Current Class List (Check back often as this list is expanding)
Classes may be taken by members or non-members. Click on the category title to see additional information on the classes or to register. Or you can go to our Calendar to see all of our classes in one view. If you prefer to sign up over the phone or have questions please call us at 949-296-2153. Not all classes are offered all the time. We update our monthly class schedule based on demand in order to make sure the classes you want are available when you want them. Please call or email if a class you are interested in is not currently on the schedule so we can add it for you.
To ensure you are prepared when you arrive for one of our classes, please visit our Class instructions page.
If you have an urgent need, you can hire one of our instructors for one-on-one training. Please see our special services page for more information.
AUT 101 – Auto Lift Basics
AUT 102 – Auto Basic Preventative Maintenance
AUT-103 – Basic Power Mechanics & 4-cycle Engine Theory
AUT 203 – Tire Machine and Balancer Use
BLK 101 – Blacksmithing Level 1
BLK 102 – Blacksmithing Level 2
BLK 103 – Blacksmithing Level 3
BLK 104 – Blacksmithing Level 4 – Open Forge Sign Off
BLK 105 – Blacksmithing Level 5 – Final Project
BLK201 – Blacksmithing – Make your own set of Tongs
BLK301 – Knife Making – Forging
BLK302 – Knife Making – Heat Treating
BLK301 – Knife Making – Handle
BLK301 – Knife Making – Epoxy
BLK301 – Knife Making – Grinding
BLK301 – Knife Making – Polishing
BIC 101 – Bicycle Maintenance Level 1
BUS 102 – Make Money in a Makerspace
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software
CAD 101 – CAD Modeling Basics using SolidWorks
CAD 104 – Drawing Creation using SolidWorks
CAD 201 – Autodesk Fusion 360 Basics
CAD 205 – Autodesk Fusion 360 Open Forum
CAD 206 – Autodesk Fusion 360 for 3D Printing
CAD 207 – Autodesk Fusion 360 CAM and Toolpaths
CAD 208 – Autodesk Fusion 360 for the CNC Router
CNC Training (Router, VMC and Plasma)
CNC 200 – Laguna CNC Router Concepts
CNC 201 – Laguna CNC Router 1: Programming
CNC 202 – Laguna CNC Router 2: Setup Machine
CNC 203 – Laguna CNC Router 3: First Part (Optional class for those who desire more instructor time)
CNC 301 – Haas CNC Mill 1: Concepts of CNC
CNC 302 – Haas CNC Mill 2: Understanding G-Code
CNC 303 – Haas CNC Mill 3: Work Holding
CNC 304 – Haas CNC Mill 4: CAM Programming in Fusion 360
CNC 305 – Haas CNC Mill 5: Machine Operation
CNC 306 – Haas CNC Mill 6: First Part (Optional class for those who desire more instructor time)
CNC 401 – Torchmate 4800 CNC Plasma Cutter 1: Programming
CNC 402 – Torchmate 4800 CNC Plasma Cutter 2: Setup Machine
CNC 403 – Torchmate 4800 CNC Plasma Cutter 3: First Part (Optional class for those who desire more instructor time)
CRY 101- Crypto Currency Intro: Overview, software & account setup
CRY 102A – GPU Crypto Rig: Assembly
CRY 102B – GPU Crypto Rig: Getting it on line
CRY 102C – GPU Crypto Rig: GPU Optimization, overclocks, & monitoring
DSN 101- Adobe Photoshop
DSN 102- Adobe Illustrator
DSN 103 – CorelDRAW
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
EEE 101 – Electronics Basics
EEE 103 – Electronics instruments – Measurements
EEE 104 – Electronics Troubleshooting
EEE 105 – Intro to Virtual Bench by National Instruments
EEE 201 – Arduino 1 – Intro (includes parts kit for all 5 classes)
EEE 202 – Arduino 2 – Basic Coding
EEE 203 – Arduino 3 – Advanced Computing
EEE 206 – Arduino 4 – Open Forum
EEE 301 – Robotics Track – Arduino 1 – Intro
EEE 302 – Robotics Track – Arduino 2 – Motors and Positioning
EEE 303 – Robotics Track – Arduino 3 – Intro to Robotics (Includes parts kit)
EEE 401 – Raspberry Pi – Intro (includes parts kit)
EEE 403 – Raspberry Pi – Shell Scripting for Linux and Unix
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – Electronic Circuits
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – Fusion 360
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – Laser, Motors, and Servos
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – Pycom, Visual Studio, and Python
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – Battery and Voltage Regulators
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – Motors
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – Sensors
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – IP Addresses and Web Servers
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – Object Avoidance
