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Unnamed Event

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Learn to Use a Laser Cutter to Cut and Etch Your Own Designs

📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM

RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-use-a-laser-cutter-to-cut-and-etch-your-own-designs-tickets-1987369848716 Harness the power of an Epilog 60 Watt Laser! In this class you'll learn everything you need.Harness the power of an Epilog 60 Watt Laser! In this class you'll learn everything you need to know to make the ideas in your head become a reality with a laser. In this three hour class, you will learn: How to set up a file for cutting on the laser cutter in Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator.Laser cutter safety including materials testing.Laser cutter operation including configuration, cuts and raster etching in common materials like wood, acrylic, cardboard and others.At the end of class, you will go home with: One laser cut project, either the class default or a simple one of your own design (see below for details)Resistor Laser Certification, enabling you to use our laser on Craft Nights.Please bring the following to class: A laptop with either Inkscape (free: download here: https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.2.1/) or Adobe Illustrator installed. A USB jump drive The following items are optional if you'd like to try cutting a simple custom design. If your file ends up being too complicated, we may have you do the class default project first, just to learn the laser in the time allotted - but we'll definitely help you with your more complex cut at a free Craft Night in future! An SVG vector file of a simple shape you'd like to cut for your first cut.A piece of 1/8 inch or thinner wood, acrylic or cardboard you'd like to cut. If you can't bring your own material, small pieces will be made available, or larger pieces for purchase on site.Please be on time for the start of class! If you're late you will miss your slot. This class will be taught by NYC Resistor member Katie. As with all NYC Resistor events, this class is 18+ and governed by our Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct, as well as accessibility information, can be found at www.nycresistor.com/participate/. Please note that refunds must be requested 72 hours in advance. If you have any questions, please email classes@nycresistor.com. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

NYCR Craft Night

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM

<u></u><p>NYC Resistor is open to the public for Craft Nights now every Monday and Thursday from 6:30-late! Come bring your current crafting project and work on it with other artists, crafters, and makers of all kinds. Resistors do everything from costumes to electronics to visual arts to woodworking; people and crafting projects of all sorts are enthusiastically welcome!</p><p>RSVP at<span> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-craft-night-mondays-and-thursdays-tickets-162729866411" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-craft-night-mondays-and-thursdays-tickets-162729866411</a></span> is appreciated but not required, for covid contact-tracing purposes.<br></p>This event like all NYC Resistor events is 18 and over and governed by out code of conduct. <br><br>More information: <a href="http://www.nycresistor.com/participate/" target="_blank">http://www.nycresistor.com/participate/</a><br>NYC Resistor Code of Conduct: <a href="http://www.nycresistor.com/2015/08/04/nyc-resistor-code-of-conduct/" target="_blank">http://www.nycresistor.com/2015/08/04/nyc-resistor-code-of-conduct/</a><u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u>

Public Craft Night Mondays and Thursdays!

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM

RSVP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-craft-night-mondays-and-thursdays-tickets-1987367850740 Learn, make and share at NYC Resistor (all events18+)Note this event is 18+ Welcome to Craft Night! Masks are now OPTIONAL at all our Craft Nights, Mondays and Thursdays. Your RSVP here is much appreciated so we can notify you of any covid contact after the fact, but is not required. Come on out, bring your freinds, and stay safe out there! Looking for a masks-on version of Craft Night? Check out Masks-On Craft Night! NYC Resistor is open to the public for Craft Nights every Monday and Thursday from 6:30-9:30 PM! Come bring your current crafting project and work on it with other artists, crafters, and makers of all kinds. Resistors do everything from costumes to electronics to visual arts to woodworking; people and crafting projects of all sorts are enthusiastically welcome. We are a proactively inclusive space, and prioritize creating opportunities for the whole community to engage with our events, across all identities of race, creed, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical appearance, and ability; please read our Code of Conduct to familiarize yourself with our community's values before attending.

Unnamed Event

📅 Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM