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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.

 

Autoshop Classes

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

 

Blacksmithing

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

 

Bicycle Maintenance

BIC 101 – Bicycle Maintenance Level 1

 

Business Classes

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)

 

Crypto Mining

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

 

Graphic Design Software

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

 

Engineering

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

 

Jewelry Making

JWL 101 – Jewelry Making Basics

JWL 102 – Soldering and Brazing for Jewelry Making

JWL 103 – Wire Wrapping Jewelry

JWL 104 – Jewelry Casting

 

Laser Etching and Cutting

LAS 101 – Laser Cutting and Etching Basics

LAS 102 – Laser Cutting and Etching – Advanced

LAS 103 – Photograph Etching – Advanced

 

Leather Working

LEA 101 – Leather Working Basics

 

Machine Shop Equipment

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

 

Membership

MEM 101 – Member Success Coaching Session (Free for new members)

 

Metal Shop and Sheet Metal

MTL 101 – Metal Shop Basics

MTL 102 – Metal Shop Hand Tool Basics

MTL 201 – Sheet Metal Basics

MTL 202 – Sheet Metal Forming

 

Photography

PHO 101 – Lighting for Product Photography

PHO 102 – Photoshop for Product Photography

 

Plastics and Composites

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

 

Project Classes

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)

 

3D Printing

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

 

Textiles and Sewing

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

 

Vinyl Cutting

VNL 101 – Vinyl Cutter

VNL 102 – How to Make Custom Printed Die Cut Stickers

VNL 103 – Making Silk Screen Templates

 

Welding

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)

 

Wood Working

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