Intermediate equipment requires 1 training class on safe and proper use. These may range from 1 hour to 3 hours. There will be group classes at least once a month. Private classes may be available by appointment depending on the availability and willingness of the instructor. Classes do have a class fee, but members receive reduced fees compared to non-members.
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Wood shop access requires the successful completion of Intro to Woodworking, a 3-hour course introducing the equipment, safety protocols, and uses.
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Metal shop access requires the successful completion of Basic Metal Works, a 2-hour course introducing the equipment, safety protocols, and uses. This is the only class needed for use of the vertical band saw, drill press, grinder, shears, brake and vise. For access to the milling machines and lathe additional expert-level classes are required.
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Use of 3D printers requires the successful completion of Intro to 3D printing, a 2-hour access class introducing the basics of 3D printing as well as the safety protocols and uses. This is the only class needed for use of Ultimaker; additional expert-level classes are needed for the Form 3 and Stratasys printers.
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Sewing machines operation requires the successful completion of Basics of Industrial Sewing, a 3-hour access class to introduce the home sewing, industrial, and serger machines. The final product of this class will be a tote bag. Individuals can reach out to makerspace staff to learn how to change serger thread, wind a bobbin on the industrial machine, or change industrial feet. These may not be covered in the class.
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Heat Press operation requires the successful completion of Intro to Heat Transfers, a 2-hour access class introducing the heat transfer software and printer along with the heat press uses and safety protocols. The final project for this class will allow students to use the mug press and print on hard surface paper through the creation of a MACC Maker mug.
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Vinyl cutter operation requires the successful completion of Intro to Vinyl, a 2-hour access class introducing the GCC vinyl cutters and the Cricut Maker machine as well as safety protocols, and uses.
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Laser cutter operation requires the successful completion of Intro to Laser Cutting, a 2-hour access class introducing the Universal Systems Laser Cutters as well as safety
protocols, and uses. Expert-level training in Coreldraw will be available at a later date.
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CNC operation requires the successful completion of Intro to CNC Routers, a 2-hour access class introducing the CNC routers as well as safety protocols, and uses. Additional training in V-Carve and Coreldraw will be available at a later date.
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Use of framing tools requires the successful completion of Intro to Framing, a 2-hour access class introducing the miter chopper, underpinner, and mat cutting tools as well as safety protocols, and uses.
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Use of the long arm quilter requires the successful completion of Intro to Longarm Quilting, a 2-hour access class introducing the HandiQuilter Simply Sixteen as well as safety protocols, and uses.
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Use of the embroidery machine requires the successful completion of Intro to Machine Embroidery, a 2-hour access class introducing the Melco Bravo embroidery machine as well as safety protocols, and uses.
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Use of the electronics stations requires the successful completion of Intro to Electronics, a 2-hour access class introducing the electronics station as well as safety protocols, and uses. An additional expert-level class is needed for access to the PCB Mill.