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    • February 21, 2025
    • 15:00 - 18:00
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219


    Have clothes that need mending? Have a fabric related project you need advice on? Have a zipper which needs replaced? Come on down to HackPGH and for a $10 donation to HackPGH you can get help with all your mending needs or give you advice on how to do it yourself in a safe and LGBTQIA+ inclusive environment! 

    Date/Time:  
    These workshop hours are held every other Friday, from 3:00pm-6:00pm (Opposite weeks to our Game Night Fridays)

    Instructor:
     Erin H

    Limit: We ask you only bring one item mended per $10 donation, based on Instructor's discretion.

    Age Requirement: Must be 13+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)

    Cost: $10 for members and non-members. If only accompanying a minor and not participating, cost is waived. Want help with your mending project, but need low-income assistance? Please reach out privately to HackPGH’s Board President to discuss. Tickets don't need to be purchased in advance as this is a walk in event only. 

    Interested in becoming a member? Feel free to ask the instructor about HackPGH's standard shop tour and orientation, which covers logistics pertaining to the space and access to a special discount! 

    • February 22, 2025
    • 10:00 - 16:00
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    • 3
    Register

    THIS CLASS INCLUDES A ONE-MONTH HACKPGH MEMBERSHIP! 

    This woodworking class will aim to educate students on basic concepts and safe use of wood shop equipment, while crafting a beautiful and custom wooden breadboard out of locally sourced hardwoods. Students will leave with an understanding and safety training on the following equipment and skills:
    • Table Saw
    • Planer
    • Jointer
    • Drill press
    • Band saw
    • Palm Sander
    • Palm Routing with templates
    • Applying finish

    Structure: This class will have one group session, where the entire cohort will work through constructing one breadboard collectively. Students will then have one month of  HackPGH membership (with 24/7 access) to complete their own breadboard project. The instructor will offer two optional "office hour" sessions by appointment to aid students with their projects and provide further guidance. However, students are encouraged to utilize HackPGH at their own convenience.

    We urge students to bring personal projects to work on at HackPGH during this membership period, and we support those who wish to continue their membership after class completion. The HackPGH membership is not limited to the woodshop area! Students will gain access to the entire shop including the 3D printers, CNC, laser cutter, soft arts, gaming computers, and much more. 

    Date and time: Initial class: 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday Feburary 22nd, 2024 (required) Lunch will be provided!

    Instructor Office Hours: Optional and by appointment. Contact Kyle via email and/or Slack.

    Requirements: No woodworking experience needed. All supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Attendance is required for the Saturday class session and the HackPGH membership orientation. Please wear closed-toed shoes and tie any long hair back for your safety!

    Before independent use of the space, students must complete our standard HackPGH tour and orientation to cover safety and logistics pertaining to the space. You have the option of completing this orientation directly after the initial class, and/or the following Monday (Dec 18th) at 7:30pm. Note: Instructor will be available via email, Slack Messenger, and office hours. Please reach out if you need assistance beyond the available listed hours.

    Instructor: Kyle Anschuetz

    Cost: $150 (includes materials, lunch, instruction, and one-month HackPGH Membership) No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date! Note: There is no special ticket price for members because the class includes a discounted month of membership. If you are an active HackPGH member, we will extend your existing membership for an additional 30 days.

    Class Size: 5 people

    Age Requirements: Must be 13+ (Minors must be accompanied by an adult!)

    • February 27, 2025
    • 19:00 - 21:00
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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    This short but fun and informational class will guide students through making a unique pair of chopsticks with the use of traditional Japanese woodworking tools. Students will be led in refining a piece of locally sourced hardwoods into a purposeful, everyday tool. Maple and walnut blanks will be available to choose from. Participants can size the chopsticks with their needs and preferences in mind, and choose between square or rounded edges. In the end, each student will take home a custom pair of chopsticks and a wood conditioner containing beeswax, mineral oil, and vitamin E to maintain the health of their finished piece(s). 

