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.
Badge – Electronics and Intro to Microcontrollers
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe, United StatesWhat 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.
Intermediate Blacksmithing: Crafting Your Own Tools
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BADGE – Plasma Cutting
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe, United StatesCutting 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.
BADGE – Metalshop & MIG Welding
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.
BADGE – Intro to CNC Router
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe, United StatesThis 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.
BADGE – Sewing
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe, United StatesCreate 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.
BADGE – Woodshop
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe, United StatesGet 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!
BADGE – Intro to Blacksmithing
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe, United StatesAre you enthralled by watching glowing red-hot steel be manipulated and transformed? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Here’s a chance to learn the safety precautions, basic techniques, tools, and nomenclature to get you started.
BADGE – Ceramics Studio
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe, United StatesCeramics, one of the oldest and most captivating art forms, offers a unique blend of tactile, creative, and meditative experiences. If you want to express yourself, create functional items for your home, or want to explore a new medium, the Make Clay Ceramics studio is all you’ll need. Anyone can take this class, no experience required!
BADGE – Laser Cutting
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe, United StatesLearn the ins and outs of our 30-watt Epilogue Zing laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
BADGE- Wood Lathe
Make Santa Fe 2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe, United StatesEmbark 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!