Certified Maker Trainings
Get trained on our equipment, become a Certified Maker, and book Open Studio time to bring your vision to life!
There will be an Open Studio Orientation during these trainings to learn how to steward our shared makerspace and agree to our guidelines. After training and orientation, you can become a Certified Maker and eligible for Open Studio time ($20/hr).
Want to become a Certified Maker by taking a community workshop instead? Check for qualifying workshops on our workshop calendar.
Glowforge Laser-Engraver Training
Training (Up to 4 participants): Starts at $300
Learn how to use the TMC laser engraver! This two-hour training will introduce you to the basic safety and operation of our laser engraver and you can be well on your way to engraving and cutting out your own creations. You will learn start-up and shut down as well as on-tool design and tracing your own artwork.
CNC Trainings
Training (Up to 4 participants): Starts at $300
In this training, you'll learn about cutting-edge CNC technology using Shaper Origin, a hand-held CNC router! You will get hands-on experience with CNC design and learn how to cut designs into wood using the Shaper tool. While the Shaper has many applications and abilities, it utilizes a simple design interface that is approachable for all skill levels.
Screen printing Trainings (Two Options)
Option #1: Print-Only Training
In this two-hour training, you'll learn techniques to achieve a clean, colorfast image transfer using our screenprinting press and infrared heater. TMC will develop your screen prior to the training. This training is geared for one-color prints only.
This training includes an initial consultation, temporary use of one burned screen, one acetate, and up to 5 oz of ink. It does not include artwork processing.
Training (Up to 4): Starts at $300
Option #2: Develop + Print Training
In this two-part training, you will learn how to develop your screen and print your design. First, you will use the dark room to coat your screen with photo emulsion and burn your design onto the screen. In part two, you'll learn techniques to achieve a clean, colorfast image transfer using our screenprinting press and infrared heater. This training is geared for one-color prints only. Participant will bring their own apparel to print on and time is limited. Expect to have time to print on only a few items.
This training includes an initial consultation, temporary use of one burned screen, one acetate, and up to 5 oz of ink. It does not include artwork processing.
Training (Up to 4): Starts at $400
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