Originally published at: Upcoming Classes and Events at the Claremont MakerSpace – The Claremont MakerSpace
Greetings Upper Valley Makers:
There are still openings for many upcoming classes at the Claremont MakerSpace including Learn vCarve and the ShopBot, Open Sew-in, Intro to Digital Photography, Make a Wood Cutting Board, Learn Japanese Ink Painting, and Learn the Mid-arm Quilter! Other upcoming classes include wire wrapped jewelry, laser cutter, plasma cutter and photography workshops for portraits and sports. Some of the October classes are now available for registration. Come learn something new! #BecomeAMaker
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).
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Instructors: Interested in teaching a class at CMS? Please fill out our Class Proposal Form.
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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.
Upcoming Events
Events that are currently open for registration.
Open Sew-In
Sept. 16, 2024 4 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.
About the Instructor: Allison Zito received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree 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 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 taught Studio Art in the Upper Valley at AVA Gallery and Art Center, Craftstudies at Hanover League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, ArtisTree, and Claremont Maker Space with stunning results. 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 greater community. Allison created two local public art murals in 2021, one for The Sullivan County Conservation District in Unity and Allison created the Bee and the Monarch Medallions on the Lebanon Art Tunnel Way Pollinator Mural. Making a statement and creating beautiful art as a way to open a conversation that leads to a better world, is the cornerstone of Allison’s career as an artist and art educator.
Age requirement: Adults (18 and older)
Class Fees: Free for members and $10 for non-members.
Materials Fee: None
Learning VCarve and the ShopBot
Sept. 16, 2024 6 p.m. — Sept. 30, 2024 7:30 p.m.
Learn VCarve and the ShopBot
Back by popular demand! We are planning a set of three training sessions for users to learn the VCarve software application and the ShopBot. The VCarve application by Vectric is used to design parts, which are cut by the Shopbot. The ShopBot is a computer-controlled router that can cut various materials with a high degree of precision. These three training sessions are intended to get you proficient in using these systems. After these sessions, the successful student will be well-prepared for certification on the ShopBot.
Please note: This class meets for three sessions on the following dates:
September 16, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 pm
September 23, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 pm
September 30, 2024 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Bring to class: A laptop computer would be helpful, but not essential.
Session 1, VCarve part 1:
The first session will introduce the user to 2D design using Vectric VCarve. We’ll start with a review of user interface and progress to using its CAD features draw parts we plan to make. The use of various drawing tools will be discussed in addition to managing and importing vector files. We will use these drawing tools in VCarve to design a sign.
Session 2, VCarve part 2:
The second session will introduce the selection of router bits and how to control the chip load of the bit in the ShopBot. We will also review router bit management using the tool database. When our sign design is complete, we will discuss the CAM features in VCarve and construct tool paths. We will learn how to save and export these toolpaths for cutting the sign in the ShopBot.
Session 3, Using the ShopBot:
This session will start with a review of the safety features of the ShopBot. This will be followed by a discussion of the machine components, holding down the work piece and setting the X, Y and Z axis. Finally, we will discuss the workflow used to manage the created toolpaths and, finally, cut the sign we designed in class.
About the Instructor(s): Russ Scaduto received his doctorate in biochemistry from Indiana University and then spent 34 years at the Penn State University College of Medicine where he conducted research and taught graduate and medical students. Retirement in 2018 brought Russ to New Hampshire, where he joined the Claremont MakerSpace to further pursue his woodworking hobby. Last spring Russ was juried in as a craftsman in the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.
Class Fees: $40 members/ $65 non-members
Materials Fee: none
Prerequisite(s): none
Skill Level: Intermediate
Age requirement: Adult (18 and up)
Introduction to Digital Photography
Sept. 18, 2024 6 p.m. — Oct. 9, 2024 8 p.m.
NOTE – Class start date moved from 9/11 to 9/18, running until 10/9.
This introductory course into photography will give you gain an understanding of fundamental photographic principles and techniques. The goal of this course is for you to feel more confident behind your camera, and better your skills! I hope you join us, in an incredibly eye opening journey of the photography world!
