# General **URL:** https://talk.winonacreators.org/c/general/4.md?page=1 [Latest](https://talk.winonacreators.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.winonacreators.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.winonacreators.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Driftless area long tone society aeolian harp project](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/driftless-area-long-tone-society-aeolian-harp-project/70)
**Author:** [@erik](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/erik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/driftless-area-long-tone-society-aeolian-harp-project/70 "2026-06-02T15:42:22Z")
The Driftless Area Long Tone Society (DALTS) is not a cult, despite the silly name. It’s just an open collective of people who make long tones sometimes! Last year, our first year, we gathered on Latsch Island to play pi… --- ## [FB post looking for artist for mural](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/fb-post-looking-for-artist-for-mural/91)
**Author:** [@BRJames](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/BRJames)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/fb-post-looking-for-artist-for-mural/91 "2026-04-11T22:12:09Z")
Hey this is tangentially related. Someone just posted in a Winona FB group about a local business looking for an artist to make a mural. Figure I’d throw a link here in case anyone is interested in trying for it. --- ## [Nearby Makerspaces](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/nearby-makerspaces/199)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/nearby-makerspaces/199 "2026-04-11T21:50:31Z")
Here’s a list of a few nearby makerspaces I put together in case it’s helpful to anyone who might be brainstorming. For links I put the best I could find for their policies or rules, but you can just bring up their main … --- ## [Give To The Max: Gas Kiln (and ceramics next meeting)](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/give-to-the-max-gas-kiln-and-ceramics-next-meeting/165)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/give-to-the-max-gas-kiln-and-ceramics-next-meeting/165 "2026-04-11T13:44:29Z")
Thank you to everyone who came to last week’s ceramics studio meeting at the makerspace! I hope this is the first of many, and am excited to see what the ceramics group looks like as the space gets together. For our fir… --- ## [Rules for a pottery studio 🤣](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/rules-for-a-pottery-studio/196)
**Author:** [@CommunityPotter](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/CommunityPotter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/rules-for-a-pottery-studio/196 "2026-04-06T20:14:37Z")
I shared this with Mark a few months ago for fun, and he thought we should have this posted in the studio for our rules. All in jest of course. Enjoy. :zany\_face: Collectives \> Ceramics --- ## [The Ceramics Rabbit hole by Dean Pearce (aka, the Clay Hole)](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/the-ceramics-rabbit-hole-by-dean-pearce-aka-the-clay-hole/195)
**Author:** [@CommunityPotter](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/CommunityPotter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/the-ceramics-rabbit-hole-by-dean-pearce-aka-the-clay-hole/195 "2026-04-05T12:34:28Z")
Another funny piece about the rabbit hole of ceramics. And again, lots of good ideas for a studio: ceramics Collectives \> Ceramics #pottery --- ## [Sub Group creation](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/sub-group-creation/185)
**Author:** [@CommunityPotter](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/CommunityPotter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/sub-group-creation/185 "2026-03-16T15:01:46Z")
Hi all, Looking through this forum I was hoping to find a group for specific collectives for conversation just with folks related to that collective. I didn’t see any and did not see a way to create one. Is this possibl… --- ## [Help with Annual Report?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/help-with-annual-report/173)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/help-with-annual-report/173 "2026-02-24T18:49:53Z")
@coreteam is anyone interested in helping with our Annual Report? This important document covers what we did in 2025, from financials to programs to the construction progress. I need a couple people who are interested… --- ## [Band Saw blade replaced](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/band-saw-blade-replaced/179)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 11:57pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/band-saw-blade-replaced/179 "2026-02-11T23:57:16Z")
Jason donated a new blade for the band saw, and him and Rich installed it this afternoon. We need to do a few tweaks to the belt guard, but overall the band saw seems to be doing well! Just an FYI for the woodworkers --- ## [Founder Membership Question](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/founder-membership-question/166)
