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 | 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 | 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...