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – Cameras
EEE 501 – Robotics and AI – Competition
ENG 101 – Shop Math
ENG 201 – Reverse Engineering Techniques
ENG 202 – Fastening Techniques
ENG 203 – Blueprint Reading
ENG 301 – Metal Properties
ENG 302 – Plastic Properties
ENG 303 – Wood Properties
JWL 101 – Jewelry Making Basics
JWL 102 – Soldering and Brazing for Jewelry Making
JWL 103 – Wire Wrapping Jewelry
JWL 104 – Jewelry Casting
LAS 101 – Laser Cutting and Etching Basics
LAS 102 – Laser Cutting and Etching – Advanced
LAS 103 – Photograph Etching – Advanced
LEA 101 – Leather Working Basics
MAC 101 – Milling Basics on Bridgeport Style Machine
MAC 102 – Advanced Milling: Tramming and Precision
MAC 201 – Metal Lathe Basics
MAC 202 – Advanced Lathe: Feeds and Workholding
MAC 203 – Advanced Lathe: Tooling and Tool Grinding
MAC 204 – Advanced Lathe: Knurling and Threading
MEM 101 – Member Success Coaching Session (Free for new members)
MTL 101 – Metal Shop Basics
MTL 102 – Metal Shop Hand Tool Basics
MTL 201 – Sheet Metal Basics
MTL 202 – Sheet Metal Forming
PHO 101 – Lighting for Product Photography
PHO 102 – Photoshop for Product Photography
PAC 101 – Silicone RTV Moldmaking and Casting
PAC 102 – Silicone RTV Moldmaking – Multi-part Molds
PAC 201 – Vacuum Former Basics and Materials
PAC 301 – Composite Basics – Fiberglass Wet Lay-up
PAC 302 – Composite intermediate – Vacuum Bagging Techniques
PAC 304 – Carbon Fiber Basics
PAC 401 – Plastic Injection Molding on the Morgan G-100T Injection Machine
PAC 402 – Injection Molding Tool Design
PRO 101 – Skateboard Freestyle Deck Construction (laminating, vacuum bagging, and routing)
PRO 102 – End Grain Cutting Board Construction
PRO 103 – Make a Vintage hardwood cruiser style Skateboard
PRO 104 – Bluetooth Speaker Box Construction
PRO 105 – Electric Guitar Build Workshop
PRO 106 – Surf Board Shaping, CNC cutting and Layup Workshop – Multiple sessions
PRO 107 – Stained Glass: Tools and Techniques
PRO 109 – Advanced Wax Candle Making Workshop
PRO 110A&B – Marquee Star Project
PRO 111 – Advanced Machining – Hammer Project (2) Sessions
Small Business Topics (Free Seminars)
Small Business Formation and Legal Structures (Free – held Quarterly in Urban Workshop Class Room)
How to File your Patent Application: Nuts and Bolts (Free – held Quarterly in Urban Workshop Class Room)
Patenting Your Invention: Ins and Outs of Patents (Free – held Quarterly in Urban Workshop Class Room)
Dale Carnegie – Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset (Free – held Quarterly in Urban Workshop Class Room)
TDP 101 – Dimension Elite 3D Printer Use
TDP 102 – 3D Printing Techniques & Best Practices
TDP 103A – Ender 3 Assembly (Class track only)
TDP 103B – Ender 3 Configuration and part design (Class track only)
TDP 104 – 3D Printing Entrepreneurship
TXT 101 – Sewing Basics and Juki Industrial Sewing Machine Operation
TXT 103 – Sew Your Own Shop Denim Apron
TXT 201 – Four Color Silk Screening Basics
TXT 202 – Heat Press and Appliques
TXT 301 – Upholstery Basics
VNL 101 – Vinyl Cutter
VNL 102 – How to Make Custom Printed Die Cut Stickers
VNL 103 – Making Silk Screen Templates
WLD 101 – MIG Welding Basics
WLD 101W – Women Who Weld – MIG Welding Basics
WLD 102 – MIG Welding: Tube Welding – on request
WLD 104 – Metal Sculpture using the MIG welder
WLD 105 – Welding Fabrication Techniques 2-sessions
WLD 201 – TIG Welding Basics
WLD 202 – TIG Welding: Aluminum – on request
WLD 203 – TIG Welding: Stainless Steel – on request
WLD 204 – TIG Welding: Tube Welding – on request
WLD 301 – Stick Welding Basics – on request
WLD 401 – Oxy-Acetylene Torch Basics – on request
Welder Training and American Welding Society (AWS) Certification
TRK130 – Learn to MIG weld and get AWS D9.1 Certification (4 week course)
WLD 701 AWS Welder Certification D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding Test Only
WLD 702 – AWS Welder Certification D1.1 Structural Test Only (Coming Soon)
WOD 101 – Wood Shop Basics
WOD 102 – Wood Shop Hand Tools
WOD 103 – Wood Shop Jig Making
WOD 201 – Wood Lathe Basics
WOD 202 – Wood Lathe Green Bowl Turning
WOD 203 – Wood Lathe Segmented Bowl Turning
WOD 204 – Wood Lathe Segmented Vase Turning
WOD 401 – Cabinet Making: Design/Construction Level 1
WOD 402 – Cabinet Making: Design/Construction Level 2
WOD 403 – Advanced Woodworking: Joinery
WOD 404 – Advanced Woodworking: Finishing Techniques
WOD 501 – Basic Carpentry