    No woodworking experience is needed - come as you are! Students will leave with an understanding and safety training on the following:

    • Lumber (species, selection, handling)
    • Hand Saw
    • Kanna / Hand Planes
    • Applying finish
    • Maintenance and care of finished chopsticks

    Structure: This class will involve one 2-hour group session. Bathrooms and beverages are available on premises. All supplies provided by HackPGH.  

    Safety requirements: Closed-toed shoes must be worn, long sleeves and pants recommended. Avoid wearing baggy clothes and dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair! Instructor will go over PPE (personal protective equipment), but safety glasses must be worn when working in the woodshop. Earplugs/ recommended when using loud machinery.  Masks/respirators will be provided and strongly encouraged for use during dusty tasks. All safety equipment is provided, but feel free to bring your own selection of PPE if you have it. 

    Date/Time:  
    This class will be on: Thursday, February 27th from 7:00pm-9:00pm**As the dates are close together, please make sure you have registered for the date that best fits your schedule! 

    Instructor: Cass Griger

    Class Size: 4 people max

    Age Requirement: Must be 13+ (minors must be accompanied by an adult)

    Cost: $30 for non-members, $25 for HackPGH members. If only accompanying a minor and not participating, cost is waived. Want to take this class, but need low-income assistance? Please reach out privately to HackPGH’s Board President to discuss.

    Note: No-shows will not be refunded. Please contact HackPGH if you need to cancel within 48 hours of the class date. 

    Interested in becoming a member? Feel free to ask the instructor about HackPGH's standard shop tour and orientation, which covers logistics pertaining to the space and access to a special discount! 

    About our instructor:  Cass (she/her) has been woodworking for nearly 8 years. Coming from humble, low-income beginnings, she found woodworking as a way to claim her confidence living independently and in style without breaking the bank. Cass is devoted to helping others expand their skills in all things wood and household DIY on a budget. She feels woodworking teaches us great lessons in patience, an appreciation for nature, and a deep love for the belief in ourselves to conquer difficult and fearful obstacles. Moreover, it’s a beautiful thing to fill our spaces with creative, functional expressions that free our soul and spirit. To follow Cass, you can find her on Instagram here!  

    • March 01, 2025
    • 11:00 - 17:00
    • 1936 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    • 6
    Register


    Join us at HackPGH for an intensive but fun and informative MIG welding class, intended for complete beginners and/or those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional. 

    Structure: This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using HackPGH's brand new Miller MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welder! Students will learn to tack-weld into place and fully weld steel. Each student will make and take home an industrial lamp made from heavy duty chain with an Edison-style bulb. Several breaks will be offered throughout the day, including a long break for a group takeout lunch. Lunch will be provided, but please advise if you have any allergies or food restrictions!  

    Requirements: No experience required.  Ages 16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

    Safety requirements: Work boots preferred.  No open toed shoes (canvas is acceptable, but no cloth athletic shoes). Long hair should be tied back, and and we recommend wearing natural fiber clothing (denim, cotton, etc.). 

    Date & Time:  Saturday, March 1st from 11:00am-5:00pm

    Cost:  Price reduced!  $160 for non-members, $145 for HackPGH Members

    You must register and pay to save your spot in the class! NOTE: No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date!

    Instructor: Kiefer

    Class limit: 6 students

    • March 02, 2025
    • 10:30 - 16:30
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15219
    Registration is closed

    This is a beginner class on the fundamentals of woodworking. If you have absolutely no woodworking experience, then this is the class for you. It is designed to give the student a foundation for their journey into the hobby and profession of woodworking. Topics covered will include identifying lumber, measuring and cutting, safe operation of various woodworking equipment, basic joints, applying finish, and more. The class will also collectively help to dimension and cut down stock lumber to gain familiarity with shop equipment while learning woodshop safety and developing proper technique(s).

