Clear Creek Makerspace

Intro to CNC Plasma Cutting

Thu, Aug 20 · 5:00 PM MDT

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Learn how to setup, operate, and cut parts and pieces on the Eastwood Elite 4'x4' CNC Plasma Table.

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This class is the first step in using our Eastwood Elite 4'x4' CNC Plasma Table, covering the fundamentals of operation and setup for producing clean, precise cuts of parts and pieces. Whether you're brand new to CNC machinery or just new to plasma cutting, this course will give you the confidence to work with the machine safely and effectively.
Attendees will learn how to make cuts and configure the machine for varying material thicknesses, as well as understand how different materials may affect cut quality and speed. We will navigate through the menu options to ensure proper setup and use, including key settings you'll return to every time you run a job. By the end of the course, you will be able to make cuts using pre-loaded shapes from the machine's system library, setting you up with the foundational skills needed to take on more advanced projects down the road.

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As part of this course, you'll learn:

• Machine Operation - Powering on, homing, project setup
• Pre-programmed Shape Cutting
• Navigating the control panel
• Safety considerations for this cutting process

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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.

To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.

If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!

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DIY Workshop: Stained Glass for Beginners

Fri, Aug 21 · 5:30 PM MDT

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Dive into the world of stained glass creation. Choose from three easy beginner projects to walk away with!

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Thanks for your interest in Stained Glass for Beginners! Join us for a four hour workshop where you'll craft your own small stained glass project from the bottom up! This hands-on session is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike, offering an introduction to the timeless craft of stained glass.
All materials, tools, PPE and equipment will be provided along with guided instruction on the basics of design principles, selecting and cutting glass, copper foil techniques, and soldering and finishing techniques.
By the end of this workshop, you'll have your very-own unique stained glass creation creation!
*For this course we use a standard Lead based solder (Lead/Tin 60/40). While we do provide sufficient PPE, we now have an option for Lead-Free Solder (Tin/Copper 90.3/0.7) for an additional fee

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• History of Stained Glass
• Safety Essentials – Eye protection, careful handling, and proper ventilation
• Choosing Your Pattern & Glass – Design considerations, types of glass, and difficulty levels
• Cutting the Glass – Scoring, breaking, and controlling where the glass separates
• Grinding – Refining the fit of each piece using a water-cooled diamond grinder
• Applying Copper Foil – Wrapping each piece edge with adhesive copper foil tape
• Soldering – Flux, tacking, and beading solder along the seams
• Finishing – Washing, optional patina, and wax/polish for a final luster

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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.

To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.

If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!

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DIY Workshop: Hand-Cut Dovetail Step Stool

Sat, Aug 22 · 1:00 PM MDT

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

Build confidence with a handsaw and chisels while learning hand-cut dovetails! Guided, approachable, and beginner friendly :D

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Hand-cut dovetails are one of the most timeless and admired joints in woodworking. over the centuries, dovetails have been recognized for their strength, beauty, and a mark of true craftsmanship. In this class, you’ll learn the traditional techniques behind this timeless joint, working slowly and intentionally with hand tools. Designed for beginners, the course focuses on understanding the process, building confidence, and connecting you to a skill that woodworkers have valued for generations. By the end of the course, you will have built a hardwood step stool that is approximately 12 x 8 x 8" with dovetail joints.
No prior experience needed for this course, all supplies and materials are provided. But if you've taken my Bench Hook and Wood Mallet course, please bring both and you'll get another chance to use them! Partcipants will be introduced to each tool, guided through the steps, and have lots of hands-on experience. We'll be sawing and chiseling for a majority of this workshop, so be prepared to work!
This 5-hour workshop is hosted at Clear Creek Makerspace and open to everyone. $175 per participant, $140 for CCM members.
Please wear comfortable well-fitted clothing, close-toed shoes, put your hair up, and be prepared to get a little dirty :)

First Cuts to Fine Furniture with Moon Rabbit Woodworker
Discover the joy of turning raw wood into something beautiful with my 5-part woodworking series—designed for absolute beginners and guided step-by-step. You’ll build real projects, learn essential tools and joinery, and leave with the confidence to design and create your own custom pieces. I recommend taking these courses in order as each subsequent course will layer on more advanced topics. That said, none of these courses will have pre-requistives, so feel free to take any course that piques your interest. Take all five and I will present you with a custom built piece to award your journey with me!

• Woodworking I: Intro to Woodshop - Serving Boards
• Woodworking I: Intro to Woodshop - Woven Wood Cutting Boards -- Learn how to safely use essential wood shop equipment such as the miter saw, planer, jointer, table saw, bandsaw, router table, and more.
• Woodworking II: Wall-hung Display Shelves-- Beginner joinery such as butt, rabbet, dowel, domino, pocket holes, grooves, dados, french cleats and more.
• Woodworking III: Bench Hook and Wood Mallet-- Intermediate joinery such as sliding dovetails and the mortise and tenon.
• Woodworking IV: Handcut Dovetail Step Stool -- Advanced joinery such as handcut dovetails. This course will focus on layout, cutting pins and tails for a perfect fit... and fixing gaps post-mortem.
• Woodworking V: Bending & Laminations Serving Tray(TBA)-- Advanced topics such as bending on a hot iron and using multi-part or structural forms to build laminations.

