Hands-on learning at Flint's Community Makerspace. Open to members and the public.
Bring your own project *If you are not paying online please call the front office about your payment method
Get hands-on experience in the art of blacksmithing! In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn basic forging techniques while creating their very own fire poker to take home. Explore the fundamentals of heating, shaping, and working with hot metal under the guidance of an experienced instructor. **Prerequisite:** Participants must have completed Factory Two's Blacksmithing Checkout class. Limited to 3 participants.
This class will teach you how to set up print and take home a 3D printed item.
The Learning Lathe Wood Turning Class is a fun way to try out a wood lathe and make your first bowl with personal instruction. Completing this session is not alone enough to certify you for solo lathe use at F2, but you will almost certainly leave with a beautiful bowl of your own making. You will try out typical tools, accessories and techniques of the craft. A further skill building class will build on your experience here and lead to certification to use the lathes "solo".
Screen Printing: Hands-On Workshop Unleash your creativity and master the fundamentals of screen printing in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. You will be guided step-by-step through the entire practical process, leaving with the skills to turn your designs into custom apparel. What You'll Learn: Artwork Preparation: How to properly prep and print design transparencies. Screen Prep: Coating screens with light-sensitive emulsion. Image Exposure: Burning your design onto the screen using precision lighting. Printing & Curing: Hands-on experience printing a single-color graphic onto a garment. What's Included: All tools, ink, and emulsion are provided, along with a t-shirt to print your custom design on and take home! What to Bring: Please wear old clothes or an apron that you don't mind getting dirty—screen printing can get messy!
Basic use and procedures of using the Factory Two Laser cutter
Come practice your bandsaw skills in this Level Two woodshop class- perfect for makers ready to move beyond basic cuts into creative, functional projects. Create a unique and functional one-drawer bandsaw box. You'll practice safe bandsaw techniques for cutting organic shapes, resawing, and precise interior cuts. Then assemble, sand, and finish a functional keepsake box with a smooth fitting drawer. This beginner-friendly project aims to build confidence on the bandsaw and in the woodshop while producing a beautiful piece for you to take home and show off to friends and family! All wood, PPE, and finishing supplies will be provided! Bring your own apron if desired. Woodshop safety checkout is required prior to taking this class. Some experience is helpful, but not necessary!
Bring your own project *If you are not paying online please call the front office about your payment method
This class covers basic shop safety and the operations of the Equipment listed below. Equipment: Band, table & miter saws, jointer, planer, spindle & disc sander, and drill press. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
This class will teach you how to set up print and take home a 3D printed item.
Participants will learn basic leatherwork principles and go home with their own Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet
We will learn the operation of F2 lathes, including safety, how to prep and mount blanks and the use of carbide scrapers. If you are a returning student we can meet you where you are at.
Basic use and procedures of using the Factory Two Laser cutter
This class will teach you the basics of blacksmithing. Drawing a taper, twisting, scrolling, and bending. You'll come away with an s-hook and the skills needed to operate a gas forge safely. Please pay attention to this part! •Wear close toed shoes, no crocs do not count. •Please try to wear cotton clothing. I know this isn't possible for everyone, so something with a majority cotton blend is fine. •Please be in either sleeves that will roll up, or short sleeves. •Bring a water bottle, it's going to get warm and hydration is important.
Bring your own project *If you are not paying online please call the front office about your payment method
Basic use and procedures of using the Factory Two Laser cutter
We will learn the operation of F2 lathes, including safety, how to prep and mount blanks and the use of carbide scrapers. If you are a returning student we can meet you where you are at.
Screen Printing: Hands-On Workshop Unleash your creativity and master the fundamentals of screen printing in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. You will be guided step-by-step through the entire practical process, leaving with the skills to turn your designs into custom apparel. What You'll Learn: Artwork Preparation: How to properly prep and print design transparencies. Screen Prep: Coating screens with light-sensitive emulsion. Image Exposure: Burning your design onto the screen using precision lighting. Printing & Curing: Hands-on experience printing a single-color graphic onto a garment. What's Included: All tools, ink, and emulsion are provided, along with a t-shirt to print your custom design on and take home! What to Bring: Please wear old clothes or an apron that you don't mind getting dirty—screen printing can get messy!
This class will teach you how to set up print and take home a 3D printed item.
Bring your own project *If you are not paying online please call the front office about your payment method
This class covers basic shop safety and the operations of the Equipment listed below. Equipment: Band, table & miter saws, jointer, planer, spindle & disc sander, and drill press. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Basic use and procedures of using the Factory Two Laser cutter
This class will teach you how to set up print and take home a 3D printed item.
Come learn your next blacksmithing skill set. One of the most important parts of the craft is being able to make your own tools. In this course, we'll be taking some of your Intro skills and building upon them by making a hot punch. We'll learn more advanced shaping, grinding, tempering, and annealing. As always: •Please wear cotton clothing or a majority cotton blend. •Please show up in close toed shoes. Crocks do not count. •Blacksmithing takes time. Be sure to have made about a three hour block for this class.
Have you taken an introductory lathe lesson at Factory Two, but want a supported space to keep building your independent turning skills? Looking for a social support time to turn with others? Have a project to finish but would feel better with someone there? Turning Club is for you! Join Jenn for the more social side of turning- with some relaxed open lathe time with your fellow makers. Come swap ideas, work on your own projects, ask questions of fellow turners as needed, and get supervised practice time under an instructor's eye to level up your skills and build confidence on the lathe. Snacks are encouraged ☺️-*keep those chips edible- not airborne, and off the equipment* The Catch? You must have already completed at least one Factory Two lathe class. Pack up your wood, ideas, and chips (the edible kind), and let’s make something awesome at Factory Two today!
