Training options
Humanmade offers training for makers of all skill levels. Look at some of the options below to find out what’s right for you. If you’re not sure, you can also come by for a tour and talk to one of our project specialist staff to discuss your training needs.
Skill assessment
For Experienced users
If you already have significant workshop experience in one or more areas, you can schedule a one-on-one session with staff to demonstrate your skills and get qualified to use our equipment. When requesting an assessment, make sure to specify what equipment you need to access and be evaluated on.
Foundation Courses & Project Workshops
Perfect for beginneres, open to all
Foundations courses are project-based trainings designed to help beginners master the fundamentals of a shop area. Over several days or several weeks you will complete projects from scratch and gain the confidence to work independently.
FSOs (Fundamental Safety & Operations)
Beginner to intermediate users
Fast-paced training sessions designed to introduce users to the essential skills and house rules for using each piece of equipment in the shop. We have several separate FSOs to cover each shop area. Most sessions are 2 - 4 hours long. See our current course schedule below