Session 1: Introduction to Photography Lingo and your Camera
Learn about the basic mechanisms of photography, and set up your camera for success!
Session 2*: Composition, Cameras, and Critique
Learn about compositions! Talk about what it was like to shoot with your camera, go through what challenges you had – and hear feedback from peers about a few images.
Session 3*: Introduction to Editing and Critique
Learn about the basic elements to digital photograph editing. More time spent talking about photographic elements, and your experience from the past week of shooting!
Session 4*: Printing and Wrap-Up
Learn how to print an image and take it home!
*All of the topics are subject to change based on the interest of the people taking the class – this is FOR YOU so I want to make sure you get what you want from this class!
Please bring to class: Digital Camera (DSLR, SLR, or Mirrorless), preferably with a detachable lens. A laptop (there are 6 computers available if needed – please reach out if you will need to use one as there is a limited number.)
This class will meet on four consecutive Wednesdays:
September 18, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm
September 25, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm
October 2, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm
October 9, 2024 6:00pm – 8:00pm
About the Instructor(s): Lily Kaplan is a recent graduate from Clark University in Worcester, MA, born and raised in Massachusetts and has been practicing photography for over 10 years. Lily shoots in many formats, including digital, 35mm film, 120 film, large format film, vintage and new age polaroid films. Being behind a camera is her passion, and teaching about it is even more exciting – the class is designed to be for beginners with a digital camera. This class is for those of you who want a better understand of the mechanisms behind not only a camera but also photography, editing and potentially printing! Her goal is to make understanding your camera not to be intimidating!
Class Fees: $170 members/ $210 non-members
Materials Fee: $20 included in class fee
Prerequisite(s): none
Skill Level: beginner
Age requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)
Build a Beautiful Cutting Board!
Sept. 19, 2024 6 p.m. — Sept. 26, 2024 8:30 p.m.
Would you like to learn how to use basic shop machinery to make a lovely hardwood serving/cutting board? Then this is the course for you. Starting with raw lumber you will learn how to make a useful and beautiful piece that can serve you or a special friend for years to come.
You will learn about wood selection, milling it “foursquare”, and designing a layout. Then you will practice gluing it up and sanding it (wet and dry) before applying mineral oil and beeswax.
All tools, materials, and safety gear will be provided – though, students are welcome to bring their own tools and gear.
About the Instructor(s): Peter Gunn is a long time high school history teacher who loves wood from trees to the table. Eight years ago he began taking woodworking courses and has been practicing steadily ever since. He loves working on the lathe and with the jointer and planer to reveal the beauty of wood and make useful things. Learning to make a cutting board encouraged him to develop his skills and nurtured his appreciation of what wood can become. During the holidays in 2020, when Covid altered so much of our world, he began making cutting/serving boards to raise money for local food pantries. Over three years and two hundred boards later, he is excited to share his knowledge. He hopes people will enjoy making something uniquely beautiful and growing their skills and self-confidence in the process.
***This class meets twice***
Thursday September 19, 2024 6pm-8:30pm
AND
Thursday September 26, 2024 6pm-8:30pm
Class Fees: $75 CMS members/ $100 non-members
Materials Fee: $25 included in class fee
Prerequisite(s): none
Skill Level: Beginner
Age requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)
Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting
Painting the Bamboo Forest
Sept. 20, 2024 6 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
We will cultivate a Zen state of mind by exploring aspects of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. We’ll look at images of Japanese Ink Paintings and learn the basic brush strokes used in this specific type of painting. These techniques can be applied to a variety of painting media. The art is in the touch of the brush stroke, quality of the line, appreciation of the natural world, and the beauty in asymmetry. All supplies are provided. We’ll create multiple paintings.
Come to class dressed to paint!
About the Instructor(s): Allison Zito has been the shop lead in the Fibers Department at Claremont MakerSpace since 2018. Allison majored in Fibers and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree 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 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 taught Studio Art in the Upper Valley at AVA Gallery and Art Center, Craftstudies at Hanover League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, ArtisTree, and Claremont Maker Space with stunning results. 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 greater community. Allison created two local public art murals in 2021, one for The Sullivan County Conservation District in Unity and Allison created the Bee and the Monarch Medallions on the Lebanon Art Tunnel Way Pollinator Mural. Creating beautiful art in an effort to open a conversation that can inspire hope and action for a better world. This the cornerstone of Allison’s work as an artist and art educator.
