introducing

MAKER

ACADEMY

A program created to educate and nurture a wide variety of students in multiple trades. We’re starting with woodworking and launching metalworking, laser machining, and other classes in 2023.

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WOODWORKING
INTRODUCTION

Create a unique cutting board
$200 per person

This class introduces students to the basic lingo of woodworking and a variety of tools someone might have or want in their own home shop without having to invest in large machines. Students will be shown the safest and most effective use of these machines while creating a unique and original cutting, serving, or cheese board. This class is perfect for someone who may be completely new to woodworking and is interested in a more structured environment to learn, or for students who want to refresh their skills on the basic tools of a shop.

CUTTING BOARD
FULL EXPERIENCE

Beginning to end production
$300 per person

This class is one step above our Intro class, and for students who want the Full Experience of learning some of the bigger and more dangerous woodworking equipment in a structured environment. Students will learn all the basic woodshop tools and lingo as well as gain experience with the larger tools. Students will be shown the safest and most effective use of these machines while creating a unique and original cutting/cheese/serving board. This class is perfect for any student who is ready to tackle the table saw!

BOX DESIGN
ADVANCED

Design and build a lidded box.
$400 per person

This is a 2-day course geared towards refreshing students' knowledge from the cutting board class and expanding on tools and techniques including grain matching, re-sawing, glue-up strategy, and how to make 6 pieces of wood fit together. Students will return the following day to finish and stain.

We’ll launch this class when the waitlist is full. Limited spots available.

Learn from masters in their industries.

We work with masters in their professions, to create curriculums suited for beginners and professionals in woodworking and metalworking. Our instructors are active and local members of the maker community with decades of experience to learn from.

  • No, a class is not mandatory to join the makerspace. However, all Residents & Flex Members are required to have basic experience and knowledge of tools in order to be approved.

  • All members must be 18 years or older.

  • A 10% cancelation fee will be applicable if you do not cancel 7 days prior to the class date.

  • Dress comfortably, ready to work, and get dirty. While working with machines, long sleeves should be rolled up and shirt tails should be tucked in.

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This year we’re opening our doors to students, couples, and businesses looking for team-building workshops.