Elisabeth Kuchera

This 3hr class will cover the basics of working with Arduino microcontrollers. Participants will leave with their own Arduino-powered, retro-style handheld video game with LED display and mini joystick.

Level: Beginner- no experience necessary

Ages: 14+

Instructor Availability: Weekdays, weekends evenings, Wednesday evenings

Pricing: $115 TVCOG Members | $130 Non-Members

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This 3hr class will cover the basics of electronic theory. Perfect for people interested in how electronic devices work and want to start building their own.

Level: Beginner- no experience necessary

Ages: 14+

Instructor Availability: Weekdays, weekends evenings, Wednesday evenings

Pricing: $120 TVCOG Members | $140 Non-Members

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This 2hr advanced beginner class will cover making complex 3D designs using the laser cutter, including refreshers on basic safety operations. Participants go home with a fully assembled dice box.

Level: Advanced beginner- some experience required

Ages: 14+

Instructor Availability: Weekday evenings & weekends

Pricing: $80 TVCOG Members | $100 Non-Members

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This 3hr hands-on workshop will focus on the tools, techniques, and materials of small-component soldering. You’ll leave with a small electronic device you’ve assembled yourself, and the know-how needed to create good electrical connections for your own projects.

Cost: $115 TVCOG Members | $130 Non-Members

Level: Beginner friendly- no experience required

Ages: 14+

Instructor Availability: Weekday evenings & weekends

Pricing: $115 TVCOG Members | $130 Non-Members

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This 1.5hr class will covers basic operation of using a TIG welder to join steel. Taught by Ben Stepanian of 518Welding.

Level: Beginner friendly- no experience required

Ages: 14+

Instructor Availability: Weekday evenings & weekends

Pricing: $60 TVCOG Members | $70 Non-Members

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This 2hr class covers safe laser cutter operation and the basics of designing for the laser cutter. Participants will go home with a battery-powered illuminated acrylic sign of their own design.

Level: Beginner friendly- no experience required

Ages: 13+

Instructor Availability: Weekdays, weekends, Wednesday evenings

Pricing: $75 TVCOG Members | $90 Non-Members

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This 1.5hr class will covers basic operation of using a MIG welder to join steel. Taught by Ben Stepanian of 518Welding.

Level: Beginner friendly- no experience required

Ages: 14+

Instructor Availability: Weekday evenings & weekends

Pricing: $60 TVCOG Members | $70 Non-Members

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