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<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big>
 
<big>''A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff''</big>
  
Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm and are family friendly.
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Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm, and '''for a trial period, Saturdays from 1pm until 5pm,''' and are family friendly.
  
 
== Stay informed ==
 
== Stay informed ==
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* <font color=red>New!</font> We have a [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] now.
 
* <font color=red>New!</font> We have a [http://www.bloominglabs.org/mailman/listinfo/bloominglabs-discuss discuss mailing list] now.
 
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York  Calendar of events]
 
* Our [https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=bloominglabs%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York  Calendar of events]
* Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs], [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook], and [https://plus.google.com/communities/105267599217836498217?gpinv=AMIXal-2hdMvNciF3pyRl26BurSmDyi3qZS9iewT4Sdvpx9KYt3mUlam08ovoQiCUZ_TgOc9EXsRIEBjTNKH8tYT9G2hG6yhJ2J3LlgNC0em8Aca51_xPVM&cfem=1 Google+].
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* Follow us on Twitter [[Image:Twitter_icon.png]] [http://twitter.com/Bloominglabs @Bloominglabs], [[Image:Facebook icon.png]] [http://www.facebook.com/pages/BloomingLabs/123873197660062?ref=ts Facebook], [https://plus.google.com/communities/105267599217836498217?gpinv=AMIXal-2hdMvNciF3pyRl26BurSmDyi3qZS9iewT4Sdvpx9KYt3mUlam08ovoQiCUZ_TgOc9EXsRIEBjTNKH8tYT9G2hG6yhJ2J3LlgNC0em8Aca51_xPVM&cfem=1 Google+], and [https://www.instagram.com/bloominglabs/ Instagram].
 
* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]
 
* Checkout photos from past events on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloominglabs Flickr]
 
* Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.
 
* Our IRC server is at bloominglabs.org:6667, #hackerspace.
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=== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])===
 
=== Current Events ([[PastEvents]])===
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*'''Makevention!'''
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** Our annual celebration of local makers
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** August 25, from 10am until 4pm at the Monroe Convention Center
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** Bring your belt sander to race!
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** New this year: presentations and workshops
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*** Learn how to solder, crochet, make chainmail, and more!
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*** Learn about the re-creation of the Howe Horseless Carriage
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** Get hands-on with soap, puzzles, locks, lasers, and robots
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** Fun for all ages and degrees of nerdery
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** Check out more at [http://makevention.org http://makevention.org]
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*'''Public Hack Meetings!'''
 
*'''Public Hack Meetings!'''
 
** Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm
 
** Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm
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** Saturdays in August from 1pm until 5pm
 
** Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff
 
** Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff
 
** All ages and everyone is welcome
 
** All ages and everyone is welcome
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== Spring and Summer Workshops! ==
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== Workshops ==
  
All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details.  
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All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Parents must come inside to fill out a minor liability waiver for children under 18 (unless previously filled out). Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details.  
  
* '''Blender 3D Modeling and Animation'''
 
** Nine weeks, April 3rd - May 29th
 
** Learn essential 3D modeling skills in Blender 2 hours every week. Applicable for 3D animation and model making for 3D printing.
 
** The cost is $150 per attendee, class runs from 7-9pm each week.
 
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<b>Halloween Workshop: Freaky Felting</b><br />
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October 23<br>
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Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members<br>
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Time: 6pm - 8pm<br>
  
* '''Sustainabarrels!'''
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Description: Spooky, stabbity, squishy fiber mutilation mayhem!
** Any of these dates: April 14, 21, and 28, 11am-3pm
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** Make your own rain and compost barrels from reclaimed bulk shipping containers!  
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** Cost is $40 (includes 1 barrel), 8 students max, pre-reg required.
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Stab together some wool into ghosts, ghouls, and Great Pumpkins.  Learn the art of avoiding stabbing yourself in the hand with a barbed needle while making an awesome decoration for Samhain, All Hallows Eve, or that most festive of holidays, The Last Day of October.
  
* '''Needle Felting'''
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This workshop will run for approximately 2 hours, costs $15, and includes project materials.
** April 7th, 7-9pm
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** Learn needle felting with this 2 hour workshop. Cost is $20 per person.
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The streets will flow with the blood of needle felters!
  
* '''Learn to Solder'''
 
** April 20th and July 30th
 
** Come learn to solder! No prior experience necessary. You will assemble a fun working electronic circuit.
 
** Cost is $20 per person, class runs from 7-9pm.
 
 
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* '''Learn to Laser Cut'''
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** April 21 and 28th
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** Come learn to use our laser cutter to make cool stuff with wood and acrylic.!
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** Cost is $40 per person, plus $25 for materials.
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** Bring your own laptop with [https://inkscape.org/en/ Inkscape] installed.
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** Pre-reg required.
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<option value="Just Workshop fee - no materials">Just Workshop fee - no materials $40.00 USD</option>
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* '''Machining Fundamentals'''
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<b>Make a Plant Tower</b><Br>
** April
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November 18th<br>
** Our appologies, this class is already full. If you are interested in future machining classes please email us at contact at bloominglabs dot org. Thanks!
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Cost: $40 for members, $50 for non-members<br>
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Time: 1 pm - 4 pm<br>
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Description: Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants. Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube within a 3 hour class.<br>
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[[File:with flowers.jpg]]
  
 
* '''Retr0bright Day'''
 
** May 5th, 10-3pm
 
** Do you have an old computer or electronic device from a by-gone era? Has the non-painted plastic case faded from its once beautiful white/grey color to a nasty shade of yellow? Come rejuvenate your device at Retr0bright day! What is Retr0bright you might ask? It’s a simple formula made from common household chemicals which when combined with exposure to UV light will remove the nasty faded stain from old plastics to make them look brand new again!
 
