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    • Thursday, June 19, 2025
    • Thursday, July 03, 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • 1130 Street E Owen Sound
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    WHAT: Learn CAD Design -Autodesk Fusion 360 with Mike Jones

    WHEN: Thursday  Evenings June 19th and 26th and July 3rd from 6pm-9pm

    COST: $150 plus tax

    COURSE OVERVIEW:

    Do you want to learn how Autodesk Fusion 360 can help your projects? This beginner-intermediate course will teach you starting from the basics of Fusion 360, both for visualizing your project, but also to prepare guides to bring into the shop! If you want to perfect your design without wasting precious material, Fusion can help you visualize your project and let you correct your mistakes before they're permanent.

    Bring a laptop, external mouse, and a pair of safety glasses.

    You will learn how to use the sketch tool for drafting, dimensioning your parts, mark up your drawings, and assemble your parts together in one large 3D model.

    At the end of this course, you will have experienced the essential solid design elements of Autodesk Fusion 360 with industry standards.

    What you'll learn:
    Better understanding of 3D modeling (sketches, planes, reference lines, and more!)
    Using the sketch tool and properly constraining CAD dimensions
    Create part guides (drill markings, sanding lines, dimensioned drawings, etc) to bring to the shop.

    Assemble multiple components in one model

    About Your Instructor:

     

    Mike Jones holds a MS Electrical engineering and BS in mechanical and electrical engineering. Between his impressive professional career at companies like Disney engineering and Delphi automotive, he settled in Owen Sound to start a family. Now pursuing his own startup company, Knot Audio, with his wife Sarah, Mike makes picture frame speakers made out of locally-sourced tonewoods with completely replaceable prints. Mike uses the makerspace to pursue his own inventions and hopes to give back to the community by helping teach others how to do the same.



    • Thursday, July 03, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 1130 8th Street E Owen Sound, ON
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    Learn how to setup and use the EPILOG CO2 LASER here at Grey Bruce Makers. You will learn the basics of Corel Draw to bring in artwork and sending it to the laser for engraving as well as focusing and testing the laser, different materials to engrave on, and the cleaning and maintenance of the LASER. After the course you will be certified to use the lasers at Grey Bruce Makers.

    COST: $65

    MAX Participants: 6

    DATE: Thursday, July 3rd 6-9pm




    • Saturday, July 05, 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 1130 8th Street East Owen Sound
    • 8
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    LEARN TO PAINT A 3D DRAGON with Beth DeBoard

    WHEN: Saturday, July 5th, 12pm-4pm

    COST: $65

    NUMBER OF PARTICPANTS: 10

    Tired of your 3D Prints looking bland? Beth DeBoard will teach you the basics for getting a nice painted finish on your 3D prints. Participants will work with, and get to keep, their own 4" 3D Printed Dragon head and mounting shield. 

    Paints and brushes included.

    A larger 8" Dragon head can be purchased for an additional $30

      






    • Saturday, July 05, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • 1130 8th Street E Owen Sound, ON N4K5N8
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    Large Format Printing Made Easy!

    DATE: Saturday, July 5th

    TIME: 1pm-3pm

    COST: $75 includes instruction, 16"x20" print, and frame.

    Large format printers are used by professional printing companies to create prints sized for wall art down to desktop photo frames. These prints can be posters, technical drawings or photos.

    This workshop will teach you how to use the 44” printer with either supplied or your own paper to create stunning images. Prerequisite knowledge required is basic computer skills – you do not need to be a photographer.

    During the workshop we will print one of your images (bring one with you on a USB stick) and send you home with a large framed print (16x20inch frame).

    After attending this workshop you will understand:

    • Basic operation of the Z6DR printer including use of the operator panel
    • How to load roll and sheet paper
    • Use of HP Click to send your images to the printer
    • Sizing the print
    • Including borders
    • Trimming the finished print to size
    • Basic Colour Systems  including an introduction to ICC Profiles and their importance

       ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

       Edward Matthews is a retired professional photographer with a technical background. After working as an engineer at several hi-tech companies including Texas Instruments, Dell Computers, OnStar, LeftHand Networks and MetaSolv (telecommunications) he went back to school for photography which he studied for 2 years at Austin Community College. He has been active in many photography genres, including portraits using studio lighting, pageants, weddings, events, sports, real estate, product and landscapes. He is now retired , living in Lake Charles, Ontario and continues to learn and share his knowledge with others.


