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 | 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 | 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...
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...
