All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Parents must come inside to fill out a minor liability waiver for children under 18 (unless previously filled out). Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details.

Pre-registration is required, and payment is due at the time of registration. Virtual workshops will send out room links 24-48 hours before a class. Virtual workshops with kits will coordinate pick-up of kits. Please direct any questions to contact@bloominglabs.org.

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June 2021

Introduction to Metalworking: Make a Stool

Saturday, June 5th, 2021 -- 12:30PM-5:00PM

Format: In-Person
Cost: $65, $45 for members
Maximum Class Size: 5

Part project class, part safety/skills training—this class orients you to the several fabrication tools Bloominglabs has to offer, as well as MIG welding techniques—culminating in a handmade metal stand. If you have ever wanted to learn about the metal shop, this class offers a realistic look at cutting, forming, welding, and finishing steel. Participants will learn the safety protocols, setup, and usage of several cutting tools to cut and form steel stock. They will practice setting up precise cuts, and then work to set these parts up in a way to accurately weld them together. Welding technique, safety, and finishing are offered in the 2nd half of this 4.5 hour class. Participants MUST come to class prepared with long sleeve shirts, long pants (NOT synthetic; wear denim, cotton, wool, or leather), a stocking cap or head covering, and leather closed-toed boots. Additionally, due to COVID-19, participants are expected to bring their own PPE which includes safety glasses, leather gloves, hearing protection, and wear a face mask but Bloominglabs does have some to borrow and isopropyl for cleaning.

FULL - please sign up to our Announcement mailing list to be notified for new openings, or e-mail contact@bloominglabs.org to be put on a waitlist.

Introduction to Carpentry: Worktables

TWO days long: Saturday & Sunday, June 12-13th, 2021 -- 1pm-5pm both days (8 hours total)

Format: In-Person
Cost: $100, or $80 for members (Reduced (sponsored) fees available on request contact@bloominglabs.org)
Maximum Class Size: 10 students

Come explore our woodshop and learn woodshop safety, how to work from a design, the basics of working with wood, how to use tools (table saw, band saw, drill press, radial arm saw, and hand drills), and how to finish a project with sanding and sealant. This workshop is structured around using all the big-project tools in our woodshop while creating workbenches for Bloominglabs. You'll develop a familiarity with the woodshop tools, learn how to build a sturdy workbench, and at the end get a plaque to affix to the table you helped build!

Rain Barrel Workshop

Sunday, June 20th, 2021 -- 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Format: In-Person, outside
Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members
Maximum Class Size: 3 students

During the summer months, lawns and gardens account for an average of 40% of household water usage. Water barrels can help to reduce water usage and bills by allowing you to tend to your lawn and garden using naturally harvested rain water. Come make one for yourself! All materials and tools will be provided.

Plant Tower Workshop

Sunday, June 20th, 2021 -- 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Format: In-Person, outside
Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members
Maximum Class Size: 3 students

Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants.

Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube from a recycled food grade barrel. 2 hour class. All materials provided.

Build an Outdoor Gym: Tire Heavy Bag

Saturday, June 26th, 2021 -- 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Format: In-Person, outside
Cost: $50 for the public, or $40 for Bloominglabs members
Maximum Class Size: 5 students

The outside world is rough - sun, rain, freezing temperatures - they all conspire to require a normal heavy bag be set up indoors or hung and taken down with every use. Solution: Tires. Tires are built to live outside and allow for the bag to be made heavier or lighter. Come make your own tire heavy bag to add to your outside gym. All materials provided.

July 2021

Introduction to Welding

Sunday, July 11th, 2021 -- 1:00PM-4:30PM

Format: In-Person
Cost: $50, or $40 for members
Maximum Class Size: 12 students

Learn and practice 4 types of welding: Mig, Tig, Stick(Arc), and Oxygen-Acetylene. 30 min safety intro, then 4 stations with 2-3 attendees each for a demo on the welder and time to practice before rotating to the next. This will also include Plasma Cutting. Please wear leather closed-toed shoes, long sleeves and pants (NOT synthetic; wear denim, cotton, wool, or leather), and any hair or jewelry bound. Please bring any of the following if you already have at home: Respirator, P100, or KN95 mask, leather gloves, safety glasses.

FULL - please sign up to our Announcement mailing list to be notified for new openings, or e-mail contact@bloominglabs.org to be put on a waitlist.

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