- Epson Wide Format Printer Basics and Certification - RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGNeeds location$30.00
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/epson-wide-format-printer-basics-and-certification-051524/
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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.
* Please note that this is a pilot class and ALL students will need to fill out a post-class survey.
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.
Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 hours
Location: 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 cuter
- How paper finishes affect your print
- How to run a test print
- How to use print profiles
- Basic troubleshooting
- Shop Basics - RSVP at ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGAce Makerspace, Oakland, CA$18.50
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/shop-basics-051524/
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Your Ace Makerspace Workshop 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. ALL shop users are required to take this class to use the Ace Workshop and Metal Shops.
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
- Watercolor Basics: Flowers - RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGAce Makerspace, Oakland, CA$45.00
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/friday-night-art-watercolor-basics-flowers-051724/
DO NOT TRY TO RSVP ON MEETUP!- Level: Beginner
- Timing: 3 hours
- Location: Clean Fabrication
- Prerequisites: None
- Certification: None
What to wear:
Sleeves you can roll up, and maybe not your favorite sweater. We do provide aprons, but art can get messy. - Sewcial Night - RSVP on ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGAce Makerspace, Oakland, CA$10.00
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Join fellow textiles enthusiasts for a night of creating in a social environment. The Ace Textiles program has a wide array of machines, tools, and supplies. See more here. Folks should expect to work independently and no instruction is provided at this event, though peer support often happens.
Masks are optional for this event. New Guests must have a Full Guest Account before this event starts. Get a FREE account set up today - click here.
This event is Potluck so sharing food and drink is welcome. Please make sure your item has a label for common stuff so folks know if it is safe for them. Adult beverages may be served.
This is a sliding scale event. $10 suggested donation payable onsite with Square or Cash. Sliding Scale. NOBODY TURNED AWAY FOR LACK OF FUNDS!
Space is limited and we follow good space-sharing practices. Your peers and members can help with that.
Level: Beginner to Expert
Timing: 4 hours
Location: Coworking and Textiles room in suite 206
Certification: No certifications are provided at this event - All About Routers - RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGNeeds location$90.00
RSVP at https://www.acemakerspace.org/event/all-about-routers-051824/
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Learn all about using the Trim Router, Plunge Router, and Router Table safely in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop! Explore core concepts like what each type of router is used for; how to choose the right bit for your project; and how to set up and adjust each tool. This is not a certification class.
Class Type: Exposure
Level: Beginner
Timing: 3 hours
Location: Suite #214 Workshop
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: None
Age: 14+ with parent or guardian also taking the classWhat you will learn:
- What a Trim Router is used for
- What a Plunge Router is used for
- What the Router Table is used for
- Safe analog router operation
- A lot a bit about bits
- Different kinds of bits
- How to tell if a bit is in good shape
- How to install, adjust, and uninstall bits
- Ace Makerspace TourAce Makerspace, Oakland, CA
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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$70.00
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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.
Class Type: Access
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
- Sewing 101 Bootcamp - RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGNeeds location$60.00
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Basic sewing lessons! Learn the basics and get hands-on time on machines. Great for beginners ages 13 and up.
Class Type: Exposure
Class Level: Beginner
Class Length: 4 Hours
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
- Wood Lathe Basics and Certification - RSVP ON ACEMAKERSPACE.ORGNeeds location$70.00
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Learn the basics of safe (wood) lathe operation in this certification workshop. You’ll learn how to secure wood and operate a lathe. You’ll learn about different lathe tools and how to work with lathe tools to shape wood. You’ll have an extended chance to use the lathe yourself under supervision.
Class Type: Access
Level: Beginner
Timing: 2 hours
Location: Suite #214, Workshop Back Room
Corequisite: Shop Basics
Certifications: Wood Lathe
Age: 14+ with parent or guardian also taking the classAgenda:
- Safe lathe operation
- Setting up and adjusting the lathe for your project
- Swapping out and adjusting chucks
- Securing pieces of wood for turning
- Working with a variety of tools to create different effects
- Skew Chisels
- Scrapers
- Parting Tools
- Gouges
- Sanding objects on the Lathe