      • Wednesday, July 09, 2025
      • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • 1130 8th Street E, Owen Sound, ON
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      Join 3D Printing Expert Fred DeBoard as he shows you the basics of 3D printing and certifies you on the 3D printers at the makerspace. This course will teach you how to load/unload filament, calibrate the printers, select and download files to print and discuss troubleshooting and special techniques to get the most out of your prints.

      COST: $65 plus tax

      MAX Particiants: 6

      DATE: Wednesday, July 9th 2025

      TIME: 6pm-9pm


      • Wednesday, July 09, 2025
      • Wednesday, July 16, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • 1130 8th Street East Owen Sound, ON
      • 5
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      LEARN WOODWORKING - Raised Planter Box

      DATES: Wednesday Evenings, July 9th and 16th 2025 (2 sessions)

      TIME: 6pm-9pm

      COST: $199

      MAX: 6 Participants

      COURSE DESCRIPTION:

      Join Expert Will Elliot for a great introductory woodworking course where you will learn basic woodworking techniques, how to use the woodshop tools and machines and put together a raised planter box.

      This program is perfect for those starting out and wanting to try their hand at woodworking.

      MACHINES USED:

      • Resaw bandsaw
      • Jointer
      • Planer
      • Chop saw
      • Router Table
      • Panel Sander
      • Air Nailer

      About Your Instructor

      I have worked in the wood furniture manufacturing industry for almost 30 years but at my core am a self-taught woodworker. I grew up in a hardware store, so tools have been a part of my life forever! When it comes to training or teaching skills, I try to start at the most basic, and work my way up. I look forward to working with you in the woodshop.


      • Tuesday, July 22, 2025
      • Thursday, July 24, 2025
      • 2 sessions
      • 1130 8th Street East Owen Sound, ON
      • 6
      Register


      LEARN WOODWORKING - Raised Planter Box

      DATES: Tuesday July 22nd and Thursday July 24th 2025 (2 sessions)

      TIME: 6pm-9pm

      COST: $199

      MAX: 6 Participants

      COURSE DESCRIPTION:

      Join Expert Will Elliot for a great introductory woodworking course where you will learn basic woodworking techniques, how to use the woodshop tools and machines and put together a wooden picture frame.

      This program is perfect for those starting out and wanting to try their hand at woodworking.

      MACHINES USED:

      • Domino Cutter
      • Jointer
      • Planer
      • Chop saw
      • Router Table
      • Air Nailer

      About Your Instructor

      I have worked in the wood furniture manufacturing industry for almost 30 years but at my core am a self-taught woodworker. I grew up in a hardware store, so tools have been a part of my life forever! When it comes to training or teaching skills, I try to start at the most basic, and work my way up. I look forward to working with you in the woodshop.


      • Wednesday, July 23, 2025
      • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • 1130 8th Street E, Owen Sound, ON
      Register

      Join 3D Printing Expert Fred DeBoard as he shows you the basics of 3D printing and certifies you on the 3D printers at the makerspace. This course will teach you how to load/unload filament, calibrate the printers, select and download files to print and discuss troubleshooting and special techniques to get the most out of your prints.

      COST: $65 plus tax

      MAX Particiants: 6

      DATE: Wednesday, July 23rd 2025

      TIME: 6pm-9pm


      • Thursday, July 24, 2025
      • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
      • 1130 8th Street E Owen Sound, ON
      Register

      Learn how to setup and use the EPILOG CO2 LASER here at Grey Bruce Makers. You will learn the basics of Corel Draw to bring in artwork and sending it to the laser for engraving as well as focusing and testing the laser, different materials to engrave on, and the cleaning and maintenance of the LASER. After the course you will be certified to use the lasers at Grey Bruce Makers.

      COST: $65

      MAX Participants: 6

      DATE: Thursday, July 24th 6-9pm




    Grey Bruce Makers is a not-for-profit organization supported by membership fees, course fees, sponsorships and donations. We are a proud regional centre for creativity and community.

    Executive Director

    Dan Herrick

    226-974-7399

    1130 8th Street East, Owen Sound, ON
    N4K 5N8
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