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- $70.00
Wood Lathe Basics and Certification @ Ace Makerspace
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USYOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar
Learn the basics of safe (wood) lathe operation in this certification workshop. You’ll learn how to secure wood and operate a lathe. You’ll learn about different lathe tools and how to work with lathe tools to shape wood. You’ll have an extended chance to use the lathe yourself under supervision. Please bring a mask.
Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 2 hours
Location: Suite #214, Workshop Back Room
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Wood Lathe
Age: 14+ with parent or guardian also taking the classAgenda:
- Safe lathe operation
- Setting up and adjusting the lathe for your project
- Swapping out and adjusting chucks
- Securing pieces of wood for turning
- Working with a variety of tools to create different effects
- Skew Chisels
- Scrapers
- Parting Tools
- Gouges
- Sanding objects on the Lathe
What to bring: A notebook or well-charged phone for taking notes.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes, short sleeves, and work clothes. Long hair must be tied back.
Safety Gear: Eye protection, ear protection, and sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account.
If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form. You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event.
Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
1 attendee - $65.00
Laser Basics and Certification
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USYOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar
This workshop covers the basics of safe laser operation for laser users. All the basics for certification are also covered.
Cost: $65
Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 Hours
Location: Laser suite #113
Certification: Laser Certification with passing knowledge check
Age: 14+This class is for good folks new to operating a laser or needing certification. It does not cover file preparation in detail. This workshop is part lecture and review and part practical experience.
Agenda:
- How Lasers work
- Laser cutting fundamentals
- Toolchain and configuration
- Test cutting and setting determination
- Laser Soft Program basics, limits and benefits
- Startup and shutdown procedures
Take the knowledge online knowledge check to complete your certification after the class.
New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account
If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form. You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event.
Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs.
YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBISTE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar
1 attendee - $65.00
Mosaic Tile Stepping Stones
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USYou must RSVP/purchase tickets through the Ace Makerspace website: Ace Calendar
In this class we’ll be creating tiled mosaics in a sand base and then coating them in cement to create sturdy finished mosaic stepping stones. We’ll briefly touch on different forms of cement casting, molding, and draping’s, before spending the majority of class designing and building our mosaics. You’ll have several images available to base your mosaics on but please feel free to bring in any reference images or ideas you have!
All materials are provided and we will have tons of tiles and stones available to put into the mosaics but feel free to bring any sturdy (stone or tile, maybe glass) objects that you think will go well in your mosaic and we’ll appraise to see if they’ll work out!
The class will be 3 hours long, and at the end of it you’ll have between one and two finished mosaic tiles to take home!
If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form. You may be notified as little as 24 hours before the event.
New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account.
Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
2 attendees 
Free Laser Lab
Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland, CA, USYOU MUST RESERVE YOUR TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBISTE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar
Join us in the Laser Lab! Hosted by a resident laser expert, this open lab session is the perfect opportunity to ask questions, experiment with new techniques, and discover inspiring projects by your fellow Ace makers. Whether you’re a seasoned laser user or just getting started, come by to learn how to take your laser projects to the next level!
New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on check out or sign up here → FREE Guest Account
Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBISTE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar
1 attendee
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