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== Events Archive ==
== Events Archive ==
=== 2026 ===
* January 4: Offline PEN Testing
** Instructor: Woody Woodruff
* January 11: Woodblock Printing
** Instructor: Chad Hughes
* January 18: Vinyl Cutting
** Instructor: Hunter Irving
* January 25: <s>Building Personal Websites</s> - Cancelled due to Weather
** Instructor: Hunter Irving
* February 1: Laser 101: Valentine's Edition
** Instructor: James Dunson
* February 8: Intro to Woodturning
** Instructor: Chad Hughes
* February 15: Podcasting 101
** Instructor: Claude Seward
* February 22: CNC Machining 101: Part 1
** Instructor: Max Bareiss
* March 1: Sewing 101
** Instructor: Francis Miller
* March 8: Seed Starting and Gardening Basics
** Instructor: Josh Eggleston
* March 15: Pi Day Special: DIY Weather Station of a Raspberry Pi - ''Link Coming Soon''
** Instructor: Woody Woodruff
* March 22: '''No Class''' - Hacksburg at [https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Lynchburg Maker Faire!]
* March 29: Silicone Mold Making and Casting
** Instructor: Chad Hughes
=== 2025 ===
* January 5: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/3d-printer-community-work-day 3D Printer Workday]
* January 12: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/maple-syrup-making Maple Syrup Making]
* January 19: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/intro-to-electronics-with-radios Radios 101]
* January 26: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/leatherworking-basics Leatherworking] - '''CANCELLED'''
* February 2: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-fundraising-gala-84 Intro to CNC]
* February 9: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/laser-cutter-101-make-a-diy-valentines-day-gift Laser Cutter 101]
* February 16: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/woodworking--101 Woodworking 101]
* February 23: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/silicone-mold-making-and-casting Silicone Casting]
* March 2: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/intro-to-woodturning-on-the-lathe Woodturning 101]
* March 9: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/metal-casting Metal Casting]
* March 16: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/seed-starting-and-gardening-basics Seed Starting]
* March 23: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/retro-systems-workday Retrocomputing]
* April 6: No Class
* April 13: No Class - Space Improvement Day
* April 20: No Class - Happy Easter!
* April 27: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/intro-to-freecad Intro to FreeCAD]
** Instructor: Hunter Irving
* May 4: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/make-the-fourth-star-wars-day-open-house Make the Fourth: Star Wars Day + Open House]
* May 11: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/laser-cutter-101-mothers-day-edition Laser Cutter 101: Mother's Day Edition]
** Instructor: Joshua Eggleston
* May 18: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/wind-chime-making Wind Chime Making]
** Instructor: Max Bareiss
* May 25: Podcasting 101 - '''CANCELLED'''
* June 1: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/woodblock-printing Woodblock Printing]
** Instructors: Chad Hughes and Hunter Irving
* June 8: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/resin-printing-basics Resin Printing Basics]
** Instructor: Max Bareiss
* June 15: Space Improvement Day (Father's Day)
* June 21: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hacksburg-at-summer-solstice-fest Hacksburg at Summer Solstice Fest]
* June 22: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hacksburg-open-house-3 Hacksburg Open House]
* June 29: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/foam-smithing-cosplay--101 Foam Smithing - Cosplay 101]
** Instructor: Cameron Woodruff
* July 4: Independence Day Festivities at Municipal Park
* July 13: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/embroidery--101 Embroidery 101]
** Instructor: Joshua Eggleston
* July 20: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/building-personal-websites Building Personal Websites]
** Instructor: Hunter Irving
* July 27: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vinyl-cutting Vinyl Cutting]
** Instructor: Hunter Irving
* August 1st and 2nd: [https://blacksburgsteppinout.com/ Steppin' Out]
* August 10: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/model-airplane-day-8 Model Airplane Day]
** Instructor: Richard Emmett
* August 17: Space Improvement Day
* August 24: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hacksburg-open-house-2 Hacksburg Open House]
* August 31: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/laser-cutter--101 Laser Cutter 101]
** Instructor: Joshua Eggleston
* September 7: Vacuum Forming
* September 14: Tabletop Terrain
* September 21: Casual Coppersmitthing
* September 28: Basics of LEDs
* October 5: Intro to FreeCAD
* October 12: Resin Printing Basics
* October 19 & 26: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/11th-annual-cider-making 11th Annual Cider Making]
* November 2: [https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/fermentation-and-hard-cider-basics Hard Cider and Fermentation]
** Instructor: Woody Woodruff
* November 9: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/metal-casting-2 Metal Casting]
** Instructors: Max Bareiss and Chad Hughes
* November 16: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/woodworking--101-2 Woodworking 101]
** Instructor: Max Bareiss
* November 23: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/space-improvement-day Space Improvement Day]
** '''NO CLASS, however, help welcomed!'''
* November 30: '''NO CLASS''' - Happy Thanksgiving!
