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• Quilt Block Club 2024! (Note date change for October)

  • Start
    20 Jan 2024
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  • End
    21 Dec 2024
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  • Schedule
    13 sessions
  • Location
    Fresno Ideaworks
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Quilt Block Club 2024 will gather every third Saturday at Ideaworks, a space buzzing with creativity.

  Our focus for the year is the classic Sawtooth Star block, but with a twist – we're filling the centers with various traditional American block patterns.

  The goal is to take these familiar "sampler" blocks to new and modern places, playing with colors and prints to make them uniquely yours.

  By December you'll have a collection of blocks that you can use to make a quilt, throw pillow covers, individual framed art, appliques on jacket backs or dish towels... the choice is yours! The aim is to instill the confidence to keep experimenting and creating beyond the club.

  (Unable to commit to the whole series? Email janelleo@fresnoideaworks.org about joining in an individual session).
  

  Important Stuff:
  

  • All materials are provided, but if you have specific quilting fabrics you'd love to work with, bring them along!
  • Quilt Block Club is suitable for anyone familiar with simple straight stitching on a domestic sewing machine. It's a welcoming space for both beginners and seasoned quilters.
  • For our younger participants, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for a shared creative experience.

  Safety First:

  • We're serious about safety. Closed-toed shoes are a must in all areas of the facility.
  • Avoid dangling jewelry, lanyards, and the like around machinery.
  • Keep hoodie and apron ties, long hair, and long beards securely away from the machines.
  • Dates are subject to change. We'll do our best to ensure that everyone has a chance to make every block.
    

  Get ready to stitch, share, and create lasting memories with fellow quilting enthusiasts. Quilt Block Club 2024 is not just about crafting beautiful pieces; it's about embracing the joy of quilting in a welcoming and inspiring community. See you on the third Saturday!

  Questions about Quilt Block Club? email janelleo@fresnoideaworks.org, subject line "Quilt Block Club"
  

  
  

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• Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Dec

  • Start
    04 Dec 2024
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  • End
    18 Dec 2024
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Ideaworks - 1730 H street, Fresno, CA. 93721
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Beginning Welding is a 3-session course; each session is 3 hours. Students will gain a core understanding of how to operate welding equipment safely and get familiar with basic techniques.  This class is for hobbyists, makers, artists, or anyone wanting to try something new and challenge themselves a bit in a comfortable collaborative environment.
  

  Check the class times shown to ensure you can make it to every session.

  What Not to Wear:
  

  • Do not wear rings or other jewelry. 
    
  • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
    
  • Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce skin burns.
  • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
  • Currently face masks are recommended but not required in the facility. A cotton cloth mask is safest around open flame. Your instructor will explain the safe use of face masks around welding equipment.

  
  We will provide:
  

  • Eye protection
    
  • Face hood/shield
    
  • Leathers
    
  • Insulated gloves
    
  • Ear plugs
  • Materials for class projects
  • Please bring any hoods/gloves/leathers if you have them
    

  Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the Weldatorium tools unsupervised during business hours.

  Free Month of Membership For First-time students

  This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

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  Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

  
  

  CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

  This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

  Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

  In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.

  
  

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• Beginning Lathe - Pen Turning

  • When
    04 Dec 2024
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Fresno Ideaworks - 1730 H Street Fresno, CA 93721
  • Spaces left
    3

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  This three hour beginning class introduces you to the lathe, its parts, and the basics of pen turning. After some safety instruction, you'll practice on some scrap wood, then when comfortable, make your pen. After you have completed the class you should feel confident in making beautiful pens as personal gifts.

  You will learn how a pen blank is cut and drilled, turn your blank with your own creative shape, learn how to stain and finish, and how to assemble your pens. Experience in the woodshop is helpful but not required.

  You will make and take one pen and any of your practice pieces. All materials are included in the class fee (box not included).

  This class must have two or more students to be held.

  What Not to Wear:
  

  • Do not wear any dangling jewelry or lanyards that can get caught in machinery. 
    
  • Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or draped or dangling elements that can get caught in machinery
  • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
  • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
  • Currently face masks are recommended but not required the facility. A cotton cloth mask with ties instead of ear loops must be well secured with no dangling tie ends.
    

