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• New Member Orientation w/Brian

  • When
    Tue, December 16, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    2111 S West Ave, Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189

  Register

  Whether you're here to tinker, build, craft, or explore—New Member Orientation is your first step to becoming an active part of the Waukesha Makerspace community. This session is mandatory for all new members before using the shop or participating in community activities.

  During orientation, you’ll receive a full walkthrough of our space, learn how to safely and respectfully use our tools and equipment, understand our policies, and get your key fob tested and activated. We'll also cover how to reserve storage, find resources, and get involved with volunteer efforts, workshops, and events.

  ⚠️ Registration Code Required:
  To register for orientation, you must enter a registration code. This code can be found in the membership application confirmation email you received after applying for membership. If you cannot locate your code, please reach out to a board member or contact us through the website.
  

  What to Bring:

  • A government-issued photo ID

  • Your completed liability waiver (or plan to fill it out onsite)

  • Comfortable, closed-toe shoes (you may walk through active shop areas)

  • A positive attitude and any questions you may have!

  Orientation typically lasts 60–90 minutes and is led by one of our amazing volunteers. Please note that sessions may occasionally be canceled or rescheduled, so we appreciate your patience. Orientation is offered periodically throughout each month, so find a time that works for you and sign up early if you can.

  For more details, visit the Orientation page on our wiki:
  https://wiki.waukeshamakers.com/en/Events/Orientation

  This session will be hosted by: Brian Lizotte
  Feel free to reach out with any questions ahead of time!

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• New Member Orientation w/Casey

  • When
    Sat, December 20, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    2111 S West Ave, Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189

  Register

  Whether you're here to tinker, build, craft, or explore—New Member Orientation is your first step to becoming an active part of the Waukesha Makerspace community. This session is mandatory for all new members before using the shop or participating in community activities.

  During orientation, you’ll receive a full walkthrough of our space, learn how to safely and respectfully use our tools and equipment, understand our policies, and get your key fob tested and activated. We'll also cover how to reserve storage, find resources, and get involved with volunteer efforts, workshops, and events.

  ⚠️ Registration Code Required:
  To register for orientation, you must enter a registration code. This code can be found in the membership application confirmation email you received after applying for membership. If you cannot locate your code, please reach out to a board member or contact us through the website.
  

  What to Bring:

  • A government-issued photo ID

  • Your completed liability waiver (or plan to fill it out onsite)

  • Comfortable, closed-toe shoes (you may walk through active shop areas)

  • A positive attitude and any questions you may have!

  Orientation typically lasts 60–90 minutes and is led by one of our amazing volunteers. Please note that sessions may occasionally be canceled or rescheduled, so we appreciate your patience. Orientation is offered periodically throughout each month, so find a time that works for you and sign up early if you can.

  For more details, visit the Orientation page on our wiki:
  https://wiki.waukeshamakers.com/en/Events/Orientation

  This session will be hosted by: Casey Kerr
  Feel free to reach out with any questions ahead of time!

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• Hack Pack Night Series at Waukesha Makerspace

  • When
    Wed, January 07, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189

  Register

  Join us for a monthly series of hands-on hack nights where we build, tinker, and reimagine robotics kits from CrunchLabs (by Mark Rober). Each session, we’ll assemble one, or more, of the Hack Packs together as a group, and then hack the kit into something wild, wonderful, or downright weird.

  These kits are designed to be modified—so after we build, we brainstorm, collaborate, and customize them however we like. If a session fills up, we’ll split into groups and each tackle a kit. It’s collaborative, fun, and filled with experimentation.

  No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to make cool stuff.

  When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Tuesdays or Wednesdays, monthly)
  Where: Waukesha Makerspace, 2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189
  Who: Makers of all ages (recommended 12+ with adult supervision)
  Cost: Free for members.

  For a schedule of the themes, please click here

  
  

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• Hack Pack Night Series at Waukesha Makerspace

  • When
    Tue, January 27, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189

  Register

  Join us for a monthly series of hands-on hack nights where we build, tinker, and reimagine robotics kits from CrunchLabs (by Mark Rober). Each session, we’ll assemble one, or more, of the Hack Packs together as a group, and then hack the kit into something wild, wonderful, or downright weird.

  These kits are designed to be modified—so after we build, we brainstorm, collaborate, and customize them however we like. If a session fills up, we’ll split into groups and each tackle a kit. It’s collaborative, fun, and filled with experimentation.

  No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to make cool stuff.

  When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Tuesdays or Wednesdays, monthly)
  Where: Waukesha Makerspace, 2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189
  Who: Makers of all ages (recommended 12+ with adult supervision)
  Cost: Free for members.

