Tampa Hackerspace upcoming events

Weekly Open Make Night (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

This is our weekly open house, open to everyone. We will be giving tours of our space throughout the evening. Many members will be present to socialize and share ideas. Feel free to bring projects you are working on.

No registration needed, you can just show up.

Turn a Christmas Ornament (27 Oct 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Make a Christmas ornament
No prior experience in turning is required to attend this fun and creative class. You will make a wooden ornament to hang on your tree, add to a wreath, or decorate a gift package. You will leave with an ornament of your design and image that will be sure to become a family heirloom you can leave to your kids. They can also make great gifts to give to others.

Instructor: Bruce S.

Weekly Open Make Night (3 Nov 2026)

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

No registration needed, you can just show up.

Make a Seam Ripper (7 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Make a personal seam ripper on the lathe!

This class is for anyone who loves to sew and would like to have a seam ripper designed to their own style. These are excellent tools to enhance your sewing and make great gifts for friends for birthdays or Christmas. No prior turning experience is required, just a desire to learn and make something that is uniquely your own.

Instructor: Bruce Sharp

Sew Awesome! (8 Nov 2026)

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Sewers, costumers, quilters, cosplayers, clothing designers, and textile artists & crafters of all kinds, come see what Tampa Hackerspace has to offer and meet others who share your interest in making things out of fabric and fiber! This meetup is free of charge and open to all.

(Yes, this includes you, knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, embroiderers, weavers, tie-dyers, and anyone else who works with fabric, thread, yarn, etc.)

Think of this as an "Open Make" event -- bring your project, or just come to learn & see what others are working on.

We have sewing machines set up, including a serger, and a large cutting table. If you have a project to work on, you may want to bring a sewing machine if you would like.

Weekly Open Make Night (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

No registration needed, you can just show up.

Turn a Christmas Ornament (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Bruce S.

Make a Seam Ripper (13 Nov 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Make a personal seam ripper on the lathe!

Instructor: Bruce Sharp

Weekly Open Make Night (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

No registration needed, you can just show up.

Let's Learn to Turn Pens! (21 Nov 2026)

Sat, 21 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Learn how to take a piece of wood or epoxy (a blank), and go through the steps to turn it on the lathe to end with a finished pen. At the end of the class, you'll have a beautiful, custom pen you made yourself and you'll be signed off on the mini-lathe.

The class includes a break and will likely finish in less than four hours. You'll be hands on turning your pen and finishing it. All materials for one pen are included in the class registration.

Instructor:

Bruce Sharp is an experienced woodworker with many years of experience.

Sew Awesome! (22 Nov 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

(Yes, this includes you, knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, embroiderers, weavers, tie-dyers, and anyone else who works with fabric, thread, yarn, etc.)

Think of this as an "Open Make" event -- bring your project, or just come to learn & see what others are working on.

We have sewing machines set up, including a serger, and a large cutting table. If you have a project to work on, you may want to bring a sewing machine if you would like.

Weekly Open Make Night (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

No registration needed, you can just show up.

Weekly Open Make Night (1 Dec 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

No registration needed, you can just show up.

Turn a Christmas Ornament (5 Dec 2026)

Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Instructor: Bruce S.

Sew Awesome! (6 Dec 2026)

Sun, 06 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

(Yes, this includes you, knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, embroiderers, weavers, tie-dyers, and anyone else who works with fabric, thread, yarn, etc.)

Think of this as an "Open Make" event -- bring your project, or just come to learn & see what others are working on.

We have sewing machines set up, including a serger, and a large cutting table. If you have a project to work on, you may want to bring a sewing machine if you would like.

Weekly Open Make Night (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

No registration needed, you can just show up.

Weekly Open Make Night (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

No registration needed, you can just show up.

Sew Awesome! (20 Dec 2026)

Sun, 20 Dec 2026 22:30:00 GMT

(Yes, this includes you, knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, embroiderers, weavers, tie-dyers, and anyone else who works with fabric, thread, yarn, etc.)

Think of this as an "Open Make" event -- bring your project, or just come to learn & see what others are working on.

We have sewing machines set up, including a serger, and a large cutting table. If you have a project to work on, you may want to bring a sewing machine if you would like.

Weekly Open Make Night (22 Dec 2026)

Tue, 22 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

No registration needed, you can just show up.

Weekly Open Make Night (29 Dec 2026)

Tue, 29 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT

No registration needed, you can just show up.