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• FIX IT in the Classroom

  • Start
    11 Sep 2025
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  • End
    11 Jun 2026
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  • Schedule
    40 sessions
  • Location
    classroom

  FIX IT will be working on robots in the Classroom

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• Woodshop Tool Checkout

  • Start
    3 Feb 2026
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  • End
    3 Aug 2027
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  • Schedule
    40 sessions
  • Location
    Woodshop

  A  bi-weekly group checkout for the wood shop tools. 

  If you want updates or are looking for a checkout outside of these times make a post on the checkout thread

  Usually Hosted by Chance McClendon

  Payment is not expected but candy, baked goods, etc are very welcome.  Restocking my DnD Snack drawer.
  

  
  

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• Beginner Woodworking Course

  • Start
    16 Mar 2026
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  • End
    30 Mar 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Woodshop
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Beginner Woodworking  Course

  This course will focus on teaching woodworking skills so you will be comfortable using the shop for your future projects.  You are not expected to have any woodworking experience or own any tools. You will be supplied with everything you need. The class size is small to guarantee a consistent amount of one on one instruction.  

  Over the course of three classes you will build a solid wood tool box from rough lumber to finished box. This can serve as storage for your future tool collection or a neat thing to show your mom. For more in depth please read the syllabus

  This course includes checkouts for the Jointer, Planer, Table saw, and router table if you don't already have them. 

  If you have any feedback or suggestions to make this course more accessible or need more information please contact me at bychancewoodworking@gmail.com or on the makerspace forum @chanceofawesome

  Cost: $150

  Instructor: Chance McClendon 

  Class needs to be a full four people to run

  NOTE: This is the first time I'm running this course so it's being offered at a discount. Please forgive me if it's not a seamless experience.   I'm listing  this with three classes but if we need we can add another class to finish the project.  

  Cancellation Policy: Non-refundable, fully transferable.  Directors to make exceptions based on cases of hardship (injury, death in the family, etc.)
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• New Applicants Evening

  • When
    31 Mar 2026
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Victoria Makerspace Classroom
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  An night hosted by the spaces New Members Committee. 

  This event is the third mandatory step in the application process. For more details on the application process visit makerspace.ca/apply 

  General topics covered will include:

  • Safety information
  • New member package and handouts
  • Expectations of membership and some basics of how to share a work space
    
  • Commitment to volunteer efforts
  • How to get started on your goals/project at the space
  • a tour of the facility and high level overview of our tools
  • Registration and paperwork

  
  

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• Welding area and Classroom Booked 9am - 4pm

  • When
    4 Apr 2026
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    09:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    Welding Area & Classroom

  Welding Area and Classroom Booked from 9:00am to 4pm.

  Instruction begins in Classroom at 9:30 am.  

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• CNC Checkout Class (April)

  • Start
    8 Apr 2026
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  • End
    29 Apr 2026
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    Classroom
  • Spaces left
    0

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  This course is intended to teach a member the capabilities and basics of using a 2.5D CNC router. Once the course is complete, a member should be able to plan, design, and build a project using a CNC router. Upon completion of the course you will be ready for a checkout on the Victoria Makerspace CNC, and should be able to use the CNC on their own.

  The primary material for this course will be wood, however, use of plastics and soft metals will be discussed as well. Students will have the opportunity to complete two small projects, in order to build competency and muscle memory on the CNC router.

  We will cover the basic use of Vcarve's design tools, but this course is not intended to teach design skills.

  Vcarve does NOT run on mac. Apple silicon runs it extremely badly even if you can get it to run in wine or parallels. We have two classroom computers you are welcome to use. The Information you learn in this course is directly applicable to Fusion 360 or another cam/cad suite. Fusion360 runs fantastic on mac.  

  Course Syllabus (in attached file):

  CNC Course Syllabus.pdf
  

  Cost: $200

  Notice:

  This course will not run without a minimum of 3 attendees. Refunds or rescheduling will be undertaken in good faith in this eventuality.  
  

  Instructor: Chance McClendon

  Cancellation Policy: Non-refundable, fully transferable.  Directors to make exceptions based on cases of hardship (injury, death in the family, etc.)

  
  

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• Beginner Woodworking Course - April

  • Start
    13 Apr 2026
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  • End
    27 Apr 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Woodshop
  • Spaces left
    1

  Register

  Beginner Woodworking  Course

  This course will focus on teaching woodworking skills so you will be comfortable using the shop for your future projects.  You are not expected to have any woodworking experience or own any tools. You will be supplied with everything you need. The class size is small to guarantee a consistent amount of one on one instruction.  

  Over the course of three classes you will build a solid wood tool box from rough lumber to finished box. This can serve as storage for your future tool collection or a neat thing to show your mom. For more in depth please read the syllabus

  This course includes checkouts for the Jointer, Planer, Table saw, and router table if you don't already have them. 