    Structure: This class consists of one intensive group session on the above topics. A break for a takeout lunch will be taken during the session. Please notify HackPGH if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions.

    Date and time: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 from 10:30am-4:30pm Lunch will be provided!

    Requirements: No woodworking experience needed. All supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Please remove dangling jewelry, wear long pants, wear closed-toed shoes, and tie any long hair back for your safety!

    Instructor: Zachary Amend

    Cost: $175 per person for this closed session - includes a takeout lunch. ($875 total)

    Class Size: 5 people

    Age Requirements: Must be 16+ (Minors must be accompanied by an adult!)

    HackPGH Membership Discount: Want to continue using the woodshop after your class, work on projects, and/or explore other areas of our makerspace? Students new to HackPGH qualify for a special discount: 50% off the first month of membership! Contact us or speak to the instructor during your class to find out more.

    • March 06, 2025
    • 18:30 - 21:30
    • 1936 5th Ave · Pittsburgh, PA
    • 6
    Register


    Learn to solder and take home something fun and functional! 

    Description: This class is an introduction to soldering for the complete beginner or those who are feeling a "bit rusty" with their soldering skills.  Beebo will take students through the process of building a colorful alarm clock that can also display the date and temperature!  Each participant will take their own clock home at the end of the class. No experience required, and all materials such as soldering irons, solder, and other tools will be provided. 

    Cost: $50 for non-members, $45 for HackPGH members. Be advised, no-shows will NOT be refunded. Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date! 

    Date and Time: Thursday, March 6th 6:30pm-9:30pm.  Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.

    Instructor: Beebo

    Age requirement: 10+ (minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

    Class limit: 8 students

    • March 08, 2025
    • 10:00 - 16:00
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    • 2
    Register

    THIS CLASS INCLUDES A ONE-MONTH HACKPGH MEMBERSHIP! 

    This woodworking class will aim to educate students on basic concepts and safe use of wood shop equipment, while crafting a beautiful and custom wooden breadboard out of locally sourced hardwoods. Students will leave with an understanding and safety training on the following equipment and skills:
    • Table Saw
    • Planer
    • Jointer
    • Drill press
    • Band saw
    • Palm Sander
    • Palm Routing with templates
    • Applying finish

    Structure: This class will have one group session, where the entire cohort will work through constructing one breadboard collectively. Students will then have one month of  HackPGH membership (with 24/7 access) to complete their own breadboard project. The instructor will offer two optional "office hour" sessions by appointment to aid students with their projects and provide further guidance. However, students are encouraged to utilize HackPGH at their own convenience.

    We urge students to bring personal projects to work on at HackPGH during this membership period, and we support those who wish to continue their membership after class completion. The HackPGH membership is not limited to the woodshop area! Students will gain access to the entire shop including the 3D printers, CNC, laser cutter, soft arts, gaming computers, and much more. 

    Date and time: Initial class: 10:00am-4:00pm Saturday March 8th, 2024 (required) Lunch will be provided!

    Instructor Office Hours: Optional and by appointment. Contact Kyle via email and/or Slack.

    Requirements: No woodworking experience needed. All supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Attendance is required for the Saturday class session and the HackPGH membership orientation. Please wear closed-toed shoes and tie any long hair back for your safety!

    Before independent use of the space, students must complete our standard HackPGH tour and orientation to cover safety and logistics pertaining to the space. You have the option of completing this orientation directly after the initial class, and/or the following Monday (Dec 18th) at 7:30pm. Note: Instructor will be available via email, Slack Messenger, and office hours. Please reach out if you need assistance beyond the available listed hours.

    Instructor: Kyle Anschuetz

    Cost: $150 (includes materials, lunch, instruction, and one-month HackPGH Membership) No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date! Note: There is no special ticket price for members because the class includes a discounted month of membership. If you are an active HackPGH member, we will extend your existing membership for an additional 30 days.

    Class Size: 5 people

    Age Requirements: Must be 13+ (Minors must be accompanied by an adult!)

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