Hacksburg

This workshop covers the Hacksburg 80W CO2 laser cutter. Basic laser safety, design guidelines, and examples will be presented. Attendees will learn how to make their own edge-lit acrylic sign and receive an LED base with the optional materials fee.

Time: Sunday, August 31st from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: This event is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $10 materials fee.

Hacksburg is a non-profit Makerspace located in Blacksburg, VA. For over 10 years, we've helped creatives and entrepreneurs in the New River Valley complete projects that would otherwise be out of reach. Whether you need equipment, mentorship, or just a place to work, Hacksburg is an accessible, collaborative resource where you can build anything from rockets to robots to rocking chairs.

Hacksburg members must be 18+, but all ages are welcome at this open house. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of their visit.

Time: Sunday, August 24th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Learn about aerodynamics, construction techniques, and flight adjustments as you build and launch your own miniature flying machine. A rubber band-powered, propeller-driven kit is provided with the optional materials fee, but we'll also fire up Hacksburg's laser cutter to craft ultra-precise paper airplanes (inspired by The Great International Paper Airplane Book) and demonstrate 3D printed, hand-powered helicopters and pull copters!

Whether you're reliving childhood memories or experiencing the joy of handmade flight for the first time, this workshop promises hours of engineering fun culminating in a friendly flying competition.

Time: Sunday, August 10th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: This event is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $5 materials fee.

This workshop covers the Hacksburg vinyl cutter. Basic safety, design guidelines, and examples will be presented. Attendees will learn how to make their own vinyl sticker or shirt with the optional materials fee.

Free for members and $5 for non-members, plus $5 optional materials fee. Bring your own 100% cotton t-shirt if you want to make a custom shirt!

Ages 14+, Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, July 27th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: This event is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $5 materials fee.

Carve out your own corner of the Internet by building a personal website from scratch! This back-to-basics workshop celebrates the DIY spirit of the early web, with a focus on the fundamental building blocks of HTML and CSS.

You'll learn how to write your first lines of code and publish your site on the World Wide Web, with plenty of guidance and inspiration along the way. Build a blog, photo gallery, interactive art piece, band page, or a delightfully weird personal site that's uniquely you.

No coding experience necessary. Bring a laptop and sign up for a GitHub account before class.

Time: Sunday, July 20th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Learn how to use a CNC embroidery machine to add custom shapes, logos, and text to items! This class will cover how to program designs using open source software.

Free for members and $5 for non-members, plus $5 optional materials fee. Bring your own shirt!

Ages 14+, Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, July 13th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: This event is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $5 materials fee.

This introductory workshop demystifies the art of foam smithing - a cornerstone technique for creating lightweight, durable, and detailed costume pieces without breaking the bank. We'll discuss essential skills including pattern making, cutting techniques, heat forming, surface texturing, and finishing methods that elevate simple foam sheets into convention-worthy creations.

Whether you're preparing for your first cosplay or looking to level up your existing skills, this class provides the foundation for bringing your favorite characters and original designs to life through the versatile medium of foam.

Time: Sunday, June 29th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Hacksburg is a non-profit Makerspace located in Blacksburg, VA. For over 10 years, we've helped creatives and entrepreneurs in the New River Valley complete projects that would otherwise be out of reach. Whether you need equipment, mentorship, or just a place to work, Hacksburg is an accessible, collaborative resource where you can build anything from rockets to robots to rocking chairs.

Hacksburg members must be 18+, but all ages are welcome at this open house. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of their visit.

Time: Sunday, June 22nd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Hacksburg will be exhibiting at the Downtown Blacksburg Summer Solstice Fest. Come out and enjoy hands-on activities, locally made products for sale, food trucks, live music, and more! This event is free and family friendly. Learn more at downtownblacksburg.com.

Time: Saturday, June 21st from 11:00am - 11:00pm
Place: Downtown Blacksburg
Cost: Free!

Normal filament-based 3D printers are capable of making an incredible array of parts, but for high-detail miniatures our new resin printer is capable of over 10x the resolution. Learn how to use the Hacksburg resin printer, what parts work best, and how these machines differ from filament-based printers. The class is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members.

This class is for attendees age 16 and up. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class and approve all equipment use.

Time: Sunday, June 8th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll use a variety of pre-carved woodblocks to create your own fine art prints using Hacksburg's printing press. We'll discuss traditional hand carving techniques and demonstrate contemporary examples created using Hacksburg's laser cutter and CNC mill.

You'll also learn how to prepare designs for carving, apply ink correctly, and use both machine and manual printing methods, including hand printing with a baren.

Time: Sunday, June 1st from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

This event has been cancelled.

