Ace Makerspace

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!

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.

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

Thank You.

Please note that there are stairs involved.

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

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 class

What you will learn:
Learn how to safely operate the following tools in the Ace Workshop:

• 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 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.

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.

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!