Spark Makerspace

Attend this beginner-level stained-glass workshop and create a stained-glass honeycomb.
Let’s
 make stained glass honeycombs! We'll create a sparkly suncatcher to 
hang in a window and celebrate our pollinators. Are you a first-timer? 
No worries! You will be taught to cut, grind, foil, and solder stained 
glass to create your piece. This half-day class is for beginners and 
experienced stained glass artists alike. Finished piece: 4” diameter.
.Ages 16+
All materials included.
Be sure to bring your lunch with you. There will not be enough time to get food off-site. Please note: sufficient
 hand dexterity and the ability to stand while working with tools are 
required. There will be a class break; bringing a snack/lunch is 
encouraged. Closed-toed shoes must be worn. This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Get tickets today, sales end 5 days prior to class!
Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.

Local Event: Let’s Make Stained Glass Honeycombs!

New London County

New London

Connecticut

Let’s Make Stained Glass Honeycombs!

Attend this beginner-level stained-glass workshop and create a stained-glass honeycomb.
Let’s
 make stained glass honeycombs!...

Learn how to make your own cutting board in this 2-part class (Monday, 7/6 &amp; 7/13, 5:30-8:30 p.m.).
Beginner-Level Woodshop Class
Students will build a wooden cutting board. Students will start with mixed strips of wood and will glue, flatten, shape, groove, and finish the cutting board. This is a two-session class (7/6 &amp; 7/13), and at the end of the second class, students will take their project home.
This class will provide tool certification for Spark Makerspace Members who demonstrate safe usage of the tools. (chop saw, router, &amp; planer). Because of the generous support of the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, the price of our certification classes has been greatly subsidized. Making them more affordable to our membership.
Ages 18+
Sign Up Today!
Get Tickets Today! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.

Local Event: Make a Cutting Board 2-Part Class (7/6 & 7/13)

Make a Cutting Board 2-Part Class (7/6 & 7/13)

Learn how to make your own cutting board in this 2-part class (Monday, 7/6 & 7/13, 5:30-8:30 p.m.).
Beginner-Level Woodshop...

Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create an air plant holder.
This stained glass project is designed for first-timers and experienced glass artists alike.
 A great class to take with a friend and MAKE together. A simple yet 
elegant design, these air plant holders bring the tranquility of nature 
indoors and soothing color to a sunny window. A live air plant is 
included to make your creation complete and a perfect gift! The holders 
are designed and intended to be hung.
In this workshop, you will learn to score glass, grind, foil, and solder. Sign up to make your air plant holder today!
Be sure to bring your lunch with you. There will not be enough time to get food off-site. Please note: sufficient
 hand dexterity and the ability to stand while working with tools are 
required. There will be a class break; bringing a snack/lunch is 
encouraged. Closed-toed shoes must be worn. This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
All materials included.
Ages 16+
Get tickets today, sales end 5 days prior to class!
Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Please note: class may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.

Local Event: Make a Stained Glass Air Plant Holder

Make a Stained Glass Air Plant Holder

Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create an air plant holder.
This stained glass project is designed for...

Learn how to Screen Print at Spark in this 2-part beginner class!
This two-part class is Wednesday, July 8th, 6-7:30pm, and Thursday, July 9th, 6-8:30pm, at Spark Makerspace, 7 Union St., New London, CT.
Learn
 how to Screen Print at Spark! We'll take you through the whole process 
of creating a one-color print, and you'll take home prints of your own 
design! This class covers successful design elements, creating the 
screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper, and
 how to reuse your silkscreen.
For Members, this class will certify you to use the screen-printing equipment independently.
This class is intended for students ages 14+.
All materials included. This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. 
Get tickets today; sales end 5 days before class! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.

Local Event: Intro to Screen Printing (2-part) 7/8 & 7/9

Intro to Screen Printing (2-part) 7/8 & 7/9

Learn how to Screen Print at Spark in this 2-part beginner class!
This two-part class is Wednesday, July 8th, 6-7:30pm, and...