* December 7: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/7th-annual-holiday-ornament-making 7th Annual Holiday Ornament Making Community Event]
** '''Free Community Event. All Ages Welcome'''
* December 14: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/casual-coppersmithing-3 Casual Coppersmithing]
** Instructor: Chad Hughes
* Tues, December 16 @ 6PM: Annual Members Meeting & Holiday Party - '''No Open Meeting or Open Shop'''
* December 21 & 28 - '''No Classes''' - Happy Holidays!
=== 2024 ===
* January 7: Backyard Maple Syrup Making
* January 14: Intro to Sewing
* January 28: Electronics with Radios
* February 4: Woodworking 101
* February 11: Laser Cutter 101 (Make a custom Valentines Day gift!)
* February 18: Intro to CNC 
* February 25: Woodturning
* March 3: 3D Printer Community Workday
* March 24: Lynchburg Maker Faire
* March 30: 10th Anniversary Open House
* April 21: Modern Kites
* April 28: AI Image Generation
* May 5, 5-7 PM: Star Wars Costume/Lightsaber Contest
* May 12: Designing Circuit Boards in KiCad
* May 19: Introduction to Holograms
* June 2: Woodworking 101
* June 9: Resin Printing
* June 15 (Sat): Summer Solstice Fest (Downtown)
* June 16: Summer Solstice Weekend Open House
* <s>June 23: Homebrewing 101 (focus on beer brewing)</s> Cancelled due to lack of signup
* June 30: Laser Cutter 101
* July 14: CNC Part 1
* July 21: Smart Home with Home Assistant
* July 28: Vinyl Cutting
* August 4: Embroidery
* August 11: CNC Part 2
* August 18: Canning 101
* August 24 (Sat): Radford Community Fair
* August 25: Sand Casting
* September 2 (Monday): Cookout - Location: CRC Pavilion @ Noon until 2PM
* September 8: Laser Cutter 101
* September 15: Resin Printer 101
* September 22: PCB Design
* September 29: Embroidery Workshop (No Class)
* October 1 (Tues.): Laser Taco Tuesday
* October 5 (Sat.): Maple Tree Identification Walk
* October 6: Space Improvement Day (No Class)
* October 13 & 20: 10th Annual Cider Making
* October 27: Fermentation (Hard Cider and Homebrew)
* October 29 (Tues.): Costume Weekly Meeting!
* October 27: Fermentation (Hard Cider and Homebrew)
* October 29 (Tues.): Costume Weekly Meeting and 3D Terrain Models
* November 3: Sand Casting
* November 10: CNC Machining Vacuum Forms
* November 17: Vacuum Former
* December 8: Holiday Ornaments
* December 15: [https://www.meetup.com/hacksburgva/events/304162108/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link Kites]
* December 17: Annual Meeting/Member Holiday Party
==== Mini Classes ====
* February 13: Black Inventors and Makers
* April 2: How to safely view the Solar Eclipse
* September 10: Intro to E-bikes
* September 17: Partial Lunar Eclipse
* September 24: Embroidery with InkStitch
* October 15: Intro to Solar Power
=== 2023 ===
* January 8: Gantry Mill Work Day
* January 15: CNC Machining
* January 21: Shop Cleanup (no RSVP required)
* January 22: Building Radios/Basic RF Electronics
* January 29: Cosplay Armor
* February 5: Maple Syrup Making
* February 12: Laser Cutter 101
* February 19: TIG Welding
* February 26: Silicone Casting Day
* March 5: 3D Printing
* March 12: Wind Chimes
* March 19: Seed Starting
* March 26: Lynchburg Maker Faire
** March 25: Prep and packing for Maker Faire
* April 2: CNC Gantry Mill
* April 4: Synthesizer Mini-Class (Confirmed!)