Create a handcrafted metal wind chime in this hands-on workshop! Participants will learn to use Hacksburg's metal shop equipment including the metal lathe, bandsaw, polishing booth, and drill press to fashion and finish their own small wind chimes.

This class will cover metal selection, cutting techniques, surface finishing, and proper assembly for optimal sound quality. Unlike traditional hollow pipe chimes, these smaller windchimes use thin metal rods to produce a delicate twinkling sound that will bring serenity to your porch, garden, or any other space.

Time: Sunday, May 18th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

This workshop covers the Hacksburg 80W CO2 laser cutter. Basic laser safety, design guidelines, and examples will be presented. Attendees will learn how to make their own edge-lit acrylic sign and receive an LED base with the optional materials fee.

Time: Sunday, May 11th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: This event is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $10 materials fee.

Join us for a special Star Wars-themed open house as we celebrate May the 4th at Hacksburg! Tour our community workshop and discover how our equipment and resources can help bring your creative projects to life. Throughout the day, we'll showcase member-built lightsabers with demonstrations of their construction techniques, sound systems, and illumination methods.

Star Wars cosplay is enthusiastically encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite character (or one you've created yourself) and connect with fellow makers and fans. Whether you're interested in electronics, 3D printing, woodworking, or just want to see what Hacksburg is all about, this open house offers something for everyone.

Time: Sunday, May 4th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Learn the fundamentals of FreeCAD, a powerful open-source parametric 3D modeling tool that delivers professional-grade design capabilities without the professional-grade price tag. This class will guide you through FreeCAD's interface and workflow to create your first 3D models, with a focus on designing for 3D printing.

We'll cover essential concepts including sketching, constraints, feature-based modeling, and preparing models for printing with proper tolerances and support structures. Bring a laptop with FreeCAD installed!

Time: Sunday, April 27th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Step back in time for a journey through computing history! In this hands on event, we'll work together to restore an IBM PS/2 Model 25 and experience classic computing firsthand on a fully functional Macintosh Plus from 1986. Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or just curious about these pioneering machines, there's something here for everyone – create a MacPaint masterpiece, surf the World Wide Web, or try your hand at The Oregon Trail (dysentery not guaranteed, but highly likely).

Have a vintage computer of your own? Feel free to bring it along for troubleshooting help or just to show it off!

Time: Sunday, March 23rd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Get ready for garden season by learning how to start your own plants from seed. Starting from seed saves money and increases the variety of plants you can grow! This class will also cover basic garden prep information such as mixing soil and making planters.

The optional materials fee includes a starting kit and seeds. Feel free to bring your own seeds as well!

Time: Sunday, March 16th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: This event is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $15 materials fee.

Make your own sand cast aluminum object at our casting class! Sand casting is an exciting process that's very accessible to the hobbyist. Ages 16 and up; wear all cotton clothes and long pants.

If you have something wood or 3D printed that you'd like to cast, bring it along! If it's a complicated shape, you may want to talk to us first. Feel free to email board@hacksburg.org with questions.

Time: Sunday, March 9th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: This event is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $5 materials fee.

Learn the basics of woodturning! This class will cover the tools and techniques of using a wood lathe. Optional materials fee includes wood to make a small project.

Ages 16+. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, March 2nd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: This event is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $15 materials fee.

This class will showcase some of the knowledge we gained during the initial COVID-19 pandemic response to make PPE for local groups. We will discuss how to make low-cost silicone molds for cosplay, rapid prototyping, and other applications. Attendees will be able to make a silicone mold and produce a wax replica. Ages 14+.

Time: Sunday, February 23rd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Attendees will have the opportunity to make a simple wooden box with handles and a lid. This project is designed to utilize almost all of the woodworking tools Hacksburg offers and provide a great introduction to woodworking.

To cover the cost of wood, this class will include a $30 materials fee.

Ages 16+. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, February 16th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: This event is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $30 materials fee.

This workshop covers the Hacksburg 80W CO2 laser cutter. Basic laser safety, design guidelines, and examples will be presented. Attendees will learn how to make their own edge-lit acrylic sign and receive an LED base with the optional materials fee.

Time: Sunday, February 9th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: This event is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $10 materials fee.

Attendees will learn how to do basic CNC operations and think like a machinist. Details will be given for the operation of the Hacksburg CNC gantry router, generously donated by Onefinity and Torc Robotics, and we will show the machining of a demo part.

If you would like to become CNC trained as a Hacksburg member, we will schedule a second session to cover CNC programming on the computer.

Ages 14+. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, February 2nd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

This event has been cancelled.

Build your own working radio in this hands-on class! Attendees will work in small groups to learn the fundamentals of circuit design and soldering while exploring how sound travels through electromagnetic waves. We'll also touch on digital data transmission technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, providing a foundation for further learning.

