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  • Play Dungeons & Dragons at HackPGH!

    • September 14, 2024
    • September 28, 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    • 7
    Register


    Immerse Yourself in a World of Adventure with Dungeons & Dragons at HackPGH!

    Have you ever wanted to step into the shoes of a hero and embark on epic quests? Curious about how to play the world’s most famous tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons? Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or new to the game, this campaign is for you! Join us at HackPGH for a bi-monthly, in-person D&D campaign that’s beginner-friendly and open to all experience levels. In this ongoing campaign, you’ll learn the fundamentals of character creation, role-playing, and tactical combat as you journey through a world filled with danger, mystery, and magic. 

    As a bonus during the introductory session (9/14), players will be able to design and 3D print their own custom miniature using one of HackPGH's four 3D printers:

    1. Bambu P1S w/AMS
    2. Bambu P1S
    3. Bambu X1 Carbon w/AMS
    4. Prusa XL (w/ dual extruders)

    The details of the game sessions include:

    • Creating unique characters
    • Understanding the core mechanics of D&D
    • Building strategies for combat and problem-solving
    • Collaborative storytelling with other players
    • Exploring rich narrative-driven adventures

    Requirements: No prior experience needed. All materials, including character sheets, dice, and rulebooks, will be provided.

    Dates and Times: Bi-monthly on Saturdays:
    Session 1: Saturday, September 14th from 12:00pm-3:30pm
    Session 2: Saturday, September 28th from 12:00pm-3:30pm

    Cost: $65/month for non-members, $60/month for HackPGH members (covers two sessions). No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the session date!

    Instructor/Dungeon Master: Aaron Stein (aarondungeonmaster), a DM with 25+ years of experience! 

    Important: Participants will be working together to create a safe and inclusive environment. Respect for all players is mandatory, and the game will be guided by HackPGH’s Rules & Regulations.

    Age Requirement: 18+

    Class Size: 8 players max

    Spaces are limited, so sign up now and prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey! Contact us with any questions at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org.

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  • Halloween Mask & Costume Support Workshop

    • September 16, 2024
    • 19:00 - 21:00
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    • 12
    Register


    Want to create a unique Halloween mask for yourself, or help your child get started with their costume? Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of mask-making and get both the support and access to our makerspace resources to help complete the rest of your Halloween look! This family-friendly class is perfect for both children and parents looking to design a standout costume.

    In this workshop, participants will design and take home their own Halloween or costume mask. As a bonus, HackPGH leaders from several of our shop areas will be on hand to help with the rest of your your costume planning, including:

    • Basic hand sewing and crafting techniques
    • Creating simple metal and costume jewelry pieces
    • Using 3D printers to create unique costume accessories and accoutrements

    Date and Time: Monday, September 16th, from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

    Prerequisites: No prior experience needed. All materials and tools to make the mask will be provided. Shop Leaders will use materials at their disposal to demonstrate how to create small accessories. Additional costume pieces and materials will NOT be provided. 

    Age Requirement: 12+. Minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Separate tickets must be purchased for adults accompanying their children who wish to make their own mask.

    Instructors: Marcy, Aaron, Andrew, Bryn, and Becky

    Cost: $35 per person.

    HackPGH Membership Discount: A special membership option will be available for workshop participants who wish to return to our makerspace to continue working on their costumes. Speak to one of the Shop Leaders after class to find out more!

    Spaces are limited to ten people, so sign up today and start crafting the perfect Halloween mask! Contact us with any questions at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org.

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  • Intro to Laser Crafting: Make & Take a Custom Puzzle!

    • September 18, 2024
    • 18:30 - 21:00
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15219
    • 6
    Register


    Welcome to Intro to Laser Crafting! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of operating HackPGH's laser cutter and the basics of designing and working from templates in LightBurn.  Students will choose a unique wooden puzzle from an assortment of designs, each demonstrating different core laser crafting techniques. Thereafter, participants will be ready to get to work on their own independent laser craft projects.

    Itinerary:
    Part one: Demonstration and Choosing Templates
    Our instructor will showcase the standard operating procedures for the laser cutter, then invite students to follow along and create one each of their own from several provided templates.

    Part two: Guided Workshop:
    After the demonstration, students will learn the basics of executing simple customization tasks in our laser design software in order to inscribe their own puzzles with initials or other graphics.

    Part three: Open Workshop:
    Finally, students will be provided several more templates to choose from (or use as a starting point), given the opportunity to personalize their designs in LightBurn, and reserve a time slot during which they will operate the laser on their own. Our instructor will be present throughout the duration of open workshop hours to provide one-on-one guidance and answer questions.

