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Laser Cutting and Etching SBU - ULS
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Learn how to use a laser cutter to cut, etch and engrave designs in a variety of materials up to 24" x 18" and up to 3/8" thick in this Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class. Work with acrylic, wood, paper, cardboard, fabric, leather, and even chocolate! Using graphics software like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW, cut intricate designs and engrave...
Laser Engraver Rotary Attachment SBU - ULS
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Learn how to use the laser cutter’s rotary attachment in this Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class. The rotary attachment allows laser etching on cylindrical objects such as wine glasses, beer mugs, flashlights, bottles, and even drumsticks. Imagine the possibilities! Project: Etch a design into a drinking glass Prerequisite: Successful completion...
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School's Out! Columbus Day Exploration: Ship Building
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Columbus Day Explorers, join us for a nautical adventure! We’ll harken back to the days of intrepid exploration wherein STEAM students will have the chance to learn about marine engineering, hydrodynamics, buoyancy, and the treachery of the high seas by building their own seaworthy vessels. In this course we’ll make model ships and their cargo...
Coptic Bookbinding
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Want a beautiful and durable sketchbook? Would you like to learn bookbinding but don’t know where to start? Maybe you just want to learn a style of binding that you can combine with other skills you’re learning. Coptic binding lays flat, which is ideal for sketchbooks and journals. The hard covers can be made from a variety of materials,...
$100
Post Binding
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Post binding is a very simple and versatile bookbinding technique that anyone can master. Best of all, no sewing is involved! Instead, the book cover and pages are attached using special bookbinding screw posts. The class begins with an overview of the post binding process and a brief presentation of the many types of books that can be created with...
$100
Make a Plasma Cut Flower
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
In this workshop, each student will design a flower on sheet steel and use the plasma cutter to cut the design straight out of the metal. You,ll then learn to work with the metal to create curves in your petals and leaves. Once the "petals" are ready, you'll attach them to a metal "stem" and spot weld them together. This is a flower that will...
$100
3D Laser Engraving
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Create beautiful relief engravings with finer precision and detail than our CNC Routers! In this course, students will learn how to generate and prepare files for 3D engraving on the ULS laser, calibrate their materials for success, and explore the 3D capabilities of the laser cutter. Prerequisites: Successful completion of LAS103: Laser Cutting...
$100
Lasers - Basic Skill Building
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Have you taken the Laser Cutting and Etching SBU but want some extra guidance before attempting to use the lasers on your own? Take this free form class for guided practice on the lasers. Our instructors will cover working with a variety of materials, the basics of setting up illustrator files, how to determine proper adjustment settings, common...
$100
Advanced Laser Cutting and Etching Lab
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Advanced Laser Cutting and Etching Lab is a place to practice techniques, develop skills, and get help. Come to class with a goal in mind and project in hand. This student-driven class does not rely on a handout or traditional instruction; instead the class is driven by student questions and needs. Examples: Different laser modes calibrating...
$75
Leather Post Bound Book
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
In this spinoff from our Bookbinding 2: Post Binding class, students will make a custom leather bound book with as many pages as they want! The instructor will guide students through personalizing the covers of their books by laser etching a favorite quote, design, or picture onto leather. The class will then bind their books together with metal posts....
$100
Soapstone Turning on the Wood Lathe
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Ever wished you could turn more than wood on a wood lathe? Here's the good news: You can! Participants in this workshop will learn the finer points of turning soapstone on the wood lathe. Soapstone, unlike other stones, is soft enough to be tuned on the lathe, and it can be worked more quickly, easily and accurately than with traditional stone...
$129
Laser Cut Rubber Stamps & Laser SBU
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Explore a novel, fun use for the laser cutter during this brand new rubber stamp workshop! You'll learn to convert almost any black and white design into stampable form. Thanks to a special laser-friendly rubber product, the precision of lasers and design software meet the portability and personalization of rubber stamps. During this workshop, students...
$99
Puzzle Boxes 101 - Traditional Japanese Puzzle Boxes
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Learn how to build a puzzle box in the style of traditional Japanese master craftsmen. Students will examine the fundamentals of the how the internal structure works in concert with the movements of the sliding faces of the box. Everyone will leave with their own puzzle box- perfect for hiding small valuables or a gift box that poses a challenge! ...
$129
Puzzle Boxes 102 - Exploring Complexity
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Building on the box-making foundations from Puzzle Boxes 101, this course delves into techniques that will teach students to augment the puzzle components of their boxes! Participants will learn techniques that create a truly puzzling box: stepped movements sliding dovetails innovative opening methods hidden catches The instructor will...
$129
Copper and PMC Silver Metal Clay Jewelry
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TechShop DC-Arlington
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Arlington
2110-B Crystal Dr, Arlington, Virginia 22202
Learn how to handle, model, fire and finish both copper and PMC (fine silver) metal clay to create jewelry and other small metal objects. Under the instruction of an experienced metal clay artisan, you'll leave class with finished art pieces that are uniquely yours! Metal clay is a highly versatile craft material that has improved dramatically...
$170