MIXXER Studios
Location
MIXXER has chosen a great location within walking and biking distance of the vibrant urban core of downtown Winston-Salem. We will be located near The Arts Based School, Wise Man Brewing and the Winston Cup Museum. Visible from this location are The Arts District, which is undergoing dramatic growth; and the Innovation Quarter, which is bringing innovators, entrepreneurs, and excitement to our community. Many new downtown apartments accompany the growth in our city, bringing an abundance of creative and innovative people within walking distance of this community workspace. Urban living does not have to exclude you from the pleasure and satisfaction of being a maker anymore. Easy access and parking make it stress-free for commuters to enjoy MIXXER as well. Plan to spend a day with friends and family enjoying making something together, and then take a short walk over to one of the many restaurants, brew pubs, wine bars, shopping, or galleries in the neighborhood.
Wood Studio
Wood Studio:
- Professional quality wood working tools
- Heavy duty workbenches
- Dust collectors
- Secure space to store your project
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We’ll be outfitting the studios during renovations starting summer 2017. Look for upcoming studio design events to tell us what you need in the wood studio. We are interested in tool and equipment donations. Here’s a partial list of what to expect in the wood studio.
- Table Saw
- Band Saw
- Drill Press
- Planer
- Joiner
- Lathe
- + More
Metal Studio
Metal Studio:
- Welding and cutting equipment
- Sheet metal forming equipment
- Heavy metal workbenches
- Ventilation systems
- Secure Space to store your project
- + More
We’ll be outfitting the studios during renovations starting summer 2017. Look for upcoming studio design events to tell us what you need in the metal studio. We are interested in tool and equipment donations. Here’s a partial list of what to expect in the metal studio.
- MIG Welder
- Plasma Cutter
- Drill Press
- Sheet Metal Brake
- Air Compressor and Tools
- Grinders
- + More
Digital Studio
Digital Studio:
- 3D Printers
- Laser Cutter
- Computers with design software (AutoCAD, Photoshop, Onshape, etc.)
- Electronics Lab
- + More
Here’s a partial list of what to expect in the digital studio.
- Computers with Design Software
- 3D Printers
- Laser Cutter
- Electronics Tools
- Photo Printer
- Robotics Tools
- + More
Community Space
Flexible Community Space:
- Sewing and Textile tools
- Screenprinting
- Solid worksurfaces and great lighting
- Comfortable seating
- + More
- Sewing Machines
- Craft Supplies
- Solid Work Surfaces
- Comfortable Seating
- Refreshment Area
- Secure Space to store your project
- + More
Renovation Gallery
A look back at what we started with.
The big tools are in 2 1/25/2018
The first woodworking tools are set in place.
The big tools are in 1/25/2018
The first woodworking tools are set in place.
Woodshop before 1/24/2018
1/24/2018 – The woodshop just before moving in the first piece of equipment.
Woodshop Before2 1/24/2018
1/24/2018 – The woodshop just before moving in the first piece of equipment.
New Storage Racks 1/23/2018
With the woodshop purchase comes enough lumber to fill both of these racks. They will be full by the weekend.
Cutting Torch
We found a source for great storage racks, but we had to cut them off of the floor with a torch to get them. No problem.
More woodworking tools 1/20/2018
It took 12 volunteers and 16 truck loads (and 4 trailer loads) to get all of the woodworking equipment moved.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Renovation in progress. 12/2017
Renovation in progress.
Paint-Party-1
Volunteers build MIXXER.
Paint-Party-2
How high can she reach?
Paint-Party-3
Jump Justyna!
Paint-Party-4
The grey walls were a little dark and dingy.
Paint-Party-5
Looking better.
Paint-Party-6
Fresh paint makes the room lighter and brighter. Looking great!
Volunteer Work Day #2 8/26/2017
Teamwork makes the dream work.
Volunteer Work Day #2 8/26/2017
Green is cool, but not our style.
Volunteer Work Day #2 8/26/2017
Alex – one man demolition crew
Volunteer Work Day #2 8/26/2017
more members of the paint team.
Volunteer Work Day #2 8/26/2017
Almost finished painting
Volunteer Work Day #2 8/26/2017
Freshly painted kitchen. Thanks to a team of great volunteers.
Kitchen1
Kitchen Before
Wood shop2
Wood Studio Before
Wood Shop1
Wood Studio Before
Office2
Office Before
office1
Office Before
Metal Shop3
Metal Studio Before
Metal Shop2
Metal Studio Before
Metal Shop1
Metal Studio Before
digital lab2
Digital Lab Before
digital lab1
Digital Lab Before
Community Space5
Community Flex Space Before
Community Space4
Community Flex Space Before
Community Space3
Community Flex Space Before
Community space2
Community Flex Space Before
Community Space1
Community Flex Space Before
GEarth1
Google Earth View
Demolition
Carpet removed from the future Wood Studio. 8/12/2017
CDS Benches
Community Design Studio Benches will look great on the patio. (after a fresh coat of paint)
Demolition
Thanks, Dakota and Justyna for revealing the new door to the Wood Studio. 8/12/2017
Demolition
Dakota and Soren Removing the metal siding that covered what will be the door into the Wood Studio. 8/12/2017
Demolition
We’ll need to find a place for this in the Metal Studio. 8/12/2017
Demolition
John, Dakota, and Justyna revealing the future Wood Studio door. 8/12/2017
Demolition
Cyndi removing carpet from the future Wood Studio. 8/12/2017
Demolition
Cyndi Briggs ripping out the carpet from the future Wood Studio. 8/12/2017