Heavy-duty Sewing Machine Basics and Certification

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

Level up your sewing abilities and learn how to operate the heady-duty walking foot machines at Ace safely. These machines effortlessly sew through leather, many layers of denim, faux fur, and outdoor nylon. Masks are required for this event. *New Guests must have a Full Guest Account before this event starts. Get a FREE account …

$25.00
Event Series Closed for Cleaning

Closed for Cleaning

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

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

Watercolor Basics: Color Mixing (Skies and Oceans)

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

Explore beginner watercolor mixing techniques while painting an ocean scene with a dramatic sky. Students will learn how to replicate or create any color from a fixed pallet. 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 …

$35.00

Sewcial Night

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

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. 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

Ace Makerspace Tour

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

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 …

Free

All About Routers

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

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. Masks …

$90.00

Laser Maintenance Basics (Members Only)

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

Prerequisites: Laser Basics + Current Ace Makerspace membership Explore core laser maintenance concepts while you clean in this hands-on workshop! Join the group of member volunteers certified to perform the regular cleaning our laser needs to stay in tip top shape. Take this class for FREE by signing up for at least one Laser Maintenance …

Free

Bandsaw, Drill Press, and Panel Saw Basics

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

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 …

$70.00

Sewing 101 Bootcamp

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

Basic 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 …

$55.00

Wood Lathe Basics and Certification

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

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. Masks are required for this …

$70.00

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.