by Alan Shelton | Jun 11, 2018 | Building, Community, Events, Grand Opening, News, Uncategorized, Volunteer Engagement
It’s nearly every day at MIXXER that I have a conversation with someone in which we talk through an idea that could become “the next big thing” or make a radical change in the way people view some particular technology, or just make their life so much better or...
by Alan Shelton | May 27, 2018 | 3D printing, Building, Community, Digital Studio, Events, Grand Opening, Metal Working, News, Volunteer Engagement, Woodworking
The Summer Solstice of 2018 will bring the official Grand Opening of MIXXER. You are invited to take part in the festivities on Saturday, June 23, from 11 am until 3 pm. Then stay after to explore your new-found interest in whatever it is that you discovered through...
by Alan Shelton | Apr 22, 2018 | Community
It’s a question I hear a lot these days. It seems like a simple question. How did you learn to do that? But if you read between the lines there are more questions, and the answers are often very complex and sometimes very interesting. Sometimes the undertone of the...
by Alan Shelton | Mar 26, 2018 | Building, Metal Working, News, Uncategorized, Volunteer Engagement, Woodworking
Measure twice, cut once. It’s something we say to remind ourselves to be sure about what we are doing. But what if what you are trying to accomplish is impossible to measure? Or, what if by placing an absolute value on it you immediately limit the possibilities? I...
by Alan Shelton | Mar 19, 2018 | 3D printing, Community, Uncategorized
Almost every day since opening, someone has attempted something for their first time at MIXXER. People using power tools for the first time. Their first time using a laser cutter to make precision parts to build capacity for their small business. Their first weld....