Ages 14 and up. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Note: The radio constructed in this class will differ from the one pictured here.

Time: Sunday, January 19th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $5 for Hacksburg members; $10 for non-members.

Learn about maple syrup production and everything you need to know to turn sap into syrup at home! Attendees will learn three key aspects: how to identify and tap trees, the various types of equipment needed, and the techniques for boiling and finishing sap into syrup. We'll also talk about the history of maple syrup and maple sugar, syrups from other trees, and explore creative uses of syrup beyond traditional breakfast dishes.

Class fee includes demonstrations, a sampling of local syrup, and supplies to get you started at home!

Time: Sunday, January 12th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $5 for Hacksburg members; $10 for non-members.

Got a 3D printer and have questions? Something doesn't work? Want to make your printer harder, better, faster or stronger? This event offers a shared work day for community members to work on and improve our 3D printers. All knowledge levels welcome. Bring your printer!

This class is for attendees age 16 and up. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, January 5th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

These aren’t just for the beach! Learn how modern kites are designed and constructed using advanced materials. Stunt kites, kiteboarding, and even kite photography will be discussed.

This event is for all ages. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, December 15th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Join Hacksburg for a festive and family-friendly DIY workshop session where makers of all ages can make their own personalized gifts including laser cut felt Christmas ornaments, custom laser cut wooden displays and cards, and hand polished metal wind chimes.

This event is free, but donations to cover material costs are greatly appreciated!

Time: Sunday, December 8th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

This class is for attendees age 16 and up. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class and approve all shop tool use.

Time: Sunday, November 10th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Make your own sand cast aluminum object at our casting class! Sand casting is an exciting process that's very accessible to the hobbyist. Ages 16 and up; wear all cotton clothes and long pants.

If you have something wood or 3D printed that you'd like to cast, bring it along! If it's a complicated shape, you may want to talk to us first. Feel free to email board@hacksburg.org with questions.

Time: Sunday, November 3rd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

We will cover the basics of turning apple cider (and other fruit juices) into an alcoholic drink. Works great with fresh cider from the Tenth Annual Hacksburg Cider Making!

This class is for attendees age 21 and up. No underage class attendees permitted.

Time: Sunday, October 27th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Come to Hacksburg with apples and you'll be able to make your own cider! The best kind of apples to bring is a variety, only using one type typically results in extremely sweet or tart cider. Ten pounds of apples makes three quarts of cider. Free to anyone in the community, no RSVP required.

Want more information? We go into the cidermaking process in detail here: https://hb.gy/0nAyF.

Cider making is for attendees of all ages. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay the whole time your child/dependent is there.

Time: Sunday, October 20th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Come to Hacksburg with apples and you'll be able to make your own cider! The best kind of apples to bring is a variety, only using one type typically results in extremely sweet or tart cider. Ten pounds of apples makes three quarts of cider. Free to anyone in the community, no RSVP required.

Want more information? We go into the cidermaking process in detail here: https://hb.gy/0nAyF.

Cider making is for attendees of all ages. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay the whole time your child/dependent is there.

Time: Sunday, October 13th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Prepare for maple syrup season by learning how to identify the many varieties of maple trees. Although maple tapping takes place in the winter, maple trees are most easily identified in the fall due to their distinct, vibrant leaves!

This event is free for members and non-members!

Time: Saturday, October 5th from 1:00 - 2:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Customize your Taco Tuesday experience by laser engraving your tortilla on Hacksburg's 80W CO2 laser cutter! Tortillas and fillings will be provided, bring your own tortilla design ideas.

This is a family friendly event. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of the event, and parent/guardian must approve all equipment use.

This event is free, but donations to cover ingredients are appreciated!

Time: Tuesday, October 1st from 8:00 - 9:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Learn how to design your own circuit boards using KiCad, a free software suite for electronic design automation. We will cover the use of the software to design a custom circuit and how to have it manufactured.

Please bring a computer for the hands-on portion of the class!

Free for members and $5 for non-members.

Ages 16+. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, September 22nd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Join Hacksburg members to watch a partial lunar eclipse. Members will bring telescopes, binoculars, and cameras to observe the eclipse.

Please note, this is NOT a total eclipse. Only a small bite (about 9%) of the moon will be covered!

• Begins: 10:12:58 pm
• Maximum: 10:44:18 pm
• Ends: 11:15:38 pm

Time: Tuesday, September 17th from 10:00 - 11:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Normal filament-based 3D printers are capable of making an incredible array of parts, but for high-detail miniatures our new resin printer is capable of over 10x the resolution. Learn how to use the Hacksburg resin printer, what parts work best, and how these machines differ from filament-based printers. The class is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members.

This class is for attendees age 16 and up. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class and approve all equipment use.

