TAKE A CLASS

LEARN COOL STUFF.

We offer a variety of fun classes, like screen printing and laser cutting. All of the programs are developed and taught by volunteers, and are offered at cost of materials. We’re always working on adding new classes, so be sure to check our available classes often, follow us on Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter. Want to learn something but don't see it here? Join our Course Interest List to help us plan classes that will best serve our community. We'll let you know when the classes you want are available.

[open in new tab ↗]

WE OFFER 3 TYPES OF CLASSES:

TOOL
TRAINING

Gain access to our major tools by learning how to safely use them.

MAKE & TAKE
CLASSES

Produce a cool piece of art while learning a new maker skill and having fun!

MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLASSES

Gain an understanding of a combination of tools to create a fun piece of art.

TOOL TRAINING

We offer each of the classes below on a regular basis, to grant you access to our tools:

VIEW CURRENT CLASSES ↗

LASER

We have a huge 36x48 laserbed, CO2 laser, 180 watt that can cut and engrave wood & acrylic.

We run a single class where you can get certified with just one session, consisting of classroom lecture followed by hands-on projects on the laser.

Check CoLaser.org for more information. You can also familiarize yourself with the LightBurn software beforehand.

CNC ROUTER

Certification to use our Avid CNC 3 axis Router (48”x96”) only requires taking one singular class: Hello, CNC.

Contact: CNC@SDCoLab.org

WOODWORKING

We currently do not have specific training classes to learn how to use the equipment available in the woodshop, but we've had volunteer build days whereby we taught apprentices to build wooden walls and doors. Stay tuned for future woodworking classes!

SEWING

We have several flat bed industrial sewing machines (triple feed, drop feed, and overlock) as well as a domestic embroidery machine and a smorgasbord of domestic sewing machines.

Join us for sewing classes:

Befriend your sewing machine (beginners)
Learn to use a domestic sewing machine and work on a simple sewing project.

Stitch ’n Bitch (all levels)
Bring in a sewing project to work on in community. This class is open to all levels and limited assistance is available.

Special topics (varies)
Periodically we run classes on specific topics like alterations or sew-along projects. See the specific class description for experience level.

Befriend our industrial sewing machines (intermediate/advanced)

Learn the ins and outs of using our industrial sewing machines. You should already be familiar with using a domestic sewing machine to enroll in this class. Completion will certify you to use our industrial sewing machines.

Machine Training:

No certification is required to use domestic sewing machines. If you are not yet familiar with machine sewing, enroll in Befriend your Machine!
Industrial sewing machines require certification. This certification can be obtained from our Befriend our industrial sewing machines class, or contact us to schedule an orientation.

3D PRINTER

Come use our 3D printers:

2x Bambu LabA1 mini
1x Creality Ender 3 V3 SE

You must take our basics training class in order to be certified to use them.

Classes offered:

Demystifying 3D Printing (Basics)
Advanced 3D Printing Topic

Participants should prepare for the class by watching this 30 minute video.

ELECTRONICS

We have soldering irons, volt meters, and a variable power source for you to use to complete your electronics projects. Come learn some electronics in our classes:

Soldering Basics
We discuss the purpose of all the equipment, learn and practice basic soldering techniques such as through-hole soldering and surface mount soldering, and you leave class with an LED pendant that you’ve created yourself.
Circuit for Beginners
Participants will learn basic card-making techniques and will leave with a crafted Greeting Card to take home.

SCREENPRINTING

We have a 4 station, 6 color, 360° rotation, manual t-shirt screen printing press.

We offer a sequence of courses to help you learn to screen print:

Screen Printing Level 1: Materials & Preparation
Observe the preparation of a screen for printing, and print your shirt using our screens!
Screen Printing Level 2
Come with your simple illustration, and learn to burn it to a screen.

MAKE & TAKE
CLASSES

We offer fun maker and art classes that guide you through learning techniques to make your own awesome art! New interesting classes will be rotated in along with some popular demand repeats of the following:

VIEW CURRENT CLASSES ↗

Want to learn something but don't see it here? Join our Course Interest List to help us plan classes that will best serve our community. We'll let you know when the classes you want are available.