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    <title>HackPGH upcoming events</title>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:11:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Introduction to Knife Forging: Make a Brut de Forge Knife! (April 11, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Introduction%20to%20Knife%20Forging%202.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class description:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Learn how to craft a simple, durable "brut de forge" style knife in this intensive but fun class! Participants will learn how to safely forge high-carbon steel using HackPGH's new Atlas Knife Forge! Whether you're a complete beginner or it's been awhile since you've spent time in front of a forge, this is the class for you! Topics covered include:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Forge safety&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Steel types&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Forging&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Heat treating&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Grinding &amp;amp; Beveling&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Handle preparation&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Sharpening &amp;amp; Finishing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Each student will make and take home their own knife, with limited customization options available such as length and handle finishes.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prerequisites:&lt;/strong&gt; No experience necessary.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Age requirement:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;18+ (adults only!)&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Safety Information:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Work boots or leather shoes recommended. No open-toed or cloth shoes. Remove any dangling jewelry and tie back long hair. We recommend wearing close-fitting, natural fiber clothing such as denim and cotton.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Benjamin Kranking&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $180, $165 for HackPGH Members&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Be advised:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Payment is due at time of registration. You must contact us if you plan to pay with cash.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;If payment is not received within three days of the class date, your registration will be cancelled and we will activate the waitlist.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date and Time:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;Saturday, April 11th&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;from 11:00am to 5:00pm. There will several breaks throughout the class, including a one-hour break for a takeout lunch. Please contact us if you have any dietary restrictions!&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Office Hours:&lt;/strong&gt; If extra time is needed to complete the knives, the instructor will hold optional Office Hours, by appointment only.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class size:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;4 students&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6611705</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Cricut Critters: an Intro to 3D Paper Art &amp; Cricut Class (April 11, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font face="Slack-Lato, Slack-Fractions, appleLogo, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Cricut%20Critters%20Class%202.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Description:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;This class teaches not only all the basics of using a Cricut cutting machine, but material handling as well! Consider this a power-up to your craftsmanship skills as you make your own floating, one-of-a-kind, "3D" bug from a variety of unique papers and other materials. Choose from several designs illustrated exclusively for HackPGH by Feliks for a completely unique takeaway.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Students will learn a variety of techniques regarding gluing, cutting, and paper handling. This isn't your grade school arts n' crafts; at this size, precision is the name of the game. You'll learn all about art knives, archival adhesives, paper qualities, and of course, how to make your own projects in Cricut Design and other 'plotter' type programs! Students will each go home with their own stylized critter! No experience required, all materials provided. Have a favorite paper you'd like to use? Bring it!&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date and Time:&amp;nbsp; Saturday, April 11 from 12:00PM to 3:00PM&lt;br&gt;
F&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;ree coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;$50 ($45 for HackPGH members). Be advised:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;Payment is due at time of registration. You must notify HackPGH if you wish to pay with cash.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;If payment is not received 72 hours before class time, your registration will be cancelled and we will move to the waitlist!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;Feliks&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age Requirement:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. &lt;em&gt;Please contact us at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org if you would like to register a minor child.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;span&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Limit:&lt;/strong&gt; 6&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;students&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu"&gt;Bonus:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Students who take this class will receive a discount code for the matching Framing with Feliks Class; learn basic woodworking skills and take home a Shadow Box to display the bug made in this class. Only pay $180 for both classes!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6625213</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Intro to Leatherwork: Make &amp; Take a Double Snap Wallet! (April 11, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Wallet%20LeatherHandSewingClass2Colors%20(1).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; In this class,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;students will learn the basics of cutting and hand-sewing leather in addition to several finishing techniques. Skills learned include:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"&gt;
