Class Catalog
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Learn. Make. Master
From foundational skills to advanced techniques and tools, each class at Phoenix Forge equips you to safely and confidently create in the makerspace. Rooted in project-based learning, they support your everyday making—helping you experiment, problem-solve, and get support from our staff of skilled instructors and meet fellow makers. Plus, you’ll walk away with a something handmade and uniquely yours in as little as 2 hours.
Classes at Phoenix Forge are for members only. To become a member, or learn more about the benefits of membership, head to our membership page.
Taking classes, gaining access
Phoenix Forge operates on an orientation model to ensure a safe and communal work environment. Every member (regardless of skill level or experience) is required to take the orientation class for their desired work area. After completing an orientation, members are then able to reserve equipment and shop time in that work area, as well as sign up for more advanced skills classes. For example, the graphic on the right details the class progression for gaining access to our welding equipment.
Ready to start making? Learn more about the tools and equipment we offer or scroll down to see our complete list of available classes. To view this month’s classes, please visit our class calendar.
Wood Shop
Wood Shop Orientation and Safety
This course is an introduction to the woodworking tools available for member use at Phoenix Forge. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of shop safety and procedures as well as best practices for a majority of the stationary power tools. This course is two hours in length and is designed for all levels of woodworking experience. Each student will be guided through the safe and proper usage of the tool before making practice cuts. After the completion of the Wood Shop Orientation you will gain access to the woodworking tools and the ability to reserve time in the space. To attend this class you will be required to have closed-toed (safety-toe recommended), pants, and a shirt. You will be provided additional PPE in the course.
Length: 2 hrs • Class Size: 5 • Fee: $49
Lathe Orientation
Prerequisites: Woodshop Orientation
This course is an introduction to the lathe. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of lathe safety and the fundamentals of turning wood. This course is three hours in length and will guide each student through the safe and proper usage of the lathe while creating their own wooden votive holder. After the completion of the Lathe Orientation you will gain access to and the ability to reserve time on the lathe. To attend this class you will be required to have closed-toed (safety-toe recommended), pants, and a shirt. You will be provided additional PPE in the course.
Length: 3 hrs • Class Size: 3 • Fee: $49
Lathe Basics: Intro to Bowl Turning
Prerequisites: Wood Shop Orientation, Lathe Orientation
This course is an introduction to bowl turning on the lathe. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of lathe safety and the fundamentals of face turning. This course is three hours in length and will guide each student through the safe and proper usage of the lathe while completing a small bowl. To attend this class you will be required to have closed-toed shoes and will be provided PPE.
Length: 3 hrs • Class Size: 2 • Fee: $124
Cutting Board Class
Prerequisites: Wood Shop Orientation
This is a project based course where students will complete a medium sized cutting board (8x11in). This course will provide the best practices for planning out a woodworking project, as well as cover the fundamentals of jointing and planing material, and food-safe finishing techniques. This course is 4 hours in length and takes place over two sessions that are 2 hours long. To attend this class you will be required to have closed-toed (safety-toe recommended), pants, and a shirt. You will be provided additional PPE in the course. Materials are included.
Length: 4 hrs (2 Sessions) • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $149
Bandsaw Box Workshop
Prerequisites: Wood Shop Orientation
This workshop demonstrates a number of techniques for the making of a bandsaw box. This course will provide the best practices for planning out the project, as well as introduce aspects of bandsaw box design and assembly. Attendees will be provided a box blank and use either a prepared template or create their own design. This workshop is 2 sessions, each 2 hours in length.To attend this class you will be required to have closed toed shoes and safety glasses. Materials are included.
Length: 4 hrs (2 Sessions) • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $149
Hybrid Class: Mid-Mod Inspired Side Table
Prerequisites: Wood Shop Orientation, Metal Shop Orientation, Welding Orientation
This course is a hybrid project-based course where students will complete a mid-century modern inspired side table. The table consists of a, 18 in round top constructed from walnut that will be produced in the woodshop. The hair pin legs are constructed out of 3/8in cold rolled steel that will be produced in the metalshop. Once completed the table will be 22 in tall. This course will provide the best practices for executing a furniture project in the wood and metal shop. Specifically the course will cover milling circle cutting, edge finishing, tube bending, MIG welding, food-safe finishing techniques, and glue-ups. This course is 6 hours in length and takes place over three sessions that are 2 hours long.
