Ace Makerspace

RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/events

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. Please note that there are stairs involved.

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

Thank You.
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/events

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

Get ready to print your own posters, photos, art, and more with basic certification training on Ace’s wide-format Epson Printer! Learn about the anatomy of the printer, how to set up and test your prints, and basic troubleshooting.

Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 hours
Location: Suite # 214 Clean Fab
Corequisite: None
Certifications: Epson Wide Format Printer
Age: 14+
Topics Covered:

• Monitor calibration and how it affects your prints
• Basic printer anatomy and set-up
• Loading and unloading paper
• Checking ink levels
• Using the cutter
• How paper finishes affect your print
• How to run a test print
• How to use print profiles
• Basic troubleshooting

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If the class is canceled, we can offer a refund but otherwise do not refund.

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.

YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: UV Resin Cast Jewelry – Ace Makerspace

Explore the art of UV Resin Casting and create 2-6 dazzling, one-of-a-kind pieces with a fanciful selection of silicon molds, mica pigments, foils, flowers, glitter, and laser-cut jewelry borders. Students are also invited to bring their own bits of inspiration from home like photos, small objects, or other decorative materials to further personalize their designs.

Level: Beginner
Timing: 2.5 hours
Location: Clean Fabrication, Room #214 Upstairs
Certification: None
Age: 14+ (with accompaniment)

Techniques we’ll explore:

• Dying with pigments
• Floating objects
• Using silicone molds
• Using open and closed bezels

*Basic findings included

Class Scholarships
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.

This class requires a minimum of 3 students per session. If the class is canceled, we can offer a refund but otherwise, we do not.

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 TICKETS THROUGH THE ACE MAKERSPACE WEBSITE: www.acemakerspace.org/calendar

Your Ace Makerspace Woodworking and Metalworking experience starts here! First, get up to speed on shop etiquette and learn the ins and outs of sharing tools and space at Ace Makerspace. This one-hour certification class is required for ALL Wood and Metal Shop users.

Level: Beginner to Expert
Timing: 1 hour
Location: Ace Workshop Suite #214
Prerequisites: None
Certification: Ace Shop Basics (required to use the Ace Shops)
Age: 14+

Agenda

• How to find out what is safe use / Safety Tools
• Better than you found it
• What tools require certification
• Using Tool Asset numbers
• Consumables
• Managing Power
• Dust collection and the Cyclone
• Storage
• Reserving Space Dibs
• Reporting when things go wrong, or you do something good
• Slack at Ace and for Shop Engagement
• How to get help and find things – Wiki + Slack + Go to Class
• Air Quality Management Sign Up

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 hand sanitizer will be provided. You can also bring your own.

This class requires a minimum of 4 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 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.