Ilya Tinker

Instructor

Ilya started her fabrication journey in a maker space in ATX learning about laser cutters in 2012. Since then, curiosity and big dreams have led the way to a Design Fabrication position with Meowwolf building large interactive exhibits. A jack of all trades, Ilya loves to problem solve and learn new fabrication techniques while openly sharing whatever knowledge she has gained over the years.

Upcoming Classes

MIG Welding & Metalshop

Date: May 16, 2026 10:00 am

Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build a small desk organizer to take home

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MIG Welding & Metalshop

Date: June 20, 2026 10:00 am

Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build a small desk organizer to take home

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MIG Welding & Metalshop

Date: July 18, 2026 10:00 am

Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build a small desk organizer to take home

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MIG Welding & Metalshop

Date: August 15, 2026 10:00 am

Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build a small desk organizer to take home

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MIG Welding & Metalshop

Date: September 19, 2026 10:00 am

Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build a small desk organizer to take home

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MIG Welding & Metalshop

Date: October 17, 2026 10:00 am

Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build a small desk organizer to take home

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MIG Welding & Metalshop

Date: November 21, 2026 10:00 am

Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build a small desk organizer to take home

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MIG Welding & Metalshop

Date: December 19, 2026 10:00 am

Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build a small desk organizer to take home

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