* April 9: Basics Fiberglass/Carbon/Composites
* April 16: <del>Anodizing Day</del>
** Canceled due to safety concerns
* April 23: Kites (might be kite making, might be kite photography)
* April 30: Resin Printing
* May 7: Intro to Radio
* May 21: Modifying CAD
* June 4: Modern Kites (may also touch on kite making and kite photography)
* June 11: Shop Work Day
* June 13 (Tuesday): Class Planning at business meeting
* June 17: Hacksburg at Summer Solstice Fest
* June 18: Workshop Open House
* June 25: Leatherworking Basics
* July 9: 3D Printer Work Day
* July 16: Bicycle Work Day
* July 23: Intro to Programming with Python
* July 30: <del>Safe and Legal Pyrotechnics</del>
** Canceled due to safety/publicity concerns
* August 6: Basic Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS)
* August 13: Animation in Blender
* August 20: Canning 101
* August 27: CNC Machining
* September 3: None (Labor Day weekend)
* September 6 3-6 PM: Hacksburg Open House (Game Changer Week)
* September 10: Laser Cutter 101
* September 17: DIY Home Maintenance
* September 23: Maple Tree Identification Walk
* September 24 : Blender Animation
* September 30: Tips and Tricks to build your own Costumes/Cosplay (Remote)
* October 1: 3D Printer Workday + Compile your own Firmware
* October 7: Lightsaber signups due (tentative)
* October 7-8: <del>HacksCamp 23 (Hacksburg group camping trip)</del>
** Canceled due to lack of interest
* October 14: Lightsaber kickoff (tentative)
* October 15: Apple Cider Making - Part 1
** October 10 (Tuesday): Deadline for bulk apple order
* October 22: Apple Cider Making - Part 2
* October 29: Hard Cider and Fermentation
* November 5: Sewing 101
* November 12: Resin Printing
** With information on printing for metal casting
* December 3: Holiday Ornament
* December 10: <del>Aluminum Casting</del>
** Rescheduled for weather
* December 12 6:30 PM: Annual Meeting (Members Only)
* December 17: Smart Home Alone (Home Assistant)
==== Mini Classes ====
* June 27: Automating Leatherwork
** Supplements Leatherworking Basics class (June 25)
* July 11: Working with Stepper Motors
* July 18: Future Aerial Transport Discussion
* July 25: How to Use AI Tools (bring a computer)
* August 1: Introduction to Slide Rules
* August 8: Adding E-commerce to a Website
** Supplements Basic Web Development class (August 6)
* August 15: Forest Maintenance Discussion
* September 12: Laser Taco Tuesday
* September 26: Photogrammetry
* October 3: Working with LEDs (costume, etc)
* October 10: Apple Grinder Motor Replacement
* October 24: Intro to Solar Power
* October 31: Hacksburg Halloween: Come in costume, Laser engraved pumpkins
* November 7: Election Day
* November 14: Astrophotography
* November 28: Prep for Holiday Ornaments
==== Community Events ====
* February 11-12: [https://biglickcomiccon.com/ Big Lick Comic Con]
* March 11: Raspberry Pi Jam with Roanoke Robotics!
* March 20: Game Night at Virginia Tech Library
* March 31-April 1: Shadowfest Con with VTSFFC
* April 15: STEM Day at Virginia Western Community College
* April 19: STEAM Night at the Salem Red Sox (please contact the Board to volunteer)
* April 22 10:00AM to 2:00PM: NRV Repair Cafe at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Christansburg
* April 29: YMCA Healthy Kids Day (please contact the board to volunteer)
* May 3 6:00PM to 8:00PM: [https://www.meetup.com/starcityswug/events/284932176/ StarCitySWUG Presents 3D Scanners]
* May 19-26: [https://downtownblacksburg.com/events/bikesburg Bikesburg - A week-long celebration of bicycles in Blacksburg]
* May 24-July 12: [https://vtymca.org/pottery-2/ YMCA Summer Pottery Classes]
* June 3 4-6pm: [https://www.facebook.com/nrvcommunitygardens/posts/pfbid0aASuEqCCNrfoJhRVPExBpgyhqFw4BTSBKDQycEiaw3xaqe67PXjVUXW8fPApnCxxl Foraging Walk and Potluck Dinner] (Facebook link)
* June 10-11: [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/products/beginner-blacksmithing-blk-061023-2 Beginner Blacksmithing]
* August 5th: [https://roanokehamfest.info/ Roanoke Hamfest]
* August 31 – Sep. 4 in Atlanta, GA: [https://www.dragoncon.org/ Dragon Con]
* September 5-8:  [https://www.vtcrc.com/game-changer-week/ VT CRC Game Changer Week]
** Hacksburg will be assisting pitch contest competitors with prototypes, etc


=== 2022 ===
=== 2022 ===
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* February 20: [[Events/2022/Resin_Printer_February|Resin Printer Basics]], Ages 16+
* February 20: [[Events/2022/Resin_Printer_February|Resin Printer Basics]], Ages 16+
* February 26 (was 27, updated): [[Events/2022/Test_and_Measurement|Electronics Bench Basics]], Ages 14+
* February 26 (was 27, updated): [[Events/2022/Test_and_Measurement|Electronics Bench Basics]], Ages 14+
* March 5: Raspberry Pi Jam with Roanoke Robotics (https://www.meetup.com/Roanoke-Robotics/events/282186823)
* March 6: [[Events/2022/Starting_Plants_and_Gardening|Starting Plants and Gardening]], Ages 14+
* March 6: [[Events/2022/Starting_Plants_and_Gardening|Starting Plants and Gardening]], Ages 14+
* March 13: Vacuum Former Work Day, no RSVP or class fee
* March 13: Vacuum Former Work Day, no RSVP or class fee
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* April 2: Maker Faire Prep Day, no RSVP or class fee, intended for Maker Faire booth attendees
* April 2: Maker Faire Prep Day, no RSVP or class fee, intended for Maker Faire booth attendees
* April 3: Lynchburg Maker Faire (https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/)! Hacksburg will have a booth but it's a super fun event and attendance is encouraged.