  For a schedule of the themes, please click here

  
  

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• Intro to Hand spinning Yarn on Drop Spindle

  • When
    Sat, January 31, 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Waukesha MakerSpace Boardroom
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  Drop Spinning Beginner Class

  What is Drop Spinning?

  What are Fiber Arts?

  Have you ever made anything with yarn?

  Have you ever wondered about how yarn is made?

  Want to give it a try?

  Whether you have never picked up a spindle before or are currently able to lap spin or park and draft, I can make you more comfortable and confident in your future spinning adventures.  We will go over some basic spinning information and terminology; I promise, no pop quizzes.  But I love sharing my love of spinning and nerdy side with some fun science stuff. 

  Bring your spindle or borrow one of mine.  I will also have spindles available for purchase. 

  Approximately 2 oz of fiber will be provided per student.  If you have a drop spindle, feel free to bring it. However, you are still welcome to try one of mine.

  There are no prerequisites for this class.

  The instructor is Renee Love of Wavellite Creative.  (bio below)

  Maximum class size is 6 (due to size of location).

  Note: Full Class cost is $40, there are Discounts offered for Paid members of the Waukesha MakerSpace.

  Please use the link below to register through my business website.

  Shop Wavellite Creative

  Please, be sure to register, as space is limited. 

  Additional dates and times will be added as needed.

  BIO:

  Renee Love truly enjoys sharing her love of spinning with people. She has taught spinning both on wheels and drop spindles for years. She has helped teach new spinners while selling wheels and spindles for other vendors and fiber arts related stores for years. In 2017, Renee started designing and making some unique drop spindles, now she sells both in person and on her website. In 2021 Renee founded her own business, Wavellite Creative LLC. Renee can have a non-spinner walk up to her and in a short time have a new spinner excited to go on this great new fiber arts adventure! Renee has been complimented by many students for having a great way of conveying the needed information in more than one way, better ensuring a level of success and confidence in future spinning endeavors.

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• Drop Spindle beyond basics

  • When
    Sat, February 21, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Waukesha MakerSpace Boardroom
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  Ok, you got yarn on the Spindle... now what?

  Maybe you took a class 2 days ago and need more assistance, or you took a class 2 years ago and need help getting going again.

  Are you currently able to lap spin or park and draft? I can make you more comfortable and confident in your future spinning adventures. We will go over some basic spinning information and terminology; I promise, no pop quizzes. But I love sharing my love of spinning and nerdy side with some fun science stuff.

  Bring your spindle or borrow one of mine.  I will also have spindles available for purchase. 

  Approximately 2 oz of fiber will be provided per student.  If you have a drop spindle, feel free to bring it. However, you are still welcome to try one of mine.

  The instructor is Renee Love of Wavellite Creative.  (bio below)

  Maximum class size is 6 (due to size of location).

  Note: Full Class cost is $45, there are Discounts offered for Paid members of the Waukesha MakerSpace.

  Please use the link below to register through my business website.

  Shop Wavellite Creative

  Please, be sure to register, as space is limited. 

  Additional dates and times will be added as needed.

  BIO:

  Renee Love truly enjoys sharing her love of spinning with people. She has taught spinning both on wheels and drop spindles for years. She has helped teach new spinners while selling wheels and spindles for other vendors and fiber arts related stores for years. In 2017, Renee started designing and making some unique drop spindles, now she sells both in person and on her website. In 2021 Renee founded her own business, Wavellite Creative LLC. Renee can have a non-spinner walk up to her and in a short time have a new spinner excited to go on this great new fiber arts adventure! Renee has been complimented by many students for having a great way of conveying the needed information in more than one way, better ensuring a level of success and confidence in future spinning endeavors.

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• Intermediate Drop Spindle

  • When
    Sat, February 21, 2026
  •  
    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Waukesha MakerSpace Boardroom
  • Registered
    Be the first

  Register

  You have a handle on drop spinning, but you know there are some fun techniques out there that you would like help with.

  *Necessary skill: To be able to spin with an unsupported spindle and be able to let the spindle spin suspended while drafting.

  Depending on the students, we might cover the finer points of getting what you want out of your spin: consistency, purposeful Thick-Thin, and color management.

  Fiber will be provided for class use.

  *Necessary skill: To be able to spin with an unsupported spindle and be able to let the spindle spin suspended while drafting.

  Bring your favorite spindle or borrow one of mine. I will also have spindles available for purchase.

  Approximately 2 oz of fiber will be provided per student. If you have a drop spindle, feel free to bring it. However, you are still welcome to try one of mine.

