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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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- $65.00
Laser Basics and Certification
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USThis 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 - $85.00
Metal Lathe Class
Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland, CA, USYOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar
This class will cover the basics of manual metal lathe to create axially-symmetric parts such as shafts, screws, rings, and more! Each student will be given a part to fabricate, and will learn about the three and four jaw chuck, live centers, turning, facing, boring, threading, and parting.
Participants can take their piece with them and finish fabricating it in the shop at a later time.
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and help us shape the future version of this class!
No membership is required.
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.
1 attendee 
FREE Metal Shop Open Hours
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USYOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar
Bring your curiosity, questions and metal projects to the Ace metal shop and talk with the metal team.
Anyone is welcome!
No Membership is required.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.
1 attendee- $65.00
Halloween Costume Workshop @ Ace
Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland, CA, USGetting your Halloween costume ready?
Bring your project, materials, and ideas to this hands-on workshop and get help bringing everything together.
Whether you’re sewing a costume from scratch, altering an existing piece, adjusting the fit, or figuring out how to create a specific costume component, the instructor will be available to guide you through the process and help you troubleshoot along the way.
This is a project-based class, so please bring the materials, garments, patterns, or costume pieces you plan to work on. All skill levels are welcome. Come with a project in progress or an idea you’re ready to start!
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.
Sign up here: Halloween Costume Workshop – Ace Makerspace
1 attendee
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