Foundations of Fabrication
Learn to Make Anything
Foundations of Fabrication is a 5-month, cohort-based course for busy adults. Build practical skills across woodworking, 3D printing, textiles, metalwork, electronics, and more—guided by coaches in a supportive community.
Feeling stuck or unsure where to start?
Tools can be intimidating, tutorials only go so far, and it’s hard to make time without structure. No one should feel shut out of hands-on learning because they lack access, training, or confidence. Foundations gives you the skills, tools, and support to bring your ideas to life.
How It Works
1. Apply Online – Quick application.
2. Join the Cohort – 5 months, Mon & Tue nights (7–9 PM).
3. Build Skills & Projects – Learn by doing, earn badges, and create a portfolio.
Skill Areas You’ll Learn
3D Printing
Bio Lab Basics
Ceramics
CNC Milling
Digital Design
Electronics
Glasswork
Mechanical Design
Metalworking
Molding & Casting
Programming
Servers & Apps
Textiles
Woodworking
UX /UI Dersign
Fall 2025 Cohort Timeline (Updated Start Date!)
September 29 – Mid-February · Classes Mondays & Tuesdays · 7:00–9:00 PM
Apply NowWhat You’ll Get
• Guided instruction across 15 skill areas
• Structured, twice-weekly classes with coach support
• Project-based learning and portfolio pieces
• Safety, tool orientations, and badges
• A supportive cohort and maker community
$1,500 tuition covers instruction and in-class materials. (Membership not included.)
Limited sliding-scale aid available based on need.
FAQ
Who is this for? Beginners, career changers, creatives, and students.
When does it run? Sept 15 – mid-Feb · Mon & Tue evenings (7–9 PM)
How much does it cost? $1,500 (instruction & class materials; membership not included)
Financial aid? Yes—limited sliding-scale spots based on need.
Explore Our Workshop Areas
Access the spaces and tools that support your Foundations projects—and what comes next.
Fab Lab
3D printing, laser cutting, and rapid prototyping.
Metal Shop
Milling, welding, shaping, and repair.
Wood Shop
From rough lumber to finished furniture.
Convenient Downtown Location
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