Laser Cutting: Cut and Etch Your Own Designs with Our Laser Cutter is taking place at NYC Resistor on Sat, Nov 10. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
These classes fill up, reserve your spot now!
Pseudonymous Identities with TAILS is taking place at NYC Resistor on Sun, Nov 4. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
In this talk we’ll cover an introduction to using TAILS, an operating system that will let you keep a secret online identity in a USB drive. Aside from its worst-case-scenario-protection security design, TAILS routes all internet traffic through TOR, a global anonymity network, which allows anyone to use the internet without correlating what you do on the internet to your daytime identity. We’ll be setting up TAILS USB drives, encrypted/persistent storage, and running through the steps needed to set up a subpoena-ready “rogue” Twitter account as well as some of the general operational security practices around that.
Intro to Internet of Things: Build a Subway Countdown Clock is taking place at NYC Resistor on Sat, Nov 3. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Join us at NYC Resistor to build a personalized subway countdown clock. This class will introduce the basics of Arduino, electronics, and other important concepts you’ll need to join in on the Internet of Things (IoT). We’ll use a WiFI connected Arduino microcontroller to pull down real time subway data and display it to a LCD/LED character display. Never be late for a subway again**!
NYC Resistor is proud to be participating in Gowanus Open Studios 2018! Visit us Sunday, Oct 21st, 12-6pm
NYC Resistor will be one of 300+ neighborhood artists opening their doors for free to show their works and creative spaces. We will be presenting several projects made by some of our imaginative members. Come see a diverse range of projects, including lamps, textiles, wearables, general crafts and new media.
Gowanus Open Studios will also be a good opportunity to visit NYC Resistor to learn about our space and how to explore your own creativity! Members will be on hand to talk about the classes, activities and resources we offer regularly throughout the year.
Note:
We will only be open on Sunday, October 21st. NYC Resistor will be closed on Saturday, October 20th for a private class.
Intro to 3D Printing and 3D Design is taking place at NYC Resistor on Sat, Oct 20. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
A class for 3D newcomers who want to learn the basics of creating 3D models and printing them. Your instructor will take you through key concepts of 3D printing, demo the technology on our printers, and lead the class through the design process of creating a model and preparing it to print. We’ll talk about creating functional objects, creative objects, available materials, print reliability, and compare various printer models and features.
Join NYC Resistor and friends for a spooky-special night of music, costumes, and laser light. We would love it if you’d join the Halloween party! Costumes encouraged, 21+, tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
Come join us for a class! Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
These classes fill up, reserve your spot now!
Harness the power of an Eplilog 60 Watt Laser! In this class you’ll learn everything you need to know to make the ideas in your head become a reality with a laser.
In this three hour class, we’ll walk through all the steps from idea to pressing the “go” button on the laser. We’ll cover safety, basic file preparation, and learn how to do a burninate test to find out if a material is laserable. After the three hours, you’ll have made a plaque for your door, a keychain, a simple box or something slightly ambitious. (There is lab time for laser cutting, questions and answers, and working with Inkscape, Illustrator, Corel Draw, etc.)
After learning the basics, each student will create a simple design and cut it on the laser! A $10 lab fee is included in the ticket price and covers your time on the laser cutter to cut and etch. We have a variety of scrap material to experiment with or you can purchase laserable acrylic, Delrin, illustration board, leather, or wood. Midwest and Revell make a variety of plywood, bass and balsa that is perfect for laser cutting. The bed size of our laser is 32″ x 20″ so buy materials accordingly. Keep in mind that large-scale, complex, multi-cut projects may not be appropriate for the class. Our goal is to teach you how to use the tool, not how to reinvent the Sistine Chapel in one afternoon.
Please bring a laptop and a USB jump drive. You may choose to upload and install Inkscape or a free trial of Adobe Illustrator before you come to class to get familiar with the software and start on a vector design project.
This class is required for coming in to do work on the laser independently. If you get inspired, you can come back and laser your objects on our Monday or Thursday Craft Nights. (See our website for more info.)
This class will be taught by NYC Resistor member Maya Kutz. As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.
Please note that refunds must be requested 72 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Come join us for a class! Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Come join us for a class! Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Join us on a journey to embrace your inner drag persona. Learn how to block your brows, contour your cheeks, and flash with lashes! The best thing you should do is learn more about what you can do for your overall beauty when you decide to enter the world of drag. This 3 hour intensive drag 101 workshop will cover base-level drag makeup application. Learn the ropes, put your own spin on it, and turn the party!
Drag Kit make-up bags with all the basic materials will be provided. Bring your favorite make-up items from home or we’ll provide plenty of new samples for you to learn what you love!
Allegra Spread is a Brooklyn-based drag creature who burst onto the New York scene in 2017 and took the boros by storm. With a musical theatre / burlesque background, and a fine art degree, this comedian/costumer/makeup artist won’t stop until she reaches the top! Follow her online at @allegradrag
Come join us for a class! Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Want to get started with physical computing?
Learn to program an Arduino and interact with the physical world! In this class, we’ll cover an introduction to Arduino and learn how to manipulate outputs based on sensor inputs.
Topics covered
What is Arduino?
Software setup (IDE, how to program it, the Serial monitor)
Reading schematics and wiring diagrams
Basics of breadboarding
Controlling output (blinking/fading an LED)
Reading sensor input (with a pushbutton, potentiometer and light sensor)
Combining input and output
Materials
All students will receive a basic electronics starter kit, which contains a starter pack of electronics components and sensors, including a breadboard, wires, light sensor, tilt sensor, LEDs, a motor, and more. Students will also receive an Arduino UNO.
Students should bring their own laptop and install some free software ahead of time:
Who should take this class?
Basic computer knowledge is assumed, and we’ll refresh a few concepts from high school physics and math. No previous experience with coding or circuits is required.
OK, awesome, I want to join!
Please be ready to start at 1pm! We find that you will need this time to get through the whole class. Our classes tend to sell out about a week in advance so if you’re interested, you may want to sign up early.
This class will be taught by NYC Resistor members Max Whitney and Justin Day. As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/.