{"id":116,"date":"2018-04-02T05:59:03","date_gmt":"2018-04-02T10:59:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wtxdev.wpengine.com\/?page_id=116"},"modified":"2022-03-18T09:31:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T14:31:09","slug":"makerspace","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/walshtx.com\/walsh-village\/makerspace\/","title":{"rendered":"Makerspace"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”submenu-bar” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][page_submenu alignment=”center” sticky=”true”][page_link title=”Overview” id=”1524246204721-0-10″ tab_id=”1524246204724-7″ link_url=”\/walsh-village\/”][\/page_link][page_link link_url=”\/the-village\/athletic-club\/” title=”Athletic Club” id=”1522667378524-6910c-ae1a” tab_id=”1522667634577-9″] [\/page_link][page_link link_url=”\/the-village\/village-market\/” title=”Village Market” id=”1522667378534-1910c-ae1a” tab_id=”1522667634584-9″] [\/page_link][page_link title=”MakerSpace” id=”1522667413653-6910c-ae1a” link_url=”\/the-village\/makerspace\/” tab_id=”1522667634627-0″][\/page_link][\/page_submenu][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” class=”intro-section-row” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-left” column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” delay=”50″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” el_class=”into-section” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Maker Movement” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”into-section”][vc_custom_heading text=”Walsh Is Bringing The Maker Movement To You” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”into-section”][vc_custom_heading text=”If you\u2019re a serious hobbyist, you have probably heard about Makerspaces. If you are just starting a hobby or want to learn how to do almost anything, a Makerspace is the place for you. 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Our Creative Community<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”full-width-center-h2″]\n

Bringing People Together<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]
<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text max_width=”700″ el_class=”full-width-center-p “]At Walsh, we know the desire to learn, grow and create is alive and well among people of all ages and backgrounds. A place to explore, create and invent, the Walsh Makerspace embodies the maker movement. A dedicated workshop serving hobbyists and burgeoning entrepreneurs alike, the Makerspace\u00a0is stocked with a 3D printer, robotics lab, laser cutter, woodworking tools, sewing equipment, and kid-friendly features like invention kits and a giant LEGO wall. An included amenity for all residents, the Makerspace offers classes for every age and skill level, as well as a maker-focused curriculum including guest lectures and demonstrations.<\/p>\n

Designed in partnership with leading expert Mark Hatch (author of the best-selling book The Maker Movement Manifesto and co-founder of TechShop); this space provides the tools, resources and collaboration needed for residents and visitors to actually make stuff, and make friends.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#181f35″ background_color_opacity=”0.2″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”4688″ enable_bg_scale=”true” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” el_class=”two-thirds-col” width=”2\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” el_class=”two-thirds-col” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”full-width-center-h5″]\n

DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text max_width=”600″ el_class=”full-width-center-h2″]\n

Makerspace programming includes year-round classes and events.<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text max_width=”600″]Classes are open to residents, local community groups and businesses. All Aledo ISD elementary, middle school and high school campuses have access to the space, and local community groups and businesses can also pay a monthly fee to explore their own skills and passions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-6-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#181f35″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” el_class=”one-third-col-right” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Woodshop” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”one-third-col-right-h5 “][vc_column_text el_class=”one-third-col-right-p”]Lathe, band saw, table saw, planer, drill press, panel saw and much more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Printing” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”one-third-col-right-h5″][vc_column_text el_class=”one-third-col-right-p”]Vinyl cutters and t-shirt press.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Digital Fabrication” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”one-third-col-right-h5″][vc_column_text el_class=”one-third-col-right-p”]CNC Router, full spectrum laser cutters, 3D printers.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Sewing” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”one-third-col-right-h5″][vc_column_text el_class=”one-third-col-right-p”]Embroidery and sewing machines.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Little Makers” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”one-third-col-right-h5″][vc_column_text el_class=”one-third-col-right-p”]Lego wall, mindstorm kits, snap circuit electronics and much more.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-10-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#f1f0ed” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-8-percent” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color=”#ffffff” background_color_opacity=”0.6″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” el_class=”maker-quote” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”2px” column_border_color=”#756e66″ column_border_style=”double” enable_border_animation=”true” border_animation_delay=”150″][nectar_single_testimonial testimonial_style=”basic” quote=”The team at Walsh has truly embraced the spirit of the Makers Movement: giving people the tools and teaching them to build with their own hands.” name=”\u2013 Mark Hatch” subtitle=”CEO, Maker Partners”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-9-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” el_class=”bkg-pavement” width=”1\/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” el_class=”call-out-box-section” width=”1\/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Makerspace” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Contact Information” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”white”][vc_column_text el_class=”contact-info-amenity”]\n