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= Donations =
= Donations =
We're a registered 501c3 non-profit and love donations! Read more [[donate|here]].
We're a registered 501c3 non-profit and love donations! Read more [https://hacksburg.org/donate/ here].


= Events =
= Events =


=== Recurring Events ===
=== Recurring Hacksburg Events ===
Weekly meeting every Tuesday 7:30 PM. Feel free to come by for a tour! This meeting is open-to-the-public and followed by an open-to-the-public work session starting at the end of the meeting to whenever the last member leaves. Also feel free to attend to learn more about Hacksburg and take a [http://hacksburg.org/360tour.html virtual tour]! The meeting link is [https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting] for attending virtually.
We have a weekly meeting every Tuesday 7:30 PM. This meeting is open to the public and followed by an open to the public work session starting at the end of the meeting to whenever the last member leaves; tours are also available. You can also [https://meet.hacksburg.org/OpenGroupMeeting attend virtually].


=== Upcoming Events ===
=== Upcoming Hacksburg Classes & Events ===
'''Make sure to RSVP for events before attending on Meetup or at rsvp@hacksburg.org.''' All classes 1:00PM-4:00PM unless otherwise noted.
'''Please RSVP for events on Zeffy before attending. Hacksburg events are from 1:00PM-4:00PM unless otherwise noted.
<br>Classes are $5 for non-members and ''free for members''. Some classes may have an additional materials fee.


* May 19: Introduction to Holograms
* March 8: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/seed-starting-and-gardening-basics-2 Seed Starting and Gardening Basics]
* June 2: Woodworking 101
** Instructor: Josh Eggleston
* June 9: Resin Printing
* March 15: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pi-day-special-diy-weather-station-on-a-raspberry-pi Pi Day Special: DIY Weather Station on a Raspberry Pi]
* June 15 (Sat): Summer Solstice Fest (Downtown)
** Instructor: Woody Woodruff
* June 16: Summer Solstice Weekend Open House
* March 22: '''No Class''' - Hacksburg at [https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Lynchburg Maker Faire!]
* June 23: Homebrewing 101 (focus on beer brewing)
* March 29: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/silicone-mold-making-and-casting-2 Silicone Mold Making and Casting]
* June 30: Laser Cutter 101
** Instructor: Chad Hughes
* July 14: CNC Part 1
* April 12: Build a Bird/Bat Box!
* July 21: Smart Home with Home Assistant
** Instructor: Claude Seward
* July 28: Vinyl Cutting
* April 18-19: Make A Cutting Board
* August 4: Embroidery
** Instructor: TBD
* August 11: CNC Part 2
** NOTE: This is a TWO-DAY class
* August 18: Canning 101
* April 26: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/space-improvement-day-2 Space Improvement Day]
* August 24 (Sat): Radford Community Fair
* May 3: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/make-the-fourth-star-wars-day-open-house--2026 Make the Fourth: Star Wars Day and Open House]
* August 25: Sand Casting
* May 17: Artificial Intelligence & Large-Language Models
** Instructor: Max Bareiss
* May 31: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/space-improvement-day-2 Space Improvement Day]
* June 7: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/space-improvement-day-2 Space Improvement Day]
* June 14: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/space-improvement-day-2 Space Improvement Day]
* Sat, June 20: '''No Class''' - Hacksburg at [https://www.downtownblacksburg.com/index.php/events/summer-solstice-fest Summer Solstice Fest]
* June 21: [https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hacksburg-open-house-4 Open House]
* June 28: Serger 101
** Instructor: TBD


Classes are $5 for non-members and free for members unless otherwise noted.
Miss a class or want a copy of the slides? You can find them [https://hb.gy/classes here].


Check out and RSVP to these events on MeetUp (https://www.meetup.com/HacksburgVA/) as well!
=== Hacksburg Board Meeting ===
 
Next Meeting: Sunday, March 8, 2026 @ 11AM - Garvin Conference Room
==== Mini-Classes ====
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!
 