**Author:** [@CommunityPotter](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/CommunityPotter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 2:58am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/founder-membership-question/166 "2025-11-24T02:58:19Z")
Hey team, Quick question here! According to the website,the founders Membership will automatically start the monthly fee after “opening”. My question is about what date is considered open? It’s technically open now, bu… --- ## [Woodshop Meeting Followup for Makerspace](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/woodshop-meeting-followup-for-makerspace/164)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/woodshop-meeting-followup-for-makerspace/164 "2025-11-17T20:32:48Z")
Thank you to everyone who came to last week’s Woodworking meeting at the makerspace! I hope this is the first of many, and am excited to see what the woodworking group looks like as the space gets together. Some importa… --- ## [Volunteers to work in building?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/volunteers-to-work-in-building/159)
**Author:** [@rai](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/rai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/volunteers-to-work-in-building/159 "2025-11-05T19:39:55Z")
Hi there. Sorry if I missed the post about this but do you still need volunteers to help paint or help with constructing the new space? If so, what and when? Let me know. Thanks! --- ## [Big rolls of paper](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/big-rolls-of-paper/156)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/big-rolls-of-paper/156 "2025-10-28T15:30:59Z")
Hey Gala team (and others) We got donated some LARGE rolls of construction paper, that were originally used by Wincraft for photo backgrounds and trashed/salvaged years ago. If you need for decorating for the party, the… --- ## [Fundraiser Volunteers! We need you!](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/fundraiser-volunteers-we-need-you/153)
**Author:** [@AstroDocCarl](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/AstroDocCarl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 11:44pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/fundraiser-volunteers-we-need-you/153 "2025-10-23T23:44:52Z")
You’ve probably heard that we have a frightfully fun fundraiser happing on November 1st. We need your help. We are look for about 20 volunteers for the actual event, 10 volunteers to help setup in the morning on November… --- ## [What about auctions?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/what-about-auctions/151)
**Author:** [@dave\_k](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/dave_k)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 7:27pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/what-about-auctions/151 "2025-10-21T19:27:58Z")
Feel free to delete if not appropriate, but there’s an auction coming up in Brooklyn Park that has a lot of industrial tables, stools, standing mats, garbage cans, etc. that I think would be beneficial to the space. I… --- ## [Fund Raising idea](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/fund-raising-idea/140)
**Author:** [@CommunityPotter](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/CommunityPotter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 6:30pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/fund-raising-idea/140 "2025-10-06T18:30:50Z")
Hey I saw the upcoming event for fundraising at Two Fathoms and it sounds awesome. I know there will be live demos and thought I saw there would be auctions as well, but can’t seem to find that link right now. Will you b… --- ## [Brainstorm Activities for Kids / Tabling](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/brainstorm-activities-for-kids-tabling/117)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/brainstorm-activities-for-kids-tabling/117 "2025-09-30T12:09:48Z")
We had to cancel yesterday’s table at the East End Rec Block Party because they moved the event inside and we couldn’t do paper rockets inside. Our fruit keyboard is also getting a little overused, having been an exhibi… --- ## [Woodturning Demonstration](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/woodturning-demonstration/122)
**Author:** [@AaronGesicki](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/AaronGesicki)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/woodturning-demonstration/122 "2025-09-15T22:38:50Z")
Coulee Region Woodturners is a local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners. CRW meets monthly, usually on the 3rd Saturday, and also usually in the wood shop of Luther High School in Onalaska. Next CRW meeti… --- ## [Maker Monthly Challenge - September 2025](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/maker-monthly-challenge-september-2025/119)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/maker-monthly-challenge-september-2025/119 "2025-09-12T20:28:32Z")
I forgot to post September’s makermonthly challenge here - this time, it’s a keychain using metal! You could braid some used copper wire, experiment with some simple soldering, or do an intricate design like this. Show… --- ## [Volunteers for 8/29 Paper Rockets?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/volunteers-for-8-29-paper-rockets/114)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/volunteers-for-8-29-paper-rockets/114 "2025-08-27T22:25:59Z")
