Makerspace unwraps early holiday workshops & weekly Open Builds

Bozeman Makerspace will host a Song Making Workshop on Saturday, November 3rd from 1–4pm. Instructors Joe Schwem and Tom Robison will give an overview of the songwriting process and help you write your own. Schwem has been writing a song a week for many years and has performed as a singer/songwriter around town since the ‘90s. Robison is a fiddler extraordinaire, teacher and songwriter. They will talk a bit about recording techniques and record a demo version of your song to take home with you.
        The Makerspace will have a few instruments (keyboard, guitar, bass, fiddle, and an iPad w/ garage band) on hand to use while recording your ideas. Class participants are welcome to bring an instrument or simply their fertile minds and a desire to learn about the songwriting process. This class is $10 for Makerspace members and $20 for non-members.
A Beaded Ornament Class follows Wednesday, November 7th from 6–9pm. Join the Makerspace for an evening of beads! Create two or three beaded snowflake ornaments to hang on the tree or to give as gifts. Learn about the history of beading as well as some techniques for beading with wire. Tools and supplies provided. Open to all ages, this class is $10 for Makerspace members and $20 for non-members.
Another workshop in time for the holidays with Block Print Wrapping Paper on Saturday, November 17th from 10am–3pm. Make your own beautiful custom wrapping paper using this simple print-making technique. The Makerspace will have paper, ink, and a selection of blocks and stamps to craft your design. This class will unfold with a drop-in format: come at any point during the listed times and plan to spend about an hour. This class is $10 for Makerspace members and $20 for non-members.
What would you make if you had the tools, the space, and the know-how? Bozeman Makerspace is the perfect place to bring your ideas to life, and their Thursday night Open Builds are great opportunities to get started. Stop by for three minutes or three hours to check out the facilities and meet other makers. If you have a small project you’d like to work on, feel free to bring it! Members will be on hand to talk about the organization, chat about tools, and show off some things they’re making. Open to the public, upcoming Builds are set for Thursdays, November 1st, 8th and 15th from 6–9pm each evening.
Bozeman Makerspace believes it’s important not just to have access to tools and facilities, but also to have a community of others who share a curiosity about the way the world works. Whatever your age or experience level may be, the Makerspace provides resources for all kinds of awesome projects. Facilities at the Makerspace will let you explore processes including woodworking, electronics, 3D printing, CNC milling, sewing, art-making, and more. If you have an idea on the back burner, there’s no better time and place to start working than NOW at the Makerspace!
If you’re ready to get started on some serious making, consider joining the Makerspace as a member. Members have unlimited access to the facilities, free attendance of select classes, and a role in helping to shape this valuable community resource. Find the Makerspace at its Four Corners location, 7647 Shedhorn Drive, Unit A. Bring your ideas and get ready to turn them into reality! Learn more at www.bozemanmakers.org.