Welcome to the Laser Open Lab. This month we will be talking all about troubleshooting. Together we will explore some basic troubleshooting and ways to prevent common laser cutting issues. 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 …
This workshop covers the basics of safe laser operation for laser users. All the basics for certification are also covered. 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. Class Type: Access Level: Beginner …
Experiment with laser-etched pumpkins at this special Halloween themed Laser Open Lab! Together well explore pumpkin etching tricks as we create spooky decorations to take home, it's gonna be a treat! What to Bring: Ace will provide the pumpkins, but we'd love for you to bring your own designs, ideas, questions, and wicked sense of …
Use cutting edge technology to create up to 6 laser-cut seasonal cards in this guided, beginner-friendly workshop! Choose from a wonderful selection of base designs with a variety of both …
Come see the rotary attachment for the Ace Laser in action as we demonstrate what this special tool used to engrave rounded objects can do! Each student will also have …
Make laser-cut holiday ornaments in this guided beginner-friendly laser and art workshop! Choose from an amazing array of designs, then your instructor will help you customize your ornament with names and/or dates before laser-cutting them from high-end hardwoods. Once cut, add flare and finish your pieces with a variety of art supplies. Masks are optional …
Welcome to the Laser Open Lab. This month we are focused on the techniques used to determine settings from scratch. And how the scale of your art and the condition of your materials impact setting effectiveness. We will work with a selection of materials and folks are encouraged to bring material and file examples of …
Experiment with laser-etched aluminum, explore aluminum etching technics, and customize dog-tags to take home! Special Demonstration: Laptop-etching! (This is just a demo, our hosts will not be etching personal computers at this event) Laser open labs are a series of demonstrations and an opportunity to ask an expert to help you gain laser skills. Each …
Laser open labs are a series of demonstrations and an opportunity to ask an expert to help you gain laser skills. Each open lab will have a central topic but all questions are welcome. Please let us know in the comments what you are most interested in learning. Folks who bring a project they want …
Laser 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 …
This workshop covers the basics of safe laser operation for laser users. All the basics for certification are also covered. 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. Class Type: Access Level: Beginner …
Explore the nifty laser-cutting techniques used to make burning-man style Playatech like lighted signs and slotted furniture. Your Lab hosts will demo two great projects: miniature lighted signs, and miniature slotted burning man effigies! Techniques and Skills: How to use and customize files from open source box generators like boxes.py How to make slot together …
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.
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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.