To attend this class you will be required to have closed-toed shoes and long pants Materials are included.
Length: 6 hrs (3 sessions) • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $199
Metal Shop
Metal Shop Orientation and Safety
This course is an introduction to the metalworking tools available for member use at Phoenix Forge. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of shop safety and procedures as well as best practices for the most used stationary power tools. This course is two hours in length and is designed for all levels of metalworking experience. Each student will be guided through the safe and proper usage of the tool before using the metalworking tools. After the completion of the Metal Shop Orientation, you will gain access to the metalworking tools and the ability to reserve time in the space. To attend this class you will be required to have closed-toed (safety-toe recommended), natural fiber clothing (no synthetic materials), pants, and a shirt. You will be provided additional PPE in the course.
Length: 2 Hours • Class Size: 5 • Fee: $49
Welding Orientation
Prerequisites: Metal Shop Orientation
This course is an introduction to welding. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of welding safety and the fundamentals of MIG welding. This course is two hours in length and will guide each student through the safe and proper usage of the MIG welders. After the completion of the Welding Orientation, you will gain access to and the ability to reserve time on the welding equipment. To attend this class you will be required to have closed-toed (safety-toe recommended), natural fiber clothing (no synthetic materials), pants, and a shirt. *Please bring the PPE you were provided in Metal Shop Orientation*. You will be provided additional PPE in the course.
Length: 2 Hours • Class Size: 4 • Fee $49
Welding Basics: MIG
Prerequisites: Metalshop Orientation
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of welding safety and the fundamentals of MIG welding. During the two hour class, students will learn the safe and proper usage of the MIG welders including how to set-up the equipment. Students will practice different MIG welding techniques using a variety of different joints. To attend this class you will be required to have pants and closed toed shoes. *Please bring the PPE you were provided in Metal Shop Orientation*. Additional PPE will be provided.
Length: 2 hrs • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $69
Welding Basics: TIG
Prerequisites: Metal Shop Orientation, Welding Orientation
This class is designed to provide students with the knowledge to start TIG welding aluminum. We will discuss how to prep and weld the material for several different joints and students will be given time to practice. To attend this class you will be required to have closed toed shoes and pants. *Please bring the PPE you were provided in Metal Shop Orientation*. Additional PPE will be provided.
Length: 2 hrs • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $69
Welding Basics: Oxy-Acetylene
Prerequisites: Metal Shop Orientation, Welding Orientation
This class is designed to provide students with the knowledge to use the oxy-acetylene torch to anneal, shape and braze copper. In the process, students will create a copper poppy that is also textured and shaped with cold processes.*Please bring the PPE you were provided in Metal Shop Orientation*. Additional PPE will be provided.
Length: 5 Hours (2 Sessions) • Class Size: 3 • Fee: $149
Rocket Stove
Prerequisites: Metalshop Orientation, Welding Orientation
In this class students will be using MIG welders and angle grinders to assemble a small rocket stove. Rocket stoves are highly efficient wood burning stoves that can be used to cook using only a minimal amount of fuel. The design we will be using is small and portable. To attend this class you will be required to have closed toed shoes and pants. *Please bring the PPE you were provided in Metal Shop Orientation*. Additional PPE will be provided.
Length: 4 Hours (2 Sessions) • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $279
Fabrication for Beginners:
Prerequisites: Metal Shop Orientation, Welding Orientation
Mitering Joints, Welding Corners, and Cleaning up your Welds
This is a project based course where students will complete a small saguaro sculpture 12 in. in height while learning fundamental fabrication skills. During this course students will learn basic project planning, material preparation and MIG welding for different types of joints, and finishing techniques. This course is 3 hours in length. To attend this class you will be required to have closed toed shoes and safety glasses.*Please bring the PPE you were provided in Metal Shop Orientation*. Additional PPE will be provided. Materials are included.
