Create your own finished cutting board. You will start by choosing a lovely piece of raw hardwood to cut down to shape on the chop saw, then add details with the drill press and routers. Lastly, you will sand your piece to a lovely finish with both the drum sander and hand sanding block. During …
Get oriented in Ace culture and systems so you can hit the ground running as a new member of the Ace Community! We've got plenty of helpful tips for navigating the space, making your first volunteer contribution, and getting support from the community as you get started. We'll also have plenty of time for Q&A. …
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 …
Bandsaws for cutting curves and Drill Presses for precision holes! This workshop goes over the core principles of using these tools in the Ace Workshop including certification. This class is great for beginners and experienced folks alike. Bonus: Learn how to use the Panel Saw to break down plywood sheets quickly and accurately. Masks are …
Take your cut-off jeans to the next level this summer with DIY denim mods! Bring a couple pairs of jeans to hack, learn tricks for working with thick materials on a regular sewing machine, and explore techniques like taking in the back or side seams, copying the silhouette from another pair of pants, and creating …
Join Dykes With Drills at Ace Makerspace! Details coming soon. Learn more about Dykes with Drills
Knit and crochet the night away in the Ace Textiles Studio! Unwind, work on projects, bring a snack to share, and socialize with others on fiber art adventures. This hosted event is largely self-directed, and while mentorship is available based on your existing skill set or current project, no one-on-one beginner lessons will be available. …
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. Masks are required for this event. New Guests must have a Full Guest Account before this event …
This 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 …
Join others in our well-appointed electronics lab for a hosted, free-style night of electronics exploration and tinkering. Masks are optional for this event. Class type: Exposure Class Level: All Class Length: 2 Hours Location: Upstairs Suite #214, Electronics Lab Prerequisites: None Age: 10+ At Open Lab you can: Get help with your electronics projects including …
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 …
Sharing space in these challenging times is hard. Learn the basics about how Ace works and explore the social contract. Please be on time as we go over a lot! Join the tour before the New Member Orientation to get the most out of this awesome workshop! RSVP on the Ace Calendar. There will be …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