Class Fees: $80 members/ $90 non-members
Materials Fee: $15 included in the class fee
Prerequisite(s): none
Skill Level: beginner
Age requirement: Adults only (18 years and older)
Learn How to Use the Mid-Arm Quilting Machine
Sept. 21, 2024 10 a.m. — noon
Intro to Mid Arm Quilting Machine is designed for people looking to learn how to use our mid-arm quilting machine, a Brother Dream Quilter 15. It can be used to quilt all sizes, from baby quilt to king size. Premade clothing can also be fitted onto the frame for quilting! The cost of the class includes a follow-up certification session. Members may use the machine on their own after passing the certification.
About the Instructors:
Allison Zito serves as Shop Lead in the Fibers Department at Claremont MakerSpace. She has been teaching The Mid Arm Quilting Classes for six years.
Allison Zito received a Bachelor of Fine Arts 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, 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 and at the University of Pennsylvania Morris Arboretum. She has been teaching studio art in the Upper Valley with excellent results at AVA Gallery, Claremont MakerSpace, CraftStudies at The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and Artistree.
Allison was awarded an Artist in Residency in 2019 at Claremont MakerSpace where she created an art installation and symposium to inspire positive action, addressing the issue of Global Warming. In 2021 Allison Zito created an outdoor mural for The Sullivan County Public Cidery Building. She was part of a team of five artists who created a mural in Lebanon, NH. You can see her Bee and Monarch Medallions in the Lebanon Art Tunnel Way.
Allison Zito was awarded the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for her work as an artist and her work in arts education.
Class Fees: $65/member $75/non-member
Materials Fee: none
Age Requirement: Adults only (18 and older)
Skill Level: All levels
Prerequisites: none
Introduction to Wire Sculpted Jewelry – Make a pendant or ring!
Sept. 24, 2024 5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
This is a fun class for anyone who would like an introduction or refresher for wirework jewelry. Each participant will choose to make either a beautiful ring with a Cubic Zirconia stone OR sculpt a pendant with a gem stone.
This is a beginning class in wirework and wire sculptured jewelry. The participants do not have to know about working with wire. All the basics of working with all types of wire and how to use wire tools will be covered. We will also learn how to make properly sized rings, how to set and attach a stone, how to finish with a simple sculpture and how to professionally wrap a ring shank.
Wire work involves small work so students should bring magnifiers to wear while they are working. Requirements for the Jewelry Studio include close-toed shoes and safety glasses (which are available for use). Anyone using the polishing or soldiering area must also be wearing no hanging or hand jewelry and must have their hair tied back. Requirements to prevent cross contamination must always be followed (which is taught during a class).
About the Instructor(s): Angela Hill has been making jewelry for over 50 years. She has taught classes for 30 years. She has sold her jewelry in stores, online and in market places for 20 years. She especially loves wire work jewelry, but also does silversmithing, stringing, knotting, seed bead weaving and mixed media metal work.
Class Fees: $25 members / $40 non-members
Materials Fee: $10 included in the class fee
Prerequisite(s): none
Skill Level: beginner
Age requirement: Youth and adult (15 years and older)
Make a Custom Laser-Engraved Cutting Board
Sept. 24, 2024 6 p.m. — 8 p.m.
Join us as we explore the amazing capabilities of our laser cutter. We will guide you through the process of customizing designs and text with a laser engraver. Each participant will have the opportunity to see their own small bamboo cutting board personalized with a handwritten recipe, a custom bit of art, or their name. If you have a cutting board you’d like to engrave, bring it! This is a great way to add personalization to a cutting board made at the Claremont MakerSpace in one of Peter Gunn’s cutting board classes.
This experience offers a fantastic introduction to the laser cutter, allowing you to see it in action without the need for technical expertise. While this session does not provide certification, it’s a great way to get a glimpse at the many possibilities our laser cutter offers.