  If you have any feedback or suggestions to make this course more accessible or need more information please contact me at bychancewoodworking@gmail.com or on the makerspace forum @chanceofawesome

  Cost: $200

  Instructor: Chance McClendon 

  Class needs at least 3 students to run

  You must be a member of the makerspace to take this course

  Cancellation Policy: Non-refundable, fully transferable.  Directors to make exceptions based on cases of hardship (injury, death in the family, etc.)
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Human Factors for RPAS Licensing

  • When
    24 Apr 2026
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    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Classroom

  
  

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• New Applicants Evening

  • When
    28 Apr 2026
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Victoria Makerspace Classroom
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  An night hosted by the spaces New Members Committee. 

  This event is the third mandatory step in the application process. For more details on the application process visit makerspace.ca/apply 

  General topics covered will include:

  • Safety information
  • New member package and handouts
  • Expectations of membership and some basics of how to share a work space
    
  • Commitment to volunteer efforts
  • How to get started on your goals/project at the space
  • a tour of the facility and high level overview of our tools
  • Registration and paperwork

  
  

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• New Applicants Evening

  • When
    26 May 2026
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Victoria Makerspace Classroom
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  An night hosted by the spaces New Members Committee. 

  This event is the third mandatory step in the application process. For more details on the application process visit makerspace.ca/apply 

  General topics covered will include:

  • Safety information
  • New member package and handouts
  • Expectations of membership and some basics of how to share a work space
    
  • Commitment to volunteer efforts
  • How to get started on your goals/project at the space
  • a tour of the facility and high level overview of our tools
  • Registration and paperwork

  
  

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• New Applicants Evening

  • When
    30 Jun 2026
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Victoria Makerspace Classroom
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  An night hosted by the spaces New Members Committee. 

  This event is the third mandatory step in the application process. For more details on the application process visit makerspace.ca/apply 

  General topics covered will include:

  • Safety information
  • New member package and handouts
  • Expectations of membership and some basics of how to share a work space
    
  • Commitment to volunteer efforts
  • How to get started on your goals/project at the space
  • a tour of the facility and high level overview of our tools
  • Registration and paperwork

  
  

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• New Applicants Evening

  • When
    28 Jul 2026
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Victoria Makerspace Classroom
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  An night hosted by the spaces New Members Committee. 

  This event is the third mandatory step in the application process. For more details on the application process visit makerspace.ca/apply 

  General topics covered will include:

  • Safety information
  • New member package and handouts
  • Expectations of membership and some basics of how to share a work space
    
  • Commitment to volunteer efforts
  • How to get started on your goals/project at the space
  • a tour of the facility and high level overview of our tools
  • Registration and paperwork

  
  

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• New Applicants Evening

  • When
    25 Aug 2026
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Victoria Makerspace Classroom
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  An night hosted by the spaces New Members Committee. 

  This event is the third mandatory step in the application process. For more details on the application process visit makerspace.ca/apply 

  General topics covered will include:

  • Safety information
  • New member package and handouts
  • Expectations of membership and some basics of how to share a work space
    
  • Commitment to volunteer efforts
  • How to get started on your goals/project at the space
  • a tour of the facility and high level overview of our tools
  • Registration and paperwork

  
  

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• New Applicants Evening

  • When
    29 Sep 2026
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Victoria Makerspace Classroom
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  An night hosted by the spaces New Members Committee. 

  This event is the third mandatory step in the application process. For more details on the application process visit makerspace.ca/apply 

  General topics covered will include:

  • Safety information
  • New member package and handouts
  • Expectations of membership and some basics of how to share a work space
    
  • Commitment to volunteer efforts
  • How to get started on your goals/project at the space
  • a tour of the facility and high level overview of our tools
  • Registration and paperwork

  
  

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• New Applicants Evening

  • When
    27 Oct 2026
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Victoria Makerspace Classroom
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  An night hosted by the spaces New Members Committee. 

  This event is the third mandatory step in the application process. For more details on the application process visit makerspace.ca/apply 

  General topics covered will include:

  • Safety information
  • New member package and handouts
  • Expectations of membership and some basics of how to share a work space
    
  • Commitment to volunteer efforts
  • How to get started on your goals/project at the space
  • a tour of the facility and high level overview of our tools
  • Registration and paperwork

  
  

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• New Applicants Evening

  • When
    24 Nov 2026
  •  
    19:00 - 21:00
  • Location
    Victoria Makerspace Classroom
  • Spaces left
    20

  Register

  An night hosted by the spaces New Members Committee. 

  This event is the third mandatory step in the application process. For more details on the application process visit makerspace.ca/apply 

  General topics covered will include:

  • Safety information
  • New member package and handouts
  • Expectations of membership and some basics of how to share a work space
    
  • Commitment to volunteer efforts
  • How to get started on your goals/project at the space
  • a tour of the facility and high level overview of our tools
  • Registration and paperwork

  
  

  Show details