Continuing Education
Learning shouldn't stop just because you are not in school! Let's us help you in your creative endeavors with continuing education! We offer a variety of one on one classes from DIY CNC and product development to design software and hands on woodshop classes.
Design
CAD- Rhino
CAD- Inventor
CAD- Fusion 360
Illustrator
Tool Basics
Table Saw Training
Woodshop for Women
Product Development Basics
Instructors
Brooke M Davis
Rhino Expert
Illustrator
Woodworking
Product Development
Alejandro Gonzalez
Fusion 360 Expert
CAD Classes
Basic 3D Modeling Class (Rhino)- $950 6 wks / 2 x 2hr sessions
This class offers a basic understanding of the tools and principles behind 3D modeling. This class offers comprehensive assignments to master 3D computer modeling techniques from solid modeling to surface modeling. Meets twice a week for 2 hr sessions ZOOM classes also available!
3 Day- Rhino Immersive Classes- $550 (3) 3hr sessions 3- 3hr sessions
This class offers a basic understanding of the tools and principles behind 3D modeling. Learn Rhino in 3 easy 3 hr classes- We'll get you up and running in no time to be able to create your own designs.
CNC Classes
2D DIY CNC Certification Class-$600 3 wks/ 2 x 2hr
This 3 week class teaches students- the basics of using the Shopbot 4' x 8' CNC Machine, CAM Programming using Aspire for 2 ½ axis cutting. Techniques include 2/12 axis sign cutting, V Carving, image carving, and importing CAD from external sources.
Intro to CNC Basics Class- $75-1hr
Do you want to know more about CNC Cutting? Are you curious to see if using a CNC is good for your design process? This class covers a basic introductory vocabulary to using a CNC.
The Shopbot Quick Start Certification Class- $300 3hrs
This class is for those of you who have trained else where on CNC machines and would like to have access to Ole Bessie! Come and spend 3 hrs with us to become certified on our machine. We will be reviewing tool path creation in Vectric, feeds and speeds for materials, and best practices for a variety of parts to hold down.
University CNC Immersive Training Class- $1500 1-2 day training
Three day immersive training class to get instructors and students quickly up to speed on using the ShopBot! This class enables students to operate the CNC at a reduced hourly rate. Techniques covered include 2 1/2 axis and 3 axis cutting, Aspire or Visual Mill Programing, and Jigging Soluitions as well as a varity of hold down clamping techniques.
WOODSHOP Classes
Table Saw Basics- $100- 1-2hrs
Beginner class for those of you who would like to learn proper safety techniques for using a table saw. We will cover rip cutting , cross cutting, measuring techniques and posture for using a table saw!
Tool Basics Training- $200- 3hrs
This class is for beginners who are looking to learn how to use basic tools. We cover basic safety techniques for the Band Saw, Drill Press, Chop Saw, and Table Saw
Woodshop for Women- $200 3hrs
Based off the idea that women learn differently, than men, this woman's olny class teaches the basics of tools and the shop.