IDEAStudio Member Training Sessions | Summer 2025

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3D Printing

3D printing is coming out of its status as an emerging manufacturing technique and becoming a more commonly accepted means of manufacturing. This is due to lowered costs and an easier overall process to end up with a finished product.

Introduction to 3D Printing (CMED 1147) - 07/08/25 Sold-out

7/8/25, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Basic 3D Printer Training for FFF machines

Introduction to 3D Printing (CMED 1147) - 07/28/25 Sold-out

5 available

7/28/25, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Basic 3D Printer Training for FFF machines

Laser Cutting

The laser cutter is a versatile machine found in many shops, studios, and businesses and can be used to precisely etch onto or cut through various materials, including acrylic, wood, paper, fabric, and foam. Popular with makers of all kinds, laser cutting is used for both prototyping and production work.

Introduction to Laser Cutting (CMED 1148) - 07/01/25 Sold-out

3 available

7/1/25, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Epilog 120w CO2 Laser Cutter

Introduction to Laser Cutting (CMED 1148) - 07/21/25 Sold-out

3 available

7/21/25, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Epilog 120w CO2 Laser Cutter

Vinyl Cutting

There are several manufacturing techniques which have recently increased in popularity. Vinyl Cutting is counted among these due to its decrease in cost and difficulty to learn. Vinyl cutting, as a manufacturing technique, has very broad applications from simple craftworking to creating professional graphic designs.

Introduction to Vinyl Cutting (CMED 1149) - 07/14/25 Sold-out

5 available

7/14/25, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Vinyl Cutting

Electronics

Electronics covers a wide range of topics that allow makers to add automation, lighting, sensors, and interactivity to their projects. This is a growing area of our makerspace where we will be adding more trainings soon.

Introduction to Electronics- 07/31/25 Sold-out

7/31/25, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Soldering Training

Desktop CNC Mill

CNC milling is a well tested subtractive manufacturing. The process of CNC milling is the precise removal of material from a block to yield the desired piece. The mill we use in the IDEAStudio is Crbide 3D's Nomad 3. It has a cutting area of 8"(X), 8"(Y), 3"(Z). Although some metals are permitted, the mill mainly cuts on wood and plastics.

Desktop CNC Milling - 07/07/25 Sold-out

3 available

7/7/25, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Desktop CNC Milling

Desktop CNC Milling - 07/29/25 Sold-out

1 available

7/29/25, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Desktop CNC Milling

Embroidery Machine

The Melco embroidery machine will yield professional looking results on a variety garments and accessories. This training will show you how to set up a design and stitch it onto the fabric of your choice.

Introduction to Embroidery Machine - 06/30/25 Sold-out

6/30/25, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Embroidery Machine

Introduction to Embroidery Machine - 07/22/25 Sold-out

7/22/25, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Embroidery Machine

Metal Shop Essentials

Dip your toe into the world of metalwork with our basic 4-hour training class. This class covers general attitudes and behaviors necessary for working in the metal shop. You will learn how to safely operate the following pieces of equipment:

Metal chop saw
Horizontal Bandsaw
Notcher/Bender
Bench Grinder
Sheet metal Brake

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class equips you with the fundamentals to forge a path in the exciting realm of metal fabrication.

Metalshop Essentials - 07/18/25 Sold-out

7/18/25, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Metalshop Essentials

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3D Printing

Introduction to 3D Printing (CMED 1147) - 07/08/25

Introduction to 3D Printing (CMED 1147) - 07/28/25

Laser Cutting

Introduction to Laser Cutting (CMED 1148) - 07/01/25

Introduction to Laser Cutting (CMED 1148) - 07/21/25

Vinyl Cutting

Introduction to Vinyl Cutting (CMED 1149) - 07/14/25

Electronics

Introduction to Electronics- 07/31/25

Desktop CNC Mill

Desktop CNC Milling - 07/07/25

Desktop CNC Milling - 07/29/25

Embroidery Machine

Introduction to Embroidery Machine - 06/30/25

Introduction to Embroidery Machine - 07/22/25

Metal Shop Essentials

Metal chop saw
Horizontal Bandsaw
Notcher/Bender
Bench Grinder
Sheet metal Brake

Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this class equips you with the fundamentals to forge a path in the exciting realm of metal fabrication.

Metalshop Essentials - 07/18/25

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