Learn how to create your own custom wooden picture frame! No prior woodworking experience is required.
Learn
 how to frame your fine art in a custom wooden frame. Students will 
start with a hardwood board and turn it into an 8 x 10 picture frame to 
take home.
Students will use the router table to create
 the frame profile, then use table saw jigs to create accurate miter 
joints. After gluing the frame, students will reinforce the frame 
corners, cut plexiglass and backer board, and finish sand the frame.
Students
 will take home all the supplies required to put a protective finish on 
the frame, install a picture, and hang the frame on the wall.
Spark Members: This class does not include any tool certifcations.
No prior woodworking experience is required.
18+
Please
 note that the class fee is non-refundable unless the minimum enrollment
 is not met. If this happens, you will be contacted 5 days ahead of 
time, refunded, and the class will be canceled.

Local Event: Woodshop Basics: Picture Frames

Woodshop Basics: Picture Frames

Learn how to create your own custom wooden picture frame! No prior woodworking experience is required.
Learn
 how to frame your...

Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create a Beetle Bug Pot Hanger
In
 this beginner-level class, you will learn to cut glass, grind, foil, 
and solder to make two colorful beetles. These fun bugs measure approx. 
2.5 x 4" and are designed to hook over the edge of a pot or hang in a 
window. This makes a fun gift for indoor or outdoor decor.
All materials included.
Ages 16+
Be sure to bring your lunch with you. There will not be enough time to get food off-site. Please note: sufficient
 hand dexterity and the ability to stand while working with tools are 
required. There will be a class break; bringing a snack/lunch is 
encouraged. Closed-toed shoes must be worn. This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Get tickets today, sales end 5 days prior to class!
Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Please note: class may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.

Local Event: Stained Glass Beetle Bug Pot Hanger

Stained Glass Beetle Bug Pot Hanger

Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create a Beetle Bug Pot Hanger
In
 this beginner-level class, you will...

An interactive 2-part introduction to Python, a general-purpose programming language. 7/12&amp;7/19
Have
 you ever wanted to learn how to code but didn’t know where to start? 
This beginner-friendly introduction to Python will help you discover the
 fundamentals of computer programming through hands-on activities, 
experimentation, and creative problem-solving. Over the course of this 
two-part workshop, students will learn by making predictions, testing 
ideas, writing and modifying code, and discovering how programming works
 through guided exploration. ,
Students
 should bring their own laptop and charger. Before class, students will 
receive instructions for installing the free software used during the 
workshop.
Printed workbook materials included.
Students will learn core Python concepts,conclude with a small project in which including:
<ul><li>Variables</li><li>Basic arithmetic</li><li>Input and output</li><li>Strings</li><li>Loops</li><li>Functions</li><li>Conditionals</li><li>Lists and basic data structures</li></ul>
The
 workshop will conclude with a small project in which students use their
 new skills to build something of their own, such as a simple game, 
calculator, utility, or interactive program.
About the Instructor:
Ian
 Frommer is a professor in the Department of Mathematics at the U.S. 
Coast Guard Academy, where he teaches computing, operations research, 
and mathematics. With over 20 years of experience as an educator, Ian 
has taught Python to both new and experienced programmers of all ages. 
He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computation from 
the University of Maryland and an A.B. in Astronomy and Physics from 
Harvard College.
This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Ages 15+
Motivated younger students with strong reading, math, and computer skills may reach out about participation.
Get tickets today, sales end 5 days prior to class!
Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Please note: class may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.

Local Event: Intro to Python (2-part): Learn Coding through Interactive Inquiry

Intro to Python (2-part): Learn Coding through...

An interactive 2-part introduction to Python, a general-purpose programming language. 7/12&7/19
Have
 you ever wanted to learn...

Intro to Python (2-part): Learn Coding through Interactive Inquiry

7/13-7/17,
 1-4p Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard 
boats while learning basic design and maritime skills.
Set sail with creativity. New London Community Boatworks is partnering with Spark Makerspace for a fun, hands-on cardboard boat-building class for students ages 9-12.
In this class, young builders will
 create their own 2-foot-long cardboard boats while learning about 
reading plans, measurement, construction, and maritime traditions. After building, participants will paint and decorate their boats, bringing their imaginative designs to life.
We are also hoping to showcase the finished boats at the Connecticut Maritime History Festival on September 12th.
All materials are included.
Parents/guardians will be contacted by email before class to complete required paperwork.
This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Get tickets today. Class fee is non-refundable, so please plan accordingly.

