Arrowview School Visit

Posted on 14 Jun 2019 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

On Tuesday the 11th June, Makerspace hosted a class of 20 youngsters, learning about 3D Drawing and Printing, Electronic Circuits, Lego Robot Programming and Metal Arts jewelry. They took away many items that they created themselves. Great to see them learning and having fun.

Scotch Broom

Posted on 12 Jun 2019 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Another wonderful article in the PQBNews – introducing Francois, of the “Island Ivory Institute” wood craving phenomena. He’s out there at the local markets providing some valuable products from a very controversial invasive plant. Find him at the MakerSpace in Parksville – McMillan Street. Goto PQBNews Article

Computers for Sale

Posted on 25 Apr 2019 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Reconditioned and Upgraded Windows 7 PCs for sale. Choose your System, Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse. Priced between $75 and $125 depending on Spec. Proceeds go towards keeping Makerspace open.

We have sold many of these, but there are still some left – Norbert will be available for this, the next few Apr/May Saturday mornings. 9-12 am

Animation 101

Posted on 8 Apr 2019 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Computer Animation Course using Blender Software
Class is a 6 week program, costs $180 for 6 Classes of 2.5 hours each week.
Starts on Monday April 22nd and runs for 6 Mondays. 6:30-9:00 pm 
Information meeting at Makerspace on Monday April 15th at 7pm .  Come and meet Jessy and ask questions to see if this class is right for you.
Students must provide their own laptop that is capable of running freely available Blender 2.79b software (we can help you determine if your computer will work if you are interested in the Class)

Class will comprise of modeling, texturing, rigging and animation.
Class will be led by Jessy and Joe
Jessy is from Qualicum Beach and graduated from Kwalikum Secondary School. After attending Art Institute of Burnaby with an Animation Masters Certificate he worked on “Scary Godmother” for Mainframe Studios and then worked for Abhail Films where he modeled, rigged and animated a prosthetic hand. Jessy has a strong drawing 2D and 3D background and excels at most art related projects. 
His true passion, is to inspire others to create, and learn how to utilize their ideas and designs inside and outside of a professional atmosphere.
Here are some links to some of Jessy’s work https://vimeo.com/manage/63082939/general

Here is a link to Joe’s Bio http://www.teaching3d.com/c/about-joe.php

Here is a link to youtube that has some video of the course. 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtIu_lJ21v5-2XdgoIBvXnQ

Bugs Bunny

Posted on 10 Mar 2019 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Another “Fun With Electronics” session

BUGS BUNNY

Still Available …

Come and help us prepare Bugs Bunny, hot off the 3D Printers. Learn how to solder, and add an LED (light) eyes.

Saturday mornings in Apr/May, start 9:30 to 12:00

$15 project – take it home afterwards
1) paint the Bunny-Wabbit
2) glue Bugs to wood base
3) insert his coloured eyes
4) solder (2 joints) to attached battery box
5) insert batteries

Phone Norbert 250-954-8401 or email OceansideMakerspace@gmail.com

Age range: 6-14 yrs, must be accompanied by parent/guardian.

Young Robot Makers

Posted on 6 Mar 2019 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

The Makerspace had a “Well-Done” event for the Cyber Raptors with a terrific cake from Quality Foods – great job to Chris, Daria and the team.

NS3 Extravaganza

Posted on 11 Feb 2019 in Courses, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Join the Nanaimo Science and Sustainability Society (NS3) for our SD69 Pro D Workshop Engineering Extravaganza! Put on your hard hat and get ready to build! This day will be packed with challenging feats of engineering to test your creative side.

Tentative Schedule*
8:30 Arrival and free play
9:00 Introductions
9:10 Pompom launch build
10:00 Snack and recess
10:30 Flyer challenge
12:00 Lunch and outdoor time
1:00 Construct a stand alone structure
2:00 Dowel and elastic exploration
3:15 Story-time
3:30 Pick-up
*Subject to change

Date: Tuesday, February 19 2019
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Cost: $52.50/student
Ages: 6+
Location: Oceanside Makerspace – 133 McMillan Street (lower), Parksville
Registration is available at www.nanaimoscience.org