Cape Fear Makers Guild Meetup Group

Free for Members / $15 suggested donation for Non-Members

Discover what happens inside a modern paper mill! Join a local paper plant manager for an insider's look at the fascinating processes that transform raw materials into the paper products we use every day. From massive industrial machinery to quality control and recycling, you'll gain a new appreciation for the science, engineering, and logistics behind one of our region's most important industries.

Free for Members / $15 suggested donation for Non-Members

Explore the hidden infrastructure powering today's AI revolution. Learn how GPUs, massive datacenters, and unprecedented computing scale have made modern AI possible—and why the race to build ever-larger systems is reshaping technology, business, and the future. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or simply curious, this talk will pull back the curtain on what happens behind the chatbot.

Free for Members / $15 suggested donation for Non-Members

Discover the fascinating science—and art—of working with bones! Osteological Articulation: Bone Cleaning 101 introduces the basics of safely cleaning and preparing bones for preservation, study, and articulated skeletal displays. Learn practical techniques, common pitfalls, and how raw remains are transformed into clean, durable specimens ready for scientific or artistic use.

Free for Members / $15 suggested donation for Non-Members

Take your Blender skills to the next level! This talk explores practical modeling, workflow, and rendering techniques that can help you create better 3D projects more efficiently. Whether you're just getting started or already familiar with Blender, you'll pick up tips and tricks you can put to use right away.