Author: Greg Maino

  • VT Makers: Haley Fenn

    VT Makers: Haley Fenn

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611955262421{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]We visited Generator member Haley Fenn at her studio to talk about her jewelry, business, and why being a maker in Burlington (and at Generator) is so special.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/pC1zcVQ8lhI”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611955333454{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]The VT Makers campaign was made possible with support from Northfield Savings Bank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • VT Makers: Vendor Huts for the BCA Artists Market

    VT Makers: Vendor Huts for the BCA Artists Market

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611954355024{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]There are so many things to say about this project:

    • how fun it is to partner with Burlington City Arts
    • how good it feels to support our local artists and craftspeople during this difficult year
    • how good to feels to help create a fun, safe event for our community during these crazy times
    • how cool it was to put our new Laguna CNC router through its paces!
    • how amazing and skilled our community of makers is — so many members chipped in to make this 4-week turnaround possible

    But we’ll let the video do most of the talking:[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/X-VcGBCDmVU”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]This story was made possible with support from Northfield Savings Bank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • VT Makers: Rory Pots

    VT Makers: Rory Pots

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611954561763{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]We were thrilled to sit down with Rory Shamlian of Rory Pots and learn about her pottery practice, inspiration, and how Generator helped her business gain efficiency this busy holiday season.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-NoTOwQkwQ”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611954623836{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]The VT Makers campaign is made possible with support from Northfield Savings Bank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • VT Makers: Julia and Seamus’s Mailboxes for Santa

    VT Makers: Julia and Seamus’s Mailboxes for Santa

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611956279816{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]Collaboration is at the heart of Generator.

    We’re thrilled to share how former Generator member and artist Julia Chalmers and studio member and wood worker Seamus Hannan were able to work together to make sure childen’s letters could get to Santa in this socially distant holiday season.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/_Lq5_aY5aX8″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611956318185{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]The VT Makers series was made possible with support from Northfield Savings Bank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • VT Makers: Kristian Brevik’s Illuminated Whale Sculptures

    VT Makers: Kristian Brevik’s Illuminated Whale Sculptures

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611956873199{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]Kristian Brevik is an artist on a mission: to bring whimsy and levity to considering our serious impact on fellow species and the environment.

    In this VT Makers video, Kristian talks about his process, his inspiration, and how Generator helped his business gain efficiency and grow.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]The VT Makers campaign is made possible with support from Northfield Savings Bank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Member Made: Elliott’s capper/decapper mod

    Member Made: Elliott’s capper/decapper mod

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]The State of Vermont’s division responsible for COVID testing reached out to Generator for help with their capper/decapper machine.

    Our Operations Director Elliott Katz was able to solve their problem with a little 3D modeling, printing, and rubber mold making.

    Want to learn how to use the 3D printers? Sign up for one of our trainings or classes here.

     

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  • Member Made: Alex’s Scrap Pile Dumbbell

    Member Made: Alex’s Scrap Pile Dumbbell

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]In the era of home workouts, it’s apparently pretty hard to come across exercise equipment at your local sporting good shop.

    Not a problem for our member Alex Hahl, who took a few minutes to clean up Generator’s metal shop scrap pile and make himself a dumbbell at the same time.

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    That gets an A++++ from us.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Member Made: Aidan’s 3D Printed Nerf Gun

    Member Made: Aidan’s 3D Printed Nerf Gun

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Blink and you’ll miss the shot! Aidan’s 3D printed nerf gun is crazy powerful. 🔫 ☄️

    He downloaded the files for this print from Thingiverse and printed it using our line-up of Josef Prusa 3D printers.

    When asked why he wanted to make this, Aidan shrugged and said he loved nerf guns growing up and didn’t have anything better to do.

    Cheers to embracing your inner kiddo and diving into funny pandemic projects. 🥂 🤷‍♂️[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]If the video isn’t appearing, click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Our new CNC router is on the way!

    Our new CNC router is on the way!

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”9627″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Catapulting Generator’s CNC capabilities into a higher atmosphere was a long-shot idea that started circulating about a year ago.

    With the support of dozens of members and donors, our long-shot idea became a reality!

    The removal of our old CNC router and installation of the new CNC router and will require temporary closure of our woodshop and front parking area to members July 27th through July 31st.

    We’re talking cranes, trucks, and a lot of heavy-lifting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column centered_text=”true” column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]

    We apologize for this short term inconvenience. It will certainly be worth it!

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    Curious about our other equipment?

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  • Reopening Phases Update

    Reopening Phases Update

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Since July 1st we’ve welcomed back members with studios, volunteers, and members who access Generator for business purposes.

    Our reopening has been wildly successful!

    It’s encouraging — and not surprising — to witness Generator volunteers and members get back to work and operate with extra care and caution to keep our shared space as safe as possible.

    We’re excited to continue the reopening process! We’ve made some adjustments and additions to our original plans:

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    • Masks required in the building at all times
    • Check-in and health screening upon entering
    • 6ft distance required between people
    • Mandatory orientation and VOSHA safety training for all members
    • New membership sign-up process and agreement
    • Reservation of equipment required (more details to follow)
    • No guests
    • No events
    • Members required to clean tools and equipment before and after use
    • No shared kitchen
    • Increased cleaning and sanitation by members, volunteers, staff, and hired cleaning service

    Please note:

    • College Members: At this time, there is no date set for when Champlain Members and UVM Members will be welcomed back to Generator. In the meantime, former members who utilized these two membership programs are welcome to become General Members — please reach out to our Membership & Communications Director to begin the enrollment process.
    • New Member enrollment is TBD. At this time, we’re only accepting new Studio Members (you can apply for a studio space here!). We look forward to welcoming new folks to Generator, and since getting the most value out of your Generator membership requires being trained to use our tools and equipment, we are finalizing our training and class schedule before setting an official date to begin new member enrollment. Stay tuned for an announcement in August!

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    Questions about our reopening phases? Please get in touch!

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