Category Archives: Community Watch

Where To Buy Wood in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC?

Woodworking Resources in the DMV To start, we need to define what “wood” means. Places to buy “Wood” come in several flavors to serve different industries. For woodworkers, we have several kinds of wood: Lumberyards stock …. lumber. Whether domestic or exotic, hardwood or softwood, lumberyards sell high grade, valuable wood used for fine furniture,Continue reading “Where To Buy Wood in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC?”

This Week in the Shop: The DIY Pinball Arcade in Plywood, Router Tables & The One-Bit Box

Catch a sneak peek at a future Home #Makerspace project & a new Woodworking Class at Nova Labs this week!

Learn #Woodworking At Nova Labs

If you have ever wanted to make some wood chips or create something beautiful and didn’t know where to start?  Always wanted to learn woodworking, but never could find the time or money for tools?  Ever said, “I wish someone could show me the ropes and help me learn a craft?” Then the Intro toContinue reading “Learn #Woodworking At Nova Labs”

#Makerspace Tour: MILL Studio at Gum Springs Library

Loudoun County Public Library system was recently rated one of the top libraries in America.  It boasts a lot of services and a great collection. I like its makerspace, the Mill Studio at Gum Springs Library. The MILL Studio is a great example of a library-based makerspace.  Focused mainly on the techy-arts continuum, MILL StudioContinue reading “#Makerspace Tour: MILL Studio at Gum Springs Library”

Community Watch: Nova Labs & Makersmiths #makerspace Tour

Northern Virginia hosts a handful of makerspaces, with all different working models.  I’m spending the next several months visiting as many makerspaces as possible.  You can catch my Manhattan tour here! Northern VA hosts a number of makerspaces.  I’m going to focus on the two non-profit makerspaces, Nova Labs & Makersmiths.

Community Watch: FatCatFabLabs & HackManhattan #makerspace Tour

I took a recent trip to The Big Apple for professional development.  Along the way, I took a little tour of Manhattan. Did I go to all the big tourist attractions?  Of course I did.  I went to the two Manattan-based makerspaces, Fat Cat Fab Labs & HackManhattan!

Community Watch: New Woodworking Class at TX/RX Labs!

Over at TX/RX Labs, I have two new Woodworking classes in the works. Build a Box – Great Makers need great tools. Great tools need great storage. Treat your tools right by learning to build a Japanese style toolbox in this class. Students will learn basic techniques for the table saw and miter saw, asContinue reading “Community Watch: New Woodworking Class at TX/RX Labs!”

Interested in Project Based Learning, Makerspaces and Maker Ed? Free Webinar on Nov. 12th

Continue the conversation with me, Mr. Patrick, on Nov. 12th.   I will be delivering a free live webinar based on my Edutopia article, PBL through a Maker’s Lens.  I’ll discuss the various ways we can integrate standards, choose appropriate projects, build student engagement and choice and generally have a great time.  You can signContinue reading “Interested in Project Based Learning, Makerspaces and Maker Ed? Free Webinar on Nov. 12th”