  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Cutting natural leather using a template&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Hand stitching&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Using punches, snaps, and stamps&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Edge burnishing&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Using a hand/foot press&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Dyeing and/or painting leather&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Each participant will make their own customized two-snap wallet to take home! Choose from twelve colors for your leather and over twenty for the thread. Use one of our stamps to make your wallet truly unique. Makes a great gift for Valentine's Day - gift box included!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prerequisites:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;No experience required, all materials provided&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age requirement&lt;/strong&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;18+, adults only&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;Date &amp;amp; Time&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Saturday, April 11 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;$65 for non-members, $55 for HackPGH members&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu"&gt;Payment is due at time of registration. You must notify HackPGH if you wish to pay with cash.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu"&gt;If payment is not received 72 hours before class time, your registration will be cancelled and we will move to the waitlist!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu"&gt;Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;Instructor&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt; Benji&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;Class size&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;&amp;nbsp;3 students&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6633751</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Papermaking: Create Seed Paper from Recycled Materials! (April 12, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Paper%20Making%20with%20Feliks.png" style="font-family: Ubuntu, Arial, sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Spring into HackPGH for a fun and friendly lesson in the basics of papermaking by creating plantable seed paper from scratch! We'll make beautiful handmade papers from common, inexpensive items. This is a great craft for all ages!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;During this three-hour class, students will learn the following:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Creating moulds and deckle - the frames used to make sheets of paper - out of common dollar-store items&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Recycling and processing papers &amp;amp; other fibers to make paper pulp into something new and beautiful.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&amp;nbsp;Dyeing, reinforcing, and using inclusions in paper for all sorts of functions.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Creating seed paper that you can use to plant a beautiful pollinator garden!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Participants will take home their own mould and deckle, at least five sheets of seed paper for planting, and whatever else is made in the class!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pre-requisites&lt;/strong&gt;: No experience needed. All materials provided. Students are encouraged to bring paper, glitter, fabric scraps, and plant parts - just about anything you're curious about including in paper. Great if you have a lot of stationary scraps! Email us at info (at) hackpittsburgh (dot) org if you have any questions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age requirement:&lt;/strong&gt; Ages 9+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guardians may work with their minor, but for additional mould and deckles to work with, an additional ticket must be purchased.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety requirements:&lt;/strong&gt; Please wear short sleeves and anything you don't mind getting wet. Students will be working and submerging arms into large vats of water. Aprons are available to borrow, but there's no guarantee that they will protect all clothing from splashes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date &amp;amp; Time:&lt;/strong&gt; Sunday, April 12th from 12:00PM to 3:00PM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $50, $45 for HackPGH Members. Be advised:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;You must register and pay to save your spot in the class!&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Contact us if you want to pay with cash. If payment has not been received within four days of the class session, your registration will be voided.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 72 hours before the class date!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Feliks&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class size:&lt;/strong&gt; 4 students&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6625246</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Intro to Sewing Workshop with Kym (April 12, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Intro%20to%20Sewing%20Workshop%20Cosmetics%20Bag.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style=""&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;Description:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;This class is an introduction to the basics of sewing with woven fabrics. Students will learn basic machine operation, sewing seams, corners, a basic zipper installation, while making a simple mini cosmetics bag&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;using a So-Easy sewing pattern&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Whether you have never used a sewing machine or need a refresher from your Home Ec class decades ago, this class is right for you!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Each participant will make their own mini cosmetics bag to take home at the end of class&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;No experience required&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;All materials will be provided; we have several seasonal patterned fabric for winter and Valentine's Day available!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;$55 for non-members $50 for HackPGH members. Be advised:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Payment is due at time of registration. You must notify HackPGH if you wish to pay with cash.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;If payment is not received 72 hours before class time, your registration will be cancelled and we will move to the waitlist!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date and Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Sunday, April 12 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Kym&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age Requirement:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. &lt;em&gt;Please contact us at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org if you would like to register a minor child.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Limit:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;3 - We have limited the number of students so that each participant can receive more intensive training and time with the instructor.