Friday 10/18/19:

Girl Scout Meetup

Closed event for Girl Scout Members

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

So, You Want to Be a Dungeon Master? Intro to DMing – Week 3

This week delves deeper into the details of world, and how to create something your players will love and enjoy. It covers everything from everyday moments in the market while picking up spell components, to fortress infiltrations, and the Final Boss.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Member Price: FREE!

Non-Member Price: $25 (for full series)

The Roswell Firelabs Makerspace is a community of makers, but what exactly does that mean? What qualifies someone as a maker? What makes the space a community? What’s a makerspace? According to Makerspaces.com, “A makerspace is a collaborative work space inside a school, library or separate public/private facility for making, learning, exploring and sharing that uses high tech to no tech tools.” It’s a place for people in the surrounding area to come together and create things; what those things are is only limited by imagination.

What are some of the things created at the Roswell Firelabs?

Music
Glasswork
Etching
3D Printing
Sewing
Scrapbooks
Woodworking
Painting
Games & Gaming
Robotics
and so much more!

There’s something for everyone when it comes to a makerspace, and that’s exactly the point. The Roswell Firelabs is driven by what members want to see and do. That’s where the collaborative part comes in. The entire idea is built around serving members and those living in the surrounding area. Classes are introduced because interest has been expressed in learning those things.

In short, a maker is anyone who makes something, no matter the experience level. Newbies and veterans alike are welcome to join any of the classes at the Firelabs. You don’t even have to be a member to do so! While membership gives access to the space for independent projects and a reduced price on classes, everyone is welcome to come by and check out what goes on in the facility. The events page has a full list of what’s going on when and new classes are added to the calendar all the time.

There’s no way the Roswell Firelabs Makerspace could exist without its members, though. Their monthly donations help keep the space running and contribute to acquiring new or better equipment. Volunteers take care of the upkeep and administrative duties, as well as running the wonderful classes on offer. As a charitable organization, every penny that the Firelabs makes goes back into developing the space into the best it can be.

For those who are curious about the space or would like to visit; reach out! Questions are more than welcome through the website or Facebook page.

Monday 10/7/19:

Weekly Float Construction Meeting

Want to help us construct our parade float? These meetings are the perfect time!

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Price: Free!

Amateur Radio Meet-Up

Weekly gathering to discuss electronics projects and amateur radio.

8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Price: Free!

Thursday 10/10/19:

Power Racing Series – Week 9 of 10

A racing series dedicated to adults building kid sized cars and racing them around. This meeting is an overview of the program, rules, and looking at examples that have previously been built in the past.

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Member Price: Free!

Non-Member Price: $5

Friday 10/11/19:

So you want to be a Dungeon Master? DM’ing D&D 101 – Week 2 of 4

This is a series of classes meant to teach the basics of what it means to create and run a game in the world of Dungeons and Dragons.

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Member Price: Free!

Non-Member Price: $25 (For full series)

Friday, October 4^th

Glass Etching Using Media Blasting

Come learn how to use software to create a personalized design to cut a vinyl mask, then take your design to the blasting cabinet and etch the design into the surface of glass. This method can be used to etch almost anything made of glass: mugs, cups, pie pans, window panes, ornaments, and many other items. Drink your ‘boos’ and witch’s brew from a glass designed just for you!

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Member Price: $10

Nonmember Price: $25

So, You Want to be a Dungeon Master? DM’ing D&D 101

Week 1 of 4: Introduction – What does it mean to be a Dungeon Master?

This is a series of classes meant to teach the basics of what it means to create and run a game in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Week one covers a basic overview of game play and the role of the DM, and the schedule for the coming weeks.

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Member Price: Free!

Nonmember Price: $25 (for series)

Saturday, October 5^th

Paint a Sign Painting Party

In this class, each student will receive their own wood sign in the size selected while registering. Those designs will be rendered into a precut stencil so you can paint your fun design on during the class! Ages 10+. Great for a custom Halloween door hanging!

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Member Price: $30 – Large Sign or $20 – Small Sign

Nonmember Price: $45 – Large Sign or $35 – Small Sign

It’s that time of year again when skeletons and pumpkins come out to play, while dreams of candycorn and witches dance in our heads. With Halloween right around the corner, the Roswell Firelabs has pulled together a list of classes to help get the holidays started off right! Keep an eye on the list; it’ll be updated as more classes are added to the schedule. Don’t wait to sign up, class spaces – much like ghosts – disappear quick!

Friday, October 4^th

Glass Etching Using Media Blasting

Come learn how to use software to create a personalized design to cut a vinyl mask, then take your design to the blasting cabinet and etch the design into the surface of glass. This method can be used to etch almost anything made of glass: mugs, cups, pie pans, window panes, ornaments, and many other items. Drink your ‘boos’ and witch’s brew from a glass designed just for you!

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Member Price: $10

Nonmember Price: $25

So, You Want to be a Dungeon Master? DM’ing D&D 101

Week 1 of 4: Introduction – What does it mean to be a Dungeon Master?

This is a series of classes meant to teach the basics of what it means to create and run a game in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Week one covers a basic overview of game play and the role of the DM, and the schedule for the coming weeks.

