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Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin Dykes With Drills at Ace Makerspace! Details coming soon. Learn more about Dykes with Drills
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Ace Makerspace
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Sewing 101 Bootcamp
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesBasic sewing lessons! Learn the basics and get hands-on time on machines. Great for beginners ages 13 and up. Masks are optional 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. Class Type: Exposure Class Level: Beginner …
$60.00
Jointer, Planer, and Table Saw Basics
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe 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. Masks are required for this event. New Guests must have a Full Guest Account before this event starts. Add the …
$70.00
U.N.I.T.E. Saturday School
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesUNITE Saturday School is a collaborative initiative between UNITE, Oakstop, Ace Makerspace, and local STEAM organizations like Njoya Engineering, Healing Da Maafa, and I.S.A. Our program aims to provide holistic education and mentorship opportunities for youth aged 7-17 in the Bay Area. Ages: Open to all ages, Focus on ages 7-17. Pedagogy: We follow the …
Laser Maintenance Basics (Members Only)
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesExplore core laser maintenance concepts while you clean in this hands-on workshop! Join the group of member volunteers certified to troubleshoot common maintenance related performance issues and complete the regular cleaning our laser needs to stay in tip top shape. Learn more about Laser Maintenance and Laser Maintenance Certification on the Ace Wiki! Masks are …
Free
Ace Makerspace Tour
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesThis tour goes all the way through the 6 rooms at Ace! (there are stairs involved). 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 …
Free
All About Routers
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesLearn 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. Masks …
$90.00
Sewcial Night
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin 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. Folks should expect to work independently; no instruction is provided at this event, though peer support often happens. Masks are optional for this event. New Guests must have a …
Free – $10.00
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Watercolor Basics: Flowers
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesSpring has sprung so we're bustin' out the watercolors for a beginner-friendly flower painting workshop! Bring your favorite flower or a photo of it for inspiration and get hands on as we explore basic watercolor and flower painting techniques. Masks are optional for this event. Level: Beginner-Expert Timing: 3 hours Location: Clean Fabrication Prerequisites: None Certification: …
$45.00
Laser Open Lab: Wood Finishing and Engraving
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesLaser open Labs are beginner-friendly series of expert-hosted demonstrations and hands-on experiments designed to help you deepen your laser skill set. This month, we'll be exploring basic concepts and techniques for laser engraving wood: engraving depths, frisket vs sanding, paint, oiling, poly varnish, finishes for different wood types. Bring your questions! Masks are optional for …
Free – $18.00
Miniature Game Night (Members Only)
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesWe're playing Infinity! This event meets in Suite #206, Co-working, and is currently limited to Ace Members and their guest. Okay for newbies! Demo's if you drop in.
Shop Basics
Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United StatesYour 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. Masks are required for this event. New Guests must …
$18.50
Refund & Cancellation Policy
Refunds, Transfers, or Credits are only offered if the class is canceled. We do not offer credits, transfers, or refunds for student cancelations. You can offer your seat for sale to others (use the comments). You are solely responsible for those transactions & letting us know who is taking your spot.
Late Arrival Policy
Arriving on time to class is very important.
For certification classes we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. If you arrive more than 10 minutes past the start time you will be unable to attend that day and your class fee is forfeit. For non-certification classes, your ability to participate will be based on instructor discretion.
Are you a partner hosting an event at Ace Makerspace? Please refer to the Ace Planning Calendar to check for available time slots.