December Newsletter

If you build it they will come

Last month we had two wildly successful tech-events: a global 3D Printing Meetup (hosted by Make Magazine), and a Raspberry Pi hacking event dubbed the “Raspberry Jam.” It was a tiny triumph for us that we beat out major makerspaces in Seattle and New York in our race to gather RSVPs. And we take it as a point of pride that these cutting-edge tools are being programmed and hacked right here at the Columbus Idea Foundry. One of the reasons we believe the Idea Foundry has the potential to become a leader among makerspaces is because of the amazing energy on display here every time we gather for events. It’s more than power-tools and workshop-space: when you put a bunch of talented brains into the same room you can’t help but get ideas bouncing around, colliding and recombining.

It’s true what they say: build it and they will come.

But we’ve got one better: come here and build it! (We can show you how!)

Events this December

Open House

Join us for our Winter Open House and Artist Exhibit! Take a tour, enjoy complimentary refreshments, meet instructors, and sample the talented artists and artisans who call the Idea Foundry home. You might even find a gift! Sunday, Dec 16, Noon-4pm. Please RSVP.

Adobe User Group: Digital Holiday Meetup

Do you use Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Indesign? On Wednesday Dec 4th, Columbus Digital is meeting at the Idea Foundry. Come learn some spiffy Illustrator tricks, then join an ornament-making demo on our laser cutter and CNC router. There’s even a raffle for $2100 worth of software. The event is free but the demos are $12. Doors open at 6pm.

In the Press

Women’s Welding

Congratulations to Allison Meade! Her women-only welding class was just featured in 614 Columbus! Her next welding class is Jan 20th! You can check her out at www.oldsoulstudio.com. (Last we saw she’s making a new batch of aluminum & leather handbags!)

Electric Motorcycle

Todd Perkins’ custom-built electric-powered muscle-bike was featured in a cool article on the Gas2 blog. You just keep doing what you’re doing, Todd.

Announcements

Gift Cards!

Looking for a gift for a creative-type? We sell gift-certificates that can be used to pay for classes, membership fees, and tool-time!

We’re looking for volunteers & teachers!

Want to help out at the Idea Foundry? We’re always looking for dedicated volunteers and interns to help grow the mission of CIF. We’re also looking to expand our class selection, so if you’ve got something you’d like to teach for us, give us a shout!

Save the Date!
Winter Open House
Dec 16, Noon-4pm

Monthly Meetups:
3D Printing
Dec 12, 7-10pm

Lock-Picking
Dec 19, 6-9pm

Upcoming Classes:
Intro Jewelry: Wire Work
Dec 5, 6:30-9pm

Matting & Mounting
Dec 6, 7-9PM

Intro Laser Cutting & Engraving
Dec 8, 9:30-noon

Jewelry Making: Czech Glass
Dec 10, 6:30-8:30pm

Learn to Forge Christmas Ornaments
Dec 13, 6:30-9:30PM

Intro Platinum Printing
Dec 15, noon-3PM

2D Design for Shopbot CNC
Dec 15, 1-3:30PM

Etsy.com Bootcamp
Dec 15, 2:30-5:30PM

Aluminium Casting
Dec 15, 11:00AM- 3PM