Length: 3 Hours • Class Size: 3 • Fee: $69
Build a Plant Stand
Prerequisites: Metal Shop Orientation, Welding Orientation
In this course we will be making a modern looking metal plant stand. You will be provided with all of the materials necessary, including a ceramic pot for a plant of your choice. This course is designed for an intermediate level of metal working experience, where students will be guided step by step throughout the process. Each student will gain experience with the safe and proper usage of our planetary ring roller, manual tube bender, vertical band saw, drill press, MIG welder and angle grinders. After the completion of this class you will gain access to all of the tools used within. To attend this class you will be required to wear pants and closed toe shoes. Please bring the PPE you received during your metal shop orientation. Length: 6 Hours • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $149
Tapered Candle Holder
Prerequisites: Metal Shop Orientation
In this class, members will bend, hammer, and rivet together a candle holder for two tapered candles made of copper and steel—no welding required.
Length: 4 Hours • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $149
Prototyping & Digital Fabrication
Prototyping Orientation
A brief introduction to 3D printing and laser cutting and etching. Course will cover basics of operating the machinery, as well as safety. This orientation is required before using equipment in the prototyping area.
Length: 1 Hour • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $0
Intro to Laser Cutters
Prerequisites: Prototyping Orientation
This class will provide makers, both new or experienced, with the basic knowledge and skills needed to begin using laser cutters in their making processes. This class will include an introduction into how laser cutters work ,file creation and preparation for laser cutting and laser cutter operation. After this class, you will be ready to start using laser cutters for your own prototyping and projects needs!
Length: 2 Hours • Class Size: 6 Fee: $69
3D Printing Basics
Prerequisites: Prototyping Orientation
This class will provide makers, both new or experienced, with the basic knowledge and skills needed to begin using 3D printers. This class will include an introduction into how the 3D printing process works,object file types, preparing your file for printing, and starting your print on one of our 3D printers. After this class, you will be ready to start using 3D printers for your own prototyping and projects needs!
Length: 2 Hours • Class Size: 6 • Fee: $69
Intro to Adobe Illustrator
Prerequisites: Prototyping Orientation
This class will provide an introduction to Adobe Illustrator and an overview of applying the tools and features available in Illustrator to different digital fabrication processes available in the makerspace. The class will cover the user interface, basic drawing tools, and other information needed to prepare vector files for digital fabrication. After completing this class, students will be equipped with the confidence needed to begin utilizing the prototyping equipment for their own projects.
Length: 2 Hours • Class Size: 6 • Fee: $69
Navigating Fusion360
Want to get started with CAD modeling in Fusion 360, but don’t where to begin? This class will provide an overview of Autodesk Fusion360, how to start a project, it’s basic tools, and how to save your model for use throughout the makerspace.
Length: 2 Hours • Class Size: 5 • Fee: $0
Intro to CAD for CNC Machining
This 2 day class will introduce students to the basics of Computer Aided Modeling (CAD) for CNC Machining with Fusion360. This class will cover CAD modeling techniques in Fusion360 and prepare students for the CNC Mill Orientation process.
Length: 4 Hours • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $129
Intro to CAM for CNC Machining
Prerequisites: Intro to CAD for CNC or Instructor approval
This 2 day class will introduce students to the basics of Computer Aided Machining(CAD) for CNC Machining with Fusion360. This class will cover CAM modeling techniques in Fusion360 and prepare students for the CNC Mill Orientation process.