* TBD: AI and Internet Safety


=== Regional Events ===
=== Regional Events ===
* May 25: [https://montgomerymuseum.org/felting/?fbclid=IwAR1F99LWB_mxmSgx2ARjZza9dlLMHhpcGcwID7YrrqT-M5LrmRxnyKM-18w_aem_AaA719jMHvQgO7mAzJcsnf4Ol8PJ8ftPKhOIor_4bmL3jkvSzr9AEuoIY3RgMNdHc0j1QVEbhOwKiCMOjT_snZ2B/ 3D Gnome Felting Class at the Montgomery Museum of Art & History]
* Sunday, March 22 (11AM-5PM): [https://lynchburg.makerfaire.com/ Lynchburg Maker Faire]
* June 9: [https://nova.makerfaire.com/ Maker Faire NoVa] (Alexandria, VA)
* Thurs, June 24 - June 25 (12PM to 12PM): [https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Hacksburg 13th Annual GiveLocalNRV Giving Day]
* June 15: [https://allevents.in/dublin/nrv-spring-fly-in/200026289333741/ NRV Spring Fly-In] (Dublin, VA)
* Saturday, August 22: [https://www.radfordcommunityfest.com/ Radford Community Fest]


==== Ongoing Events ====
==== Ongoing Regional Events ====
* Various art classes at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]
* Various art classes at [https://www.floydartcenter.org/stores/course_catalog The Floyd Center for the Arts ]
** Thursdays 5-7 PM: Ceramics Open Studio
** 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10-3 PM: Beginner & Intermediate Stained Glass
* Woodworking classes at [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store-classes/roanoke Woodcraft of Roanoke]
* Woodworking classes at [https://www.woodcraft.com/pages/store-classes/roanoke Woodcraft of Roanoke]
* [https://www.newriverartandfiber.com/crafty-drafts Crafty Drafts] at Moon Hollow Brewing (Usually second Thursday)
* [https://www.sourcedpress.org/ Sourced Press]
** Mondays 4-7 PM: [https://www.sourcedpress.org/openstudio Open Studio]


=== Other Events ===
=== Other Events ===
* [[events/Future|Future Events]]
* [[events/Archive|Events Archive]]
* [[events/Archive|Events Archive]]
* [[events/Ideas|Events Ideas]]
* [[events/Ideas|Events Ideas]]


= Tools =
= Rooms & Tools =
* [[tools/Electronics|Electronics Bench]]
* [[Rooms & Tools/Wood Shop|Wood Shop]]
* [[tools/Woodworking|Wood Shop]]
* [[Rooms & Tools/Laser & Electronics Lab|Laser & Electronics Lab]]
* [[tools/Metalworking|Metal Shop]]
** [[tools/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
* [[tools/3D_Printing|3D Printing]]
** [[tools/3D_Printing|3D Printing]]
* [[tools/Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]]
** [[tools/Electronics|Electronics Bench]]
* [[tools/Sewing|Sewing corner]]
** [[cloud|Hacksburg Cloud]]
* [[Inventory]]
* [[Rooms & Tools/Metal Shop|Metal Shop]]
* [[Rooms & Tools/Fabric & Printing Studio|Fabric & Printing Studio]]
* [[Tool Wishlist]] -- **Please use this set of pages to offer donations or to request tools.**
* [[Tool Wishlist]] -- **Please use this set of pages to offer donations or to request tools.**
* [[cloud|Hacksburg Cloud]]


= Projects =
= Projects =
===== Current Projects =====
* [[projects/Member_Projects|Member Projects]]
* [[projects/Member_Projects|Member Projects]]
* [[projects/Podcast_AV_Studio|Podcast Studio/AV Lab]]


