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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 may be able to request a one-on-one session with staff to demonstrate your skills and get qualified to use our equipment. We can only offer assessments on equipment for which we have a dedicated full time staff member, which does not currently include all areas of Humanmade. Assessments do have a variable cost depending on the number of tools you need to use, please discuss specific costs with your staff member before committing to an assessment.

We currently offer assessments in the following areas.

  • Basic woodshop · Jointer / Planer / Router · Wood lathe

  • Laser cutting / engraving · 3D printing

  • Basic metal shop

  • Industrial sewing

 

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

FSO Training Sessions

Humanmade Discovery Pack

Start your maker journey right.
First month membership + training in wood, metal, 3D printing, and lasers.

 

Woodshop

Browse our wood-working training options. This includes traditional tools & CNC routing.

Metal & Machining

Browse our metal-working and machine-shop training options. This includes manual tools & CNC milling.

Sewing & Textiles

Browse our industrial sewing and textiles training options.

Laser & 3D Printing

Browse our digital fabrication training options.

All FSO Trainings Schedule

 

CLASS POLICIES

Class Cancellation and Refund Policy

​Training refunds can be provided if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the training.

To cancel out of a class please stop by Member Services in person or by phone. Messages left for cancellation may not be received before the 24 hour window, it is the users responsibility to receive confirmation of cancellation.

Any cancellations outside of our cancellation policy are not eligible for refund.


Arrive On Time

Please arrive to class on time as there are no late entries into class once it has begun.  It is disruptive for the class and for the other students if an individual joins late.  If you are running a few minutes late, you may call the front desk - we may be able to accommodate only under special circumstances.

DRESS CODE

Humanmade is an active shop - please wear proper attire when on site.  Here are our dress code policies:

- Safety glasses are mandatory when in our woodshop, metal shop and any area in our main workspace with activity warranting eye protection.  Safety glasses are available to borrow on site.

- Always wear closed toed shoes.  Activities all areas of the shop may pose a risk (such as soldering, casting, etc). There is absolutely no entry into the woodshop and metal shop rooms without closed toed shoes.

- Long sleeved shirts and pants are mandatory when working in or near areas involving high temperatures (welding, casting, etc), and must be made of natural fibers and/or leather to prevent clothing that could melt onto the skin.

- Long hair must be secured back and short sleeves are required when using power and/or rotary tools.  Long/dangling jewelry and tech must be removed.

If an individual arrives to class without proper attire, entry into class may be prohibited.  If you have any questions about our dress code, please contact our Member Services team for clarification.

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION

All students are expected to pay attention and participate in class.  Please silence your phone and refrain from using any tech during class out of respect for fellow students and instructor.  Any individual who is not actively engaged or is distracting to others may be failed and/or asked to leave.