Our aim is to bring together the tools and the people to form a vibrant community of makers in Marin County. Get involved by coming to one of our meetups, taking a class or joining Geo at his storefront workshop.
February Meeting Topic: Sharing Tools and Workspace
Often people ask me “Where in Marin can I find a place and the tools to work on my projects?” At the February monthly meeting, rather than having a hands-on activity, we will explore various possibilities for sharing workspaces and tools.
Perhaps a few people would like to share studio space or a garage workshop? Perhaps others would be interested in organizing a tool sharing system? Or perhaps some might be motivated to create a community makerspace? Any and all ideas are on the table.
If you are unable to attend this meeting you can send your ideas to geo@tammakers.org
Tuesday, February 6
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Autistry, 850 4th St., San Rafael
There is no fee for this meeting. Donations to Tam Makers are welcome.
Saturday Hangouts with Geo
Cup of Gold, the Autistry coffee shop, will be open. You can sip a beverage, see what is for sale in the Maker’s Market, talk with Geo about your project ideas, browse through his collection of woodworking and maker books.
Saturdays, 9am – 12pm and 2 – 3pm
February 3, 10, 17, and 24
Autistry, 850 4th St., San Rafael
There is no fee for this activity. No need to sign up, you can just drop by.
Make-a-Toy
This is a new activity for woodworking newbies that is simple enough for eight-year-olds and is also be satisfying for adults.
You will make a simple toy by marking off a board with a square; making a cut with a hand saw; chamfering an edge with a hand plane; rounding a corner with a wood rasp; drilling some holes; and gluing pieces together.
Your instructors will be Geo and his apprentice Ian, a student at Autistry, who is learning how to guide people through this activity.
Saturdays, 12pm – 2pm
February 3, 10, 17, and 24
Autistry, 850 4th St., San Rafael
Class size is very limited. Sign up now on Eventbrite
There is no fee for this class. Donations to Autistry are welcome.
Woodworking Classes
Woodworking Studios 1 and 2 taught by Geo Monley and Pierina dell’Avo, and Pierina’s Friday mornings Hand Tool course, are offered through College of Marin Community Education.
Registration for the Winter and Spring 2024 sessions opened on Wednesday, January 3 at 9am (class descriptions are available to view in the community Ed catalog ADD LINK). These classes filled up within minutes.
Spotlight on Marin Makers
Are you a maker who would like to be featured in upcoming editions of our newsletter? Send a photo, social media links, and a paragraph describing what you have to offer. You can view some of the featured makers on the Spotlight page.
To support Geo’s work with Tam Makers visit his Patreon Page.
For a look at some of our past accomplishments and activities, take a look at one of our Years In Review or check out the Tam Makers Photo Album.
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