Core Tool “Badge” Trainings are open to both Make Santa Fe members and the general public. They serve as an introduction to the safe and proper use of a tool or shop. They must be taken successfully before members can access the tool or shop independently.
Badge Trainings are different from workshops in that they mainly cover tool operations and are not able to cover the techniques for each tool in depth. To learn more about techniques, or specific products, check out our Workshops Page or request a Private Lesson.
Embark on learning the centuries-old craft of woodturning. Initially, a craft born out of necessity, using a lathe has gained tremendous popularity as a hobby over the last 50 years. Develop an understanding of how to safely operate a lathe while building wood grain knowledge in this beginner-friendly workshop. This is a satisfying craft and one where you can create things you’ll actually use!
Sew a beanie hat made of knit fabric using a serger! Stretch and Knit fabrics have very different properties from standard fabrics; learn to work with them in the sewing shop, which includes learning the ins and outs of serger sewing machine use.
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own ornamental steel table.
What you’ll learn: Please note: About the Instructor: Enoch (Echo) Cincotta designs adventure programming with REANIMATOR in Santa Fe, NM.... View Article
Get a broad understanding of navigating a well-equipped wood shop while learning the safety basics through practice. In this course, makers will begin with un-milled lumber and process it through various wood shop machines to get hands-on experience with various tools in the shop resulting in a mini hat rack to take home with them!
What can you do with a microcontroller? Unlock the power of microcontrollers in our "Microcontroller Basics" course. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this class will introduce you to the fundamentals of microcontrollers (like Arduino, Teensy, ESP32, Raspberry Pie and others) and their applications. You'll learn how to harness the capabilities of these tiny computers to bring your projects to life.
Unlock the next level of your blacksmithing journey in this course designed for those with a basic understanding of blacksmithing... View Article
Cutting metal by hand can be exhausting, so why not learn how to make a robot do it for you? Take your metal work to the next level as you learn to process basic vector or CAD drawings into precision-cut steel designs with our CNC plasma cutter.
Embark on the exciting journey of creating with metal. Get hands-on training on the many tools required for cutting, bending, shaping, grinding, drilling, and welding steel in the MAKE metal shop. Students will go through the various steps and techniques required to build their very own ornamental steel table.
This hands-on workshop is designed for beginners who want to explore the fundamentals of CNC technology, its applications, and how to operate a CNC router effectively. Whether you're a woodworking enthusiast, a maker, or a curious learner, this class will equip you with the knowledge and skills to start creating precision projects with confidence.
Create a simple canvas drawstring tote/backpack and learn the basics of using a domestic sewing machine. Get up to speed on our Juki industrial sewing machine and two standard sewing machines in this introductory workshop.
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