    Prerequisites: No experience required. All tools and equipment will be provided. 

    Age Requirement: 13+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

    Instructor: Morgan

    Day and time: Wednesday, September 18th from 6:30pm-9:00pm.

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

    Cost: $85 for non-members, $75 for HackPGH members. No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you must cancel, please notify HackPGH at least 72 hours before the class start date! Attendance and participation are required for training clearance at instructor's discretion.

    Class size: 3-6 students

    HackPGH Membership Discount: Participants interested in using the laser and other shop resources after completing the class will have access to a special discounted month of HackPGH membership!

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  • The 2024 HackPGH Open House

    • September 21, 2024
    • 13:00 - 17:00
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15219
    Register


    Makerspace -     mak·er·space
    A place in which people with shared interests, especially in computing or technology, can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge.

    Have you been searching for someplace to go when you're not at work or at home?  Do you want to learn new skills, pursue creative projects, and meet and collaborate with other people from your community? Need a space that's accessible 24/7? HackPGH is the place for you! 

    THE 2024 HACKPGH OPEN HOUSE

    WHEN: Saturday, September 21st from 1:00pm to 5:00pm

    Whether you've never heard of us or you attended a tour years ago and decided we didn't have the resources you needed: now is the time to visit our makerspace and see what we're all about! No registration necessary, just bring yourself!  Light refreshments will be served. 

    Shop Leads will be stationed throughout the space to demonstrate equipment and answer questions. HackPGH Board Members are available to help sign you up for classes or even get attendees the "Open House Discount" on a trial month membership - 25% off! 

    WHERE:  We are based in the basement level of our building at 1936 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Our primary entrance is on Jumonville Street, with a second entrance on Watson Street. Look for the signs! See map below for information on parking and nearby bus stops. 

    WHAT'S NEW AT HACKPGH?

    Over the past year, HackPGH has completely revitalized every Shop Area with new equipment, organization & layouts, tools, classes, and much more! Here's just a small taste of the updates to our shop: 

    • Woodshop & CNC Router: New belt/disc sander, track saw, power and hand tools, organized storage, and large raised assembly table space. 
    • Welding Bench: New TIG welder, mag drill, and new gear for all sizes
    • Machining: Refurbished Bridgeport mill, South Bend lathe, new tool chests, chop saw, and hardware
    • 3D Printing: Four new 3D printers (two with AMS, one with multiple extruders) and a newly updated SLA station with wash machines
    • Laser cutter: New 100w tube, chiller, alignment laser dot, and auxiliary systems failsafe
    • Electronics Bench: New digital and programmable bench power supply, new ESD mat kits. 
    • IT & Computer Lab: Seven new gaming computers, including four new "lab" PCs with 32+" curved monitors, a dedicated Soft Arts laptop, and a new Slicer PC for the 3D print farm. Our software collection includes Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, the Steam Master Collection, Cricut Access, Hatch Digitizer 3, VCarve Pro, and much more. 
    • Gaming & Entertainment: We're set up for board games, LAN parties, movie nights, and everything in between! We have several video game consoles, an Oculus Rift 2 VR kit, 65" LED smart TV with sound bar and subwoofer, and a Bluetooth/WiFi smart projector with 120" pull-down screen. 
    • Soft Arts: Ten new thread arts machines including three embroidery machines, two sergers, an industrial leather sewing machine, and more. For general crafting, there's two new vinyl cutters with easy heat presses, airbrush kit, wood burning kit, and all the thread, haberdashery, and support accessories you could ever need
    • Jewelry-Making: In early 2024, we added a jewelry workbench and cabinet featuring four professional grade flex shaft units, a Dremel 4300 kit, and four fully-stocked Rio Grande student tool kits. There is also a Foredom flex shaft with foot pedal that provides variable speed control.

    This barely scratches the surface of the equipment and resources HackPGH has to offer, so you'll have to come to the Open House to see everything else in person. We hope to see you then! 

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  • Intro to Laser Crafting: Make & Take a Custom Puzzle!

    • September 22, 2024
    • 13:00 - 15:30
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15219
    • 6
    Register


    Welcome to Intro to Laser Crafting! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of operating HackPGH's laser cutter and the basics of designing and working from templates in LightBurn.  Students will choose a unique wooden puzzle from an assortment of designs, each demonstrating different core laser crafting techniques. Thereafter, participants will be ready to get to work on their own independent laser craft projects.