Time: Sunday, September 15th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

This workshop covers the Hacksburg 80W CO2 laser cutter. Basic laser safety, design guidelines, and examples will be presented. Attendees will learn how to make their own edge-lit acrylic sign and receive an LED base with the optional materials fee.

This class is free for members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $10 materials fee.

Time: Sunday, September 8th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $10 for Hacksburg members; $15 for non-members.

Make your own sand cast aluminum object at our casting class! Sand casting is an exciting process that's very accessible to the hobbyist. Ages 16 and up; wear all cotton clothes and long pants.

If you have something wood or 3D printed that you'd like to cast, bring it along! If it's a complicated shape, you may want to talk to us first. Feel free to email board@hacksburg.org with questions.

Time: Sunday, August 25th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Canning is a method of preserving food that can extend the shelf life of a variety of foods, even vegetables from your own garden. This class covers canning for beginners. Discussion time will be included for your own specific canning questions and to learn what others are canning.

This class is for attendees age 12 and up. The class is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class.

Time: Sunday, August 18th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Attendees will learn CAM programming, which converts a 3d model into machine commands. Attendees will receive remote access to our CAM computer and a homework assignment, in the form of a STEP file that you will generate a machining plan and gcode for. You will then execute the plan, with me or another Hacksburg member, to confirm your ability to do CAM programming and CNC machining.

The class is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members. This class is for attendees age 16 and up. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class and approve all shop tool use.

Time: Sunday, August 11th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Learn how to use a CNC embroidery machine to add custom shapes, logos, and text to items! This class will cover how to program designs using open source software.

Free for members and $5 for non-members, plus $5 optional materials fee. Bring your own shirt!

Ages 14+, Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, August 4th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $5 for Hacksburg members; $10 for non-members.

This workshop covers the Hacksburg vinyl cutter. Basic safety, design guidelines, and examples will be presented. Attendees will learn how to make their own vinyl sticker or shirt with the optional materials fee.

Free for members and $5 for non-members, plus $5 optional materials fee. Bring your own 100% cotton t-shirt if you want to make a custom shirt!

Ages 14+, Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, July 28th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $5 for Hacksburg members; $10 for non-members.

Smart outlets and home automation are becoming more popular every year, but these devices are often lacking some advanced features and have undesirable connections to the Internet. In this class we'll show you how to take control of your own smart outlets using software like ESPHome and Home Assistant. Bring your own Raspberry Pi or use one of our demo setups.

Old laptops work really well for Home Assistant too! Make sure it has an Ethernet port.

Event fee of $5 for non-members and free for Hacksburg members.

Time: Sunday, July 21st from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Attendees will learn how to do basic CNC operations and think like a machinist. Details will be given for the operation of the Hacksburg CNC gantry router, generously donated by Onefinity and Torc Robotics, and we will show the machining of a demo part. Feel free to attend only this first part.

If you intend on getting CNC trained as a Hacksburg member, we will schedule a time to hold Part 2, where I will teach the CAM programming on the computer and give you remote access to our CAM computer. You will then receive a homework assignment, in the form of a STEP file that you will generate a machining plan and gcode for. You will then execute the plan, with me or another Hacksburg member, to confirm your ability to do CAM programming and CNC machining.

The class is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members. This class is for attendees age 16 and up. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class and approve all shop tool use.

Time: Sunday, July 14th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

This workshop covers the Hacksburg 80W CO2 laser cutter. Basic laser safety, design guidelines, and examples will be presented. Attendees will learn how to make their own edge-lit acrylic sign and receive an LED base with the optional materials fee.

This class is free for members and $5 for non-members, plus an optional $10 materials fee.

Time: Sunday, June 30th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $10 for Hacksburg members; $15 for non-members.

We will cover the basics of homebrewing, including equipment, supplies, and techniques. We will demonstrate the extract brewing process and discuss the all-grain/mash process. The class will also touch on wine/cider/mead making techniques.

This class is for attendees age 21 and up. The class is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members. No underage class attendees permitted.

Time: Sunday, June 23rd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Hacksburg is a non-profit Makerspace located in Blacksburg, VA. For over 10 years, we've helped creatives and entrepreneurs in the New River Valley complete projects that would otherwise be out of reach. Whether you need equipment, mentorship, or just a place to work, Hacksburg is an accessible, collaborative resource where you can build anything from rockets to robots to rocking chairs.

Hacksburg members must be 18+, but all ages are welcome at this open house. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of their visit.

Time: Sunday, June 16th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Hacksburg will be exhibiting at the Downtown Blacksburg Summer Solstice Fest. Come out and enjoy hands-on activities, locally made products for sale, food trucks, live music, and more! This event is free and family friendly. Learn more at downtownblacksburg.com.

