by Alan Shelton | Jan 6, 2019 | 3D printing, Building, Community, Digital Studio, Events, Make Something, Metal Working, News, Volunteer Engagement, welding, Women Welders, Woodworking
Today, January 6, 2019, marks one year since we opened MIXXER to the public. We had an empty building in need of transformation into a makerspace on that day. People began joining immediately, even though their makerspace had no tools or equipment. I cannot express...
by Alan Shelton | Nov 11, 2018 | Community, Make Something, Metal Working, Volunteer Engagement, Woodworking
Patience, persistence, positivity, three things that makers understand. It’s what gets us through when a project gets tough. Members and volunteers at MIXXER have done much of the heavy lifting to get things going in the right direction, now we’re seeing...
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 16, 2018 | Community, Events, Make Something, News
The first day of fall is a few days away. We’ve got only 7 more CONNEXXPO events coming up this year at MIXXER, and like many of you, we’re making arrangements to get ready for winter. That means tackling those DIY projects that seemed less important than hiking,...
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 | Jul 29, 2018 | Community, Make Something, Metal Working
There are moments in our lives when we are presented with an opportunity to make a change. Change can provoke uneasiness. I’ve been there, and I feel like I can recognize this condition in others. I felt it when I cut a perfectly fine motorcycle in half to make it my...