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6625912</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>MIG Welding 101: Make Your Own Chain Lamp! (April 18, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/mig%20welding%20101%20(1).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Join us at HackPGH for an intensive but fun and informative MIG welding class, intended for complete beginners and/or those looking to brush up on rusty skills while building something fun and functional.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Structure:&lt;/strong&gt; This class provides the foundation for basic fabrication techniques using one of HackPGH's two MIG welders - the Millermatic 255 "MIGuel" and the Vulcan Omnipro 220! Students will learn to tack-weld into place and fully weld steel. Each student will make and take home an industrial lamp made from heavy duty chain with an Edison-style bulb. Several breaks will be offered throughout the day, including a long break for a group takeout lunch. Lunch will be provided, so please advise if you have any allergies or food restrictions!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements&lt;/strong&gt;: No experience required.&amp;nbsp; &lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;Ages 16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety requirements&lt;/strong&gt;: Work boots or leather shoes recommended.&amp;nbsp; No open-toed or cloth shoes. Long hair should be tied back, and and we recommend wearing natural fiber clothing such as denim and cotton.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date &amp;amp; Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Saturday, April 18th from 11:00am-5:00pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;$165,&amp;nbsp;$150 for HackPGH Members&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style=""&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;You must register and pay to save your spot in the class!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Contact us if you want to pay with cash. If payment has not been received within four days of the class session, your registration will be voided.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor(s):&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;George Davidson&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;Class limit:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;4 students&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6611976</link>
      <guid>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6611976</guid>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Intro to Sewing Workshop with Kym (April 19, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Intro%20to%20Sewing%20Workshop%20Cosmetics%20Bag.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style=""&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;Description:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;This class is an introduction to the basics of sewing with woven fabrics. Students will learn basic machine operation, sewing seams, corners, a basic zipper installation, while making a simple mini cosmetics bag&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;using a So-Easy sewing pattern&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Whether you have never used a sewing machine or need a refresher from your Home Ec class decades ago, this class is right for you!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Each participant will make their own mini cosmetics bag to take home at the end of class&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;No experience required&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;All materials will be provided; we have several seasonal patterned fabric for winter and Valentine's Day available!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;$55 for non-members $50 for HackPGH members. Be advised:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Payment is due at time of registration. You must notify HackPGH if you wish to pay with cash.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;If payment is not received 72 hours before class time, your registration will be cancelled and we will move to the waitlist!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date and Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Sunday, April 19 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;Kym&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age Requirement:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. &lt;em&gt;Please contact us at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org if you would like to register a minor child.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Google Sans Text, Google Sans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Limit:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;3 - We have limited the number of students so that each participant can receive more intensive training and time with the instructor.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6634066</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Woodworking &amp; Framing: Make &amp; Take a Shadow Box! (April 21, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Orange%20Framing%20with%20Feliks1.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; This beginner-friendly woodworking class is a must for anyone who wants to up their display game - whether you're looking for ways to show off your own crafts, take your art to the next level, or just make a unique handmade gift! This class provides a foundation of woodshop and craftsmanship fundamentals, as students will learn the following:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style=""&gt;
  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Table Saw&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Miter Saw&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Band saw&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Orbital Sander&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Drill/Driver&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Applying finish&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Backing and spacing a frame&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Shadowboxes are displays made for 3D objects - they're deeper, with a few tricks to get the right presentation and strength. Want to incorporate LEDs and other electronics? Shadow boxes make a great base. Want a unique way to show off 2D art? Shadow boxes literally make the piece stand out.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Format:&lt;/strong&gt; Students will learn to safely use the most common woodworking tools for basic construction of frames, then execute those skills from start to finish by:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;creating a wooden shadow box from a selection of hardwood boards;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;learning fine finishing work with natural, renaissance-era varnishes and varnishing techniques; and&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;learning how to make any framed work resistant to age-related damage.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Each student will leave with a unique hardwood shadow box frame with all the fixings; just add your own art! No experience required. All materials provided.