Mollie Walsh -
This past weekend, our community came together for another incredible MEGA Meetup—an event that brought learning, making, and connection through hands-on projects led by our talented shop captains. Whether attendees were seasoned members or first-time makers, the June MEGA Meetup served as a vibrant reminder of what happens when curiosity meets community. These one-day learning extravaganzas happen just three times a year, and anticipation is always high. The sign-up sheet fills up quickly, with members eager to dive into new skills and connect with others who share their passion for making. Once members were on site yesterday they jumped into everything from machining gears to laser-etching painted surfaces, mud slinging on the pottery wheel to ink printing on a 1918 letterpress. Participants also explored woodworking, electronics, CNC routing, and 3D printing, enabling them to sample the wide range of tools and expertise our space has to offer. The day was full of energy for leanring and sharing!
MEGA Meetups are designed with a focus on fun, building comfort, confidence, and connection amoungst members within the space. Each event is structured like a mini maker conference, made up entirely of short, hands-on breakout sessions led by shop captains. Participants rotate through four different 45-minute activities which are focused on dirrerent skills and different shop areas at each of these tri annual events. This June, we offered 73 individual activity slots and welcomed about 20-25 members for an afternoon of fast-paced, highly participatory learning. The MEGA Meetup continues to be one of our most beloved programs—not just for the variety of experiences it offers, but for the spirit of exploration, mentorship, and community it fosters every time.
A gigantic thank you—as always—is owed to our amazing shop captains, whose volunteer commitment makes this event, and so many other great days in the shop possible.
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