Holidays? What holidays! Resistor will be open as usual tonight for Craft Night / Knit Knight.
Visitor projects: the most excellent blanket
Hey NYCR visitors – have you done something neat lately? Let us know, so we can blog about it!
Julia learned to knit in December at NYC Resistor. And then, uh….this blanket happened. Julia, you’re amazing. Students outshining their teachers, etc.
I can vouch for this blanket being extremely cozy. You’re looking at 30 skeins (6,540 yards!) of yarn and 1,040 tails that needed weaving in. It comfortably fits three people.
If you want to make your own blanket, the Infinite Rainbow Throw pattern is free from KnitPicks.
Don’t know how to knit? Wish you had more knitting time? Join us every other Monday for our Knit Knight, 730pm-930pm. We’ll teach you – beginners get their first pair of needles free. (You don’t need to be as intense as Julia in order to attend Knit Knight, we promise.)
Motors class on February 25
We’ve got a motors class coming up on February 25th! Make Things Move: Intro to Motor Control with Arduino is a three-hour intro to the wonderful world of motors. From RC cars, Robot Arms, or 3D printers, this class gets you started learning how to use a variety of motors. Learn about the different types of motors and make them move! This class will combine a discussion of motors best-practices as well as hands-on experience controlling them with an Arduino. Ticket price includes all the supplies you’ll need (and get to take home!).
We’re open tonight
Come brave the snow and the cold, and join us for Thursday Craft Night – we’re still open as usual.
Advanced Laser-Cutting Class on March 5th
We have a new laser class coming up on March 5th! This advanced class is geared towards people who use the laser often and/or want to understand how to get the most out of the machine. Laser Cutting II: Optimize Your Laser Cutting will cover a variety of topics – from re-sequencing your artwork files in order to reduce cut time, to when to use different focus levels for specific cutting tasks.
Please note that you must have taken a previous laser-cutting class at NYC Resistor to qualify for Laser Cutting II.
Knit Knight is taking a break this week
Your Knit Knight teachers are taking the night off! Don’t worry – NYC Resistor will still be open as usual for Craft Night on Monday 2/6/17, so you’re still welcome to come and knit.
You can check our calendar or the EventBrite event for future Knit Knight dates.
February Make-Along: Chocolate Molds
Our February Make-Along, Custom Chocolate Molds, is happening on February 19th! Learn how to create your own custom molds from everyday objects using re-usable Composimold. We’ll show you how to melt down chocolate and make some delicious creations together.
Pocket Party: This Sunday, 3pm
NYCR member Kari Love is leading our first -ever Feminist Pocket Party this Sunday, February 5th, from 3pm-5pm. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Come learn how to make 1 pocket variation in a low-key class+hangout environment. This session will focus on in-seam pockets (aka side seam pockets).
All materials to make practice pockets along with some kind of pocket-themed snack will be provided (bring your own clothes to alter if you’re feeling ambitious). Ability to sew a straight stitch by machine and seam rip are recommended, but not required, skills.
Intro to Arduino Class on Feb 18
Our Arduino class is back on February 18th. Want to get into physical computing but don’t have any previous electronics experience? Great – this is the class for you. You’ll learn to program your Arduino, use a breadboard to prototype simple circuits, and work with sensors and LEDs.
Feminist Pocket Party on February 5th
Our first Feminist Pocket Party is happening on Feb 5. People who wear women’s clothing are plagued with an unjust lack of pockets! Time for us all to learn to level the playing field. Come learn how to make in-seam pockets in a low-key, class + hangout environment.