Other Workshops
Picture Frames, Hardwood Knife Scales

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As part of the course, you'll learn:

• Why dovetails are so classic
• How to properly layout dovetails
• Hand sawing techniques with a Dozuki saw
• Chiseling techniques
• Using the bandsaw to quickly remove waste
• How to mark and measure dovetails for a perfect fit
• Glue-up methods
• Best practices for fixing any pesky gaps
• Sanding and finishing

The step stool will be approxiately 12 x 8 x 8"
A variety of hardwoods will be provided, such as walnut, maple, mahogany, cherry, and more. The hardwood will already be milled and ready for joinery. If you want to learn how to process raw wood, please take Intro to Woodworking.
At the end of the course, you will have ready-to-use step stool with dovetail joinery!

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David is a skilled handyman and fine woodworker with a passion for building, fixing, learning, and teaching. He runs Applewood Handyman as well as Moon Rabbit Woodworker, small businesses where he design-builds custom pieces ranging from hardwood picture frames and flamingo-inspired bent lamination side tables to built-in cabinets and solid wood tabletops. With a background in mechanical engineering, David combines creativity and technical precision to his work. Follow his Instragram @MoonRabbit.Woodworker!

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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.

To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.

If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!

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DIY Workshop: Woven Wood Cutting Board

Sun, Aug 23 · 1:00 PM MDT

Clear Creek Makerspace, 9110 W 44th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, US

This hands-on workshop will guide you step-by-step to build a cutting board! We'll learn this fun skill and how to safety use woodshop tools

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This hands-on workshop will guide you step-by-step to build a cutting board! We'll learn this fun skill and how to safety use woodshop tools
No prior experience needed for this course, all supplies and materials are provided. Partcipants will be introduced to each machine, provided operational overview, safety considerations, and have hands-on experience.
During this 4-hour workshop learn how to build your own custom hardwood cutting board. I will expertly guide you as you learn how to safely use a variety of essential wood shop tools. You will gain practical skills in milling rough lumber, edge-gluing boards, clamping, sanding, and applying a food-safe finish. We will also cut a single "weave", adding a mind-boggling detail to your boards. Willing partners can swap half their board to take the second glue-up to the next level!
By the end of the workshop, you'll proudly take home a beautiful board you made yourself.
$150 per participant, $120 for CCM members. CCM members will receive an email to the Woodshop Quiz at the end of this course. Passing this short quiz is part of the requirement for members to gain 24/7 personal woodshop access.
Please wear comfortable well-fitted clothing, close-toed shoes, put your hair up, and be prepared to get a little dirty :)
And for those looking to improve their woodworking skills...
First Cuts to Fine Furniture with Moon Rabbit Woodworker
Discover the joy of turning raw wood into something beautiful with my 5-part woodworking series—designed for absolute beginners and guided step-by-step. You’ll build real projects, learn essential tools and joinery, and leave with the confidence to design and create your own custom pieces. I recommend taking these courses in order as each subsequent course will layer on more advanced topics. That said, none of these courses will have pre-requistives, so feel free to take any course that piques your interest. Take all five and I will present you with a custom built piece to award your journey with me!

• Woodworking I: Intro to Woodshop - Serving Boards -- Learn how to safely use essential wood shop equipment such as the miter saw, planer, jointer, table saw, bandsaw, router table, and more.
• Woodworking II: Wall-hung Display Shelves -- Beginner joinery such as butt, rabbet, dowel, domino, pocket holes, grooves, dados, french cleats and more.
• Woodworking III: Bench Hook and Wood Mallet-- Intermediate joinery such as sliding dovetails and the mortise and tenon.
• Woodworking IV: Dovetailed Step Stool -- Advanced joinery such as handcut dovetails. This course will focus on layout, cutting pins and tails for a perfect fit... and fixing gaps post-mortem.
• Woodworking V: Bending & Laminations Serving Tray (TBD) -- Advanced topics such as bending on a hot iron and using multi-part or structural forms to build laminations.

Other Workshops: Picture Frames
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Hardwood Knife Scales

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This 4-hour course will cover topics such as:

• Selecting and preparing hardwood
• Milling hardwood
• Using the table saw for rip and cross cuts
• Gluing and clamping techniques
• Using the bandsaw to create a weave!
• Edge detail using a router table
• Sanding and finishing for a polished look

You will walk away with ready-to-use hardwood cutting board that you built!

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David is a skilled handyman and fine woodworker with a passion for building, fixing, learning, and teaching. He runs Applewood Handyman as well as Moon Rabbit Woodworker, small businesses where he design-builds custom pieces ranging from hardwood picture frames and flamingo-inspired bent lamination side tables to built-in cabinets and solid wood tabletops. With a background in mechanical engineering, David combines creativity and technical precision to his work. Follow his Instragram @MoonRabbit.Woodworker!

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We're excited that you're interested in this workshop and we're glad you found us! That said, this page is NOT the official registration for the class.

To officially save your spot, please make sure you finish signing up through the link below. If you don't, we won't be able to hold a spot for you, even if you've RSVP'd here.

If you're planning to join us, take a moment to complete registration so we know to expect you. We're excited to see what you make at Clear Creek Makerspace!

👉 Sign up for DIY Workshop: Woven Wood Cutting Board