Fab Nights

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Fab Nights are informal workshops for current UNC Asheville students, faculty, and staff. Regular fab nights are offered each Fall and Spring semester to give participants an introduction to studio safety, machines, and materials. These workshops are typically 2-3 hours long and center a specific tool or process. Past projects include welded steel flowers, laser-cut light boxes, simple cutting boards, and waterjet-cut book marks. If you are interested in a scheduled workshop, check out our offerings on Eventbrite. All workshops have a material fee of $15+ and require registration since space is limited.

Fall 2026 Fab Nights

Tuesdays 5:30-8:30 PM
Open to UNCA students, faculty, & staff

Buy Tickets on EventBrite

 

September
9/8  Laser Wooden Lightbox
9/15 Laser Rubber Stamp
9/22 Weld a Flower
9/29 WaterJet+Weld a Butterfly
October
10/6  WaterJet a Coaster
10/13 Weld a Halloween Luminary
10/20 Weld a Halloween Luminary
10/27 Weld a Halloween Luminary
November
11/10 3D Print + Model + Scan
11/17 Laser Metal Business Cards

Custom Fab Nights

 Custom workshops for groups (like clubs, academic departments, etc.) are available by request and have a materials and machine fee per person. Email steamstudio@unca.edu to inquire about a custom fab night. Note: Fab Nights can be during the day too!

Images from past Fab Nights

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Participants in protective gear cut steel wire on the welding bay floor during a Fab Night workshop.

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Participants go through the next step of a welding project.

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A steel flower petal takes shape using a bench vise in the welding area.

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A participant uses the belt sander to shape a steel piece during a Fab Night session.

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Fabrication table in STEAM Studio's welding bay.

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Laser-cut light box