Local Event: Summer Camp - Card Board Boat Build (9-12yr)

Summer Camp - Card Board Boat Build (9-12yr)

7/13-7/17,
 1-4p  Students ages 9–12 will build and decorate their own cardboard 
boats while learning basic design and...

Learn how to build a laminated wooden joiner's mallet. (Member Certification- miter saw, bandsaw, drill press)
No prior woodworking experience is required.
This
 class is aimed at the complete woodshop novice. Students will build a 
laminated wooden mallet using oak and epoxy. At the end of the class, 
students will take home their mallet. This class is aimed at the complete woodshop novice. Students will build a laminated wooden mallet using oak and epoxy. At the end of the class, students will take home their mallet. As part of the class, students will be signed off (certified) on the compound miter saw, the bandsaw, and the drill press. Students will also get an introduction to the router and table saw. 
Students will also get an introduction to the router and table saw.
Ages:18+
MEMBERS- Because of generous donations from the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, the price of our certification classes has been greatly subsidized. Making them more affordable to our membership.
All materials included.
This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Get tickets today; sales end 5 days before class!
Class
 Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly. Please note that this 
class may not run if it does not meet the minimum enrollment.

Local Event: Woodshop 101- Make a Mallet

Woodshop 101- Make a Mallet

Learn how to build a laminated wooden joiner's mallet. (Member Certification- miter saw, bandsaw, drill press)
No prior...

Create
 and print a single-color linocut print of your own design! Features an 
introduction to the printing press (certification for members)
This beginner-friendly class is
 an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest
 forms of printmaking. By creating a single-color linocut print, you 
will learn the basics of relief printing. We will explore types of 
carving blocks, inks, and papers, and you will learn how to prepare your
 carving block, transfer your design, and carve and ink the block. You 
will make several prints, both by handprinting and using the printing 
press. (After this class, members will be certified to use the press for
 relief printing.)
Please read through the relief printing handout (found<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZIdbivWF_zVy7_nQBSp9lS8wLMfvIbBH/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> here</a>) before class, and bring a simple design no larger than 5x8 inches. A good beginner design has a bold image, thick lines, and no fine details.
 Keeping it simple will help you avoid frustration and allow you to 
focus on the fundamentals of printmaking. You can find some great ideas 
by searching for free black and white vector art. Several design options
 will also be available to choose from in class.
Certification for Members: Printing Press&nbsp;
Members who demonstrate proper use of the printing press can be certified for independent access to the tool.
Thanks to the generous support of the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, the price of our certification classes has been greatly subsidized. Making them more affordable to our membership.
All Materials included.
Get your tickets today!
Ages: 15+
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable. Plan accordingly.

Local Event: Relief Printing 101

Relief Printing 101

Create
 and print a single-color linocut print of your own design! Features an 
introduction to the printing press...

Learn
 the drypoint printmaking process from start to finish! Features an 
introduction to the printing press (certification for members)
This beginner-friendly class
 is an introduction to drypoint, an engraving method where an image is 
drawn into a printing plate with sharp tools. No chemicals are needed to
 create beautiful intaglio prints that can range from precise and 
delicate to bold and graphic. This class will take you through the 
entire process of creating and printing drypoints from a plastic plate. 
You’ll learn how to prepare the plate, use the tools, ink, and print on 
an etching press.
Please come prepared with a 5 x 7 image that you will trace over using a sharp tool. The image will be created using a series of lines, so keeping it simple will allow enough time to complete the whole process during class time.
Certification for Members- Printing Press
MEMBERS- Because of generous donations from the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, the price of our certification classes has been greatly subsidized, making them more accessible to our membership.
Get Tickets Today!
Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Ages 16+

Local Event: Printmaking 101: Drypoint

Printmaking 101: Drypoint

Learn
 the drypoint printmaking process from start to finish! Features an 
introduction to the printing press (certification...