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bonus:&lt;/strong&gt; Need something to put in the shadow box? Students who take this class will qualify for a discount code for our matching "Cricut Critters Class", so you'll be able to make a unique 3D animal for the box!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Only pay $180 for both classes!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $165 for non-members, $155 for HackPGH members. Be advised:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Payment is due at time of registration. You must notify HackPGH if you wish to pay with cash.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;If payment is not received 72 hours before class time, your registration will be cancelled and we will move to the waitlist.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Dates and Times:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;This is a two-part class consisting of two 3-hour sessions. Bear in mind when registering.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Session 1: Tuesday, April 21st from 6:30PM to 9:30PM&lt;br&gt;
Session 2: Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:30PM to 9:30PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Feliks&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age Requirement:&lt;/strong&gt; 16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please contact us at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org if you would like to register a minor child.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Limit:&lt;/strong&gt; 6 students&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6625207</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Woodworking &amp; Framing: Make &amp; Take a Shadow Box! (April 22, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Orange%20Framing%20with%20Feliks1.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
THIS IS A TWO-PART CLASS.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; This beginner-friendly woodworking class is a must for anyone who wants to up their display game - whether you're looking for ways to show off your own crafts, take your art to the next level, or just make a unique handmade gift! This class provides a foundation of woodshop and craftsmanship fundamentals, as students will learn the following:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style=""&gt;
  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Table Saw&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Miter Saw&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Band saw&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Orbital Sander&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Drill/Driver&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Applying finish&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Backing and spacing a frame&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Shadowboxes are displays made for 3D objects - they're deeper, with a few tricks to get the right presentation and strength. Want to incorporate LEDs and other electronics? Shadow boxes make a great base. Want a unique way to show off 2D art? Shadow boxes literally make the piece stand out.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Format:&lt;/strong&gt; Students will learn to safely use the most common woodworking tools for basic construction of frames, then execute those skills from start to finish by:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;creating a wooden shadow box from a selection of hardwood boards;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;learning fine finishing work with natural, renaissance-era varnishes and varnishing techniques; and&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;learning how to make any framed work resistant to age-related damage.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Each student will leave with a unique hardwood shadow box frame with all the fixings; just add your own art! No experience required. All materials provided.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bonus:&lt;/strong&gt; Need something to put in the shadow box? Students who take this class will qualify for a discount code for our matching "Cricut Critters Class", so you'll be able to make a unique 3D animal for the box!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Only pay $180 for both classes!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $165 for non-members, $155 for HackPGH members. Be advised:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Payment is due at time of registration. You must notify HackPGH if you wish to pay with cash.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;If payment is not received 72 hours before class time, your registration will be cancelled and we will move to the waitlist.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Dates and Times:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;This is a two-part class consisting of two 3-hour sessions. Bear in mind when registering.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Session 1: Tuesday, April 21st from 6:30PM to 9:30PM&lt;br&gt;
Session 2: Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:30PM to 9:30PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Feliks&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age Requirement:&lt;/strong&gt; 16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please contact us at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org if you would like to register a minor child.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Limit:&lt;/strong&gt; 6 students&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Intermediate Soldering: Make &amp; Take a Bluetooth Speaker (April 23, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Intermediate%20Solder%20Bluetooth%20with%20Beebo.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/0" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Do you enjoy soldering and wish to take on a more challenging project? Did you speed run through our clock or holiday tree intro classes? Then join us for this fun and informative soldering session!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;This intermediate class will increase familiarity with soldering and electrical components and&amp;nbsp;strengthen the participants' understanding of electronic theory.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Beebo will take students through the process of constructing a portable Bluetooth Speaker.&amp;nbsp; Each participant will take their own speaker, complete with remote and plug, home at the end of the class.&amp;nbsp;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;All materials such as soldering irons, solder, speaker components, and other tools will be provided.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prerequisites:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Registrants must have previous hands-on soldering experience and a basic foundation of electronics knowledge OR&amp;nbsp; have completed one of HackPGH's Intro to Soldering classes.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;$75 for non-members, $65 for HackPGH members.