This workshop introduces participants to the basics of laser cutting with the Glowforge.
In just two hours, you'll learn how to cut, score, and engrave a preset design. This training session will give you the skills needed for basic Glowforge operations. Each member will leave with a finished project.
This session is open to Maker Space members only.
Meet your instructor: MARANDA LUJAJOHNSON
Maranda is a multidisciplinary artist and maker with a background in ceramics, drawing, and graphic design. She earned her degrees from Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI and has since worked across mediums — from painting and sculpture to custom furniture design.
Maranda co-founded a design & fabrication business she runs with her brother and partner, a sustainable festival accessories company, and she converted a box truck into a tiny home, sparking her passion for custom builds.
Locally in Muncie, she serves as the Maker Space Coordinator at MadJax, where she leads the Villager Series — a weekly program rooted in the idea that it takes a village to bring community ideas to life. When she’s not making, she’s usually learning something new or helping others discover what’s possible with their own hands — though she’s just as happy tending a campfire, wandering the woods, or dreaming up ideas with friends.
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Members will learn printer anatomy and setup, how to properly load materials into the printers, proper printer settings, software used when printing, and troubleshooting.
Designed for those comfortable operating the sewing machine, this workshop focuses on precision, seam alignment, and working with multiple fabric layers.
You’ll also be introduced to the serger and learn how it creates clean, professional finishes. Leave with a completed pouch and the confidence to tackle more advanced sewing projects in the MadJax Design Lab.
Students will learn
• Printer Anatomy & Safety
• The Software Workflow: Use Bambu Studio to import models, adjust scale, choose
Learn the basics of Cricut and sublimation equipment and gain the skills and confidence to use the machines independently for your own projects. This training is for Maker Space members only.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own door decor to celebrate fall or Thanksgiving. Participants will glue, paint, and assemble pieces pre-made on the Glowforge. All tools and materials are provided. Students will leave with a finished door hanger ready to hang or gift.
Welding Member Training is MadJax’s introductory course designed for Maker Space members who want to gain access to our welding equipment and build foundational metalworking skills.
Students will learn
• Printer Anatomy & Safety
• The Software Workflow: Use Bambu Studio to import models, adjust scale, choose settings, and slice files into machine instructions.
• Sourcing Models: Discover free design repositories like MakerWorld to find and prepare ready-to-print projects.
The Guardian’s Open Mic Music Nights includes 20-minute sets from local musicians, hosted by Ryan Johnson.
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