Make a handmade set of hardwood coasters in this two-part woodshop class. 2-Parts Monday 8/3 &amp; 8/10 , 5-8p.
Create
 a beautiful handmade set of hardwood coasters while building your 
woodworking skills! In this two-session workshop, students will learn 
the process of wood lamination by combining different hardwood strips 
into a unique patterned design.
Participants will glue up their 
pieces, flatten and resaw their material, then shape and prepare their 
coasters for finishing. By the end of class, each student will leave 
with a completed set of eight coasters (or two sets of four) and finish 
to apply at home.
Along the way, students will gain hands-on 
experience with key woodshop tools and techniques. Spark members who 
demonstrate safe and confident use may receive certifications on the 
jointer, planer, bandsaw, and router table.
No prior woodworking experience required. All materials included.
18+
&nbsp;This is a two-part class that meets Monday 8/3+8/10, 5-8p.
For Spark Members: This class will provide Jointer, Planer, Bandsaw, Router table certification
 for Spark Makerspace Members who demonstrate safe usage of the tool. 
Because of the generous support of the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of
 America, N.A., Trustee, the price of our certification classes has been
 greatly subsidized. Making them more affordable to our membership.
This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Get tickets today, sales end 5 days prior to class!
Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Please note: class may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.

Local Event: Woodshop 101: Hardwood Coaster Set 2-part (8/3+8/10)

Woodshop 101: Hardwood Coaster Set 2-part...

Make a handmade set of hardwood coasters in this two-part woodshop class. 2-Parts Monday  8/3 & 8/10 , 5-8p.
Create
 a...

Woodshop 101: Hardwood Coaster Set 2-part (8/3+8/10)

Stained Glass Strip Panels: 2-day workshop for beginners at Spark Makerspace on Saturday 8/8 &amp; Sunday 8/9, 10-3p.
Two-Day Beginner Workshop!
This
 is a perfect project for those with little or no experience working 
with stained glass. You will construct a colorful art glass strip panel 
up to 12 inches long, suitable for hanging in a window. You will be 
taught the techniques of the copper foil method of construction and 
learn to score, grind, foil, solder, frame and finish the entire piece 
in this 2-day workshop.
All materials included.
Be sure to bring your lunch with you. There will not be enough time to get food off-site. Please note: sufficient
 hand dexterity and the ability to stand while working with tools are 
required. There will be a class break; bringing a snack/lunch is 
encouraged. Closed-toed shoes must be worn.
 This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Ages 16+
Get tickets today, sales end 5 days prior to class!
Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Please note: class may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.

Local Event: Intro to Stained Glass: Strip Panels 2-day Workshop (8/8 & 8/9)

Intro to Stained Glass: Strip Panels 2-day...

Stained Glass Strip Panels: 2-day workshop for beginners at Spark Makerspace on Saturday 8/8 & Sunday 8/9, 10-3p.
Two-Day...

Intro to Stained Glass: Strip Panels 2-day Workshop (8/8 & 8/9)

Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create a Plant Propagation Station.
A great class for beginners! Create
 a “propagation station” to root your plant cuttings or elegantly show 
off a single flower. Choose from a large selection of pre-cut premium 
quality art glass in a myriad of colors. No glass cutting is required in
 this beginner-level workshop. Clear plastic tube can be easily removed 
to clean or change water. Approx. size: 5” x 7”. Come make one of your 
own! Be sure to bring your lunch with you. There will not be enough time to get food off-site. Please note: sufficient
 hand dexterity and the ability to stand while working with tools are 
required. There will be a class break; bringing a snack/lunch is 
encouraged. Closed-toed shoes must be worn. This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. Sign up today! Get Tickets Today! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
.Ages 16+
All materials included.

Local Event: Stained Glass Class - Plant Propagation Station (Beginners)

Stained Glass Class - Plant Propagation Station...

Take this beginner-level Stained Glass workshop and create a Plant Propagation Station.
A great class for beginners! Create
 a...

Stained Glass Class - Plant Propagation Station (Beginners)

Create a single-color linocut and print it on cotton, linen, or denim. This is the perfect way to create a truly unique piece!
This beginner-friendly class is
 an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest
 forms of printmaking. We will explore types of carving blocks, inks, 
and papers, and you will learn how to transfer your design and carve and
 ink the block. You will then handprint your design on fabric. Bring two
 items of clothing with you to print. For best results, clothing should 
be made of cotton, denim, or linen.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please read through the relief printing handout (found<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZIdbivWF_zVy7_nQBSp9lS8wLMfvIbBH/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> here</a>)
 before class. Several patterns will be available for you to choose 
from, or you can bring your own. Simple patterns with thicker lines and 
no fine details will allow you to focus on the fundamentals of 
printmaking and ensure that you have plenty of time to design and print 
your items.&nbsp;&nbsp;
All materials included.
Get your tickets today!
This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Ages: 15+
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable. Plan accordingly.

Local Event: Relief Printing on Fabric: Clothing

Relief Printing on Fabric: Clothing

Create a single-color linocut and print it on cotton, linen, or denim. This is the perfect way to create a truly unique...

Attend this beginner-level stained-glass workshop and create a stained-glass honeycomb.
Let’s
 make stained glass honeycombs! We'll create a sparkly suncatcher to 
hang in a window and celebrate our pollinators. Are you a first-timer? 
No worries! You will be taught to cut, grind, foil, and solder stained 
glass to create your piece. This half-day class is for beginners and 
experienced stained glass artists alike. Finished piece: 4” diameter.
Be sure to bring your lunch with you. There will not be enough time to get food off-site. Please note: sufficient
 hand dexterity and the ability to stand while working with tools are 
required. There will be a class break; bringing a snack/lunch is 
encouraged. Closed-toed shoes must be worn. This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
.Ages 16+
All materials included.
Get tickets today, sales end 5 days prior to class!
Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.

Learn how to Screen Print at Spark in this 2-part beginner class!
This two-part class is Wednesday, September 9th, 6-7:30p, and Thursday, September 10th, 6-8:30p at Spark Makerspace, 7 Union St., New London, CT.
Learn
 how to Screen Print at Spark! We'll take you through the whole process 
of creating a one-color print, and you'll take home prints of your own 
design! This class covers successful design elements, creating the 
screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper, and
 how to reuse your silkscreen.
For Members, this class will certify you to use the screen-printing equipment independently.
This class is intended for students ages 14+.
All materials included. This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union. 
Get tickets today; sales end 5 days before class! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.

Local Event: Intro to Screen Printing (2-part) 9/9 & 9/10

Intro to Screen Printing (2-part) 9/9 & 9/10

Learn how to Screen Print at Spark in this 2-part beginner class!
This two-part class is Wednesday, September 9th, 6-7:30p, and...

Create a single-color linocut and print it on four flour-sack tea towels. Perfect to use at home or to gift to others!
This beginner-friendly class is
 an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest
 forms of printmaking. We will explore types of carving blocks, inks, 
and papers, and you will learn how to transfer your design and carve and
 ink the block. You will then handprint three tea towels.&nbsp;
Please read through the relief printing handout (found<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZIdbivWF_zVy7_nQBSp9lS8wLMfvIbBH/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> here</a>)
 before class. Several autumn-themed patterns will be available for you 
to choose from, or you can bring your own. Simple patterns with thicker 
lines and no fine details will allow you to focus on the fundamentals of
 printmaking and ensure that you have plenty of time to design and print
 your tea towels.&nbsp;
All materials included.
This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Get your tickets today!
Ages: 15+
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable. Plan accordingly.

Local Event: Relief Printing on Fabric: Tea Towels

Relief Printing on Fabric: Tea Towels

Create a single-color linocut and print it on four flour-sack tea towels. Perfect to use at home or to gift to others!
This...

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Intro to Python (2-part): Learn Coding through Interactive Inquiry

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Summer Camp - Card Board Boat Build (9-12yr)

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Woodshop 101- Make a Mallet

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Intro to Stained Glass: Strip Panels 2-day Workshop (8/8 & 8/9)

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