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;You must pay at time of registration to hold your spot! If we have not received your payment within three days of the class, your registration will be cancelled.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;If you wish to pay with cash or need extra time to make a payment, you must contact us by email (info(at)hackpittsburgh.org) to make alternative arrangements.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Be advised, no-shows will NOT be refunded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date and Time&lt;/strong&gt;: Thursday, April 22 from 6:00pm-9:30pm.&amp;nbsp; Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor&lt;/strong&gt;: Beebo&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age requirement&lt;/strong&gt;: Must be ten (10) years or older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Guardians who are merely accompanying a minor to the class should select the "Minor Child with Parent/Guardian NOT Participating" option, and add the child's info in the guest form.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Any adult wishing to make their own separate speaker alongside their child should choose "Minor Child Ticket with Parent/Guardian Participating."&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;Class limit&lt;/strong&gt;: 6 students&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Contact:&lt;/strong&gt; Email us at info (at) hackpittsburgh.org if you have any questions or problems with the registration process.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6627719</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Intro to Cricut Critters w/Feliks: a 3D Paper Art Class (April 25, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF" style=""&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;strong style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Slack-Lato, Slack-Fractions, appleLogo, sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Cricut%20Critters%20Class%202.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Description:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;This class teaches not only all the basics of using a Cricut cutting machine, but material handling as well! Consider this a power-up to your craftsmanship skills as you make your own floating, one-of-a-kind, "3D" bug from a variety of unique papers and other materials. Choose from several designs illustrated exclusively for HackPGH by Feliks for a completely unique takeaway.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Students will learn a variety of techniques regarding gluing, cutting, and paper handling. This isn't your grade school arts n' crafts; at this size, precision is the name of the game. You'll learn all about art knives, archival adhesives, paper qualities, and of course, how to make your own projects in Cricut Design and other 'plotter' type programs! Students will each go home with their own stylized critter! No experience required, all materials provided. Have a favorite paper you'd like to use? Bring it!&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Bonus:&lt;/strong&gt; Students who take this class will receive a discount code for the matching Framing with Feliks Class; learn basic woodworking skills and take home a Shadow Box to display the bug made in this class. Only pay $180 for both classes!&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;$50 ($45 for HackPGH members). Be advised:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style=""&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;Payment is due at time of registration. You must notify HackPGH if you wish to pay with cash.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;If payment is not received 72 hours before class time, your registration will be cancelled and we will move to the waitlist!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date and Time:&amp;nbsp; Saturday, April 25th from 12:00pm to 3:00pm&lt;br&gt;
F&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font&gt;ree coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;Feliks&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age Requirement:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font&gt;16+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. &lt;em&gt;Please contact us at info(at)hackpittsburgh.org if you would like to register a minor child.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;span style=""&gt;&lt;font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class Limit:&lt;/strong&gt; 6&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;students&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6625220</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Intro to Leatherwork: Make &amp; Take a Double Snap Wallet! (April 25, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Wallet%20LeatherHandSewingClass2Colors%20(1).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; In this class,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;students will learn the basics of cutting and hand-sewing leather in addition to several finishing techniques. Skills learned include:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"&gt;
  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Cutting natural leather using a template&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Hand stitching&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Using punches, snaps, and stamps&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Edge burnishing&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Using a hand/foot press&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Dyeing and/or painting leather&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;Each participant will make their own customized two-snap wallet to take home! Choose from twelve colors for your leather and over twenty for the thread. Use one of our stamps to make your wallet truly unique. Makes a great gift for Valentine's Day - gift box included!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prerequisites:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;No experience required, all materials provided&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age requirement&lt;/strong&gt;:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;18+, adults only&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;Date &amp;amp; Time&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Saturday, April 25 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;$65 for non-members, $55 for HackPGH members&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu"&gt;Payment is due at time of registration. You must notify HackPGH if you wish to pay with cash.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu"&gt;If payment is not received 72 hours before class time, your registration will be cancelled and we will move to the waitlist!