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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, April 16, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    14

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Ceramics Maintenance Night

  • When
    Thu, April 16, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Ceramics Studio
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  NOTE: This event is open to studio members and non-studio members alike. 

  Questions or trouble signing up? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org
  

  Become a steward of the ceramics studio! Help us foster an environment of collective care as we clean the studio, maintain tools, and complete studio improvements. We are all volunteers, and appreciate your time and effort to maintain the space we love. 
  

  - Your TCM Ceramics Managers

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, April 16, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, April 22, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    6

  Register

  FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING
  

  
  

  This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access. 

  Members are asked to make a $5 minimum donation to the woodshop for purchasing tool bits and other consumables, and you are encouraged to bring your own stock/scrap pieces to this class to practice joining so everyone can test the tool out and get a feel for using it.

  
  

  At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

  
  

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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, April 29, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, April 30, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    23

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, April 30, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, May 01, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TCM Classroom
  • Spaces left
    11

  Register

  Join this in-person orientation to learn more about the CNC routers at Twin Cities Maker.

  Orientation will start in the classroom—not the CNC room.

  Agenda:

  • Overview of the CNC routers
  • Rules and Restrictions
  • How to get Signed-off
  • Demonstration of toolpath generation using VCarve
  • Demo cut on Shapeoko or the 4' × 8' Sequoyatec

  CNC orientation is generally held on the second Friday of the month.

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• Jewelry Orientation

  • When
    Mon, May 04, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Jewelry orientation

  

  Come learn about the jewelry bench! You will learn: each tool’s role in the jewelry-making process, from cutting and forming to soldering and polishing. We will cover fabrication/smithing workflows as well as casting.
  

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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, May 06, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, May 14, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Ceramics Orientation

  • When
    Thu, May 14, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ceramics Studio
  • Spaces left
    11

  Register

  NOTE: *You must attend the general Twin Cities Maker Orientation ("New Member Orientation") in addition to our Ceramics Studio Orientation.* 

  Questions or trouble signing up for this orientation? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org

  The general orientation will orient you with the makerspace as a whole, while our ceramics studio orientation will focus specifically on the processes and procedures in our shop. We recommend completing the general orientation before the ceramics orientation. You do not need to attend orientation before taking a class or workshop.  However, orientation is a requirement to keep using the studio after a class or workshop ends.

  Our ceramics orientation will cover: 

  • Our Safety and Firing Waiver 
  • Consumables (clay, glaze, firing)
  • Check-In and Check-Out Procedures 
  • Reserving Tools
  • Classes vs. Sign-Offs (the free sign-offs allow you to bypass our mandatory 101 classes through a verbal and physical demonstration of skill)
  • ... and most importantly: a Studio Tour!!!

  Come prepared to ask questions and have fun!

   - Your TCM Ceramics Managers

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, May 14, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, May 20, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING
  

  
  

  This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access. 

  Members are asked to make a $5 minimum donation to the woodshop for purchasing tool bits and other consumables, and you are encouraged to bring your own stock/scrap pieces to this class to practice joining so everyone can test the tool out and get a feel for using it.

  
  

  At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

  
  

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• Ceramics Maintenance Night

  • When
    Thu, May 21, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Ceramics Studio
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  NOTE: This event is open to studio members and non-studio members alike. 

  Questions or trouble signing up? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org
  

  Become a steward of the ceramics studio! Help us foster an environment of collective care as we clean the studio, maintain tools, and complete studio improvements. We are all volunteers, and appreciate your time and effort to maintain the space we love. 
  

  - Your TCM Ceramics Managers

  
  

  Show details
• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, May 27, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, May 28, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

  Show details
• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, May 28, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

  Show details
• Jewelry Orientation

  • When
    Mon, June 01, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Jewelry orientation

  

  Come learn about the jewelry bench! You will learn: each tool’s role in the jewelry-making process, from cutting and forming to soldering and polishing. We will cover fabrication/smithing workflows as well as casting.
  

  Show details
• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, June 03, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

  Show details
• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, June 05, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TCM Classroom
  • Spaces left
    12

  Join this in-person orientation to learn more about the CNC routers at Twin Cities Maker.

