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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, May 22, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
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    19

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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, May 22, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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
  

  
  

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, June 05, 2025
  •  
    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, June 05, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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, June 06, 2025
  •  
    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.

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• FDM - 3D Printing Orientation

  • When
    Tue, June 10, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    3D Lab
  • Spaces left
    3

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  FDM  - 3D Printing Orientation
  

  This orientation will show the basics of FDM 3D printing and lab etiquette to get you checked off to use FDM 3d printers.
  
  Upon completion you will be checked off for use of these particular machines.
  
  If you have not taken the 3D lab orientation please let the instructor know.

  
  

  (FDM = Fused Deposition Modeling)

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• Resin 3D Printing Orientation

  • When
    Tue, June 10, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    3D Lab
  • Spaces left
    3

  Register

  Resin 3D Printing Orientation
  

  This class will cover the use of the SLA/DLP 3D printing machines. We will go over the etiquette and safety procedures of handling the materials and machines.
  
  Upon completion you will be checked off for use of these particular machines.
  
  If you have not taken the 3D lab orientation please let the instructor know.

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, June 19, 2025
  •  
    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, June 19, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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, July 04, 2025
  •  
    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.

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, July 17, 2025
  •  
    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, July 17, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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, July 31, 2025
  •  
    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, July 31, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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, August 01, 2025
  •  
    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
• FDM - 3D Printing Orientation

  • When
    Tue, August 12, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    3D Lab
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  FDM  - 3D Printing Orientation
  

  This orientation will show the basics of FDM 3D printing and lab etiquette to get you checked off to use FDM 3d printers.
  
  Upon completion you will be checked off for use of these particular machines.
  
  If you have not taken the 3D lab orientation please let the instructor know.

  
  

  (FDM = Fused Deposition Modeling)

  Show details
• Resin 3D Printing Orientation

  • When
    Tue, August 12, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    3D Lab
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  Resin 3D Printing Orientation
  

  This class will cover the use of the SLA/DLP 3D printing machines. We will go over the etiquette and safety procedures of handling the materials and machines.
  
  Upon completion you will be checked off for use of these particular machines.
  
  If you have not taken the 3D lab orientation please let the instructor know.

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, August 14, 2025
  •  
    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, August 14, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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, August 28, 2025
  •  
    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, August 28, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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
• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, September 05, 2025
  •  
    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.

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, September 11, 2025
  •  
    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, September 11, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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, September 25, 2025
  •  
    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, September 25, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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
• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, October 03, 2025
  •  
    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, October 09, 2025
  •  
    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, October 09, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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
• FDM - 3D Printing Orientation

  • When
    Tue, October 14, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    3D Lab
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  FDM  - 3D Printing Orientation
  

  This orientation will show the basics of FDM 3D printing and lab etiquette to get you checked off to use FDM 3d printers.
  
  Upon completion you will be checked off for use of these particular machines.
  
  If you have not taken the 3D lab orientation please let the instructor know.

  
  

  (FDM = Fused Deposition Modeling)

  Show details
• Resin 3D Printing Orientation

  • When
    Tue, October 14, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    3D Lab
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  Resin 3D Printing Orientation
  

  This class will cover the use of the SLA/DLP 3D printing machines. We will go over the etiquette and safety procedures of handling the materials and machines.
  
  Upon completion you will be checked off for use of these particular machines.
  
  If you have not taken the 3D lab orientation please let the instructor know.

  Show details
• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, October 23, 2025
  •  
    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, October 23, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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 06, 2025
  •  
    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, November 06, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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
• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, November 07, 2025
  •  
    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.

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, November 20, 2025
  •  
    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, November 20, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    3119 East 26th Street Minneapolis, MN 55406
  • Spaces left
    25

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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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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 04, 2025
  •  
    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, December 04, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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, December 05, 2025
  •  
    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
• FDM - 3D Printing Orientation

  • When
    Tue, December 09, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    3D Lab
  • Spaces left
    5

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  FDM  - 3D Printing Orientation
  

  This orientation will show the basics of FDM 3D printing and lab etiquette to get you checked off to use FDM 3d printers.
  
  Upon completion you will be checked off for use of these particular machines.
  
  If you have not taken the 3D lab orientation please let the instructor know.

  
  

  (FDM = Fused Deposition Modeling)

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• Resin 3D Printing Orientation

  • When
    Tue, December 09, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    3D Lab
  • Spaces left
    5

  Register

  Resin 3D Printing Orientation
  

  This class will cover the use of the SLA/DLP 3D printing machines. We will go over the etiquette and safety procedures of handling the materials and machines.
  
  Upon completion you will be checked off for use of these particular machines.
  
  If you have not taken the 3D lab orientation please let the instructor know.

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• New Member Orientation

  • When
    Thu, December 18, 2025
  •  
    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 18, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 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
• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, January 02, 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
• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, February 06, 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
• CNC Orientation

  • When
    Fri, March 06, 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