Bring your own project *If you are not paying online please call the front office about your payment method
This class will teach you how to set up print and take home a 3D printed item.
The Learning Lathe Wood Turning Class is a fun way to try out a wood lathe and make your first bowl with personal instruction. Completing this session is not alone enough to certify you for solo lathe use at F2, but you will almost certainly leave with a beautiful bowl of your own making. You will try out typical tools, accessories and techniques of the craft. A further skill building class will build on your experience here and lead to certification to use the lathes "solo".
Basic use and procedures of using the Factory Two Laser cutter
Bring your own project *If you are not paying online please call the front office about your payment method
This class covers basic shop safety and the operations of the Equipment listed below. Equipment: Band, table & miter saws, jointer, planer, spindle & disc sander, and drill press. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Get creative at the forge this holiday season! In this hands-on blacksmithing workshop, participants will use traditional forging techniques to create a unique metal Christmas tree ornament to take home. Learn how to heat, shape, and transform steel into a handmade holiday keepsake. **Prerequisite:** Participants must have completed Factory Two's Blacksmithing Checkout class. Limited to 3 participants.
This class will teach you how to set up print and take home a 3D printed item.
Basic use and procedures of using the Factory Two Laser cutter
Come practice your bandsaw skills in this Level Two woodshop class- perfect for makers ready to move beyond basic cuts into creative, functional projects. Create a unique and functional one-drawer bandsaw box. You'll practice safe bandsaw techniques for cutting organic shapes, resawing, and precise interior cuts. Then assemble, sand, and finish a functional keepsake box with a smooth fitting drawer. This beginner-friendly project aims to build confidence on the bandsaw and in the woodshop while producing a beautiful piece for you to take home and show off to friends and family! All wood, PPE, and finishing supplies will be provided! Bring your own apron if desired. Woodshop safety checkout is required prior to taking this class. Some experience is helpful, but not necessary!
Bring your own project *If you are not paying online please call the front office about your payment method
Basic use and procedures of using the Factory Two Laser cutter
The Learning Lathe Wood Turning Class is a fun way to try out a wood lathe and make your first bowl with personal instruction. Completing this session is not alone enough to certify you for solo lathe use at F2, but you will almost certainly leave with a beautiful bowl of your own making. You will try out typical tools, accessories and techniques of the craft. A further skill building class will build on your experience here and lead to certification to use the lathes "solo".
This class will teach you how to set up print and take home a 3D printed item.
Bring your own project *If you are not paying online please call the front office about your payment method
Basic use and procedures of using the Factory Two Laser cutter
Have you taken an introductory lathe lesson at Factory Two, but want a supported space to keep building your independent turning skills? Looking for a social support time to turn with others? Have a project to finish but would feel better with someone there? Turning Club is for you! Join Jenn for the more social side of turning- with some relaxed open lathe time with your fellow makers. Come swap ideas, work on your own projects, ask questions of fellow turners as needed, and get supervised practice time under an instructor's eye to level up your skills and build confidence on the lathe. Snacks are encouraged ☺️-*keep those chips edible- not airborne, and off the equipment* The Catch? You must have already completed at least one Factory Two lathe class. Pack up your wood, ideas, and chips (the edible kind), and let’s make something awesome at Factory Two today!
Bring your own project *If you are not paying online please call the front office about your payment method
Come practice your bandsaw skills in this Level Two woodshop class- perfect for makers ready to move beyond basic cuts into creative, functional projects. Create a unique and functional one-drawer bandsaw box. You'll practice safe bandsaw techniques for cutting organic shapes, resawing, and precise interior cuts. Then assemble, sand, and finish a functional keepsake box with a smooth fitting drawer. This beginner-friendly project aims to build confidence on the bandsaw and in the woodshop while producing a beautiful piece for you to take home and show off to friends and family! All wood, PPE, and finishing supplies will be provided! Bring your own apron if desired. Woodshop safety checkout is required prior to taking this class. Some experience is helpful, but not necessary!
Have you taken an introductory lathe lesson at Factory Two, but want a supported space to keep building your independent turning skills? Looking for a social support time to turn with others? Have a project to finish but would feel better with someone there? Turning Club is for you! Join Jenn for the more social side of turning- with some relaxed open lathe time with your fellow makers. Come swap ideas, work on your own projects, ask questions of fellow turners as needed, and get supervised practice time under an instructor's eye to level up your skills and build confidence on the lathe. Snacks are encouraged ☺️-*keep those chips edible- not airborne, and off the equipment* The Catch? You must have already completed at least one Factory Two lathe class. Pack up your wood, ideas, and chips (the edible kind), and let’s make something awesome at Factory Two today!
Come practice your bandsaw skills in this Level Two woodshop class- perfect for makers ready to move beyond basic cuts into creative, functional projects. Create a unique and functional one-drawer bandsaw box. You'll practice safe bandsaw techniques for cutting organic shapes, resawing, and precise interior cuts. Then assemble, sand, and finish a functional keepsake box with a smooth fitting drawer. This beginner-friendly project aims to build confidence on the bandsaw and in the woodshop while producing a beautiful piece for you to take home and show off to friends and family! All wood, PPE, and finishing supplies will be provided! Bring your own apron if desired. Woodshop safety checkout is required prior to taking this class. Some experience is helpful, but not necessary!