Foundations of Woodworking: Tools, Techniques, and Safety

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

Unlock the art of woodworking with this hands-on introduction to essential tools, materials, and safety practices. Explore the unique properties of wood, from its organic structure to the differences between hardwoods and softwoods. Learn the fundamentals of working with chisels, planes, and hand tools, discovering how sharp edges and proper technique make all the difference. …

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Hello Stitch @ Ace: Diamonds in Two Quilt with Nancy Williams

About the Event IN PERSON Saturday, January 18, 10AM - 3PM Class is held at Ace Makerspace  Please Click READ MORE to get the complete information on this class. Learn how to make the stunning Diamonds in Two quilt.  Some of you may recognize it from Season 3 of the Mystery Quilt series. We've had …

Laser Maintenance Basics (Members Only)

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

Explore 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 …

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Event Series UNITE Saturday School

U.N.I.T.E. Saturday School

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

UNITE 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 …

Jointer, Planer, and Table Saw Basics

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

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. Masks are required for this event. Level: Beginner Timing: 3 hours Location: Suite #214 Workshop Corequisite: Shop Basics Certifications: Jointer, …

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Sewing 101 Bootcamp

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

Basic sewing lessons! Learn the basics and get hands-on experience with sewing machines. Great for beginners ages 13 and up. Masks are optional for this event. 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 …

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Event Series Team Textiles Monthly Meeting

Team Textiles Monthly Meeting

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

This meeting is open to all Ace Members. Please see the Ace Planning Calendar for additional details. This is an on-site Meeting unless a virtual meeting is requested. This meeting is typically about how we care for the textiles studio and how folks can volunteer and participate in the care of this shared space.

Laser Basics and Certification

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

This workshop covers the basics of safe laser operation for laser users. All the basics for certification are also covered. Class Type: Access Level: Beginner Timing: 3 Hours Location: Laser suite #113 Certification: Laser Certification with passing knowledge check Age: 14+ This class is for good folks new to operating a laser or needing certification. It does not cover file preparation …

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Workshop Care Night

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

The Ace Workshop is a community space which means that we all have a role to play beyond simply working on our projects and cleaning up after ourselves. This social evening is all about working together to care for our tools, make repairs, and practice concepts covered in our Shop Basics class like logging assets …

Shop Basics

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

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. Masks are required for this event. Level: Beginner to Expert …

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Event Series Closed for Cleaning

Closed for Cleaning

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

This event happens every fourth Friday morning from 8am to 11am. During this period, all spaces are closed to Ace Members. No exceptions.

Ace Maker Social + Special Guest Presentation

Ace Makerspace 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA, United States

Connect with other makers in the community at this FREE Monthly Ace Maker Social. This event is open to the public. Everyone is invited! There will be open ended conversation, knowledge sharing, light refreshments and more. These maker socials will occur monthly and feature special guest presentations, demos, or activities to foster community engagement and collaboration cross …

About

Most Ace Makerspace classes are beginner-friendly and open to the general public including our tool certification classes.

 

While non-members can hold certifications only members enjoy unlimited access to Ace Makerspace tools and resources.

 

Learn more about joining our community HERE

 

Registration

Guest Accounts and Liability Waivers

If this is your first visit to Ace Makerspace please make sure to sign up for your FREE guest account and sign your liability waiver. You only need to complete this paperwork once. All attendees must have completed and signed liability paperwork. If you are purchasing a ticket for someone else, please send them this link to finish the sign up process. 

 

Age Guidelines and Youth Forms

Youth guests taking classes must be accompanied by an adult chaperone and have completed youth guest forms filled out by a parent or guardian. See class descriptions for age guidelines. Youth guests may take our certification classes but cannot use tools without an adult also certified to use the tool. If you have any questions about bringing your kids to Ace Classes please email [email protected]

 

Class Materials

Unless specified in the class description, your registration fee covers all the materials you need for the class which will be provided by Ace. 

 

Tickets for Sliding Scale Events

Our social and open lab events are supported by donations with no one turned away for lack of funds. Events like these have two ticket types to choose from when you register:

 

SUPPORT tickets allow you to contribute to the event when you RSVP 

 

FREE tickets are available for folks who need financial support to access events like these or for folks interested in contributing on site at the event. We do not require an application for our FREE tickets, but if you can make a contribution we encourage you to do so. 

 

Class Scholarships

Our pricing structure supports a limited number of scholarships reserved for students in need of financial assistance. We grant scholarships on a first-come first serve basis with priority given to Ace Makerspace Members. 

 

To apply for a scholarship please fill out this form. 

 

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Ace Makerspace reserves the right to cancel class for any reason including low enrollment or instructor illness. If class is canceled we will contact you via email and issue a full refund. Depending on course availability, you may also have the option to transfer your ticket to a future class. 

 

We do not offer credits, transfers, or refunds for student cancellations. You can offer  your ticket for sale to others in the comments or on slack. 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. 

 

Member Access to Space During Class

Ace Makerspace workshops where classes are taking place are closed for member use for the duration of that class.  Exceptions will be made either directly in the event description or on a case by case basis at the discretion of the instructor. If you have a question about whether or not you can access the space during class time please message the instructor or post on slack. 

 

Quiet Dibs 

Loud tools like the planer and tools that require use of the cyclone dust collection system can disrupt classes in other workspaces. When an instructor requests “quiet dibs” for their class it means that some tool use will be limited during that time. Check slack when planning your time to see if an instructor has requested “quiet dibs.”

 

The Planning Calendar

The  Ace Planning Calendar is an internal tool used for scheduling events and space use with partners and teams. It is not an accurate reflection of confirmed and finalized events. Please use the calendar above as your source of truth.