or slogan.

NOTE: Bags are NOT included. Also finishing (stain, clear coat, paint) is not included with this workshop. You can bring your own to work on here though.

RESERVATIONS DUE BY 1 WEEK BEFORE CLASS SO WE CAN GET MATERIALS.
Walk-ins day of are not guaranteed materials. We will try to have extra items if we can.

Sticker Design 101
2021-08-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Come learn how to get started using Adobe Illustrator to create your very own stickers! Each participant will receive about 12inch x 12inch area worth of stickers.
Come with some ideas of images or clipart that you would like to make 🙂
We will be using Adobe Illustrator, we recommend please create a FREE Adobe account for each attendee using this link, https://account.adobe.com/ . This will help get the class going quicker!

Get Your GAME On! Go Sports! (Saturday Series)
2021-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Custom design and make a metal sign (12″ x 12″), etch a glass (provided), and make a wooden key chain all with your favorite team(s) or players.

For the kids, or a big kid:
3D Print and Team Logo Keychain:

3D print something related to sports (or any small/reasonable item), and make a wooden key chain all with your favorite team(s) or players.

RESERVATIONS DUE BY 1 WEEK BEFORE CLASS SO WE CAN GET MATERIALS.
Walk-ins day of are not guaranteed materials. We will try to have extra items if we can.

FAB LAB CLOSED
2021-08-14 - 2021-08-15 | MI
Due to a scheduled power outage the fab lab will be closed August 14.

Design a game character and 3D print it!
2021-08-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Come learn how to get started with character/creature design from Lori Hazelton. Lori studied game and graphic design at MCC and loves being involved with the fab lab. She will guide you through using Sculptris to create a character/creature from your imagination!
After the design is done we will set your creations up to be 3D printed. You will have to come back in a day or 2 for the final 3D printed files, as they can take some time to complete.
Sculptris is a free program! Learn more here: https://sculptris.en.softonic.com/

WELCOME Sign For Your House or Wall Stickers (Saturday Series)
2021-08-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Custom make a 4ft x 10inch sign to place at your front door. WELCOME or any other word up to 10 letters.

For the kids, or a big kid:
Door or Wall Vinyl Sticker
Print your name, create a sticker of your favorite hobby, superhero, etc. Total material use is 2ft x 2ft so you can print 1 big sticker or a bunch of smaller ones.

Laser Engraved Patriotic Glass & Sticker Pack
2021-07-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
This impromptu event will go from 4-7pm!
Tickets are $10 and this includes a design of your choice (we have some cool Patriotic ones to choose from!) or you could do something else (pending approval from fab lab workers).
We have a limited amount of Pint Glasses and Beer Mugs onsite. Purchasing a ticket guarantees you get one! If you want to bring your own glass you can and it will be subject to the fab lab team if it is possible to engrave.

Each participant will get a Patriotic sticker pack as well!
This event is for all ages!
Can purchase additional tickets on site (cards only, no cash) or pre-register the desired quantity.

3D Printing Workshop
2021-06-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2021-06-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Come learn about 3D printing! We can cover both basic or advanced topics!
We will try to pick out a few prints based on any holidays for you to choose from. The prints will most likely NOT be done during the time of this workshop since 3D printing can take a long time! You will have to come back for the 3D printed files another day.
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MCC is in PHASE 4 of its Re-opening plans. This means restrictions are in place for our events.
This should go without saying but please do not come in if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID19 or have a potential exposure.
When you come in you will be required to fill out a COVID19 screening form

Limited Capacity: Unfortunately for now we have to limit the number of people inside the fab lab
Age: Only those 16+ are able to come into the fab lab right now
Masks: Vaccinated or not, for now you have to wear a mask. Let’s hope we can all breathe free soon enough!
Social Distancing: we all unfortunately know too much about these 2 words but when possible let’s keep some distance between bodies
Sanitizing: MCC staff will sanitize high traffic work surfaces and equipment. Hand sanitizer will be available inside and outside of the fab lab

If you are not eligible to come in right now we are still able to offer Curbside Services to help you out.
For more information on Muskegon Community College’s Re-Opening status and more detailed information please visit their Dashboard here.

Laser Engraving Workshop - Living Hinge Keepsake Box
2021-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore, 388 W Clay Ave, Muskegon, MI, 49440, United States
Come learn about laser engraving!
We will show you the basics of the laser engraver/cutter and you will make a living hinge box customized for you or as a gift for someone else!
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MCC is in PHASE 4 of its Re-opening plans. This means restrictions are in place for our events.
This should go without saying but please do not come in if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID19 or have a potential exposure.
When you come in you will be required to fill out a COVID19 screening form

Limited Capacity: Unfortunately for now we have to limit the number of people inside the fab lab
Age: Only those 16+ are able to come into the fab lab right now
Masks: Vaccinated or not, for now you have to wear a mask. Let’s hope we can all breathe free soon enough!
Social Distancing: we all unfortunately know too much about these 2 words but when possible let’s keep some distance between bodies
Sanitizing: MCC staff will sanitize high traffic work surfaces and equipment. Hand sanitizer will be available inside and outside of the fab lab

If you are not eligible to come in right now we are still able to offer Curbside Services to help you out.
For more information on Muskegon Community College’s Re-Opening status and more detailed information please visit their Dashboard here.

Intro to TinkerCAD (Online Class)
2021-04-24 04:00 - 13:00 | MI
Join us for our weekly TinkerCAD Session where we will cover the basics of 3D design and use the software to solve fun problems.

Fab Lab 101
2021-03-20 04:00 - 13:00 | MI
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Intro to TinkerCAD (Online Class)
2021-03-17 04:00 - 13:00 | MI