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Member Price: Free!

Nonmember Price: $25 (for series)

Saturday, October 5^th

Paint a Sign Painting Party

In this class, each student will receive their own wood sign in the size selected while registering. Those designs will be rendered into a precut stencil so you can paint your fun design on during the class! Ages 10+. Great for a custom Halloween door hanging!

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Member Price: $30 – Large Sign or $20 – Small Sign

Nonmember Price: $45 – Large Sign or $35 – Small Sign

Friday, October 11^th

So, You Want to be a Dungeon Master? DM’ing D&D 101

Week 2 of 4: World Building – Geography, Climate, and Social Structures

This is a series of classes meant to teach the basics of what it means to create and run a game in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Week two will focus on how to structure the physical aspects of your world and how that influences politics, traveling, and your players.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Member Price: Free!

Nonmember Price: $25 (for series)

Saturday, October 12^th

The 2019 Roswell Youth Day Parade

Dress as your favorite scientist or space explorer and join us at this awesome event! With a custom designed and built space-themed float, the Roswell Firelabs Makerspace will be showing up in style. Come walk with us or just attend the event as a spectator to show your support.

7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Member Price: Free!

Nonmember Price: Free!

Monday, October 14^th

Bach 2 Rock Ukulele 101 – Week 1 of 3

Classes are designed for all ages! Students will learn the basics of ukulele in an interactive group setting. Starting with the fundamentals of ukulele and music theory, students will learn everything they need to start playing songs quickly.

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Price: $35 (for series)

Tuesday, October 15^th

Acrylic Pouring Class (FULL)

During this 1 hour class you will learn different pouring techniques and will be given a 12x12 canvas to make your own creation. Make a custom, holiday piece!

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Member Price: $25

Nonmember Price: $40

Wednesday, October 16^th

Stained Glass for Beginners – Week 1 of 2 (FULL)

Come learn the traditional copper-foil technique. We teach you how to cut, grind, and piece together beautiful stained glass.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Member Price: $30 (for series)

Nonmember Price: $60 (for series)

Thursday, October 17^th

Painted Pumpkins

Pumpkins are a classic Halloween decor, but carving can be exhausting work! Give your arms a rest with this fun class! Every participant will receive a pumpkin to paint as they wish and take home, but don't hold yourself back to just one! Bringing your own pumpkins to add to the number is wholeheartedly encouraged.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Member Cost: $10

Nonmember Cost: $25

Friday, October 18^th

So, You Want to be a Dungeon Master? DM’ing D&D 101

Week 3 of 4: Compelling Interactions – Villagers, Monsters, and Puzzles! Oh, My!

This is a series of classes meant to teach the basics of what it means to create and run a game in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Week three delves deeper into the details of world, and how to create something your players will love and enjoy. It covers everything from everyday moments in the market while picking up spell components, to fortress infiltrations, and the Final Boss.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Member Price: Free!

Nonmember Price: $25 (for series)

Monday, October 21^st

Bach 2 Rock Ukulele 101 – Week 2 of 3

Classes are designed for all ages! Students will learn the basics of ukulele in an interactive group setting. Starting with the fundamentals of ukulele and music theory, students will learn everything they need to start playing songs quickly.

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Price: $35 (for series)

Wednesday, October 23^rd

Stained Glass for Beginners – Week 2 of 2 (FULL)

Come learn the traditional copper-foil technique. We teach you how to cut, grind, and piece together beautiful stained glass.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Member Price: $30 (for series)

Nonmember Price: $60 (for series)

Thursday, October 24^th

Halloween Cupcake Decorating

A fun, light-hearted class in cupcake decorating to celebrate Halloween! Paticipants will be able to decorate two cupcakes to enjoy with the class or to take home and have later. There's no right or wrong, but tips will be given for things like Graveyard Gummiworm Cupcakes and other spooky designs! Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Member Price: $5

Nonmember Price: $10

Friday, October 25^th

So, You Want to be a Dungeon Master? DM’ing D&D 101

Week 4 of 4: Cohesive Storylines and Player Integration – How to Fold It All Together

This is a series of classes meant to teach the basics of what it means to create and run a game in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Week four talks about the adventures you lead your players through and how to smooth one into the next, as well as how to use the backstories of their characters to your biggest advantage.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Member Price: Free!

Nonmember Price: $25 (for series)

Saturday, October 26^th

Scrapbooking Crop (FULL)

Get together with local scrapbook artists for a FULL DAY of nothing but scrapbooking! A Creative Memories rep will be present and there is a fridge, microwave and coffee maker on location.

9:00 AM – 10:00 PM (participants may come and go throughout the day)

Member Price: $10

Nonmember Price: $15

Monday, October 28^th

Bach 2 Rock Ukulele 101 – Week 3 of 3

Classes are designed for all ages! Students will learn the basics of ukulele in an interactive group setting. Starting with the fundamentals of ukulele and music theory, students will learn everything they need to start playing songs quickly.

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Price: $35 (for series)

Monday 9/30/19:

Weekly Float Construction Meeting

Want to help us construct our parade float? These meetings are the perfect time!

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Price: Free!

