activities · 6
what they do
direct service · 5
- Facilitating shop access and certification Community Makerspace with Technical ToolsIssues key fobs to members upon certification in at least one shop, ensuring trained individuals can access and utilize the facilities for creation across various media types including wood, metal, plastics, jewelry, electronics, and fabric.
- Hosting open forge sessionsHosts regular blacksmith open forge sessions, requiring participants to complete a safety course for access.
- Offering educational classes and trainingProvides a variety of educational classes and training sessions for the public, ranging from teens to retirees, covering topics such as woodworking, 3D printing, sewing, metal shop lathe operations, MIG welding, CO2 laser cutting, blacksmithing, and metal jewelry making.
- Operating an on-site radio stationOperates an on-site radio station.
- Providing access to fabrication tools and workshops Community Makerspace with Technical ToolsOperates fully equipped metal, wood, 3D printing, and electronics shops, providing members with access to specialized fabrication tools such as 3D printers, CNC machines, CO2 laser cutter/engravers, and various hand tools.
capacity building · 1
- Volunteer program operations Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementResumed volunteer program operations on January 1, 2024.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Lifelong learning and community engagement lifelong learning community modelPromotes lifelong learning and skill development across age groups through inclusive programming and facilitates community participation by allowing members and the public to join groups based on shared interests.
- Open-access, collaborative makerspace maker-centered_spaceOperates a maker-centered space designed by and for makers, providing broad access to diverse fabrication tools and a safe, collaborative environment for project development and peer learning.
- Safety-first training and access model safety-first training modelImplements shop-specific safety rules and restricts unaccompanied youth access to mitigate risks associated with dangerous tools, prioritizing member and equipment safety.
- Skills-based volunteer matching skills-based volunteer matchingMatches volunteers to roles based on the alignment of individual skills with organizational needs, ensuring effective utilization of human resources.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Blacksmith Shop Safety Course
Required safety training for blacksmithing and open forge access
Get to Know Your Sewing Machine
Class for learning sewing machine operation, using personal or Xerocraft machines
Intro to 3D Printing
Class teaching fundamentals of operating 3D printers
Intro to the Metal Shop: Lathe
Teaches lathe safety and basic operations through hands-on part creation
Introduction to TIG Welding
Beginner class covering safe use of TIG welders
Introduction to Welding
Hands-on beginner course in MIG welding steel
Introduction to the CO2 Laser Cutters & Lightburn
Covers basics of running 60-watt CO2 laser cutters
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Shop Manager Partner — Volunteer shop managers oversee safety orientations, certifications, and shop operations.
- Tucson Partner — Provides community access to tools and knowledge for residents of Tucson, Arizona.
- Volunteer Coordinator Partner — Point of contact for volunteer inquiries and coordination