[dorkbotnyc-blabber] Make:NYC meeting

douglas repetto douglas at music.columbia.edu
Sat Jan 19 14:48:25 EST 2008


Wow, fun!


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The next Make:NYC Meeting 3 is Thursday, January 31st, 6:00PM -

     Back from holiday shenanigans and even feistier than before! 
Make:NYC is gonna turn up the heat this winter. The fourth Make:NYC 
Meeting includes:

     Seminar: Mastering Pipe Mechanics and Assembly (6PM)
     This seminar covers using home improvement store variety pipe and 
fittings to incorporate into your own DIY projects. Covering mostly PVC 
pipe construction and use, with dabbles in ABS, galvanized and copper 
pipe use. You'll see live demonstration of technique and instruction on 
selecting the right materials for the job. Learn how to utilize these 
versatile and easy to use parts to enhance your building repertoire. 
Free for all who attend.

     Lab: Build A Potato Shooter (7PM)
     Ten dollars buys you parts, tools and instruction for building your 
own mini potato shooter. Safe and fun!

     You must RSVP to attend the lab. You can RSVP here.

     Contest Judging: Holiday Recycling
     We hope you've been hard at work! We'll be judging our Holiday 
Recycling contest and we're excited to see what New York City Makers 
have come up with! Bring your project and be prepared to show it off. 
Remember, top prize is $100 in CASH!

     Show and Tell
     Meet your fellow NYC Makers and show off your creations! Bring your 
gadgets, gizmos, sketches, ideas... anything you'd like to put in the 
spotlight. We encourage NYC Makers to collaborate on and discuss DIY 
projects. If you're planning to bring a project, drop us a note at 
meetings at makenyc.org.

     If you'd like to attend we have plenty of space for everyone, but 
please RSVP!

     Location:
     Make Offices, 2nd Floor (Google Map)
     325 Gold St. at Flatbush Ave.
     Brooklyn, NY 11201

     Bikes can be parked in the building.
     A/C/F to Jay St-Borough Hall
     B/Q to Dekalb Avenue
     M/R to Lawrence Street
     2/3 to Hoyt Street

     Meeting time is 6:00PM. Lab time is 7:00PM.

     See you there!

     Phillip Torrone

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