Every once in a while you have to stop for a minute and take a look at where you are. As a rockclimber friend used to say, “You’ve got to keep in mind where you are, and what you’re doing.” This morning we did just that. Have a look.
Book Arts
Probably some of our biggest news is the opening of the Book Arts Studio, with classes starting on June 2. We’ve got 6 working presses: a Daughaday Model 1 tabletop press, a small showcard press, a Golding Pearl #3 platen press, a vintage sleigh press, a Vandercook #2, a Potter #2 proof press, a wonderful vintage intaglio press, a small 4x silk screen press. a massive paper cutter, and a project – a beautiful Golding Jobber #6 that just needs some loving care, after decades of neglect.
Digital Arts
Jump from the 19th Century into the 21st, and we bring you the Digital Arts Studio. We have complete video, still and sound editing, design and illustration with Adobe Suite, as well as Autodesk Fusion 360 and other 3D modeling software to drive our 3D printer. Finally, the big Epson P8000 has been printing up a storm, and our Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 is good to go.
Co-Work
We’ve got a nice little meeting/hangout area with our Office Co-Working space, and our second show is up, featuring the work of Haley Sullivan, a Lynn native.
Wood/Metal Shops
We’re still picking up equipment, both functional and in need of repair. One of the missing bits was the jointer, which we just got two of last night – we’re getting right to work cleaning them up, and restoring them to good working order. Our horizontal hack saw is the new shop favorite!
Of course, the Rock Star of the lineup is our Glowforge Plus laser cutter – all ducted and ready to rock and roll!
Recycling/Upcycling
We also have our “Take it or Leave it” area set up, and already a lot of stuff has been repaired, used, or re-used as inspiration for new projects and new solutions. Open to anyone, members and visitors alike to keep needless waste out of the dumpster. We’ve already kept tons. TONS. …of material out of the landfills.
Electronics, Robotics, Coding
Finally, probably the area where the most kids have had the most fun, as well as learned the most, we have the Electronics, Robotics, and Coding. We’re making everything from paper sculpture circuits to programming Raspberry Pi and building our own robot toys.
You get the idea… this ain’t a place that’s clean and spotless, and you’re afraid of a little creative disarray. It’s a place where people are getting things done!
Stop by. Check our Facebook page for our weekend “Open House” hours, usually 10-noon on Saturday and Sunday. See you at the shop!
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