1970s Film Stock + Blab School + Julian Calendar + Sweet Homé
An Easter nite rockshow!! 1970s Film Stock=Eddie Garcia’s one-man wall-of-sound exploration of guitar sounds is a Winston institution. Beautiful, loud, idiosyncratic, and rad AF. https://1970sfilmstock.bandcamp.com/ Blab School=Sorta dancey ‘n’ gothy noise-rock from Durham and beyond. (A new record out soon!) https://blabschool.bandcamp.com/ Julian Calendar=Weird and wonderful post-modern post-punk supergroup from Charlotte. https://juliancalendar.bandcamp.com/ Sweet Homé=Garagey noise-rock from […]
March 4 on 4th: Author Showcase
Join us on Wednesday, March 15th at 7pm for 4 on 4th at Bookmarks! 4 on 4th is a monthly event in the bookstore, co-hosted by Winston-Salem Writers, featuring four authors who read from and discuss their current work. It’s a great free, in-person event to meet authors and hear about their books. For the […]
Creative Costuming Series (FREE Orientation)
Join us for an exciting, hands-on experience where you’ll learn how to use tools like sewing machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, foam forms, LED lights, and glue guns to help you create the costumes you’ve always wanted to make! Our instructors will present some of their craft and guide you through the various processes, giving […]
Intro to soldering
In this introductory class we’ll go over basic safety, tool maintenance, and get hands on experience soldering a simple circuit. We’ll take perforated circuit board and solder a button switch, some LEDs and a power source together to make a little flashlight for you to take home. But most of all you’ll have acquired the […]
Bigdumbhick – Monstercade
It was so much fun last time, we had to do it again!
Women’s Welding Wednesday Workshop: Introduction to Welding (3/15)
Here at mixxer we understand that a lot of skills of the trades are gatekept away from women. We want to facilitate a new norm with this introductory welding class for all women to have access to the skills and tools they need to create. If you’re a beginner, or just looking for a refresher […]
Intro the Laser Cutter
In this maker experience, you will be introduced to the CO2 laser machine. This tool allows you to take a design from your computer screen and quickly turn it into a reality! After completing this maker experience, participants will have the skills to cut and engrave wood, acrylic, leather, paper, & cardboard. **If you have […]
Basic Principles of 3D Printing (3/16)
Ever wanted to learn how to use a 3D printer? Wonder how to use the splicing software? How do you load filament? Great for those curious to try 3D printing, this maker experience will show you the basic principles, stl (file)-to-object workflow on MIXXER’s Prusa 3D printers. You will learn how to take a 3D […]
Intro to 2-Color Screen Printing
This is a two-session workshop. You will need to attend on March 25 from 12-2:30pm AND March 28 from 6:00-8:00pm to complete the lesson. In this Maker Experience you will create a two color screen printed design on your material. You will learn to separate the two colors in computer software, print transparencies while indexing […]
Laser Cutting Basics: Intro the Laser Cutter (March 15)
In this maker experience, you will be introduced to the CO2 laser machine. This tool allows you to take a design from your computer screen and quickly turn it into a reality! After completing this maker experience, participants will have the skills to cut and engrave wood, acrylic, leather, paper, & cardboard. **If you have […]
Spring Break Musical Camp Ages 4-10
About: A Musical Play for Young Singers. A Tuna Fish that can’t carry a tune? A Star Fish that can’t get an acting job? A seven-legged Octopus? A Zebra Fish with spots? A Tiger Shark who wants to be friends with everyone? Join in the aquatic fun as little Tiger Shark and his unique collection […]
Intro to Wood Shop
This is a great opportunity for you to get training on the safe use of 5 tools that are the base tools for most woodworking projects. You’ll learn to use: Jointer, Planer, Table Saw, Miter Saw, and Router Table. We’ll have safety gear and materials for you. Beginners welcome! IMPORTANT: Be sure to wear long […]