OBXDIY Makerspace Newsletter August 10th

OBXDIY Makerspace August 2015 Newsletter

Howdy!

We were all very busy in July, so there was no newsletter in case you were wondering. We've all been pretty slammed in August as well, but there's a lot going on and coming up at OBXDIY Makerspace, so read on and get ready for some Fun!

Highlights From Our Summer Season

Little Wildflowers Art Studio, owned and operated by Morgan Hollowell, is now running business operations out of OBXDIY Makerspace. Morgan ran a handful of camps to test out The Space this summer. Fun was had by all and they were very successful and unique. Morgan has an office at OBXDIY now and is ramping up a lot of fun for the fall, see below for more info.

Welcome Dawn Vinson, OBXDIY's new Director Of Fun. Dawn joined our team in late July and brings a lot of energy and some great ideas to the mix. Dawn is the owner of OBX Beach Bling, and she'll be running some cool new events for her business plus designing and managing several new monthly events here at OBXDIY.

Birthday Parties!

Morgan and Dawn, in conjunction with OBXDIY Makerspace, will both be offering Themed Birthday Parties, we'll have info on that very soon. We have the space, we love the fun, and we're currently putting together some great themes for adult and child birthday parties that have that added dimension of "making" things.

3-D Printers Arriving Early September

Mike Campbell's new reprap 3-D printer is done and we just ordered two of them for the space, check it out - we printed the first-ever 3D part at OBXDIY about 2 weeks ago. This is a slick looking machine and is a heavy-duty beast of a printer, we expect to be making a lot of cool stuff with these printers on a regular basis. Stay tuned for 3D Printing 101 classes on our calendar, probably coming in early October.

First Flight Robotics Club Membership Drive

The FFL (First Lego League) Annual Challenge kicks off Aug 25. Members will be preparing for their first competitions that start in NC in late October.

Please contact Jack Crouch (jack@firstflightrobotics.org) 252-564-9599 ASAP if you have or know of any students age 10-14 in Dare County that wish to participate. The First Flight Robotics team is looking to grow and add interested members and parents who are into robots and ready to take it to the next level! Requirements: Must have a good team attitude!

Little Wildflowers Art Studio

Little Wildflowers Art Studio, owned and operated by Morgan Hollowell, is now running business operations out of OBXDIY Makerspace. Morgan's office is located upstairs, and she's available by appointment to discuss the various programs and offerings she supports in the space. Morgan ran a few art empowerment camps out of the space this summer and it was great fun. Please contact Morgan for info on her upcoming art classes for kids starting soon.

From Morgan:

"So far, I've had an awesome experience teaching art classes, art empowerment camps, and hosting art birthday parties in the makerspace. The kids and families LOVE the spacious room and the beautiful view, and the kids can't wait to come back for more classes! I have enjoyed the positive energy and support I've received from Eric and am looking forward to teaching LOTS of classes this fall! Check out my Facebook page for more pictures, www.facebook.com/LittleWildflowersArtStudio and you can even follow me on Instagram! @LittleWildflowersArtStudio. Stop by anytime I'm teaching to see what my business is all about! And if you have any/know any kids who enjoy being creative, be sure to watch for my class schedule! I offer classes to boys and girls of all different ages!"

OBX Beach Bling

Dawn Vinson is the owner of OBX Beach Bling, obxbeachbling.com, and is now running business operations out of OBXDIY Makerspace. Dawn will be running some cool new events for her business plus designing and managing several new monthly events here at The Space. Reach Dawn via email at dawn@obxdiy.com.

One of Dawn's first events, Beachin' Bead Night, is making wine glass stem decorations with beads, and as a bonus one can bring a bit of their own Grape to enjoy and start to learn a new craft. We think it'll be a big hit as we've seen a lot of interest for the August 19th event already. You can sign up for Dawn's events on her website: http://www.obxbeachbling.com/.

ClubDIY Cards

Be the coolest kid on the block and get your ClubDIY Card. OBXDIY Makerspace has implemented the ClubDIY Limited Membership Policy and requires that you purchase a card for any events run by members that require age verification, the card is $5 a year. Contact Dawn for her events, and other members will have them on hand for event sign-ups.

OBXDIY Members

OBXDIY Makerspace is a membership-based organization that includes organizational, business, and club members. The following is our current member roster.

Music Team: Ruth and Chris Wyand, Mike Dianna

Ruth Wyand runs her music school at the space. She teaches private lessons and classes in guitar, voice, banjo, Ukelele, songwriting and music theory. She also coaches and trains youth rock bands who rehearse at the space every Monday night. Ruth is sponsored by and associated with The Mustang Music Outreach Program “MOP” and Mike Dianna owner of Mike Dianna’s Grill Room in Corolla. Reach Ruth via email at ruthwyand@gmail.com.

First Flight Robotics Team: Jack Crouch

Jack is a First Lego League coach and runs the First Flight Robotics team events at The Space twice a month. FIRST® LEGO® League introduces young people, ages 9 to 14* (grades 4-8), to the fun and excitement of science and technology. Jack is looking for new members for First Flight Robotics team, so email him at crouchjg@gmail.com

Tech and Fabrication Team: Eric Holsinger, Mike Campbell

Mike, Eric, and soon others are in the process of building out the tech capability at OBXDIY Makerspace. We have 2 3D printers arriving in September, and we're in the middle of another renovation whereby we're seriously ramping up the Fab Lab's capabilities to support build-outs of 3D printers, micro-controllers like the Arduino and Raspberry Pi, and are launching an IndieGOGO Campaign in September to help us find an 80-milliwatt laser cutter. LOTS of cool stuff going on in this area right now, stay tuned - September is going to be out of control! Reach Eric or Mike at info@obxdiy.com.

Little Wildflowers Art Studio

Little Wildflowers Art Studio, owned and operated by Morgan Hollowell, is now running business operations out of OBXDIY Makerspace. Little Wildflowers Art Studio offers unique art classes and camps for kids. Morgan's office is located upstairs, and she's available by appointment to discuss the various programs and offerings she supports in the space. Reach Morgan via email at littlewildflowersartstudio@gmail.com

Game Team: The Factory Boys

Chuck Beatty and his crew currently use The Space on some Sunday nights for their improv and gaming group The Factory Boys. The Factory Boys are an improvisational/sketch comedy group based out of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, who play board games and laugh a lot. Reach Chuck at chucksvoices@gmail.com

Emily Dobie, Arbonne

Emily Dobie holds monthly Arbonne presentations and meetings at OBXDIY Makerspace.

OBX Beach Bling

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OBXDIY Makerspace Calendar Of Events

obxdiy.com/calendar

Here's the next couple of weeks of planned events at The Space, there may be more added during this time period, so remember to check obxdiy.com/calendar before you head out:

• Every Monday night: Ruth Wyand and Mustang Outreach Program's Youth Rock Band Practice

• 8/5 Arbonne Monthly Meeting

• 8/13 Little Wildflowers Art Studio: Seahorse Painting Class

• 8/16 Little Wildflowers Art Studio: Private Birthday Party

• 8/16 Factory Boys Live

• 8/19 Beachin' Beads (ClubDIY Membership Event)

• 8/19 Factory Boys vs. Gandhi With The Wind comedy Improv Show (free admission)

• 9/2 Arbonne Monthly Meeting