About the Instructors: Tiffany and Brian are the shop leads for the Digital Fabrication Lab at the Claremont MakerSpace.
Class Fees: $50 members. $65 non-members
Materials Fee: $10 (included in price)
Prerequisite(s): None
Skill Level: Beginner
Age requirement: Any age (children under 16 years old must be accompanied by their adult)
Introduction to Plasma Cutting (Hypertherm)
Sept. 25, 2024 6 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Plasma cutting is a powerful and versatile means of cutting steel, aluminum, and other conductive materials, for applications ranging from heavy industry to abstract art. In Intro to Plasma Cutting, students will the learn the fundamental processes and techniques for handheld plasma cutting using the Claremont MakerSpace’s Hypertherm Powermax85 – and will get plenty of hands-on practice with the tool. The goal of this class is to prepare students to be certified to use the CMS’s plasma cutter, handheld, independently.
Note: This is a CMS member only class; non-member classes will start in September.
About the Instructor(s): Tim Renner serves as a Program Manager on Hypertherm’s Learning and Development team, where he oversees the technical training of internal associates in areas ranging from plasma cutting to automation and 3D printing. He began his journey with Hypertherm in 2013, fulfilling the role of Technical Service Engineer, with duties encompassing customer support, product repair, and training.
Class Fees: $30 for members and $60 for non-members
Materials Fee: none
Prerequisite(s): none
Skill Level: beginner
Age requirement: Adult (18 years and older)
Intermediate Wire Sculpture
Sept. 26, 2024 5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
This is an exciting class for anyone who enjoys wire weaving and wire sculpting jewelry with gem stones. The frame and bail are woven with different weaves. The front of the stone is covered in wire netting and the back has a simple wire sculpture. Students will develop their expertise with wire weaving and wire sculpture for jewelry. Each participant will produce a beautiful wire woven gem stone pendant.
This is an intermediate class so the participants should already know how to weave wire. We will create an intricate pendant using an oval gemstone and copper wire.
About the Instructor(s): Angela Hill has been making jewelry for over 50 years. She has taught classes for 30 years. She has sold her jewelry in stores, online and in market places for 20 years. She especially loves Wire work jewelry, but also does silversmithing, stringing, knotting, seed bead weaving and mixed media metal work.
Class Fees: $30 for Members / $45 for non-Members
Materials Fee: $10 included in the class fee
Prerequisite(s): This is an Intermediate class. The participants should already have taken the beginning wire weaving class or be comfortable with wire weaving and wire sculpture.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Age requirement: Youth and Adult (15 years and older)
Member Social & Silent Disco
Sept. 28, 2024 7 p.m. — 10 p.m.
CMS members and their guests can dance the night away during this Member Social & Silent Disco! DJ Josh will provide the headsets that you can tune to either of three stations: current hits, great oldies and a request station. So there will be music playing that everyone will enjoy. NOTE – All CMS shops will be closed for use starting at 7pm.
Venue: If the weather is good, we will transform our parking lot to an outdoor disco! Bring a lawn chair to sit outside. If the weather does not cooperate, we’ll move the disco indoors to the mezzanine and lobby.
Food/Beverage: Bring a dish to share for this pot luck style event and BYOB (bring your own beverage – beer/wine/cider/selzers permitted, bottled liquors not permitted). A signup sheet for food will be posted in the lobby to give you ideas of what members are bringing for food.
Cost: Members $5 and guests $15, which covers the cost of the DJ.
Age requirement: This event is open to guests aged 21 and older.
Portrait Photography Workshop
Sept. 30, 2024 6 p.m. — Oct. 7, 2024 7 p.m.
This portrait photography workshop will give you more tips, tricks and techniques to better your current skills. The goal of this course is for you to feel more confident behind your camera taking photos of others and critiquing others work! I hope you join us, in an incredibly eye opening journey of the photography world!
Session 1: Tips and tricks for portrait photography, an optional second hour of practice shooting time (this part is not handicap accessible, which is why this is optional!) Get any questions about portrait photography answered!
