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Kitchen Lithography Make-Along: printmaking with aluminum foil and soda! – 8/13/2023

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Aug 022023
 

Kitchen Lithography Make-Along: printmaking with aluminum foil and soda!

Tickets on EventBrite for this Sunday, August 13 · 2 – 5pm EDT workshop

This is not your typical craft class. Make-Along is a self-guided craft workshop where participants learn new skills, explore new materials, and make great things!

August Make-Along: Kitchen Lithography

Start by making a drawing on aluminum foil, and then through the chemical magic of cola and vegetable oil, turn it into a printing plate that you can print on Resistor’s etching press! No printmaking experience is required, but if you are an expert, come share your wisdom! Bring ideas for drawings and designs – we hope everyone will have time to make and print at least two images.

Kitchen lithography was invented by the French artist Émilie Aizier, adapting the traditional technique of stone lithography to more common materials. Drawings in grease pencil on the foil repel water and soda but attract oil-based ink, and the mild acids in cola prepare the aluminum background to hold a film of water and repel the ink. It kind of looks like magic, but it’s chemistry!

Oils and inks can be messy! We will supply gloves, but please wear clothing that would be improved, rather than ruined, by stains.

This workshop is masks optional.

Intro to 3D Modeling in Onshape (free, cloud based software!) – 8/9/2023

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Jul 312023
 

Intro to 3D Modeling in Onshape (free, cloud based software!)

Tickets on EventBrite for this Wednesday, August 9 · 6 – 9pm EDT class

In this class you will learn how to use Onshape, a free, intuitive, cloud based design software.

Onshape designs are great for:

3D printing

laser cutting

CNC

Metal casting

blueprints for projects

DIY projects, art, jewelry, furniture, robots, whatever!

Onshape is NOT great for:

Animation / video game design (Learn something like Blender for that)

IMPORTANT INFO

  • Bring your laptop!
  • Create a free account at www.onshape.com

The class will start with a one hour overview of the basic features of Onshape. You will follow along with me while we all create something together. The best way to learn is trial by fire so the last two hours of class you will create your own design. The class size is kept small so everyone can receive personalized instruction if they get stuck. You can design whatever you want so come to class with some ideas!

 

Your Instructor, Caleb Young:

I worked as a mechanical engineer out of college designing machine parts using software similar to Onshape. A few years ago I switched into software engineering and now build things as a hobby. I’ve built furniture, jewelry, 3D printers, laser cut maps, and converted a camper van! Onshape helped me with all of this so I’m excited to share my knowledge with fellow artists and builders!

This class is masks optional.

Intro to Soldering Workshop: Make an LED Tile – 8/5/2023

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Jul 272023
 

Intro to Soldering Workshop: Make an LED Tile

Tickets on Eventbrite for this Saturday, August 5 · 1 – 4pm EDT class

Soldering is one of the most important skills you’ll need for working with electronics. Come join us for an introductory through-hole soldering workshop. Soldering enables you to create sturdy connections between electrical components. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to use a soldering iron safely and effectively, and get plenty of practice with both soldering and de-soldering techniques. We’ll be soldering up some Game of Life kits – LED tiles that generate nifty animations. No previous experience is required, making this introductory workshop a great choice for anyone who’s curious about getting started with hardware tinkering! All materials will be provided.

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 Resistor member Jack Poon.

 

NAIL ART! Make-Along Traditional and Laser Cutter-Enabled Styles – 7/29/2023

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Jul 252023
 

NAIL ART! Make-Along Traditional and Laser Cutter-Enabled Styles

Tickets for this Saturday, July 29 · 3 – 6pm EDT workshop are on EventBrite

This is not your typical craft class. Make-Along is a self-guided craft workshop where participants learn new skills, explore new materials, and make great things!

July Make-Along: Nail Art!

This all-genders class is aimed at tricking out your manicure (or pedicure)… in simple but unique ways using templates & stamps.

Are you a beginner? We’ll provide nail polish, nail stamps, a variety of tools to make your nails all the more awesome.

Are you a master?  Show off your skills and inspire others!  Bring a project, use our materials, and hang out in a great space while doing what you love.

NAIL POLISH EXCHANGE: Did you buy a polish you’ve never used, or you used once and it made you look like you had some sort of Pirate-related scurvy disease? Back by popular demand: bring any you don’t love, and go home with others you do love!

Some suggestions for design ideas are here:

http://pinterest.com/colleenaf/nail-art/

Making Better Decisions with Metrics – Find Magic In The Data 5/31/2023

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Apr 212023
 

Making Better Decisions with Metrics - Find Magic In The Data

Tickets on EventBrite for this Wednesday, May 31 · 7 – 8:30pm EDT class

Good metrics are hard to find. Even harder – making metrics that people use to make decisions. ?Sure, we’ve heard about it before – but how do we go about it to make better decisions that don’t:

  • ?Take forever – people want us to make decisions within a time frame.
  • ?Use the wrong data – the data has to be the right kind of the right circumstance from places you trust
  • ?Engage with logical fallacies – We must avoid bias to be more confident in the future.

The biggest problem with most numbers is two fold – one they seem abstract to people leveraging them, even if they are researched, and two they simply don’t know what to do with them. Making better decisions with metrics is a talk that helps someone transform the numbers they have into something useable for the people who need them.