  Instructor is Renee Love of Wavellite Creative. (bio below)

  Maximum class size is 6 (due to size of location).

  Note: Full Class cost is $50, there are Discounts offered for Paid members of the Waukesha MakerSpace.

  Please use the link below to register through my business website.

  Drop Spindle beyond basics: Deposit and class registration (Waukesha MakerSpace)

  Please, be sure to register, as space is limited. 

  Additional dates and times will be added as needed.

  BIO:

  Renee Love truly enjoys sharing her love of spinning with people. She has taught spinning both on wheels and drop spindles for years. She has helped teach new spinners while selling wheels and spindles for other vendors and fiber arts related stores for years. In 2017, Renee started designing and making some unique drop spindles, now she sells both in person and on her website. In 2021 Renee founded her own business, Wavellite Creative LLC. Renee can have a non-spinner walk up to her and in a short time have a new spinner excited to go on this great new fiber arts adventure! Renee has been complimented by many students for having a great way of conveying the needed information in more than one way, better ensuring a level of success and confidence in future spinning endeavors.

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• Hack Pack Night Series at Waukesha Makerspace

  • When
    Wed, February 25, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189

  Register

  Join us for a monthly series of hands-on hack nights where we build, tinker, and reimagine robotics kits from CrunchLabs (by Mark Rober). Each session, we’ll assemble one, or more, of the Hack Packs together as a group, and then hack the kit into something wild, wonderful, or downright weird.

  These kits are designed to be modified—so after we build, we brainstorm, collaborate, and customize them however we like. If a session fills up, we’ll split into groups and each tackle a kit. It’s collaborative, fun, and filled with experimentation.

  No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to make cool stuff.

  When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Tuesdays or Wednesdays, monthly)
  Where: Waukesha Makerspace, 2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189
  Who: Makers of all ages (recommended 12+ with adult supervision)
  Cost: Free for members.

  For a schedule of the themes, please click here

  
  

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• Hack Pack Night Series at Waukesha Makerspace

  • When
    Tue, March 31, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189

  Register

  Join us for a monthly series of hands-on hack nights where we build, tinker, and reimagine robotics kits from CrunchLabs (by Mark Rober). Each session, we’ll assemble one, or more, of the Hack Packs together as a group, and then hack the kit into something wild, wonderful, or downright weird.

  These kits are designed to be modified—so after we build, we brainstorm, collaborate, and customize them however we like. If a session fills up, we’ll split into groups and each tackle a kit. It’s collaborative, fun, and filled with experimentation.

  No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to make cool stuff.

  When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Tuesdays or Wednesdays, monthly)
  Where: Waukesha Makerspace, 2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189
  Who: Makers of all ages (recommended 12+ with adult supervision)
  Cost: Free for members.

  For a schedule of the themes, please click here

  
  

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• Hack Pack Night Series at Waukesha Makerspace

  • When
    Wed, April 29, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189

  Register

  Join us for a monthly series of hands-on hack nights where we build, tinker, and reimagine robotics kits from CrunchLabs (by Mark Rober). Each session, we’ll assemble one, or more, of the Hack Packs together as a group, and then hack the kit into something wild, wonderful, or downright weird.

  These kits are designed to be modified—so after we build, we brainstorm, collaborate, and customize them however we like. If a session fills up, we’ll split into groups and each tackle a kit. It’s collaborative, fun, and filled with experimentation.

  No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to make cool stuff.

  When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Tuesdays or Wednesdays, monthly)
  Where: Waukesha Makerspace, 2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189
  Who: Makers of all ages (recommended 12+ with adult supervision)
  Cost: Free for members.

  For a schedule of the themes, please click here

  
  

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• Hack Pack Night Series at Waukesha Makerspace

  • When
    Tue, May 26, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189

  Register

  Join us for a monthly series of hands-on hack nights where we build, tinker, and reimagine robotics kits from CrunchLabs (by Mark Rober). Each session, we’ll assemble one, or more, of the Hack Packs together as a group, and then hack the kit into something wild, wonderful, or downright weird.

  These kits are designed to be modified—so after we build, we brainstorm, collaborate, and customize them however we like. If a session fills up, we’ll split into groups and each tackle a kit. It’s collaborative, fun, and filled with experimentation.

  No experience necessary—just curiosity and a willingness to make cool stuff.

  When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Tuesdays or Wednesdays, monthly)
  Where: Waukesha Makerspace, 2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189
  Who: Makers of all ages (recommended 12+ with adult supervision)
  Cost: Free for members.

  For a schedule of the themes, please click here

  
  

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