* April 3: Lynchburg Maker Faire (https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/)! Hacksburg will have a booth but it's a super fun event and attendance is encouraged.
* April 8-9: Shadowfest on the Virginia Tech Campus
* April 9: Arduino Jam with Roanoke Robotics (https://www.meetup.com/Roanoke-Robotics/events/282186858)
* April 10: [[Events/2022/Metal_Casting_April|Metal Casting]], Ages 16+
* April 10: [[Events/2022/Metal_Casting_April|Metal Casting]], Ages 16+
* April 17: [[Events/2022/Printer_Work_Day_April|3D Printer Work Day]], Ages 14+, no RSVP or class fee, bring your printers to work on
* April 30: Blacksburg YMCA Healthy Kids Day (https://vtymca.org/healthy-kids-day/)
* May 1: [[Events/2022/Silicone_Mold_Making|Silicone Mold Making]], Ages 14+
* May 8: [[Events/2022/Sharpening_April|Slow-Speed Precision Knife Sharpening]], Ages 18+
* May 15: [[Events/2022/Bicycle_Repair|Bicycle Repair Day]]
* May 22: Vacuum Former Work Day, no RSVP required
* June 5: [[Events/2022/Sewing_101|Sewing 101]], Ages 14+
* June 12: Shop Spring Clean-up, no RSVP required
* June 18: [https://downtownblacksburg.com/summer-solstice-blacksburg.aspx Hacksburg at Summer Solstice Fest]
* June 19: Hacksburg Open House, no RSVP required
* June 26: [[Events/2022/Laser_June|Laser 101]], Ages 14+, $10 optional material fee
* July 10: [[Events/2022/CNC_July|CNC Machining]], Ages 16+
* July 17: [[Events/2022/Kites_July|Modern Kites]], Ages 14+
* July 24: [[Events/2022/Woodworking_July|Woodworking 101]], Ages 16+
* July 31: [[Events/2022/Laser_July|Laser 101]], Ages 14+, Special project: Custom Name Puzzles!
* August 5-6: Downtown Blacksburg Steppin' Out!
* August 7: Hacksburg Open House, no RSVP required
* August 14: [[Events/2022/Canning_August|Canning 101]], Ages 16+
* August 21: [[Events/2022/Welding_August|Welding 101]], Ages 16+
* August 28: [[Events/2022/Bike_August|Bike Repair Session]], Ages 14+
* September 11: [[Events/2022/Fourth_Axis_September|Advanced Fourth Axis Machining]], Ages 16+
* September 14 2:00PM-5:00PM: VT CRC Game Changer Week - Open House
* September 15: VT CRC Game Changer Week - Block Party and Hydrogen T-Shirt Cannon!
* September 18: [[Events/2022/Resin_September|Resin Printing]], Ages 14+
* September 25: [[Events/2022/Casting_September|Sand Casting]], Ages 14+
* October 2: Canning and Preserving
* October 9: Natural Pigments and Fabric Dying
* October 16 and 23: Hacksburg Cider Pressing!
* October 30: Hard Cider Making, Ages 21+
* November 6: Welding 101 (Stick and TIG)
==== Community Events ====
* October 22, 10am-4pm: [https://geos.vt.edu/Announcements/geofair-and-mineral-sale.html GeoFair and Mineral Sale @ Virginia Tech]
* October 29-30, 9am-4pm: [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/products/beginner-blacksmithing-blk-102922 Beginner Blacksmithing @ Floyd Center for the Arts]
* November 3, 5 to 9 PM: Newman Library event
* November 5, 10am: [https://vector-space.org/civicrm/event/info%3Fid%3D646%26reset%3D1 Hill City Robot Combat V]
* November 5, 10am-2pm: Repair Cafe at the NRV ReStore
* November 5, 10am-3pm: [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/products/beginner-stained-glass-gls-110522 Beginner Stained Glass @ Floyd Center for the Arts]
* November 12, 11am-3pm: [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/products/melting-mushrooms-gls-111222 Melting Mushrooms Glassworking @ Floyd Center for the Arts]
* November 21, 10am-3pm: [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/products/beginner-stained-glass-gls-112122 Beginner Stained Glass @ Floyd Center for the Arts]
* December 3, 8:30am: [https://www.meetup.com/roanoke-robotics/events/284477267/ VWCC Autonomous Robot Competition]


=== 2021 ===
=== 2021 ===
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