Happy February, Makers!

Valentine’s Day is coming up soon. Now is a great time to get started on a rad project for that certain someone. Ya know, instead of shelling out your hard-earned cash to Big Hallmark.Wooden valentines? Metal fab roses? 3D printed hearts? The sky is the limit!

Board of Directors Election

An email was sent out a few weeks ago giving all of our members an update on the upcoming Board Elections. Anyone interested in helping to lead the organization is welcome to submit a nomination form for a position here.

Nominations will be open until February 15th at 8 pm

A ballot for voting will be sent to members on the evening of February 15th

That ballot will be open for voting until February 22nd at 5 pm

After the voting closes, the votes will be counted and the new board members will be announced via email.

Cool Shit Committee Meeting

The first Cool Shit Committee meeting of the year will be tonight! Friday, February 4th at 6pm. Both in person and virtual. 
We will be discussing ways to create an inviting and relaxing area to chill & take breaks, located by the back wall of the large classroom. 
This can include: 
Mural painting
Furniture building/acquisition
Making fun things to hang
Setting up an area for gaming
& Whatever else you can think of!
Please attend if you’ve got any fresh ideas for a chill zone in the space. If you cannot attend, shoot an email withy our ideas to Liz@akronmakerspace.org

Open Workshop Hosting

AMS holds Open Workshop Hours on Monday and Friday nights from 7 pm to 10 pm. This gives keyless members a time to come use the Space. These nights need a member with a key to come open the door, and shut down the space when they leave.

If you’re an AMS member with a key, please consider hosting an Open Workshop night once or twice per month. Its a great way to meet new members and have a solid 3 hour block of making on your schedule. We have sign-up sheets here for members to sign up to ‘host’ these nights.

No one is currently signed up for February.

February Woodshop Classes

The following classes and work days are scheduled for February.  To reserve classes email, text or call Bob Hasenyager, bobhasenyager@gmail.com or 330.608 7725. 
One safety class is scheduled,  but others will be conducted on a request basis by contacting Bob.
  • 2/8, 5:30 – 9:00 woodshop safety class. Limited to 3. $10
  • 2/10, 12 pm to 8 pm woodshop work day
  • 2/15, 5:30 – 8:30,  Woodturning Basics, Spindle Turning. Limited to 3. $15.
  • 2/24, 5:30 – 8:30, Turning a Wood Bowl on the Lathe. Limited to 2. $35.
  • 2/27, 12 pm – 4 pm, Turning a Wood Bowl on the Lathe. Limited to 2. $35.
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