The instructor:

Adam Thomas – Technologist, product expert, consultant, speaker, writer, strategist

What can we learn by following our curiosity, embracing the unknown, and creating amidst chaos?

This is the question that propels Adam Thomas’s career as a technologist, product expert, and all-around thinker and creator. His answer so far? We can learn that our potential is limitless and we have an amazing array of options for living, working, and playing better.

Seizing every opportunity to dive deep into these topics and more, Adam regularly holds his signature workshop on product strategy, management, and leadership, publishes his newsletter on all things tech- and product-related, and is frequently booked as a speaker on podcasts, conferences, and other forums dedicated to bright ideas and big possibilities.

Situating the world of products within the contexts of culture and behavioral psychology, Adam breaks down technical subject matter into easy-to-grasp concepts, illuminating the insights that tech leaders, product developers, and brands can use to do more and do better when it comes to their product decisions.

SMT For You And You And Me: Surface Mount Soldering Double-Header on 4/8/2023

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Mar 302023
 

Surface mount components! They’re hip, they’re tiny, and you’ve probably swallowed a couple accidentally by now. If you’re still using those clunky, chunky through-hole components that you found in your grandparents’ butter cookie tin, well, it’s time to get with the times and learn how to solder the teeny-weeny components of the future!

During this class we’ll go over not one, not two, but three different soldering techniques for surface mount components. We’ll try our hand at traditional hand-soldering, move on to the fast-paced world of drag soldering, and finally learn how to apply solder paste and do SMT reflow in an upcycled toaster oven we found on the curb– just like the pros! You’ll leave with a beautiful, colorful semicircular LED board that you’ve built yourself. It can be used as a fun colorful display, a volt meter, a VU meter, or whatever else you can think of!

Due to demand, we’ll be hosting not one but two classes this upcoming April 8th. The first will run from 11am-1:30pm, and the second will start at 2pm and run until 4:30pm. Your choice! Learn new skills without disrupting your brunch plans!

No prior soldering experience is required for this class. You can do it!

Your Instructor: Adam Mayer is a longtime NYCR member who burnt his finger on a soldering iron when he was ten and has never forgiven it. He has done questionable things with PCBs and hot plates.

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].

A semicircular LED board that you, yes you, can learn to solder!

It’s pretty!

Intro to Machine Sewing: Turn t-shirts into 1 backpack and 1 laptop case 4/19/2023

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Mar 302023
 

Intro to Machine Sewing: Turn t-shirts into 1 backpack and 1 laptop case

Tickets available on EventBrite for this Wednesday, April 19 · 7 – 10pm EDT class

Curious about sewing? This introductory class covers all the essentials you’ll need to start making your own projects. Bring at least 1 t-shirt, and we’ll make it into a backpack. If you bring a second t-shirt (the larger the better! 2xl is ideal!) and we’ll turn it into a laptop case – if you don’t have a second, larger, t-shirt, we’ll find some fabric scraps in the space for you to work on.

In this class, we’ll cover:

  • Getting set up for sewing: how to thread your machine, change a needle, and wind a bobbin
  • Basic stitches: straight stitch, back stitch and zig zag.
  • The inside out logic of planning your sewing.
  • All the sewing tools available to the public for free during Open Nights at the Resistor hackerspace

Want to do more sewing? After taking this class, you’re welcome to join us for Craft Nights on Monday and Thursday evenings, when you can use our sewing machines free of charge.

No previous experience or supplies necessary except 1 or 2 t-shirts.

Sewing machines for use during class will be provided. All other materials are included in the class fee and are yours to keep. If you have your own sewing machine, feel free to bring it.

Would you like to attend this class, but the cost is too high for you? Send us an email and we’ll see what we can do!

This class will be taught by NYC Resistor member Susanne Vejdemo.

SMT For You And Me: Surface Mount Soldering 3/25/2023

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Mar 202023
 

Tickets on EventBrite for this Saturday, March 25 · 12 – 2:30pm EDT class

Surface mount components! They’re hip, they’re tiny, and you’ve probably swallowed a couple accidentally by now. If you’re still using those clunky, chunky through-hole components that you found in your grandparents’ butter cookie tin, well, it’s time to get with the times and learn how to solder the teeny-weeny components of the future!

During this class we’ll go over not one, not two, but three different soldering techniques for surface mount components. We’ll try our hand at traditional hand-soldering, move on to the fast-paced world of drag soldering, and finally learn how to apply solder paste and do SMT reflow in an upcycled toaster oven we found on the curb– just like the pros!

No prior soldering experience is required for this class.

Your Instructor: Adam Mayer is a longtime NYCR member who burnt his finger on a soldering iron when he was ten and has never forgiven it. He has done questionable things with PCBs and hot plates.

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].

Glass Bottle Cutting: January Make-Along 1/15/2023

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Jan 042023
 

Glass Bottle Cutting: January Make-Along

Get tickets for this Sunday January 15th 1pm class on EventBrite

Learn how to cut glass bottles! No experience necessary. In this make-a-long, we will learn how to score glass and then heat and cool the glass to break it! We will have a limited number of empty bottles at the workshop, but you are encouraged to bring your own, too! Circular wine and liquor bottles work best, but we’ve also had some success with square and odd shaped bottles!

You can use the cut bottles for an array of crafts and hobbies! Planters, candles, lamps, drinking glasses, and more!

This class will be taught be NYC Resistor member Ben K. In a past life, Ben cut wine bottles and turned them into candles professionally.

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