by Alan Shelton | Feb 24, 2019 | Community, Events, Make Something, Metal Working, News, Uncategorized, Women Welders, Woodworking
Grab another gear and go! That’s something I used to say when I was spending my weekends at the drag strip, and talking about making things happen. When given the option to hit the brakes or go, I like the idea of going and going all out. This year at MIXXER we...
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 | 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...