Session 2*: Group critique of images TAKEN OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME, troubleshooting any problems, and editing tips/tricks.
*Because this class is for YOU this is subject to change based on what the class wants to get from the workshop!
What Students Should Bring With Them to Class:
Digital Camera (DSLR, or Mirrorless), preferably with a detachable lens. A laptop (there are 6 computers available if needed – please reach out if you will need to use one as there is a limited number.)
This class meets two times:
September 30, 2024, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
October 7, 2024, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
About the Instructor(s): Lily Kaplan is a recent graduate from Clark University in Worcester, MA, born and raised in Massachusetts. She has been practicing photography for over 10 years. Lily shoots in many formats, including digital, 35mm film, 120 film, large format film, vintage and new age polaroid films. Being behind a camera is a passion, and wants to share that passion by teaching others.
Class Fees: $45 members/ $55 non-members
Materials Fee: none
Prerequisite(s): familiarity with your camera and some photography experience
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Age requirement: Adults (ages 18 and older)
Sports Photography Workshop
Sept. 30, 2024 7 p.m. — Oct. 7, 2024 8 p.m.
This sports photography workshop will give you a better understanding of how to successfully take sports/high-speed images with your DSLR/Mirrorless camera. The goal of this course is for you to feel more confident behind your camera, better your skills, and talk to peers about their photographs! I hope you join us, in an incredibly eye opening journey of the photography world!
Session 1: Learn more skills/tips and tricks for sports photography. Get questions answered about high-speed photography.
Session 2: Peer critique, of images taken OUTSIDE OF CLASS TIME, ask questions and wrap up workshop!
What Students Should Bring With Them to Class:
Digital Camera (DSLR, or Mirrorless), preferably with a detachable lens. A laptop (there are 6 computers available if needed – please reach out if you will need to use one as there is a limited number.)
This Class Meets Two Times:
September 30, 2024 7:00pm – 8:00pm
October 7, 2024 7:00pm – 8:00pm
About the Instructor(s): Lily Kaplan is a recent graduate from Clark University in Worcester, MA, born and raised in Massachusetts. She has been practicing photography for over 10 years. Lily shoots in many formats, including digital, 35mm film, 120 film, large format film, vintage and new age polaroid films. Being behind a camera is a passion, and wants to share that passion by teaching others.
Class Fees: $45 members / $55 non-members
Materials Fee: none
Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with your camera and some photography experience
Skill Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Age requirement: Adult (ages 18 and older)
Spooky Decorative Potion Bottles
Oct. 1, 2024 6 p.m. — 9 p.m.
Learn how to make enchanting decorative potion bottles perfect for Halloween! We’ll guide you through the process of transforming ordinary bottles into magical displays filled with interesting, scary, or curious items. Bring your own bottles and weird items, or just bring your playful self and use some of ours. From wax seals to shimmering liquids to aging techniques and spiderwebs, there will be a plethora of things to learn and items to fill and decorate your bottles with. We may even do some sculpting to fill your bottles with strange creatures.
By the end of this class, you’ll have a set of captivating potion bottles ready to add a magical or spooky touch to your Halloween decor. Perfect for parties, haunted houses, or simply to spark the imagination of all who see them!
About the Instructor(s): Tiffany Vincent is the Electronics Shop lead for the Claremont MakerSpace. She has a long history of making and designing props with a magical twist.
Class Fees: $20 Members / $30 Non-members
Materials Fee: $10 (included in class fee)
Prerequisite(s): None
Skill Level: Beginner
Age requirement: All ages. (Under 15 requires a parent partner.)
Harvest Bridal Bouquet and Boutonniere
Oct. 23, 2024 6 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
In this class you will learn how to make a floral bridal bouquet and boutonniere. You will use an array of flowers with fall colors, and beautiful greens as well. This class will teach you the basics of a small bridal bouquet and the steps on how to build one. Once the bridal bouquet is done you will then learn how to create a pin-on boutonniere. This is a great class for those who are interested in the floral industry (specifically the wedding industry) Once you learn a few basics, then it becomes easier to start creating more elaborate bouquets.
