Makeshops at your schedule and your pace

Makeshops are now offered on a by-request basis. We schedule your makeshop for a time that works best for you or your group. This one-on-one or group training helps you get the exact knowledge you need at the pace you need to get your project completed. To participate in a Makeshop contact us, and schedule yourself or your group today!

Download the flyer for more information.
community-design-education.pdf (277 KB PDF)

Learning Topics

Arduino NEW!: Want to bring an interactive component to environments and objects? Discover how to use the Arduino with sensors, lights and motion. Attend a scheduled workshop or set up time to work individually with an instructor. Arduino lab
Color: Not sure how to choose color? Gain confidence in making color decisions for work and play!
HTML/CSS: Are you or your business feeling intimidated by HTML? Get empowered and learn to add or change text, images, and links to a page while becoming independent of software.
Illustrator: Want to create your own patterns, logos or digital illustrations? This is the Makeshop for you! Learn how to handle the pen tool, make your own color palettes and bullet-proof logos.
InDesign: Are you wanting to create books, pamphlets or other multiple page projects? InDesign is the Adobe Creative Suite software that can organize images and text into pages. Learn to create automated page numbers, add images and text.
Photoshop: What is resolution? What is a raster image? What file type do I save my work as? How do I use layers, masks and make selections?

WordPress NEW!

What is WordPress? What is the dashboard? I need help learning to manage my WordPress website. You have come to just the right place to get an orientation how to maintain, update, and learn all about making websites with WordPress.

Ongoing Events

Arduino Instruction and Lab

Offered on a by-request basis
Time: Based on availabity of instructor and student
Cost: $50 to $15/per hour depending on number of students. See Makeshop Flyer (277 KB PDF).
Level: All ages and levels
Registration: Contact us
Instructor: Colin Shaw

Interested in bringing environments or objects to life in new ways based on the interaction you or others create? Attendees of this all-day session gain an introduction to the Arduino open-source electronics prototyping platform. Discover how it could be applied to art or science projects or make progress on your existing project while working with others. Bring a lunch or take a walk to a local place on Dickson Street with other participants. Some of the possibilities include lighting that dynamically adjusts to a viewer 's position in an environment to highlight a sculpture or automatic data collection for a science fair project. Sign up!

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Arduino Talk and Demonstration

Offered on a by-request basis
Cost: Free
Level: All levels

Registration: Not required
Speaker: Colin Shaw

Interested in bringing environments or objects to life in new ways based on the interaction you or others create? Attendees of this free 1-hour session gain an introduction to the Arduino open-source electronics prototyping platform. Discover how it could be applied to art or science projects. Some of the possibilities include lighting that dynamically adjusts to a viewer's position in an environment to highlight a sculpture, or automatic data collection for a science fair project. In a live demonstration see how the software interacts with the environment. Sign up!

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Arduino Youth Boot Camp

Offered on a by-request basis
Time: Based on availability of instructor and student
Cost: $15 per hour
Level: Youth beginner, ages 12 and up
Registration: Contact us
Instructor: Colin Shaw

Interested in bringing environments or objects to life in new ways based on the interaction you or others create? Attendees of this two-day bootcamp gain an introduction to the Arduino open-source electronics prototyping platform. Discover how it could be applied to art or science projects. Learn to combine basic components and write software to interact with the environment. Participate in instructor led projects and have the option to explore your own ideas.
Materials include:
1 - Arduino UNO
1 - Shiftbrite controllable RGB LED
1 - Small servo
1 - LED
1 - current limiting resistor
1 - potentiometer
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Sign-up and FAQ

How do I sign up?

You can register via:

Phone (479) 442-1443
Email: sonia@newdesignschool.org
Mail sending correspondence to the attention of Sonia Davis Gutiérrez, P.O. Box 265, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702.
Drop-in, visit us in person at 217 E. Dickson St. Suite 102, Office in Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. Here is a map.

What are my payment options?

Cash, check, or purchase order. Please bring the payment option of your choice in advance or to the first class. If your accounting department requires a detailed invoice we will be happy to prepare and email one to you.

Do I need to bring a computer for Makeshops?

No, when you sign up for a digital Makeshop your fee includes the use our Mac laptops fully loaded with all the software we teach, unless class size is over 6 people. However, you are welcome to bring your own Mac or Windows laptop. If you decide to bring your own laptop, you will need to have the correct software and version installed before you come to class. If you need outside assistance with this, please let us know. There are either free or trial versions of every piece of software that we use in class. You are also welcome to bring your own USB mouse. A mouse is very personal peripheral!

What if I want to take my digital creation with me?

When attending Digital Makeshops it is helpful but not required to bring a USB Jump drive or other storage device such as a CD-R or CD-RW for saving your digital creation. If you need some advice or help with storage options just let us know when you register.

Where am I going for class?

All Makeshops are held at New Design School unless otherwise specified. New Design School is located at 217 E. Dickson St. Suite 102, Office 101 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Here is a map.

What is the inclement weather policy?

Makeshops will be cancelled and rescheduled in the event of hazardous weather. Check the home page or call (479) 442-1443 for a message regarding weather-closings.

What is the refund and cancellation policy?

Full refunds for Makeshops are available up to 5 business days prior to the Makeshop. No refunds are made 5 business days prior to the Makeshop. If you register, do not attend, and do not notify us that you will be absent you will be responsible for full payment.

What if I miss a class?

If it is an individual session it will be rescheduled. If it is a group class and one individual missed a class, that class cannot be made up for that individual.

When is the registration deadline?

Registration is available until Makeshop is full. To ensure your reservation, we strongly suggest registering as early as possible. Each class has limited space. Classes involving the computer are limited to 4 people.

What if I need help with a specific project?

Do you have a personal or business project that you just need a little (or a lot of) help with? We can design curriculum for your personal or group learning needs. You can come to us or we can come to you! For more information call, (479) 442-1443.

Have a suggestion for a new Makeshop?

We are open to suggestions! If there is a topic that you would like to see offered just let us know. Chances are someone else has a similar interest. Pick up the phone and give us a ring at (479) 442-1443.

Want to teach a new or existing Makeshop?

Want to share your skills, knowledge and experience with the community? Let us know what you have in mind. Use our space and tools and add your expertise. Give us a call to set up a time to propose your ideas, 479-442-1443.