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Open Works Weekly 10/22/2021
No Pix After Dark Podcast will be hosting a live podcast recording at Open Works with special guest Black Acres Roastery.
You don’t want to miss this amazing event! Come down on Sat, Oct 30 at 11am to learn about how Black Acres Roastery started and where they see themselves in the next 3-5 years. Black Acres is local black-owned business with locations in Highlandtown, Open Works, and a branch in the new Lexington Market opening in the spring. After the interview, there will be a roasting demo and coffee tasting with founder Travis Bell and head roaster Matt Nierenberg. I would like to thank Open Works for Baltimore for partnering on this event as we celebrate their 5th anniversary!
Whether you’re making a brochure, catalog, book, or newsletter, Adobe InDesign is the industry standard software for publishing. Come learn publishing basics at Open Works.
Next InDesign Class is on Oct 27.
This 3-hour class covers graphic design for publishing basics. Learn to set up documents and art boards, layout type and graphics, create template layouts, prepare files for print or web, and import files generated in Photoshop and Illustrator. This course will give you the skills to make professional-grade postcards, flyers, brochures, zines, books, and more.
Basic computer literacy skills essential for a meaningful experience.
You’ve met the judges and a few EnterpRISE awardees and here’s another one.
Marie Sellenrick of Groundbird Gear took home second place in 2017. Groundbird Gear makes high quality, custom fit outdoor gear for dogs. Marie, who is an avid backpacker and sculptor started, Groundbird Gear after being unable to find gear to fit her own dog. Since 2014 Groundbird has made gear for over 600 trail dogs and counting.
The pandemic drove up demand for outdoor gear, and over the summer it was tough to get your paws on their stuff. Better check out their comfy looking quilts and adorable yet functional saddle bags while they’re accepting orders.
Keep your eye out as we’ll be announcing the finalists for EnterpRISE 2021 soon!
Greemount West Community Center has launched a campaign to help rebuild the home of a 63 year-old homeowner in Greenmount West who was the victim of severe storm damage followed by negligent repairs by fraudulent contracts. They are seeking donations and volunteers.
Read more about the GWCC rebuild campaign.
Link Soup
+ Baltimore Comic-Con is this weekend and our very own Warped Vortex Art will have a booth!
+ Oct 30. Harvest Snack Lab, 4-7pm.
+ Trick or Treating Safety during the pandemic.
+ Greenmount West Trick or Treat Flyer.
+ University of Maryland-Baltimore County seeks Director, Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture.
Open Works Weekly 4/7/23
Increasing Digital Equity Beginning this Spring! A number of different neighborhoods throughout central Baltimore will be able to charge their devices and access WiFi thanks to our partnership with the Central Baltimore Partnership (CBP). The 29th Street Community...
Open Works Weekly 3/31/23
Do you want to bring your young person into the Textiles shop to sew with you? It's time to get them youth certified! Combined with our new youth membership option, we now offer a portable sewing machine class that prepares you and your young person for working...
Open Works Weekly 3/24/23
We've got just TWO of our 105 micro-studios left! Small but mighty, each comes with fast wi-fi, an optional workbench, and conference room privileges. But the best part is joining up with the fascinating and wide-ranging creative community! And have we mentioned the...
Open Works Weekly 3/17/23
TODAY! Join us at 10:30 with your little one for story time with Mrs. Abigail! Grab a coffee from our friends at Black Acres and enjoy songs, stories, and activities. While you're in, it would also be a perfect time to register any older siblings for Maker Camp 2023....
Open Works Weekly 3/10/23
One of our FAVORITE things to do is connect makers with opportunities! There are a lot coming up in the next few weeks -- check out the links below for accelerators, competitions, and vending opportunites.+ The inaugural Make/Space Accelerator is now accepting...
Open Works Weekly 3/3/23
Enrollment is OPEN for Maker Camp 2023! We are offering 5 weeks of half-day summer camp exploring drones, digital design, and fabrication skills for ages 8-15. All 5 weeks sold out last year, so don't wait! Scholarships are always available here. Not sure about...
Open Works Weekly 2/24/23
Today is the 3rd day of our EPIC wood shop reorganization! We are busy cleaning, labeling, engraving, inventorying, pegboarding, and moving machines to improve member experience. It will take another week or so to wrap up final touches. Going forward, each tool will...
Open Works Weekly 1/12/23
There are still a few open spot for official premiere of the Black Butterfly Dream Lab with Dr. Lawrence Brown. Participants will play the board game Urban Cipher, view a history exhibit, examine Baltimore City's budget, and literally build a more equitable...
Open Works Weekly 1/6/23
It's been quite some time in the planning process, but the cafe take-away window is finally up and running! Currently open from 8–9am, you can now grab take out from Black Acres Roastery just a few short steps away from the ample parking along Greenmount Ave. As part...
Open Works Weekly 12/23/22
Just a few quick things before we close up for the break. We're closing early today, at 3:00pm due to staff being out sick, and will be closed, as planned through 1/2/23. We want to encourage everyone to stay safe and healthy out there. We also wanted...
Station North Arts Walk
TONIGHT!!! 5–8PM Tonight is Station North Arts Walk’s Spotlight on Greenmount West and Open Works will serve as a hub with a maker’s mart, food vendors, and music from DJ Trillnatured. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Maker Vendors...
Open Works Weekly 6/24/22
Today, we’re graduating the first cohort of the Baltimore Sewn Trades Training Program!!! Congrats to Kay, Ellie, Jody, Will, T., D., and Devan! It’s hard to sum up all the hard work and detailed learning that went into completing this program, but the slim binder...
The Boutique Life at Open Works
Number one perk of writing the Open Works newsletter is the opportunity to go around asking our talented members a bunch of questions about their work. Last week I had a chance to sit down and chat with Samantha Montgomery from The Boutique Life, one of our resident...
Open Works Weekly 5/13/22
Are you interested in computer-aided design, CNC routers, 3D printing, laser cutting, or making furniture? The Makers Unite CAD Training program teaches AutoDesk Fusion 360, use and operation of our CNC (computer numerical control) wood routers, and basic woodworking...
