Originally published at: Autumn Classes at CMS – The Claremont MakerSpace
Greetings Upper Valley Makers:
We have an exciting lineup of classes coming up at the Claremont MakerSpace that we think might interest you.
For most classes and events, CMS MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED. That said, members receive a discount on registration and there are some classes/events that are for members only (this will be clearly noted in the event description).
Class policies (liability waiver, withdrawal, cancellation, etc.) can be found here.
Please note: The Claremont MakerSpace currently requires masks for all visitors and members.
Instructors: Interested in teaching a class at CMS? Please fill out our Class Proposal Form.
Tours: Want to see what the Claremont MakerSpace is all about? Tours are by appointment only due to COVID-19 restrictions. Contact Us to schedule your tour where you can learn about all the awesome tools that the CMS offers access to, as well as how membership, classes, and studio spaces work.
Learn to use the Mid Arm Quilting Machine
This class is for anyone who wants to quilt. You can make the best holiday gifts. Learn how much fun it can be to professionally finish your quilts. The Brother Mid Arm Quilting Machine is easy to use and a valuable quilters tool.
Learn how to thread the quilting machine, wind the bobbin, change the needle, advance the quilt, adjust the tension, trouble shoot problems, sewing your quilt, and learn about the other amenities you have access to in the Textile Department.
About the Instructors: Allison is the shop lead in the Fibers Department at Claremont MakerSpace and has been since the doors opened. She has a Bachelors of Fine Arts with her major in Fibers from The University of the Arts. Her artwork has been exhibited in numerous museums including The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, The Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield MA, The Delaware Art Museum, The Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg, and The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Allison has decades of teaching experience, having taught a considerable variety of classes at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, and at the University of Pennsylvania Morris Arboretum. She has been teaching Studio Art in the Upper Valley with excellent results at AVA Gallery and Art Center, Craft Studies at The Hanover League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, ArtisTree, and Claremont Maker Space. Allison Zito was awarded The Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for her work as an artist and art educator. In 2019 Allison was awarded an Artist in Residency at The Claremont Maker Space. There she created an art installation addressing the issue of “Global Warming” and she organized a symposium on site, to inspire positive action within the community. Making a statement and self expression through beautiful art; is the cornerstone of Allison’s career, as an artist and art educator.
You can see two of Allison’s public murals:
1) on the Public Cidery Building at The Sullivan County Complex in Unity, NH
2) in Lebanon NH, Allison wrote the statement and created the Bee and Monarch Medallions on the Pollinator Mural in the Tunnel Art Way.
Class Fees: $40 members, $50 non-members.
Materials Fee: $5
Please note: The Claremont MakerSpace currently requires masks for all visitors and members.
Members Only: Laser Cutter Recertification and Cleaning Training / Certification
Recertification is now available for the GCC Spirit. This recertification allows you to continue to use the MakerSpace laser cutter. This recertification will be followed by an optional laser cleaning certification (covering the optics).
You must be a member of the Claremont MakerSpace and have been previously certified on the laser cutter to attend. A first-time certification class will be offered in the near future.
Attendees will be required to print and bring the certification paperwork:
https://paperwork.claremontmakerspace.org/paperwork/certifications/Laser_Cutter_Certification.pdf
https://paperwork.claremontmakerspace.org/paperwork/certifications/Laser_Lens_and_Mirror_Cleaning_Certification.pdf
Cornucopia Centerpiece For Thanksgiving
In this class students will learn about the tools, items and flowers used in a floral shop and how to use them to create a cornucopia centerpiece for their Thanksgiving or holiday dinner. A variety of fall-colored flowers and decorations will be available for each student to create their own unique piece. The class will go step-by-step on how to start a floral arrangement and how to take care of it once it is taken home. Flowers, tools and supplies will be provided by the florist, so all you have to do is show up with a creative mind!
About the Instructors: Victoria Loring started her horticulture and floral journey at Fall Mountain High School. Since then she has worked at two floral shops and now runs her own floral studio in Unity, NH — Mica Mine Floral.
Class Fees: $55 non-member, $41.25 member
Materials Fee: $40 per student
Please note: The Claremont MakerSpace currently requires masks for all visitors and members.
Flash Fiction
Flash fiction is an extremely short (think flash in the pan) story. Though experts vary on the length, anywhere between 300-1000 is generally accepted. We will look at some excerpts and play with some fun prompts to get our creativity flowing. Annalisa Parent, an author and internationally-published freelance writer, will engage all in the writing process.
Participants will learn the process of flash fiction and will come away with writing prompts to encourage creativity.
What to bring: Something to write with and on (Pen + Paper, tablet, Laptop, etc.)
Please note: The Claremont MakerSpace currently requires masks for all visitors and members.
Class Fees: $25 for CMS Members. Non-Member: $31.25.
Publishing Workshop: The Paths to Publication
Have you written a book, or thinking of writing a book? What’s the best way to publish? Where do I even start?
Author and Writing Coach Annalisa Parent works closely with publishing industry professionals to get the most current information. She will share with you the ins and outs of publishing today, from self publishing to hybrid to traditional.
What to bring: Something to write with and on (Pen + Paper, tablet, Laptop, etc.)
Please note: The Claremont MakerSpace currently requires masks for all visitors and members.
Class Fees: $25 for CMS Members. Non-Member: $31.25.
Write and Pitch your Book so it Will SELL
Many would-be authors write and pitch books that never produce the sales or visibility they’d hoped. These writers feel frustrated, never knowing why the book was rejected–wither by the publishers or the would-be readers. In this session, CEO and Publisher Annalisa Parent will pull back the curtain to show exactly what makes a successful expert book, and how you can avoid the publishing pitfalls.
What to bring: Something to write with and on (Pen + Paper, tablet, Laptop, etc.)
Please note: The Claremont MakerSpace currently requires masks for all visitors and members.
Class Fees: $25 for CMS Members. Non-Member: $31.25.
Journaling to Relax and Let Go
We’ve been through a lot in the last couple years. A journal can be a great place to escape, reset, and relax. Writing Coach Annalisa Parent will guide you through prompts to get you into the zone, along with some tips to stay in a journaling practice.
What to bring: Something to write with and on (Pen + Paper, tablet, Laptop, etc.)
Please note: The Claremont MakerSpace currently requires masks for all visitors and members.
Class Fees: $25 for CMS Members. Non-Member: $31.25.