Length: 4 Hours • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $129
Jewelry
Introduction to Jewelry: Sawing, Riveting, Filing, Finishing
Intended for people with little or no experience making jewelry. Learn the basic processes of sawing, riveting, filing, and finishing. This basic class will lead to more advanced classes in pendant and ring making, bezel settings, and soldering techniques. Length: 3 Hours, 1 Session • Class Size: 6 • Fee (with Materials included): $49
Introduction to Soldering: Ring Making
Prerequisites: Introduction to Jewelry
The class will introduce soldering via the making of a ring band with a bezel-set stone. Individuals will be introduced to the following skills: torch safety, torch usage, jewelry fabrication, annealing, soldering, pickle, grades of solder. On the second day you will choose a stone, create a bezel for the stone, and set the bezel onto your ring. We will be using brass and copper for this exercise which will be included in the class fee. Length: 4 Hours, 2 Sessions • Class Size: 4 • Fee (with Materials included): $139
Sterling Silver Stamped Cuff Bracelet
Prerequisites: Introduction to Jewelry
In this 2 hour class, students will learn about the art of metal stamping by designing and forming their own one of a kind stamped sterling silver cuff bracelet. All materials provided. Length: 2 Hours • Class Size: 4 • Cost: $99
Sterling Silver Textured Earings
Prerequisites: Introduction to Jewelry
Students will make a pair of textured sterling silver circle earrings with hand formed earring wires, using a disc cutter, texturing hammers, doming block and needle nose pliers. Length: 2 Hours • Class Size: 4 • Cost: $99
Electronics
Introduction to Electronics: Soldering and Basic Components
Introduction to the electronics tools available for member use at Phoenix Forge. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of electrical safety and procedures as well as best practices safe tool use, and core components through hands-on activities. Participants will practice breadboarding, explore analog and digital circuits, and build a light-sensing LED project before learning soldering basics. Length: 2 Hours • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $69
Introduction to Sensors: Make and Arduino Self-Watering Mini-Garden
Learn how to make a plant water itself using Arduino, a soil moisture sensor, and a 3D printed pump. You’ll also learn how to add a simple LED indicator to show the current soil condition, and you’ll learn how to program the Arduino to sense the ideal moisture level for your plant’s soil. Length: 2 Hours, 2 Sessions • Class Size: 4 • Fee (with Materials included): $159
Electronics: Assemble an Analog Synth
Learn how to make a 555 timer-based analog synth while also practicing soldering skills using a variety of electronic components on a pre-printed PCB. Students will learn how to recognize and solder LEDs, resistors, capacitors, transistors, and chips onto a printed circuit board, and take home a simple analog synth. Length: 2 Hours • Class Size: 4 • Fee (with Materials included): $159
Textiles
Textiles Orientation
An introduction to the textiles area, including use of all sewing machines, long-arm quilter, and the completion of a small sewing project. Completion of this orientation is required before use of sewing machines and textiles area is permitted. Session length: 2 hours • Class Size Limit: 4 • Fee: $29
Introduction to Sewing: Make your First Garment
Prerequisites: Textiles Orientation
Are you interested in constructing a garment or fabric project but don’t know where to begin? By enrolling in this series of three classes offered at Phoenix Forge you will be able to learn and build the skills needed to begin creating your own textile based projects. The courses included in this series will begin with introductory sewing knowledge and build up to constructing a simple garment using a commercial pattern. Length: 2 hours, 4 Sessions • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $249
Introduction to Sewing: Farmer’s Market Tote
Prerequisites: Textiles Orientation
Learn new sewing skills in this two-day class by making a super functional “Farmer’s Market Tote”. Includes an oversized water bottle holder and button closure pocket. This bag is fully lined with additional interior pockets as well. Length: 2 hours, 2 sessions • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $139
Intro to Patchwork
Prerequisites: Textiles Orientation
Make a patchwork tablerunner and learn basic techniques for cutting and sewing accurate patchwork. The skills learned in this class will equip the learner to sew patchwork for quilt tops and other items. Length: 2 hours, 2 Sessions • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $139
Zipper Basics
Prerequisites: Textiles Orientation
Learn everything you always wanted to know about zipper installation. The instructor will demonstrate several types of zipper installation techniques; such as: basic zipper install, invisible zipper install, replacing a broken zipper. Class project: basic zippered bag with wrist strap. Length: 2 hours, 2 Sessions • Class Size: 4 • Fee: $139
Quilting: Make a Quilt You Love in 16 Hours
Pick up all the skills you need to make your first quilt a success or improve your overall quilting skills. Even if you have never worked with fabric or sewing before, this course can teach you the basics and offer you the opportunity to learn how to use commercial equipment, including the long-arm quilting machine. The art of quilt-making is alive and well today and offers many business opportunities in this multi-billion-dollar industry. Quilt-making has also become a serious platform for self-expression; particularly with quilters using their art as a platform in advocating for human rights.This 8-week immersive course will equip you with all the skills you need to complete your first quilt; and, very possibly, meet your new community. Length: 2 Hours, 8 Sessions • Class Size: 6 • Fee: $279(Member)/ $399(Non-member)
