Ace Makerspace

YOU MUST PURCHASE OR RSVP YOUR TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: Electronics Night – Ace Makerspace

Join others in our well-appointed electronics lab for a hosted, free-style night of electronics exploration and tinkering.
Class type: Exposure
Class Level: All
Class Length: 2 Hours
Location: Upstairs Suite #214, Electronics Lab
Prerequisites: None
Age: 10+

At Open Lab you can:

• Get help with your electronics projects including program microcontrollers
• Learn a new skill like how to solder or how to use tools like Oscilloscopes
• Get help getting started with electronics for repair, special projects, art, or cosplay
• Access tools and supplies to repair electronics in small appliances and electronic devices
• Your hosts have a variety of skills and access to tons of resources all in a well-appointed electronics lab set up for social distancing.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website 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 RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Join fellow textiles enthusiasts for a night of creating in a social environment. The Ace Textiles program has a wide array of machines, tools, and supplies.

Folks should expect to work independently; no instruction is provided at this event, though peer support often happens.

Class Type: Exposure
Level: Beginner to Expert
Timing: 3 hours
Location: Suite #206, Textiles Studio
Certification: None

This event is potluck so sharing food and drink is welcome. Please make sure your item has a label for common stuff, so folks know if it is safe for them. Adult beverages may be served.

New Guests must sign up for a FREE Guest Account and sign their liability waiver before this event starts. Add the FREE account on the Ace makerspace website 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.

YOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

This tour goes all the way through the 6 rooms at Ace! Your tour guide will take you through all the basics and can provide help signing up as a member.

Please DO NOT arrive more than 5 min. early or late as we will not be able to accommodate extra tours or early starts.

If you get here really early there is a beer garden on the corner that serves a great pint or lemonade.

Please note that there are stairs involved.

YOU 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 class

Agenda:

• 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.

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If there are not enough students, we can issue a refund, otherwise refunds are not allowed.

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.