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.
Learn the ins and outs of our 155-watt CO2 laser as well as our two 30-watt CO2 lasers. With these tools you can personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
If you can imagine a shape, there is a good chance you can create it with a 3D printer. Intricate patterns, useful gadgets, tools, jigs, and molds are common in 3D printing. Browse printables.com to get ideas before attending this certification course.
Casting metal is a 6,000-year-old process still used in manufacturing and fine art. The founder melts metal (usually aluminum, bronze, or cast iron) in a crucible, pours it into a mold, then removes the mold material or the casting once the metal has cooled and solidified. In our classes, beginners learn the safety associated with pouring 1800 degrees of molten metal, how to pack a sand mold, and how to pour liquid metal into the mold.
Learn 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! 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. Besides sewing fabric, a serger sewing machine handles the seam sewing, edge finishing as well as trims away excess fabric.
In this two-hour session, members will learn the essential skills needed to safely operate and maintain the kilns at Make Santa Fe. Whether you're a novice or an experienced ceramist looking to refine your firing techniques, this class will empower you to bring your projects to life confidently.
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 CNC projects with confidence.
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.
Dive into the art of knifemaking in this immersive 4-week course, where you will learn both the foundational techniques and advanced skills needed to create your own custom knife. Over four sessions of hands-on instruction, you’ll work with a knife blank to craft a unique “kit knife” and gain valuable insights into bladesmithing using raw tool steel to practice forging a blade from scratch.
Create a simple canvas drawstring tote/backpack and learn how to use a domestic sewing machine. Learn to use standard sewing machines, our Juki industrial sewing machine, and our Singer industrial walking foot sewing machine in this introductory workshop.
Get a broad understanding of a well-equipped wood shop while learning safety and 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 multiple tools in the shop, resulting in a mini hat rack to take home with them!
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