Time: Saturday, June 15th from 1:00 - 11:00pm
Place: Downtown Blacksburg
Cost: Free!

Normal filament-based 3D printers are capable of making an incredible array of parts, but for high-detail miniatures our new resin printer is capable of over 10x the resolution. Learn how to use the Hacksburg resin printer, what parts work best, and how these machines differ from filament-based printers. The class is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members.

This class is for attendees age 16 and up. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class and approve all equipment use.

Time: Sunday, June 9th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Attendees will have the opportunity to make a simple wooden box. The project is designed to utilize almost all of the woodworking tools Hacksburg offers and provide a great introduction to woodworking.

Ages 16+, Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $30 for Hacksburg members; $35 for non-members.

Learn about lasers and how a hologram captures details of light to make your own hologram. Bring a small object or scene about the size of a business card. Shiny finishes should be avoided where possible. White or grey objects work well, but you can also do colored objects like M&M's.

Visit litiholo.com to view examples.

$15 for members and $20 for non-members to cover hologram materials.

Ages 16+. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, May 19th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $15 for Hacksburg members; $20 for non-members.

Learn how to design your own circuit boards using KiCad, a free software suite for electronic design automation. We will cover the use of the software to design a custom circuit and how to have it manufactured.

Please bring a computer for the hands-on portion of the class!

Free for members and $5 for non-members.

Ages 16+. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, May 12th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Learn how modern kites are designed and constructed using advanced materials. Stunt kites, kiteboarding, and even kite photography will be discussed.

All ages. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, April 21st from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Hacksburg's workshop opened for the first time on March 30, 2014. Since then we've enabled hundred of makers, artists, and entrepreneurs in the New River Valley to complete projects that would otherwise be out of reach.

We will be celebrating the anniversary with tours of our workshop and hands on projects to commemorate the event!

Hacksburg members must be 18+, but all ages are welcome at this open house. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Time: Saturday, March 30th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

The Hacksburg workshop opened for the first time on March 30, 2014. At this week's meeting, we will be celebrating Hacksburg's history, inviting founding members, and looking forward to the future!

Time: Tuesday, March 26th from 7:30 - 9:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Hacksburg will be exhibiting at Maker Faire Lynchburg. Come out and enjoy hands-on activities, amazing exhibits, locally made products for sale, food trucks, a group build project and more!

This event is free and family-friendly. There will be activities for kids as young as 4, plus fun for grown-up makers too.

More info at Maker Faire Lynchburg.

Time: Sunday, March 24th from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Place: Randolph College, Lynchburg
Cost: Free!

This event has been cancelled.

This event has been cancelled.

Got a 3D printer and have questions? Something doesn't work? Want to make your printer harder, better, faster or stronger? This event offers a shared work day for community members to work on and improve our 3D printers. All knowledge levels welcome. Bring your printer!

Instructions on how to customize and compile firmware for your 3D printer will also be presented.

This class is for attendees age 16 and up. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, March 3rd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Learn the basics of woodturning! This class will cover the tools and techniques of using a wood lathe.

Free for members and $5 for non-members, plus $15 optional materials fee.

Ages 16+, Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, February 25th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $15 for Hacksburg members; $20 for non-members.

Attendees will learn how to do basic CNC operations and think like a machinist. Details will be given for the operation of the Hacksburg CNC gantry router, generously donated by Onefinity and Torc Robotics, and we will show the machining of a demo part. Feel free to attend only this first part.

Ages 16+, Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, February 18th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

This workshop covers the Hacksburg 80W CO2 laser cutter. Basic laser safety, design guidelines, and examples will be presented. Attendees will learn how to make their own edge-lit acrylic sign and receive the LED base with the optional materials fee.

Free for members and $5 for non-members, plus $10 optional materials fee.

Time: Sunday, February 11th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $10 for Hacksburg members; $15 for non-members.

Attendees will have the opportunity to make a simple wooden box. The project is designed to utilize almost all of the woodworking tools Hacksburg offers and provide a great introduction to woodworking.

Ages 16+, Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, February 4th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $30 for Hacksburg members; $35 for non-members.

In this class, attendees will build radios in groups while learning the basics of how sound is transmitted using electromagnetic waves. Digital data transmission (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc) will be surveyed with enough information to ignite future learning. Ages 14+.

Time: Sunday, January 28th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $5 for Hacksburg members; $10 for non-members.

Make your own sand cast Aluminum object at our casting class! Sand casting is an exciting process that's very accessible to the hobbyist. Ages 16 and up; wear all cotton clothes and long pants.

If you have something wood or 3D printed that you'd like to cast, bring it along! If it's a complicated shape, you may want to talk to us first. Feel free to email board@hacksburg.org with questions.