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu"&gt;Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;Instructor&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt; Benji&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;span data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;Class size&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 16px;" face="Ubuntu"&gt;&amp;nbsp;3 students&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6633752</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Beginner Papermaking: Create Seed Paper from Recycled Materials! (April 26, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Paper%20Making%20with%20Feliks.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;span style=""&gt;Spring into HackPGH for a fun and friendly lesson in the basics of papermaking by creating plantable seed paper from scratch! We'll make beautiful handmade papers from common, inexpensive items. This is a great craft for all ages!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;During this three-hour class, students will learn the following:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Creating moulds and deckle - the frames used to make sheets of paper - out of common dollar-store items&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Recycling and processing papers &amp;amp; other fibers to make paper pulp into something new and beautiful.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Dyeing, reinforcing, and using inclusions in paper for all sorts of functions.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Creating seed paper that you can use to plant a beautiful pollinator garden!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Participants will take home their own mould and deckle, at least five sheets of seed paper for planting, and whatever else is made in the class!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pre-requisites&lt;/strong&gt;: No experience needed. All materials provided. Students are encouraged to bring paper, glitter, fabric scraps, and plant parts - just about anything you're curious about including in paper. Great if you have a lot of stationary scraps! Email us at info (at) hackpittsburgh (dot) org if you have any questions.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age requirement:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Ages 9+, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Guardians may work with their minor, but for additional mould and deckles to work with, an additional ticket must be purchased.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Safety requirements:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Please wear short sleeves and anything you don't mind getting wet. Students will be working and submerging arms into large vats of water. Aprons are available to borrow, but there's no guarantee that they will protect all clothing from splashes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date &amp;amp; Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Sunday, April 26th from 5:00PM to 8:00PM&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;$50, $45 for HackPGH Members. Be advised:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;You must register and pay to save your spot in the class!&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Contact us if you want to pay with cash. If payment has not been received within four days of the class session, your registration will be voided.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 72 hours before the class date!&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Feliks&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class size:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;4 students&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6625261</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Intro to Woodworking w/Joe - Make a Chessboard! (May 05, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/JoeFrakerChessboard%20Intro%20To%20Woodworking%20New.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
This &lt;u&gt;&lt;span&gt;three-session&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt; woodworking class will educate students on the basic concepts and safe use of woodshop equipment, while crafting a beautiful two-tone chessboard from a selection of hardwoods. Participants will gain an understanding and basic safety training on the following equipment:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Table, Miter, &amp;amp; Bandsaws&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Jointer&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Planer&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Combination &amp;amp; Orbital Sanders&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Router Table (at optional office hours)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Basic finishing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Structure:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;Chessboards,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;while simple enough for beginners, take time to assemble due to the downtime necessary for drying. As such, t&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;his&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;class is split into three primary weeknight sessions. For those requiring extra help or time to complete their projects, an optional "office hours" session will be available by appointment.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dates &amp;amp; Times:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SESSION 1&lt;/strong&gt;: Tuesday, May 5th from 6:30PM-9:30 PM: The instructor will take the class through the process of dimensioning and squaring lumber from rough cut to project-ready, demonstrating the safe use of the necessary equipment and tools along the way. Students will also learn how to do a glue-up.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SESSION 2:&lt;/strong&gt; Wednesday, May 6th from 6:30PM-8:30 PM: Students will use the planer and table saw, then do a second glue-up.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SESSION 3:&lt;/strong&gt; Thursday, May 7th from 6:30-8:30 PM: Chessboards will be sanded and finished.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OPTIONAL OFFICE HOURS:&lt;/strong&gt; Joe will be available by email and Slack (for HackPGH members) to arrange office hours for those who need extra help or time. By appointment only.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements:&lt;/strong&gt; No woodworking experience needed. All supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes, remove any dangling jewelry, and tie back any long hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age Requirements:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Adults only, must be 18+&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Joe Fraker&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-stringify-type="bold" style=""&gt;Cost&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font&gt;: $170 ($160 for HackPGH Members).&amp;nbsp; Price includes materials,&amp;nbsp; instruction, and an optional office hour session with the instructor.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style=""&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;You must register and pay to hold your spot! If we do not receive your payment within four (4) days of the first class session, your registration will be cancelled.