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Ace Makerspace
Where people make things and help others make things in a 24/7 shared workspace.
Upcoming events
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- $95.00
CNC Router Basics and Certification @ Ace Makerspace
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USYOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar
Explore the key principles of safe CNC Router operation in the Ace Shop. Learn about how the CNC works, changing bits, safe materials for cutting, securing your project, and best practices. Students will leave with the information they need to operate the machine and pass the certification knowledge check.
This course is only intended to cover the safe physical operation of the CNC router. Students will need to learn the necessary CAM software independently or during a separate course: Intro to Fusion 360.
Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 5 hours
Location: Classroom portion in suite 206 (Coworking/Textiles) or 214 (Clean Fabrication)
Prerequisites: Ace Shop Basics
Certification: CNC Router Certification (Level 1)
Age: 18+Agenda
- Ace Makerspace CNC Router Program – Features and Etiquette
- CNC Router Concepts
- Anatomy of the Tool
- Fixturing – Review of Methods
- CAD-CAM-CNC workflow overview
- Safety and Best Practices
- Using the CNC Router – Hands on!
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, and ear protection, and hand sanitizer will be provided.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
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, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland
1 attendee - $65.00
Sewing 101 Bootcamp @ Ace Makerspace
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USYOU MUST RSVP/PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar
Basic sewing lessons! Learn the basics and get hands-on experience with sewing machines. Great for beginners ages 13 and up.
Class Type: Exposure
Class Level: Beginner
Location: Suite #206, Textiles Studio
Prerequisites: None
Age: 13+Agenda:
- Machine and hand sewing skills
- Basic sewing machine parts
- Threading the machine
- Changing the needle
- Bobbin winding
- Stitch types for different fabrics
- Common hand sewing techniques More hands-on sewing practice
- Sewing practice projects and exercises for both hand and machine sewing
- Troubleshooting
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 
FREE Electronics Night @ Ace Makerspace
Ace makerspace, 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, USJoin 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 PURCHASE OR RSVP YOUR TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: Electronics Night – Ace Makerspace
1 attendee
Free Metal Shop Open House
Ace Makerspace, 6050 Lowell St #214, Oakland, CA, USBring your curiosity, questions and metal projects to the Ace metal shop and talk with the metal team.
Anyone is welcome!
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.
RSVP HERE: Metal Shop Open House – Ace Makerspace
6 attendees
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