All items needed for this class with be supplied.
About the Instructor(s): Victoria is the owner and floral designer at Mica Mine Floral in Unity, NH and has been in the floral industry for over ten years. Her love for flowers and creating with them started at a very young age. Victoria loves spending her days picking flowers and harvesting greens outside, and then creating for fun. She also has started a new love, which is guiding others when creating their own floral arrangements. Floral designing is constantly changing so she is always learning and wants to share all that new information with others as well!
Class Fees: $70 members/ $80 non-members
Materials Fee: $55 included in the class fee
Prerequisite(s): none
Skill Level: all levels
Age requirement: Any age (children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by their adult)
Amateur Radio Technician Class and Test
Oct. 26, 2024 9 a.m. — Oct. 27, 2024 4 p.m.
If you’ve always wanted to get your Amateur Radio license, now is your chance! Get ready for a two-day deep dive into Amateur Radio on October 26th and 27th. This hands-on class will equip you with essential radio operating skills and prepare you for the FCC 35-question license exam. At the conclusion of the class you will have the opportunity to take the FCC Amateur Radio Technician Class exam and earn your Amateur Radio license.
When:
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. with FCC test session at 2:00 p.m.
In preparation for this two-day training class there is some recommended study material and guides: The two-day class is designed to prepare you for the FCC 35 question exam, Basic Amateur Radio operating procedures and protocols.
- *American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Study Material
- ARRL’s Tech Q&A 6th Edition
- W5YI Gordon West Study Material
- Google Phone Technician Class Ham Radio Exam study app
- Ham Test on line
- Ham Study
- Technician Class (Element 2) Question pool with answers
The following are REQUIRED for the exam:
- One photo ID and FCC FRN Number*
- Valid Email Address (for FCC FRN)
- Test fee of $15 – Cash or personal check (ARRL-VEC )- No credit cards accepted.
- Prior to taking the exam each person MUST register with the FCC to receive an FRN in CORES (COmission REgistration System). Register and obtain your FRN here: https://www.fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls (Please do this well in advance to the course! You will not be able take your exam without having your FRN Number! Please bring your FRN number to the Exam Session. After passing your exam you will be required to pay the FCC $35.00 to receive your license.)
Please reach out should you have any questions: [email protected]
About the Instructor(s): Rob Mather (N1XSS) was first licensed in June of 1996. He is with the American Red Cross as a member of the local Disaster Action Team and has held various roles with the chapter including board member and vice chair for the Green Mountain Chapter American Red Cross. Most of his radio activities today revolve around public service. He is the communications coordinator for the Vermont 100 and Vermont 50 endurance races. These events are fund raisers for Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sport. The Vermont 100 is a 100-mile running race the covers some of New England’s most beautiful scenery lasting 30 hours. This event requires 30 hours of a net control station and over 50 volunteer radio operators.
Class Fees: There is no charge for the class however there is a $15.00 fee for the exam that will be collected by the VEs before the exam. (Cash or personal check only. No credit cards accepted.)
ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program Information
The ARRL Youth Licensing Grant Program, in effect since April 19, 2022, covers the one-time $35 application fee for new license candidates younger than 18-years old for tests administered under the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (ARRL VEC) program.
The $35 FCC application fee will be reimbursed after the ARRL VEC receives the completed reimbursement form and the new license has been issued by the FCC. The reimbursement check will be mailed to the fee payer.
Additionally, candidates younger than 18-years old would pay a reduced exam session fee of $5 to the ARRL VEC VE team at the time of the exam. The $5 fee is for all candidates under the age of 18 regardless of the exam level taken. Proof of under 18 status is required at the session (what to bring to an exam session).
The Youth Licensing Grant Program is sponsored by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®.
Age requirement: None
Just Missed
These classes are currently full at time of writing. If you are interested, please check the event’s page; spots occasionally open up. Keep an eye on this newsletter to see when these classes are offered again.
Make a Silver Ring
Sept. 18, 2024 6 p.m. — 8 p.m.
Intro to MIG Welding
Sept. 30, 2024 5:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
Happy Makin’!
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