  Orientation will start in the classroom—not the CNC room.

  Agenda:

  • Overview of the CNC routers
  • Rules and Restrictions
  • How to get Signed-off
  • Demonstration of toolpath generation using VCarve
  • Demo cut on Shapeoko or the 4' × 8' Sequoyatec

  CNC orientation is generally held on the second Friday of the month.

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, June 11, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

  Show details
• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, June 11, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

  Show details
• Ceramics Orientation

  • When
    Thu, June 11, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ceramics Studio
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  NOTE: *You must attend the general Twin Cities Maker Orientation ("New Member Orientation") in addition to our Ceramics Studio Orientation.* 

  Questions or trouble signing up for this orientation? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org

  The general orientation will orient you with the makerspace as a whole, while our ceramics studio orientation will focus specifically on the processes and procedures in our shop. We recommend completing the general orientation before the ceramics orientation. You do not need to attend orientation before taking a class or workshop.  However, orientation is a requirement to keep using the studio after a class or workshop ends.

  Our ceramics orientation will cover: 

  • Our Safety and Firing Waiver 
  • Consumables (clay, glaze, firing)
  • Check-In and Check-Out Procedures 
  • Reserving Tools
  • Classes vs. Sign-Offs (the free sign-offs allow you to bypass our mandatory 101 classes through a verbal and physical demonstration of skill)
  • ... and most importantly: a Studio Tour!!!

  Come prepared to ask questions and have fun!

   - Your TCM Ceramics Managers

  
  

  Show details
• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, June 17, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING
  

  
  

  This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access. 

  Members are asked to make a $5 minimum donation to the woodshop for purchasing tool bits and other consumables, and you are encouraged to bring your own stock/scrap pieces to this class to practice joining so everyone can test the tool out and get a feel for using it.

  
  

  At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

  
  

  Show details
• Ceramics Maintenance Night

  • When
    Thu, June 18, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Ceramics Studio
  • Spaces left
    12

  Register

  NOTE: This event is open to studio members and non-studio members alike. 

  Questions or trouble signing up? Email ceramics@tcmaker.org
  

  Become a steward of the ceramics studio! Help us foster an environment of collective care as we clean the studio, maintain tools, and complete studio improvements. We are all volunteers, and appreciate your time and effort to maintain the space we love. 
  

  - Your TCM Ceramics Managers

  
  

  Show details
• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, June 24, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, June 25, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

  Show details
• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, June 25, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

  Show details
• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, July 01, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

  Show details
• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, July 03, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TCM Classroom
  • Spaces left
    12

  Join this in-person orientation to learn more about the CNC routers at Twin Cities Maker.

  Orientation will start in the classroom—not the CNC room.

  Agenda:

  • Overview of the CNC routers
  • Rules and Restrictions
  • How to get Signed-off
  • Demonstration of toolpath generation using VCarve
  • Demo cut on Shapeoko or the 4' × 8' Sequoyatec

  CNC orientation is generally held on the second Friday of the month.

  Show details
• Jewelry Orientation

  • When
    Mon, July 06, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Jewelry orientation

  

  Come learn about the jewelry bench! You will learn: each tool’s role in the jewelry-making process, from cutting and forming to soldering and polishing. We will cover fabrication/smithing workflows as well as casting.
  

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, July 09, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

  Show details
• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, July 09, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

  Show details
• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, July 22, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING
  

  
  

  This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access. 

  Members are asked to make a $5 minimum donation to the woodshop for purchasing tool bits and other consumables, and you are encouraged to bring your own stock/scrap pieces to this class to practice joining so everyone can test the tool out and get a feel for using it.

  
  

  At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

  
  

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, July 23, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

  Show details
• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, July 23, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

  Show details
• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, July 29, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

  Show details
• Jewelry Orientation

  • When
    Mon, August 03, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Jewelry orientation

  

  Come learn about the jewelry bench! You will learn: each tool’s role in the jewelry-making process, from cutting and forming to soldering and polishing. We will cover fabrication/smithing workflows as well as casting.
  

  Show details
• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, August 05, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

  Register

  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, August 06, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

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  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, August 06, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, August 07, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    TCM Classroom
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  Join this in-person orientation to learn more about the CNC routers at Twin Cities Maker.