Time: Sunday, January 21st from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Learn the basics of sewing using the sewing machines at Hacksburg. Attendees will make a basic project (likely a pillow case).

Ages 14+, Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Time: Sunday, January 14th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Learn about maple syrup production and everything you need to know to turn sap into a syrup at home! We will learn about how to identify and tap trees, different kinds of equipment and techniques for boiling and finishing into syrup. We'll also talk about the history of maple syrup and maple sugar, syrups from other trees, and how syrup is not just good on pancakes!

Class fee includes demonstrations, a sampling of local syrup, and supplies to get you started at home!

Time: Sunday, January 7th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $5 for Hacksburg members; $10 for non-members.

Smart outlets and home automation are becoming more popular every year, but these devices are often lacking some advanced features and have undesirable connections to the Internet. In this class we'll show you how to take control of your own smart outlets using software like ESPHome and Home Assistant. Bring your own Raspberry Pi or use one of our demo setups.

Old laptops work really well for Home Assistant too! Make sure it has an Ethernet port.

Event fee of $5 for non-members and free for Hacksburg members.

Time: Sunday, December 17th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Make your own sand cast Aluminum object at our casting class! Sand casting is an exciting process that's very accessible to the hobbyist. Ages 16 and up; wear all cotton clothes and long pants.

If you have something wood or 3D printed that you'd like to cast, bring it along! If it's a complicated shape, you may want to talk to us first. Feel free to email board@hacksburg.org with questions.

Time: Sunday, December 10th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Join Hacksburg for a festive and family-friendly DIY workshop session where makers of all ages can make their own personalized gifts including laser cut felt Christmas ornaments, custom laser cut wooden displays and cards, and hand polished metal wind chimes.

The event is free, but donations to cover material costs are greatly appreciated!

Time: Sunday, December 3rd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Normal filament-based 3D printers are capable of making an incredible array of parts, but for high-detail miniatures our new resin printer is capable of over 10x the resolution. Learn how to use the Hacksburg resin printer, what parts work best, and how these machines differ from filament-based printers. The class is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members.

This class is for attendees age 16 and up. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class and approve all equipment use.

Time: Sunday, November 12th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Learn the basics of sewing using the sewing machines at Hacksburg. Attendees will make a basic project (likely a pillow case). This class is for ages 14 and up. The class is free for Hacksburg members and $5 for non-members.

Time: Sunday, November 5th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Show off your coolest costume at the weekly meeting, bonus points for DIY! Bring a (small) pumpkin and get it laser engraved on Hacksburg's laser cutter.

Join online at meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting

No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, October 31st from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

We will cover the basics of turning apple cider (and other fruit juices) into an alcoholic drink. Works great with fresh cider from the Ninth Annual Hacksburg Cider Making!

This class is for attendees age 21 and up. No underage class attendees permitted.

Time: Sunday, October 29th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

A group discussion of solar power from grid-scale, to rooftop, to portable and how you can get started.

Join online at meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting

Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, October 24th from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Come to Hacksburg with apples and you'll be able to make your own cider! The best kind of apples to bring is a variety, only using one type typically results in extremely sweet or tart cider. Ten pounds of apples makes three quarts of cider. Free to anyone in the community, no RSVP required.

Want more information? We go into the cidermaking process in detail here: https://hb.gy/0nAyF.

Cider making is for attendees of all ages. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay the whole time your child/dependent is there.

Time: Sunday, October 22nd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Come to Hacksburg with apples and you'll be able to make your own cider! The best kind of apples to bring is a variety, only using one type typically results in extremely sweet or tart cider. Ten pounds of apples makes three quarts of cider. Free to anyone in the community, no RSVP required.

Want more information? We go into the cidermaking process in detail here: https://hb.gy/0nAyF.

Cider making is for attendees of all ages. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay the whole time your child/dependent is there.

Time: Sunday, October 15th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Help replace the motor on Hacksburg's apple grinder in preparation for cider making.

No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, October 10th from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Learn about the types of LED lights and how to integrate them into costumes and cosplay.

Join online at meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting

Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, October 3rd from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Got a 3D printer and have questions? Something doesn't work? Want to make your printer harder, better, faster or stronger? This event offers a shared work day for community members to work on and improve our 3D printers. All knowledge levels welcome. Bring your printer!

Instructions on how to customize and compile firmware for your 3D printer will also be presented.

This class is for attendees age 16 and up. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class.

Time: Sunday, October 1st from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Ask questions and get advice on your costumes from Hacksburg's award winning instructor. This is a casual, unstructured discussion, so please bring your costumes and questions!

Event takes place online only.

Open for ages 12+. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class.

Time: Saturday, September 30th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: Online only.
URL: meet.hacksburg.org/class
Cost: Free!