Amateur Radio Meet-Up

Weekly gathering to discuss electronics projects and amateur radio.

8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Price: Free!

Friday 10/4/19:

Glass Etching Using Media Blasting

Come learn how to use software to create a personalized design to cut a vinyl mask, then take your design to the blasting cabinet and etch the design into the surface of glass.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Member Price: $10

Non-Member Price: $25

So you want to be a Dungeon Master? DM’ing D&D 101 – Week 1 of 4

This is a series of classes meant to teach the basics of what it means to create and run a game in the world of Dungeons and Dragons.

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Member Price: Free!

Non-Member Price: $25 (For full series)

Saturday 9/28/19:

Tabletop RPG One-Shot: The Haunted Mines of Golden Brooks

The perfect introduction to tabletop role playing games, such as Dungeons & Dragons or DSR, this one-shot comes with pre-created characters and basic rules to give first timers a taste of the adventure. Also great for veteran adventurers who want something light-hearted and fun. This particular game takes place in the Wild West, where the towns are dusty, the guns are drawn, and anything is possible.

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Member Price: $5

Nonmember Price: $15

The small town of Golden Brooks looks idealistic in its simplicity. The land around it stretches out as far as the eye can see, a large river running in the distance. As the party approaches the town, passing ranches and homesteads along the way, the details of the buildings along Main Street become more distinct through the heat waves rising off the ground. In many ways, it looks like every small town in these parts. Wooden buildings line each side of the wide, dusty road, with a few more scattered around behind to round out the town. It’s easy to spot the largest structures of the town: the general store, the saloon, and the church. While there’s nothing fancy or presumptuous about the town – not like the large house the party passed about an hour back – the buildings all look to be at least cared for and serviceable.

There are a few people scattered about the road, doing their shopping or other errands. There’s a wagon drawn by two tired-looking donkeys sitting outside the general store. Heads come up and eyes are drawn as the party approached. Ladies in tooled dresses and men chewing tobacco on porches watch as you all pass by. You’ve been on the road for several weeks now and the thought of a cold beer and an actual mattress are nothing short of blissful.

Thus sets the stage for The Haunted Mines of Golden Brooks, a tabletop RPG one-shot coming to the Roswell Firelabs this Saturday, the 28^th. Based on Dungeons & Dragons 5e, this roleplaying game offers a simplified, basic ruleset and pre-created characters for players to step into. It’s the perfect introduction for individuals who have never played and are curious about getting their toes wet, but don’t want to dive in head-first just yet. With an estimated duration of 4-6 hours, it’s also a nice, casual game for those who have been playing a while and just want to have some fun and meet others who share their interests.

This Wild West adventure features kooky characters, fun tales, and hilarious misadventures. The story is led by the Dungeon Master, but it is determined by the players and the choices they make. So, the question is: what will you do?

This year has brought many firsts for the Roswell Firelabs Makerspace. The Grand Opening on May 4^th was just the beginning. From there, the Roswell Firelabs has hosted a variety of classes, partnered with organizations such as Bach 2 Rock Alpharetta, and grown more and more every day. Now, the Firelabs is gearing up for another first: The 1^st Annual Holiday Maker Marketplace!

Held on December 7^th from 2PM – 7PM, this fun event is the perfect opportunity to come see unique, handmade crafts and gift items from local makers as the holiday season approaches. Some of these makers will include Roswell residents (and Firelabs members) MaryJoe Jenkins, Jessica Mathis, and many more!  Wares range from jewelry to woodwork to children’s books and more, so there’s something for everyone.

There will be snacks and hot chocolate to stave off the winter chill and a photo setup for all your holiday picture needs! The Roswell Firelabs will also offer tours of the space as well as class and membership sign ups. Those curious about the space and what goes on at the Firelabs are welcome to come by the table and ask as many questions as they’d like.

The 1^st Annual Holiday Maker Marketplace welcomes all ages, and Bach 2 Rock Alpharetta will be providing music throughout this family-friendly event. Shuttle service from the approved parking lots will be provided by Carl Black Buick GMC. The Roswell Firelabs would like to offer both groups, along with the City of Roswell, a huge thank you for all of their support in making this space and event a reality.

If you are interested in attending as a vendor (application deadline is October 1^st), please fill out an application and email the completed form to events@roswellfirelabs.org. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are available and no payment is required until applications are reviewed and approved by the committee. You do NOT have to be a member of the Roswell Firelabs Makerspace to be a vendor, but member applications will get priority.

Monday 9/23/19

Bach 2 Rock Ukulele 101 – Week 3

Students will learn the basics of ukulele in an interactive group setting. Starting with the fundamentals of ukulele and music theory, students will learn everything they need to start playing songs quickly.

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Price: $35

Weekly Float Construction Meeting

Want to help us construct our parade float? These meetings are the perfect time!

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Price: Free!

Amateur Radio Meet-Up

Weekly gathering to discuss electronics projects and amateur radio.

8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Price: Free!

Thursday 9/26/19

Power Racing Series Information and Introduction – Week 8 of 10

This meeting is an overview of the program, rules, and looking at examples that have previously been built.

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Member Price: Free!

Non-Member Price: $5