# Latest **URL:** https://talk.winonacreators.org/latest.md?page=2 [Latest](https://talk.winonacreators.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.winonacreators.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.winonacreators.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [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… --- ## [Upcoming studio arts workshops at MMAM](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/upcoming-studio-arts-workshops-at-mmam/43)
**Author:** [@Maggie](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/Maggie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/upcoming-studio-arts-workshops-at-mmam/43 "2025-04-08T16:33:55Z")
The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) now offers studio arts workshops, designed to spark creativity, community, and craftsmanship. Inspired by historic and contemporary craft born on the water, these workshops invite y… --- ## [Sound / media arts](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/sound-media-arts/38)
**Author:** [@erik](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/erik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 3:55pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/sound-media-arts/38 "2025-04-01T15:55:46Z")
Hi all – I just attended the first part of the informational meeting about the space today, and I think it sounds exciting. I’m looking for space to start a small sound art studio in town now and would enjoy knowing if … --- ## [Cabinet Doors - Glue or pocket screws?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/cabinet-doors-glue-or-pocket-screws/23)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/cabinet-doors-glue-or-pocket-screws/23 "2025-02-21T20:15:37Z")
Ok @AstroDocCarl we were talking on Wednesday and you mentioned that you preferred making cabinet doors with pocket screws instead of glue. Why? :slight\_smile: --- ## [Word Cloud for Farmers Market?](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/word-cloud-for-farmers-market/21)
**Author:** [@AstroDocCarl](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/AstroDocCarl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/word-cloud-for-farmers-market/21 "2025-02-21T17:20:38Z")
--- ## [Testing out Discourse!](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/testing-out-discourse/12)
**Author:** [@mzocher](https://talk.winonacreators.org/u/mzocher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://talk.winonacreators.org/t/testing-out-discourse/12 "2025-02-07T23:17:13Z")
I’m testing out Discourse as a way for us to continue the conversation about the makerspace in a tool everyone could access. Feel free to make some posts and try it out, and use the categories “Board” and “Core Team” if… [Previous page](https://talk.winonacreators.org/latest.md?page=1)