Is anyone available on Friday 8/29 to help with paper rockets at the East End Rec Block Party? We’ll be there from 3p-7p, and could use a few extra hands. --- ## [Maker Monthly Challenge - August 2025](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/maker-monthly-challenge-august-2025/94)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/maker-monthly-challenge-august-2025/94 "2025-08-01T22:29:25Z")
Time for August’s makermonthly challenge, and we’ve got some guests to reveal it! What can you make this month with the themes of Yarn and Misproportioned? Make sure to share your projects so we can all see! … --- ## [Maker Monthly Challenge - July 2025](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/maker-monthly-challenge-july-2025/69)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 2:36am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/maker-monthly-challenge-july-2025/69 "2025-08-01T02:36:29Z")
Time for July 2025’s Maker Monthly Challenge from Winona Creators Collective. How can you make noise or audio… involving clay? @erik this one seems like it’s a project made for you! --- ## [Gala Planning - Thursday, July 31st at 5:30 pm](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/gala-planning-thursday-july-31st-at-5-30-pm/89)
**Author:** [@AstroDocCarl](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/AstroDocCarl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/gala-planning-thursday-july-31st-at-5-30-pm/89 "2025-07-28T17:51:56Z")
Hey Creators! We are looking to organize a fundraising gala/event this fall and a small group of volunteers is meeting this Thursday 2025-07-31T22:30:00Z (UTC)→2025-07-31T23:30:00Z (UTC) to start planning. If you are i… --- ## [GALA DATE? Your Opinions, Please](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/gala-date-your-opinions-please/71)
**Author:** [@sesmith08](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/sesmith08)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/gala-date-your-opinions-please/71 "2025-07-22T14:10:00Z")
Hey Creators, I need your input on a date for our bigger Gala / Fundraiser. I took a look at the Winona Special Events Page, and October is looking VERY full. MMAM has a big fundraiser early that month, then there’s S… --- ## [Maker Monthly Challenge - June 2025](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/maker-monthly-challenge-june-2025/62)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/maker-monthly-challenge-june-2025/62 "2025-07-01T20:59:29Z")
Time for June 2025’s Maker Monthly Challenge from Winona Creators Collective. What’s a toy, or toy themed item, you can make out of glass? Please post and share what you make this month! Especially calling out those in… --- ## [Community Call 7/2: Questions for us?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/community-call-7-2-questions-for-us/65)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 3:02pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/community-call-7-2-questions-for-us/65 "2025-06-24T15:02:14Z")
On Wednesday July 2nd we’re doing a 7pm Community Zoom Call to tell everyone about the makerspace progress, including the location, membership options, and our efforts to get opened up. You can attend by RSVPing at wino… --- ## [Selected for Beans for Bags Program!](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/selected-for-beans-for-bags-program/63)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 2:45am UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/selected-for-beans-for-bags-program/63 "2025-06-17T02:45:07Z")
We got some great news on Friday - Winona Creators Collective got selected for the Co-Op’s “Beans for Bags” program! We’ll put out an email and socials about it later, but wanted to let the org know now. If you go to t… --- ## [Maker Monthly Challenge - May 2025](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/maker-monthly-challenge-may-2025/57)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/maker-monthly-challenge-may-2025/57 "2025-06-02T13:26:30Z")
The first Maker Monthly challenge is here! This month, can you make a paperweight using paper/cardboard? Share what you make, either here or on social media under makermonthly. And please post your ideas and discussio… --- ## [Monthly Maker Challenge?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/monthly-maker-challenge/53)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/monthly-maker-challenge/53 "2025-05-06T14:40:08Z")
On a recent webinar, I saw a great monthly maker challenge run by the Olathe KS library makerspace. Each month, they’d spin the wheels and pick what to make and what material to use, giving their employees and users the … --- ## [First attempt screen printing](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/first-attempt-screen-printing/45)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/first-attempt-screen-printing/45 "2025-04-23T13:53:04Z")
I tried screen printing today, using a Speedball kit and a stencil technique from https://youtu.be/io3e7LoZNCg?si=8nCXLRCl5ivN-cqm The first few didn’t turn out like I want, but I’m getting a new squeegee and going to t… [Previous page](https://talk.winonacreators.org/c/general/4.md) [Next page](https://talk.winonacreators.org/c/general/4.md?page=2)