===== Archived Projects =====
===== Archived Projects =====
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= Administration =
= Administration =
===== History =====
* [[The Story of Hacksburg's Logo]]
* See our [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSqEvnvRPqA9jpci9xrZyFoVOoHgE7Gzu5RdZ-E7iw7Ow_6E7FFZNsimvsX2yeQUIhb_-jiUUaP1p-k/pub?start=false&loop=true&delayms=10000#slide=id.p 10th Anniversary presentation] for an overview of Hacksburg history from 2014 to 2024.
===== Policies =====
===== Policies =====
* [[policy/Admissions|Admissions]]
* [[policy/Admissions|Admissions]]
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* [[policy/Events|Event Policies]]
* [[policy/Events|Event Policies]]
* [[policy/Bylaws|Bylaws]]
* [[policy/Bylaws|Bylaws]]
** [[policy/Proposed Bylaws Changes 2025-12-16|2025 Proposed Bylaws Changes]]
** [[policy/Proposed Bylaws Changes 2015-12-01|2015 Proposed Bylaws Changes]]
** [[policy/Proposed Bylaws Changes 2015-12-01|2015 Proposed Bylaws Changes]]
** [[policy/Bylaws_v1|Bylaws (v1)]]
** [[policy/Bylaws_v1|Bylaws (v1)]]


===== Forms =====
===== Forms =====
* [[forms/Membership_Application|Membership Application]]
* [[forms/Equipment_Donation|Equipment Donation Form]]
* [[forms/Equipment_Loan|Equipment Loan Form]]
* [[forms/Event_Request|Event Request Form]]
* [[forms/PDFs|Paper PDF Forms]]
* [[forms/PDFs|Paper PDF Forms]]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUKcmHvhwWRCzz6SRtYYRvyCZA2obF2W/view?usp=share_link|Virginia Sales & Use Tax Exemption Certificate - Expires 05/16/2029]
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUKcmHvhwWRCzz6SRtYYRvyCZA2obF2W/view?usp=share_link| Virginia Sales & Use Tax Exemption Certificate - Expires 05/16/2029]
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7L-wE7Luqnj11dM5_mCqw6bH95o3M9NLtaGPRWypjhsx71w/viewform?usp=sf_link| Member Feedback Form]
* [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoqvMDuqhcb6QQukeQpKNlPpijufzSTUC4VdUXIyASL-67Ug/viewform?usp=sf_link| Purchase Request Form]


===== Administrivia =====
===== Administrivia =====
* [[Meeting Agendas and Minutes]]
* [[Infrastructure Documentation]]
* [[Infrastructure Documentation]]
* [[Responsibilities]]
* [[Adafruit Group Buy]] **(CLOSED)**
* [[Advertising]]
= History =
* [[Founding - 2014]]
* [[1872 Garvin - 2019]]
* See our [https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSqEvnvRPqA9jpci9xrZyFoVOoHgE7Gzu5RdZ-E7iw7Ow_6E7FFZNsimvsX2yeQUIhb_-jiUUaP1p-k/pub?start=false&loop=true&delayms=10000#slide=id.p 10th Anniversary presentation] for an overview of Hacksburg history from 2014 to 2024

Latest revision as of 19:48, 10 March 2026

Hacksburg Electronics Bench in the Creativity and Innovation Studio
Hacksburg is a community workshop located in Blacksburg, VA at 1872 Pratt Drive, in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. Want to join Hacksburg? Start by reading this page!

Donations

We're a registered 501c3 non-profit and love donations! Read more here.

Events

Recurring Hacksburg Events

We have a weekly meeting every Tuesday 7:30 PM. This meeting is open to the public and followed by an open to the public work session starting at the end of the meeting to whenever the last member leaves; tours are also available. You can also attend virtually.

Upcoming Hacksburg Classes & Events

Please RSVP for events on Zeffy before attending. Hacksburg events are from 1:00PM-4:00PM unless otherwise noted.
Classes are $5 for non-members and free for members. Some classes may have an additional materials fee.

Miss a class or want a copy of the slides? You can find them here.

Hacksburg Board Meeting

Next Meeting: Sunday, March 8, 2026 @ 11AM - Garvin Conference Room

Regional Events

Ongoing Regional Events

Other Events

Rooms & Tools

Projects

Current Projects
Archived Projects

Administration

History
Policies
Forms
Administrivia
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