by Alan Shelton | Oct 7, 2018 | 3D printing, Building, Community, Digital Studio, Make Something, Metal Working, News
Downtown Winston-Salem is currently speckled with construction cranes, temporary fences, the sound of jackhammers, and exciting new opportunities. When the construction crews move on the next project they leave behind beautiful new restaurants, salons, apartments and...
by Alan Shelton | Sep 3, 2018 | Building, Community, Events, Make Something, News, Woodworking
Some of my favorite memories in life happened on a warm day with a cool breeze, working with friends on a fun project. We had a little taste of that a couple of weeks ago and the workshop at MIXXER was buzzing with people taking advantage of the fantastic weather. In...
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 | 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 | Feb 19, 2018 | Building, Community, Events, Metal Working, Uncategorized, Volunteer Engagement, Woodworking
Another week of volunteers and members coming together to build MIXXER has passed. The wood shop and metal shop systems are nearly complete, the digital studio is being used for some really cool projects, and local robotics teams are wrapping things up as they build...
