Title: Digital Fabrication for artists residency schedule & requirements
Author: Elisabeth Kuchera
Published: August 4, 2025

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**Program Requirements: **

This is an intensive, education-focused residency designed to empower local, underserved
artists looking to incorporate digital fabrication tools into their artistic practice.

**Residents will be expected to fulfill the following duties during their residency
term:**

 * Be an active member of the TVCOG and Collar Works communities, and follow all
   set guidelines and contract terms.
 * Complete the core element requirements of the Residency program, including attending
   the Digital Fabrication intensive class series and completing their signature
   project for Victorian Stroll. See below.

##### **Residency Core Elements**

 * This program requires around approximately 4-6 hours of work per week, some of
   which needs to be completed independently:
    - During the LEARN! portion (August – October), Residents will complete class
      series and learning deliverables. See class listing below for dates and times.
       * Learning deliverables: Residents must provide one 3D printed object of 
         original design and one original laser-cut vector design during this time
         period. Deliverables should be completed using TVCOG tools and scrap materials.
       * Artists will also be given recommendations for other learning sources and
         will have access to all other TVCOG equipment, safety orientations, clubs
         and zone office hours for independent work. These are benefits of the residency
         and not required.
    - During the CREATE! portion (November), we expect a project complex enough 
      to require approximately 4- 6 hours a week of planning and on-site fabrication.
    - To complete the SHARE! portion, artists will be expected to do the following:
       * Participate in Victorian Stroll at TVCOG on December 7 (an all day event,
         exact times TBD)
       * Share regular photos, videos and text updates to TVCOG ; work with TVCOG
         staff to create an end-of-residency summary video
       * Complete one 4-hour open studio shift at Collar Works (can be completed
         any time during residency)

##### **Schedule**

 * August 8-11: TVCOG Membership begins (online orientation required)
 * August 12th: Welcome Potluck and tour at TVCOG, 6pm
 * August 13-October 25: 10-part class series (**See class schedule below.**); studio
   access to Collar Works begins (exact date TBD). 
 * October 25-November 1: Project proposal consultations
 * November 1: Final exhibit proposals due, including materials purchase list
 * November 2-December 6: Project creation
 * December 7: Victorian Stroll
 * December 13: Access to Collar Works for individual projects ends
 * December 31: Access to TVCOG for individual project ends

Artists will also be expected to schedule regular check-ins with TVCOG staff (approx.
1 a month, scheduling flexible) for the duration of the program.

**Class Schedule:**

| **Date/Time** | **Class** | 
| Sat, Aug 16, 3-5pm | Laser Cutter 101: Make an Engraved Acrylic Sign | 
| Sat, Aug 22, 3-5pm | Laser Cutter 201: Make a Dice Box | 
| Thurs, September 4, 6-7pm | 3D Printing Safety Orientation & Equipment Check | 
| Sat, Sept 13
1-3pm | Prototyping 110: Intro to CAD for Additive Manufacturing | 
| Sat, Sep 20, 3-5pm | Prototyping 105: Vacuum Formed Molds | 
| Sat, Oct 41-3pm | Prototyping 202: Exploring CAD | 
| Exact Date TBD | Prototyping 120: Introduction to 3D Scanning | 
| By appointment. Available M-F, 11am-5pm, and on Thursday evenings (until 7:30 pm). | Prototyping Center Equipment Training: Stratasys F270 3D Printer & Formlabs 3B 3D Printer | 
| By appointment. Available M-F, 11am-5pm, and on Thursday evenings (until 7:30 pm). | Prototyping Center Equipment Training: Intro to Fusion 360 CAM | 
| By appointment. Available M-F, 11am-5pm, and on Thursday evenings (until 7:30 pm). | Prototyping Center Equipment Training: CNC Router Operation |