    Itinerary:
    Part one: Demonstration and Choosing Templates
    Our instructor will showcase the standard operating procedures for the laser cutter, then invite students to follow along and create one each of their own from several provided templates.

    Part two: Guided Workshop:
    After the demonstration, students will learn the basics of executing simple customization tasks in our laser design software in order to inscribe their own puzzles with initials or other graphics.

    Part three: Open Workshop:
    Finally, students will be provided several more templates to choose from (or use as a starting point), given the opportunity to personalize their designs in LightBurn, and reserve a time slot during which they will operate the laser on their own. Our instructor will be present throughout the duration of open workshop hours to provide one-on-one guidance and answer questions.

    Prerequisites: No experience required. All tools and equipment will be provided. 

    Age Requirement: 13+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

    Instructor: Morgan

    Day and time: Sunday, September 22nd from 1:00pm-3:30pm.

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

    Cost: $85 for non-members, $75 for HackPGH members. No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you must cancel, please notify HackPGH at least 72 hours before the class start date! Attendance and participation are required for training clearance at instructor's discretion.

    Class size: 3-6 students

    HackPGH Membership Discount: Participants interested in using the laser and other shop resources after completing the class will have access to a special discounted month of HackPGH membership! .

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  • Candle-Making 101: Create Your Own Scented Candle!

    • September 26, 2024
    • 18:30 - 21:30
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    • 11
    Register


    Have you always wanted to create your own scented candle but didn't know how to get started? Would you like to make a homemade gift for someone special? We've got the class for you! Join us at HackPGH and learn how to pour your own 8oz soy-based scented candle.  We will go over candle-making basics such as:

    • wax types
    • hot and cold throw techniques
    • wick placement
    • fragrance load
    • candle maintenance
    • choosing & cleaning containers
    • application of crystals and stones
    Students will be able to choose from over two dozen popular and seasonal (autumn) scents, from apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice to leather and sandalwood. 

    Date and time: Thursday, September 26th from 6:30pm-9:30pm

    Requirements: No experience needed. All supplies, tools, and PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided.

    Safety notice: Participants will be working with very hot wax! Please tie back any long hair, and we recommend wearing long pants and shirts with long sleeves.

    Allergy notice: Soy wax is used in this class. Gloves and eye protection are provided, and we have a small amount of alternative candle waxes for those with minor allergies to soy. However, HackPGH cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. 

    Instructor: Katyyh "Kat"

    Cost: $65 for non-members, $55 for HackPGH Members. No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date! 

    Class Size: 12 students max

    Age Requirement: 12+, minors MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Separate tickets must be purchased for adults accompanying their children who wish to make their own candle. Contact us with any questions at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org!

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  • MIG Welding 101: Make Your Own Chain Lamp!

    • October 05, 2024
    • 11:00 - 17:00
    • 1936 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    • 5
    • 1 registrant
    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 a 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.). 

    Cost:  $175 for non-members, $155 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

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  • Intro to Woodworking with Zach

    • October 13, 2024
    • 10:30 - 16:30
    • 1936 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    • 3
    Register

    THIS CLASS INCLUDES A ONE-MONTH HACKPGH MEMBERSHIP! 
    This class will educate students on the fundamental concepts of woodworking and the safe use of HackPGH's woodshop equipment. If you have absolutely no woodworking experience, than 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 measuring and cutting, lumber basics, how to safely use different woodworking equipment, basic joints, basic finishing and more.  Students will leave with an understanding and safety training on the following equipment:

    • Table Saw
    • Miter Saw
    • Band Saw
    • Router Table
    • Combination and Orbital Sanders
    • Jointer
    • Planer
    • Cordless drill
    • Pocket hole jig
    • Finishes and stains

    Structure: This class will have one intensive group session, where the entire cohort will work through constructing a step stool collectively.  A break for a takeout lunch will be taken during the session. Please notify HackPGH if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions. 

    Free Month Membership: All participants will get one month of HackPGH membership (with 24/7 RFID access) to work on their own woodworking project(s), and plans will be provided after the class so each student can create their own step stool. 

    We urge students to bring personal projects to work on at HackPGH during this membership period, and support those who wish to continue their membership after the free month ends. 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: 10:30am-4:30pm Sunday, October 13th, 2024 (required) 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!

    Before independent use of the space, students must complete HackPGH's standard shop 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 (October 14th) at 7:30pm. 

    Support: Please reach out if you need assistance after the class.  Instructor can provide limited online support via Slack and email, and HackPGH's Wood Shop Leads can be contacted in the #woodworking channel.

    Instructor: Zachary Amend

    Cost: $160 (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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