** We’ll assist you with the Retr0bright process. You must be prepared to disassemble your own devices as the plastic covers must be removed. We can provide assistance with disassembly, and we will provide the Retr0bright. The process does require several hours of direct exposure to UV light, if direct sunlight does not favor us we will provide an artificial source while you wait with us. Afterwords the solution is washed off to reveal fresh looking plastic once again.
 
** Cost is $10 per person, bring as many devices as you can work on.
 
 
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** June 16th, 1-4pm
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** July 30th
** This workshop focuses on sensors and making things using Arduino microcontrollers. Cost is $25, pre-reg required.
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* '''Welding Day'''
 
** June 23rd
 
** This is a beginners workshop, come learn MIG, TIG, Arc, and torch welding, and use a plasma cutter in this half-day workshop.
 
** Price is $120 for the public, pre-reg required.
 
** Seats for this workshop are locked until we get further along with logistics. We will make an announcement soon! In the mean time, you can let us know about your interest by sending mail to contact at bloominglabs dot org. Thanks!
 
 
 
* '''MicroPython, IoT, & Microcontrollers'''
 
** July 10th and 17th
 
** Come learn how to run Python on a microcontroller! Cost TBD, pre-reg required.
 
** Seats for this workshop are locked until we get further along with logistics. We will make an announcement soon!
 
 
 
 
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== Current Initiatives ==
 
== Current Initiatives ==
 
*Space Improvements
 
*Space Improvements

Revision as of 12:04, 19 October 2018

Welcome to Bloominglabs, Bloomington's very own hackerspace!

A space for sharing tools and knowledge to make stuff

Bloominglabs is Indiana's first hackerspace (also known as a makerspace). We are a group of group of people who have rented a shared workshop where we can build projects both collectively and individually. Our space is located at 1840 S. Walnut Street. We are open to the public on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until 10pm, and for a trial period, Saturdays from 1pm until 5pm, and are family friendly.

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Stay informed

Support

Bloominglabs Incorporated is a non-profit registered within in the state of Indiana and has 501(c)3 charitable status. Want to make a donation with PayPal? Please use this link:

  • (Note to members - this link should not be used for paying membership dues)

Also, we have an Amazon Smile Account For Bloominglabs. If you use that link to place an order on Amazon, we get a little cut. Thanks!

Information for our members: this is how we process cash and hardware Donations.


Current Events (PastEvents)

  • Makevention!
    • Our annual celebration of local makers
    • August 25, from 10am until 4pm at the Monroe Convention Center
    • Bring your belt sander to race!
    • New this year: presentations and workshops
      • Learn how to solder, crochet, make chainmail, and more!
      • Learn about the re-creation of the Howe Horseless Carriage
    • Get hands-on with soap, puzzles, locks, lasers, and robots
    • Fun for all ages and degrees of nerdery
    • Check out more at http://makevention.org
  • Public Hack Meetings!
    • Every Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm
    • Saturdays in August from 1pm until 5pm
    • Come build projects, ask questions, teach things, and learn stuff
    • All ages and everyone is welcome



Workshops

All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Parents must come inside to fill out a minor liability waiver for children under 18 (unless previously filled out). Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details.


Halloween Workshop: Freaky Felting
October 23
Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members
Time: 6pm - 8pm

Description: Spooky, stabbity, squishy fiber mutilation mayhem!

Stab together some wool into ghosts, ghouls, and Great Pumpkins. Learn the art of avoiding stabbing yourself in the hand with a barbed needle while making an awesome decoration for Samhain, All Hallows Eve, or that most festive of holidays, The Last Day of October.

This workshop will run for approximately 2 hours, costs $15, and includes project materials.

The streets will flow with the blood of needle felters!

Register now for Freaky Felting


Make a Plant Tower
November 18th
Cost: $40 for members, $50 for non-members
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Description: Plant towers are a vertical garden that can house 50+ plants in 4 sq ft of space. Plant towers also contain a composting tube to allow users to easily return their vegetative waste back to their plants. Participants will build their own plant tower and compost tube within a 3 hour class.
With flowers.jpg

Register now for Sustainabarrels!



Current Initiatives

  • Space Improvements
    • Tool and workspace arrangement


Membership

We are accepting memberships! Please see the Membership Manual for details. If you are a new member please check out the New Members page as well.


Meetings

Currently we meet every Wednesday at 7:00pm at 1840 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, Indiana. These meetings are open to the public; anyone is welcome to attend. We usually meet for 2-3 hours and have a lot of fun. Having access to tools is only part of the equation, socializing with people and learning from each other is another large benefit from our group. Pretty much whatever people want to work on or learn is fair game. If it's cool and interesting then we are all interested.


Who are we?

We are a bunch of people that want to do interesting things and explore the world and technology around us. Expression of this interest takes at least as many forms as we have members, and often employs an amalgam of found and newly-constructed hardware and/or open-source and self-authored software components, but may be as simple as screwing some pieces of wood together to make a useful tool we don't have yet.

Bloominglabs was forged from the Bloomington Hackerspace Initiative and the former IU Robotics Club.

  • Read our Bylaws for a more formalized overview


What is a hackerspace?

A hackerspace is a physical location where people can share resources for their own creative pursuits. It's also a resource where people can come in off the street and advance their own knowledge. In urban locations it can often be hard to find places to weld/build/make noise and keep projects on-going without having to tear down and put-up your work each evening. With a hacker space people can work on their projects and not worry about annoying their neighbors or spouses. The social aspect is also an incredibly important component. Having people to bounce ideas off of and discuss your projects with when you get stuck is a great thing.

Nearby Hackerspaces/Makerspace or initiatives:

Other Cool Groups in Bloomington

Special Wiki Pages

Uploaded files

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