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 | 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 | Jun 23, 2018
Our soft opening has gone well and we’re happy to celebrate our GRAND OPENING with you! Stop by to say hello, see the space, meet some makers, and have some fun! Come see what all the buzz is about. Our Grand Opening Celebration will include lots of ways for you...
by Alan Shelton | Jun 11, 2018 | Building, Community, Events, Grand Opening, News, Uncategorized, Volunteer Engagement
It’s nearly every day at MIXXER that I have a conversation with someone in which we talk through an idea that could become “the next big thing” or make a radical change in the way people view some particular technology, or just make their life so much better or...
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...