A group discussion of the tools and techniques for photogrammetry, a method of extracting 3D information from photographs.

Join online at meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting

Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, September 26th from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Learn the basics of the award-winning open source 3D design and animation software Blender. Attendees will learn how to compose scenes, animate objects, create materials and textures, and render a final scene. This class will focus on learning the software, as opposed to the artistic aspect of 3D animation.

Ages 14+. Minors will need to have parent/guardian supervision for the entire duration of the class.

Time: Sunday, September 24th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Prepare for Maple syrup season by learning how to identify the many varieties of maple trees. Although maple tapping takes place in the winter, maple trees are most easily identified in the fall due to their distinct, vibrant leaves!

Time: Saturday, September 23rd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

This workshop covers the Hacksburg 80W CO2 laser cutter. Basic laser safety, design guidelines, and examples will be presented. Attendees will learn how to make their own edge-lit acrylic sign and receive the LED base with the optional materials fee.

Free for members and $5 for non-members, plus $10 optional materials fee.

This event has been rescheduled.

Time: Saturday, September 23rd from 2:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $10 for Hacksburg members; $15 for non-members.

Learn how to perform basic home repairs and maintenance. Will cover preventative items as well as repairs including: minor drywall patching, unclogging a drain, fixing a leaking faucet or toilet and more.

If there is a specific repair or maintenance item you would like to see, please let us know!

$5 for members and $10 for non-members.

Time: Sunday, September 17th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $5 for Hacksburg members; $10 for non-members.

Customize your Taco Tuesday experience by laser engraving your tortilla on Hacksburg's 80W CO2 laser cutter! Tortillas and fillings will be provided, bring your own tortilla design ideas.

This class is for ages 16 and up. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of the class, and parent/guardian must approve all equipment use.

This event is free, but donations to cover ingredients are appreciated!

Time: Tuesday, September 12th from 8:30 - 11:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Hacksburg is a non-profit Makerspace located in Blacksburg, VA. Started in 2014, we're a community workshop focused on enabling creatives and entrepreneurs in the New River Valley to complete projects that would otherwise be out of reach. Whether you need equipment, mentorship, or just some space to work, Hacksburg is meant to be an accessible, collaborative, and affordable resource for building anything from rockets to robots to rocking chairs.

Hacksburg members must be 18+, but all ages are welcome at this open house. If you are bringing attendees under 18, you (parent/guardian) must stay for the duration of the class.

Time: Wednesday, September 6th from 3:00 - 6:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

In part one of our series of CNC classes, attendees will learn how to do basic CNC operations and think like a machinist. Details will be given for the operation of Hacksburg's CNC gantry router, generously donated by Onefinity and Torc Robotics, and we will machine a demonstration part.

This class is for ages 16 and up. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of the class, and parent/guardian must approve all equipment use.

Time: Sunday, August 27th from 1:00 - 4:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Canning is a method of preserving food that can extend the shelf life of a variety of foods, even vegetables from your own garden. This class covers canning for beginners. Discussion time will be included for your own specific canning questions and to learn what others are canning.

This class is for attendees age 12 and up. If you are bringing an attendee under 18, you (the parent/guardian) must stay for the entire duration of the class.

Time: Sunday, August 20th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Participate in a group discussion about forest maintenance.

Join online at meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting

Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, August 15th from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Learn the basics of the award-winning open source 3D design and animation software Blender. Attendees will learn how to compose scenes, animate objects, create materials and textures, and render a final scene. This class will focus on learning the software, as opposed to the artistic aspect of 3D animation.

Ages 14+. Minors will need to have parent/guardian supervision for the entire duration of the class.

Time: Sunday, August 13th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Explore your options for collecting money on a website. Attendees will discuss their experiences and best practices for e-commerce.

Join online at meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting

Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, August 8th from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

This event has been cancelled.

Learn how to use a slide rule to perform calculations, no electronics required! Slide rules will be provided for a hands-on demonstration, feel free to bring your own.

Join online at meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting

Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, August 1st from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Learn how to access and use AI tools including chatbots and image generators. Will also discuss limitations and risks of these tools. Bring a computer!

Join online at meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting

Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, July 25th from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Attendees will learn the basics of the Python programming language. Python is an exciting programming language which enables you to program anything from smart light bulbs to the world's largest supercomputers.

Laptop required. Ages 14+, If you are bringing an attendee under 18, the parent/guardian must stay for the entire duration of the class.

Time: Sunday, July 23rd from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

A time to discuss concepts in future aerial transportation including personal aircraft, alternative fuels, and more!

Join online at meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting

Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, July 18th from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Have a bike that needs work? Hacksburg will host a work session to provide help with basic bicycle repair and maintenance. Hacksburg will supply space, tools, cleaners and lubricants; attendees will provide bicycles and spare parts.

