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Ace Makerspace
Where people make things and help others make things in a 24/7 shared workspace.
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See all- East Bay Open Studios at Ace MakerspaceAce Makerspace, Oakland, CA
INFO at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/east-bay-open-studios-at-ace-makerspace/
East Bay Open Studios at Ace Makerspace
Join us at Ace Makerspace for the East Bay Open Studios on Saturday, December 7th, and Sunday, December 8th! This bi-annual event brings together visual artists from 15 cities across Alameda and Contra Costa counties, inviting you to explore and celebrate the vibrant arts community of the East Bay.We’ll be offering tours of our spaces at 1pm and 3pm each day, plus on-demand tours throughout the event. Take a behind-the-scenes look at our textiles/coworking studio, laser lab, metal shop, woodshop, CNC router, and clean fab studio with 3D printers and tools for electronics. And our amazing artist community will be presenting live demos to share their creative processes and skills.
Learn more about East Bay Open Studios and their amazing featured artists here!
- Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace, Oakland, CA
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/events/
This tour goes all the way through the 6 rooms at Ace! (there are stairs involved).
This tour starts at 12pm sharp! One tour only this evening. Please DO NOT arrive more than 5 min. early or late as we will not be able to accommodate extra tours or early starts. Thank You.
- Jointer, Planer, and Table Saw Basics - RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGAce Makerspace, Oakland, CA$80.00
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/jointer-planer-and-table-saw-basics-12-4-24/
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The Table Saw, Jointer, and Planer are core woodworking tools that are great for beginner and veteran woodworkers. This workshop goes over the core principles of using these tools in the Ace Workshop including certification.
Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 hours
Location: Suite #214 Workshop
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Jointer, Planner, and Table Saw
Age: 16+ with parent or guardian also taking the classWhat you will learn
Learn the basics and become certified on the:- Table Saw
- Jointer
- Planer
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 all the hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.
Class Scholarship Available
We have a limited set of scholarships available for this class, funded in part by the other student fees. If you need a scholarship for this class, please submit this request form 24 hours before the event. - Unwind: Knitting, Crochet, and Fiber Social - RSVP on ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGAce Makerspace, Oakland, CA
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/unwind-knit-crochet-and-fiber-social-12-9-24/
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Knit and crochet the night away in the Ace Textiles Studio! Unwind, work on projects, bring a snack to share, and socialize with others on fiber art adventures. This hosted event is largely self-directed, and while mentorship is available based on your existing skill set or current project, no one-on-one beginner lessons will be available. We also have a wonderful swift and ball winder available for making pull-skeins.
Masks are required for this event. New Guests must have a Full Guest Account before this event starts. Add the FREE account set up on check out or click here.
This event is a potluck so sharing food and drink is welcome. Please make sure you label your item for folks with allergies. Adult beverages may be served to attendees over 21.- Level: Everyone! This is a social event where there might be shop talk, but no lessons.
- Timing: 2 hours
- Location: Coworking/Textiles suite 206
- Prerequisites: Knitting, crocheting, or other hand work basics are prerequisites. This workshop provides mentorship on attendees’ existing skill set rather than teaching a new skill.
- Certification: No certifications are provided at this event
- Age: 14+
Support this event by contributing now or by chipping in at the event. NOBODY TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS!