  Orientation will start in the classroom—not the CNC room.

  Agenda:

  • Overview of the CNC routers
  • Rules and Restrictions
  • How to get Signed-off
  • Demonstration of toolpath generation using VCarve
  • Demo cut on Shapeoko or the 4' × 8' Sequoyatec

  CNC orientation is generally held on the second Friday of the month.

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, August 19, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

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  FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING
  

  
  

  This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access. 

  Members are asked to make a $5 minimum donation to the woodshop for purchasing tool bits and other consumables, and you are encouraged to bring your own stock/scrap pieces to this class to practice joining so everyone can test the tool out and get a feel for using it.

  
  

  At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, August 20, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, August 20, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• Artifactory Orientation

  • When
    Wed, August 26, 2026
  •  
    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Artifactory

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  Artifactory orientation

  

  Orientation will be a half-hour session covering space changes, equipment and material locations, donations, cleanliness protocols, and safety procedures for new members and those who haven't been down to the Artifactory in a while.
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, September 03, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, September 03, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, September 16, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING
  

  
  

  This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access. 

  Members are asked to make a $5 minimum donation to the woodshop for purchasing tool bits and other consumables, and you are encouraged to bring your own stock/scrap pieces to this class to practice joining so everyone can test the tool out and get a feel for using it.

  
  

  At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, September 17, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, September 17, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 01, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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    24

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  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 01, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 15, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 15, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, October 21, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING
  

  
  

  This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access. 

  Members are asked to make a $5 minimum donation to the woodshop for purchasing tool bits and other consumables, and you are encouraged to bring your own stock/scrap pieces to this class to practice joining so everyone can test the tool out and get a feel for using it.

  
  

  At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 29, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 29, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, November 12, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    23

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  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

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• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, November 12, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

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• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, November 18, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING
  

  
  

  This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access. 

  Members are asked to make a $5 minimum donation to the woodshop for purchasing tool bits and other consumables, and you are encouraged to bring your own stock/scrap pieces to this class to practice joining so everyone can test the tool out and get a feel for using it.

  
  

  At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

  
  

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 03, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

  Show details
• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 03, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

  Show details
• Festool Domino Joiner - Basic Training

  • When
    Wed, December 16, 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Wood Shop
  • Spaces left
    10

  Register

  FESTOOL DOMINO TRAINING
  

  
  

  This class provides basic training and familiarity with the Festool Domino for you to be signed off and granted access. 

  Members are asked to make a $5 minimum donation to the woodshop for purchasing tool bits and other consumables, and you are encouraged to bring your own stock/scrap pieces to this class to practice joining so everyone can test the tool out and get a feel for using it.

  
  

  At the end of this class members will be given access to both Festool Dominos which are secured in a locked storage cabinet.

  
  

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 17, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    24

  Register

  
  

  About this event

  Whether you are a brand new member of Twin Cities Maker, or have been a member for a really long time but haven't been in the shop for awhile, attending a new member orientation will get you up to speed on the policies, guidelines, and culture of Twin Cities Maker.

  Signup, download a copy of our handbook, and come to session. During orientation you get to meet some new people, have all your questions answered, and get acquainted with Twin Cities Maker policies, guidelines, and culture.
  

  Orientation lasts for about 1 hour with time after for questions and support for any issues.

  After you have completed orientation you will receive your fob to access the facility, which will be activated once have paid all membership fees.

  If you are going to be working in the woodshop be sure to sign up for woodshop orientation immediately following this class.  Check our orientations calendar to register.

  All New Members are required to Pre-Register for this Orientation.

  If you cannot attend an in person orientation, please reach out to membership@tcmaker.org so that we can work out special arrangements.

  
  

  Show details
• Wood Shop Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 17, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

  Register

  Wood Shop Orientation

  Wood Shop Orientation is a required orientation for all woodworkers. 

  During Orientation we will cover basic shop safety guidelines along with best practices that are necessary to use the wood shop at Twin Cities Maker!

  https://wiki.tcmaker.org/en/shop_departments/wood_shop
  

  
  

  Show details