Ages 14+, If you are bringing an attendee under 18, the parent/guardian must stay for the entire duration of the class and approve all shop tool use.

Time: Sunday, July 16th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Learn how stepper motors work, why you would want to use them, and how to add them to your projects.

Join online at meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting

Mini-classes are shorter 30-90 minute casual events held after the weekly meeting. They may introduce a new topic, expand on a previous class, or be a forum for discussion. No RSVP required!

Time: Tuesday, July 11th from 8:30 - 9:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Got a 3D printer and have questions? Something doesn't work? Want to make your printer harder, better, faster or stronger? This event offers a shared work day for community members to work on and improve our 3D printers. All knowledge levels welcome. Bring your printer!

Ages 16+, If you are bringing an attendee under 18, the parent/guardian must stay for the entire duration of the class.

Time: Sunday, July 9th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Today, most leather hides are discarded and completely wasted, but you can still make many useful things, like shoes, belts, bags, and clothing from leather. This class will cover selecting leather, project planning, cutting, sewing, molding, decoration, and finishing. Attendees can make a cell phone holster or/and a decorative drink coaster, as time permits.

Ages 16+, If you are bringing an attendee under 18, the parent/guardian must stay for the entire duration of the class and approve all shop tool use.

Time: Sunday, June 25th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $5.

Hacksburg is a non-profit Makerspace located in Blacksburg, VA. Started in 2014, we're a community workshop focused on helping creatives and entrepreneurs in the New River Valley complete projects that would otherwise be out of reach. Whether you need equipment, mentorship, or just a place to work, Hacksburg is an accessible, collaborative, and affordable resource where you can build anything from rockets to robots to rocking chairs.

Hacksburg members must be 18+, but all ages are welcome at this open house. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of their visit.

Time: Sunday, June 18th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

Hacksburg will be exhibiting at the Downtown Blacksburg Summer Solstice Fest. Come out and enjoy hands-on activities, locally made products for sale, food trucks, live music, and more! This event is free and family friendly. Learn more at downtownblacksburg.com.

Time: Saturday, June 17th from 1:00 - 11:00pm
Place: Downtown Blacksburg
Cost: Free!

Learn how modern kites are designed and constructed using advanced materials. Stunt kites, kiteboarding, and even kite photography will be discussed.

This event is open to all ages, but attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of the class.

Time: Sunday, June 4th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

There are an incredible variety of 3D models available online for 3D printers. But what if you need to change something about a model to suit your needs? In this class, you'll learn basic and advanced techniques for modifying 3D models.

This class is intended for ages 16 and up, but younger attendees with 3D printing experience are welcome if you confirm with the board ahead of time (board@hacksburg.org). Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of the class.

Time: Sunday, May 21st from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

In this class, attendees will build radios in groups while learning the basics of how sound is transmitted using electromagnetic waves. Digital data transmission (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc) will be surveyed with enough information to ignite future learning. Ages 14+.

Time: Sunday, May 7th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $5 for Hacksburg members; $10 for non-members.

Filament-based 3D printers are capable of making an incredible array of parts, but, for high-detail miniatures, our new resin printer is capable of over 10x the resolution. In this class, you'll learn how to use Hacksburg's resin printer, which kind of parts are best-suited to resin printing, and how these machines differ from filament-based printers.

This class is for ages 16 and up. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of the class, and parent/guardian must approve all equipment use.

Time: Sunday, April 30th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Learn how to make a basic electronic synthesizer by connecting digital and analog electronic components in ways their designers never intended! Attendees will learn the basics of synthesizers and how they are implemented in this informal class after the regular Tuesday meeting.

Time: Tuesday, April 4th from 8:30 - 10:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free!

In part one of our series of CNC classes, attendees will learn how to do basic CNC operations and think like a machinist. Details will be given for the operation of Hacksburg's CNC gantry router, generously donated by Onefinity and Torc Robotics, and we will machine a demonstration part.

This class is for ages 16 and up. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the full duration of the class, and parent/guardian must approve all equipment use.

Time: Sunday, April 2nd from 1:00 - 4:30pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: Free for Hacksburg members; $5 for non-members.

Get ready for garden season by learning how to start your own plants from seed. Starting from seed saves money and increases the variety of plants you can grow! This class will also cover basic garden prep information such as mixing soil and making planters. The class fee covers a seed-starting kit and seeds. Feel free to bring your own seeds as well!

Time: Sunday, March 19th from 1:00 - 4:00pm
Place: In person at Hacksburg; 1872 Pratt Drive Suite 1620. Enter through the covered double doors at the back of the building.
Cost: $15 for Hacksburg members; $20 for non-members.