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Contact us to make arrangements if you wish to pay with cash.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF" style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Membership discount:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;We encourage students of this class to join HackPGH and use the makerspace at their convenience. Non-members who complete the class will receive a code for 50% off their first month of membership. Not only will new members gain 24/7 access to the woodshop, but also&amp;nbsp;our CNC, welding bench, 3D printers, laser cutter, computer lab, electronics bench, Soft Arts, and more!&amp;nbsp;Speak to a Board Member or contact us at info (at)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;a data-stringify-link="http://HackPittsburgh.org" data-sk="tooltip_parent" href="http://hackpittsburgh.org/" style=""&gt;HackPittsburgh.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;for more information.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong data-stringify-type="bold" style=""&gt;Class Size:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;5 people&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Intro to Woodworking w/Joe - Make a Chessboard! (May 06, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/JoeFrakerChessboard%20Intro%20To%20Woodworking%20New.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
This &lt;u&gt;&lt;span&gt;three-session&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt; woodworking class will educate students on the basic concepts and safe use of woodshop equipment, while crafting a beautiful two-tone chessboard from a selection of hardwoods. Participants will gain an understanding and basic safety training on the following equipment:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Table, Miter, &amp;amp; Bandsaws&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Jointer&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Planer&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Combination &amp;amp; Orbital Sanders&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Router Table (at optional office hours)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Basic finishing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Structure:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;Chessboards,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;while simple enough for beginners, take time to assemble due to the downtime necessary for drying. As such, t&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;his&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;class is split into three primary weeknight sessions. For those requiring extra help or time to complete their projects, an optional "office hours" session will be available by appointment.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dates &amp;amp; Times:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SESSION 1&lt;/strong&gt;: Tuesday, May 5th from 6:30PM-9:30 PM: The instructor will take the class through the process of dimensioning and squaring lumber from rough cut to project-ready, demonstrating the safe use of the necessary equipment and tools along the way. Students will also learn how to do a glue-up.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SESSION 2:&lt;/strong&gt; Wednesday, May 6th from 6:30PM-8:30 PM: Students will use the planer and table saw, then do a second glue-up.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SESSION 3:&lt;/strong&gt; Thursday, May 7th from 6:30-8:30 PM: Chessboards will be sanded and finished.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OPTIONAL OFFICE HOURS:&lt;/strong&gt; Joe will be available by email and Slack (for HackPGH members) to arrange office hours for those who need extra help or time. By appointment only.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements:&lt;/strong&gt; No woodworking experience needed. All supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes, remove any dangling jewelry, and tie back any long hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age Requirements:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Adults only, must be 18+&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Joe Fraker&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-stringify-type="bold" style=""&gt;Cost&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font&gt;: $170 ($160 for HackPGH Members).&amp;nbsp; Price includes materials,&amp;nbsp; instruction, and an optional office hour session with the instructor.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style=""&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;You must register and pay to hold your spot! If we do not receive your payment within four (4) days of the first class session, your registration will be cancelled.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Contact us to make arrangements if you wish to pay with cash.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF" style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Membership discount:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;We encourage students of this class to join HackPGH and use the makerspace at their convenience. Non-members who complete the class will receive a code for 50% off their first month of membership. Not only will new members gain 24/7 access to the woodshop, but also&amp;nbsp;our CNC, welding bench, 3D printers, laser cutter, computer lab, electronics bench, Soft Arts, and more!&amp;nbsp;Speak to a Board Member or contact us at info (at)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;a data-stringify-link="http://HackPittsburgh.org" data-sk="tooltip_parent" href="http://hackpittsburgh.org/" style=""&gt;HackPittsburgh.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;for more information.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong data-stringify-type="bold" style=""&gt;Class Size:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;5 people&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6625907</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Intro to Woodworking w/Joe - Make a Chessboard! (May 07, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/JoeFrakerChessboard%20Intro%20To%20Woodworking%20New.png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;
