When I joined the Idea Foundry as the Events Coordinator back in July, I knew I had found a community and not just an employer.  One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about being here is meeting so many unique and talented people. My admiration for artists, makers, and creatives has led to a healthy and growing collection of local art.  So it comes as no surprise when my new nest needed feathering, I would look to the skillful members of the Idea Foundry for assistance.

THE FORCE AWAKENS- CLASS FACTS

When November 1st arrived, I began receiving all the class dates for the coming quarter - December to February and a few March and April dates too if the instructor was feeling particularly available to commit that far ahead.

Being new to this position, this was my first time properly engaging with the full list of class dates moving forward. And as scary as it can be to receive 40 or so emails in a very short amount of time, it’s also extremely rewarding to see the eagerness of our amazing instructors.

Panic at the 3D printer--Misplaced anxiety about 3D printed guns in the face of cheap and legal DIY kits

Over the past several months, policy makers have renewed interest in the 3D printed firearms debate with developments in federal court cases involving Defense Distributed, the Austin-based firm founded by the highly controversial Cody Wilson, and Defcad, the spinoff host of a repository of digital plans for 3D printable firearms.