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 12, 2018 | 3D printing, Community, Digital Studio, Events, Metal Working, Volunteer Engagement, Woodworking
Growing up I looked up to the carpenters, mechanics, teachers, and the craftspeople that I watched intently, and eagerly helped as best I could when allowed to get in on the action. These people set my standards for who I want to be when I grow up. Recently I have... 
by Alan Shelton | Mar 5, 2018 | Community, Metal Working, News, Uncategorized, Volunteer Engagement, Woodworking
Really? Spring Break. Already? It’s only been 8 weeks since we opened MIXXER to members, with the understanding that they need to help us build our makerspace. In that time members and volunteers have built furniture for the studios, a computer lab, a digital... 
by Alan Shelton | Feb 26, 2018 | Community, Digital Studio, Events, News, Uncategorized, Volunteer Engagement, Woodworking
…Waiting. Patience is something that I believe we have to practice. We live in a world where we can buy almost any household item by speaking to a little black cylinder or have our opinions validated and questions answered in seconds with a computer we carry in... 
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... 
by Alan Shelton | Feb 5, 2018 | Community, Digital Studio, Metal Working, News, Uncategorized, Volunteer Engagement, Woodworking
If you have been to MIXXER lately, you know how quickly it is evolving. And if you are one of the many volunteer/members that have been involved with that, Thank You for the time and energy you are devoting to build MIXXER into a great makerspace. I have been blown...