This &lt;u&gt;&lt;span&gt;three-session&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/u&gt; woodworking class will educate students on the basic concepts and safe use of woodshop equipment, while crafting a beautiful two-tone chessboard from a selection of hardwoods. Participants will gain an understanding and basic safety training on the following equipment:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Table, Miter, &amp;amp; Bandsaws&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Jointer&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Planer&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Combination &amp;amp; Orbital Sanders&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Router Table (at optional office hours)&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;Basic finishing&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Structure:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span&gt;Chessboards,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;while simple enough for beginners, take time to assemble due to the downtime necessary for drying. As such, t&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;his&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;class is split into three primary weeknight sessions. For those requiring extra help or time to complete their projects, an optional "office hours" session will be available by appointment.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dates &amp;amp; Times:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SESSION 1&lt;/strong&gt;: Tuesday, May 5th from 6:30PM-9:30 PM: The instructor will take the class through the process of dimensioning and squaring lumber from rough cut to project-ready, demonstrating the safe use of the necessary equipment and tools along the way. Students will also learn how to do a glue-up.&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SESSION 2:&lt;/strong&gt; Wednesday, May 6th from 6:30PM-8:30 PM: Students will use the planer and table saw, then do a second glue-up.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SESSION 3:&lt;/strong&gt; Thursday, May 7th from 6:30-8:30 PM: Chessboards will be sanded and finished.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OPTIONAL OFFICE HOURS:&lt;/strong&gt; Joe will be available by email and Slack (for HackPGH members) to arrange office hours for those who need extra help or time. By appointment only.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements:&lt;/strong&gt; No woodworking experience needed. All supplies and safety equipment will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes, remove any dangling jewelry, and tie back any long hair.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age Requirements:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt; Adults only, must be 18+&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor:&lt;/strong&gt; Joe Fraker&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style=""&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong data-stringify-type="bold" style=""&gt;Cost&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font&gt;: $170 ($160 for HackPGH Members).&amp;nbsp; Price includes materials,&amp;nbsp; instruction, and an optional office hour session with the instructor.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style=""&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;You must register and pay to hold your spot! If we do not receive your payment within four (4) days of the first class session, your registration will be cancelled.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF" face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Contact us to make arrangements if you wish to pay with cash.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;No-shows will NOT be refunded. If you need to cancel, please contact HackPGH at least 48 hours before the class date!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;font color="#FFFFFF" style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Membership discount:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;We encourage students of this class to join HackPGH and use the makerspace at their convenience. Non-members who complete the class will receive a code for 50% off their first month of membership. Not only will new members gain 24/7 access to the woodshop, but also&amp;nbsp;our CNC, welding bench, 3D printers, laser cutter, computer lab, electronics bench, Soft Arts, and more!&amp;nbsp;Speak to a Board Member or contact us at info (at)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;a data-stringify-link="http://HackPittsburgh.org" data-sk="tooltip_parent" href="http://hackpittsburgh.org/" style=""&gt;HackPittsburgh.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;for more information.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong data-stringify-type="bold" style=""&gt;Class Size:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&amp;nbsp;5 people&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6625907</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Learn to Solder w/Beebo: Make &amp; Take a Colorful Alarm Clock! (May 07, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Times New Roman"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://members.hackpgh.org/resources/Pictures/Learn%20to%20Solder%20with%20Beebo%20(1).png" alt="" title="" border="0"&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu"&gt;Learn to solder and take home something fun and functional!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Description:&lt;/strong&gt; This class is an introduction to soldering for the complete beginner or those who are feeling a "bit rusty" with their soldering skills.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;Beebo will take students through the process of building a colorful alarm clock that can also display the date and temperature!&amp;nbsp; Each participant will take their own clock home at the end of the class. No experience required, and all materials such as soldering irons, solder, and other tools will be provided.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cost:&lt;/strong&gt; $55 for non-members, $50 for HackPGH members.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;You must pay at time of registration to hold your spot! If you wish to pay with cash or need extra time to make a payment, you must contact us by email (info(at)hackpittsburgh.org) to make alternative arrangements. Be advised, no-shows will NOT be refunded. Please notify us if you cannot attend the class at least 48 hours before the class date! If your payment is not received by then, your registration will be cancelled.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Date and Time&lt;/strong&gt;: Thursday, May 7th from 6:30pm-9:30pm.&amp;nbsp; Free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and bottled water are all available from our coffee bar during breaks. Other snacks and drinks are available from our vending machines.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Instructor&lt;/strong&gt;: Beebo&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Age requirement&lt;/strong&gt;: Must be ten (10) years or older. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul style=""&gt;
  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Guardians who are merely accompanying a minor to the class should select the "Minor Child with Parent/Guardian NOT Participating" option, and add the child's info in the guest form.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;

  &lt;li style=""&gt;&lt;font style=""&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;Any adult wishing to make their own separate speaker alongside their child should choose the discounted "Minor Child Ticket with Parent/Guardian Participating" ticket choice!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;font face="Ubuntu" style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Class limit&lt;/strong&gt;: 8 students&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://members.hackpgh.org/event-6646803</link>
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