by Alan Shelton | Dec 1, 2018 | Metal Working, Volunteer Engagement, welding, Women Welders
We had a great turnout for the Women’s Welding Workshop on Thursday, November 29. The 60 or so women that showed up enjoyed fabulous food (I’m not exaggerating) generously provided by Delicious by Shereen and great conversation with other women interested in welding...
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 | 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...
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...
