Innovation Lab Workshops


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Open Lab Monday's

On Monday's we have an Open Lab for Faculty, Staff, and Students to come in and work on their projects. Equipment availability is still dependent on training each participant has received previously. Bookings are for one hour but you may stay as long as there are no additional bookings where the slot is needed. We will not rush you out unless necessary.

Duration: 1 hour

Price: Free


Pen Turning

Learn how to turn a slim line pen on the wood lathe. The Innovation Studios Safety Class is a prerequisite. We will start offering this class once or twice a month during the normal college schedule.

Duration: 3 hours

Price: Free


Arduino Workshop

Learn the basics of Arduino programing. We plan on doing one workshop a month. Learn more at https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Price: Free


Soldering Workshop

We will be soldering a LED light board that is sound activated. We will start offering this workshop once a month. starting in Spring 2025

Duration: 3 hours

Price: Free


Soldering Station Reservation

We have soldering equipment for use with a reservation. If you need training we will offer workshops in the future. Hakko FX-888D Soldering Stations, Hakko FT-802 Thermal Wire stripper, Hakko FA-400 Smoke Absorber, Hakko FM-300 Soldering Pot, Hakko FM-203 Mini parallel Remover. https://www.hakko.com/english/products/ NovelLife Vertical Heat Set Insert Tool Pressing Machine

Duration: 1 hour

Price: Free


Cricut Maker 3 Reservation

We have a Cricut Maker 3 available to reserve. We are limited on materials so check with the lab to verify your use unless you bring your own Vinyl or other materials made for the Cricut. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vcBBm3WxDo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4tX8H7_UW0

Duration: 1 hour

Price: Free


Sewing Machine Reservation

We have a Brother XR9550 Sewing Machine available for use by reservation. Please bring your own fabric or material. It is available unless a event is going on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8kxTzAskIc

Duration: 1 hour

Price: Free


Wood Burning Stations Reservations

We have two Wood Burning Stations available for Reservations. https://razertip.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pk6HXFmB_I

Duration: 1 hour

Price: Free


48" Metal Brake Reservation

The Eastwood 48 Inch Box and Pan Sheet Metal Brake Features: Bends sheet metal up to 48" Use on up to 18 gauge steel, 22 gauge stainless or 16 gauge aluminum Makes bends up to 135 degrees Removable fingers to create pans or boxes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAUrrrSYBVY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5JydNXo5U4

Duration: 1 hour

Price: Free


ETC1251 Course Woodcraft Project

The Woodcraft Project: The student is to sign-up for the Innovation Studios Safety Course as a prerequisite and then complete two of the same wood craft projects. One to keep and one to leave in the Innovation Studios. The main assignment objectives - to learn/apply wood tools/equipment and wood craft applications. This assignment will have no additional cost to the student (all materials, equipment, and instruction will be provided). The students will need to schedule and complete this project within the scheduled studio hours/procedure, and the completion date will be near the end of the term. Email me if a time slot is needed other than what is shown.

Duration: 3 Hours

Price: Free


BCT2931C Special Topics Course

Duration: 30 minutes

Price: Free