  
  We will provide:
  

  • Eye protection
    
  • Ear plugs if requested
    

  Upon completion of the class and projects, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the wood lathes unsupervised during business hours with instructor's approval. If you are not a member and would like to continue working on the lathe, as well as other member benefits, please join and help support our maker community.

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  CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

  This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

  Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

  In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.

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• Lampwork Glass Art: Holiday Ornaments (all levels)

  • When
    14 Dec 2024
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Fresno Ideaworks
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Welcome to Lampwork Glass Art, where we're turning up the heat to create some incredible pieces! In this relaxed and hands-on class, we'll explore the basics of lampworking and send you home with something entrancing of your own making.

  Get ready to play with fire and learn to make unique keepsakes and gifts for the holidays! In this beginner-friendly class I will demonstrate techniques for making several styles of borosilicate glass Christmas ornaments including icicles, teardrops, and candy canes. Students will learn how to melt and shape glass on an oxygen-propane torch and will have the opportunity to make several ornaments of their own. Ornaments will anneal in the kiln overnight and can be picked up the next day.

  • In this 4 hour workshop we'll start with the do's and don'ts, throw on some safety glasses, and ensure our works space is good to go.
  • Wondering what those colorful glass rods are all about? We'll take a look at the essential tools – torches, brass stamps, and shaping gear – that turn those rods into artistic wonders.
  • Your instructor, local artist Emily Johnsen, will showcase the craft – melting, shaping, and transforming glass into some seriously awesome shapes.
  • Then you’ll dive in! It's your turn to grab the torch (figuratively) and start crafting your own beginner-friendly project as you try the layering, mixing, shaping and stamping that will make your glass pieces stand out.
  • Finally, you’ll find out how to cool and anneal your pieces properly to keep them looking fantastic.

  Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to hone your skills, this lampwork class is all about enjoying the process while crafting some impressive art. Let the fiery adventure begin!

  Important stuff:

  • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
    
  • Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce skin burns.
  • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
  • Currently face masks are recommended but not required in the facility. A cotton cloth mask is safest around open flame. Your instructor will explain the safe use of face masks around torches.
  • Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the lampworking station unsupervised during business hours.

  We will provide:
  

  • Eye protection
    
  • Insulated sleeves
    
  • All tools and materials for class projects

  NOTE: This class DOES NOT qualify for the free one-month conditional membership.

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• Lampwork Glass Art: Beads (all levels)

  • When
    18 Jan 2025
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    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Fresno Ideaworks
  • Spaces left
    4

  Register

  

  Welcome to Lampwork Glass Art, where we're turning up the heat to create some incredible pieces! In this relaxed and hands-on class, we'll explore the basics of lampworking and send you home with something entrancing of your own making.

  In this class you will learn to make one-of-a kind glass beads by melting glass with an oxygen-propane torch. You will wrap the molten glass around a metal mandrel, shape the bead using metal and graphite tools, and add surface embellishments and designs in contrasting colors of glass. Beads will anneal in the kiln overnight and can be picked up the next day.
  

  • In this 4 hour workshop we'll start with the do's and don'ts, throw on some safety glasses, and ensure our workspace is good to go.
  • Wondering what those colorful glass rods are all about? We'll take a look at the essential tools – torches, brass stamps, and shaping gear – that turn those rods into artistic wonders.
  • Your instructor, local artist Emily Johnsen, will showcase the craft – melting, shaping, and transforming glass into some seriously awesome shapes.
  • Then you’ll dive in! It's your turn to grab the torch (figuratively) and start crafting your own beginner-friendly project as you try the layering, mixing, shaping and stamping that will make your glass pieces stand out.
  • Finally, you’ll find out how to cool and anneal your pieces properly to keep them looking fantastic.

  Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to hone your skills, this lampwork class is all about enjoying the process while crafting some impressive art. Let the fiery adventure begin!

  Important stuff:

  • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
    
  • Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce skin burns.
  • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
  • Currently face masks are recommended but not required in the facility. A cotton cloth mask is safest around open flame. Your instructor will explain the safe use of face masks around torches.
  • Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the lampworking station unsupervised during business hours.

  We will provide:
  

  • Eye protection
    
  • Insulated sleeves
    
  • All tools and materials for class projects

  NOTE: This class DOES NOT qualify for the free one-month conditional membership.

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