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Ideaworks hosts in-shop events as well as collaborations with other organizations throughout the Central Valley. See where the next event will be and join us! If you are an organization that shares our passion and would like to consider a collaboration, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Upcoming events

    • 14 Sep 2024
    • 08 Mar 2025
    • 7 sessions
    • Fresno Ideaworks

    Hey Fresno! if you've never been to Ideaworks or if it's been a while, don't be a stranger! Join us at our monthly "Meet Your Makers" event.
    It's a chance to see the facility and the people of Ideaworks, win prizes, and eat pizza!


    • 08 Jan 2025
    • 22 Jan 2025
    • 3 sessions
    • Ideaworks - 1730 H street, Fresno, CA. 93721
    • 4
    Register


    Beginning Welding is a 3-session course; each session is 3 hours. Students will gain a core understanding of how to operate welding equipment safely and get familiar with basic techniques.  This class is for hobbyists, makers, artists, or anyone wanting to try something new and challenge themselves a bit in a comfortable collaborative environment.

    Check the class times shown to ensure you can make it to every session.

    What Not to Wear:

    • Do not wear rings or other jewelry. 
    • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
    • Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce skin burns.
    • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
    • Currently face masks are recommended but not required in the facility. A cotton cloth mask is safest around open flame. Your instructor will explain the safe use of face masks around welding equipment.


    We will provide:

    • Eye protection
    • Face hood/shield
    • Leathers
    • Insulated gloves
    • Ear plugs
    • Materials for class projects
    • Please bring any hoods/gloves/leathers if you have them
    Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the Weldatorium tools unsupervised during business hours.
      Free Month of Membership For First-time students

      This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

      Join us

      Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.


      CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

      This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

      Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

      In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


      • 12 Jan 2025
      • 26 Jan 2025
      • 3 sessions
      • Ideaworks - 1730 H Street, Fresno, CA. 93721
      • 1
      Register

      Beginning Woodshop runs for 3 sessions of 4 hours and assumes no previous woodworking experience.  The goal is to train students in the basic use and safety aspects of the major tools in the woodshop.  

      Students should plan to attend all three classes.  

      The first meeting will cover  basic safety and project selection.  The second and third sessions will be devoted to a project that will reinforce the skills learned on day 1.  We will be using many of the tools we practiced on, as well as some layout and marking skills, to build a small project that you will be able to take home and be proud of!

      What Not to Wear:

      • Do not wear any dangling jewelry or lanyards that can get caught in machinery. 
      • Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or draped or dangling elements that can get caught in machinery
      • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
      • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
      • Currently face masks are recommended but not required the facility. A cotton cloth mask with ties instead of ear loops must be well secured with no dangling tie ends.


      We will provide:

      • Eye protection
      • Ear plugs if requested
      • Materials for class projects

      Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the covered woodshop tools unsupervised during business hours with instructor's approval.

      FREE MONTH OF MEMBERSHIP - New members only

      This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

      Join us

      Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

      CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

      This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

      Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

      Please do not open a dispute with PayPal... talk to us. Otherwise it fouls things up and refund can take up to a month.

      In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


      • 05 Feb 2025
      • 26 Feb 2025
      • 3 sessions
      • Ideaworks - 1730 H street, Fresno, CA. 93721
      • 3
      Register


      Beginning Welding is a 3-session course; each session is 3 hours. Students will gain a core understanding of how to operate welding equipment safely and get familiar with basic techniques.  This class is for hobbyists, makers, artists, or anyone wanting to try something new and challenge themselves a bit in a comfortable collaborative environment.

      Check the class times shown to ensure you can make it to every session.

      What Not to Wear:

      • Do not wear rings or other jewelry. 
      • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
      • Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce skin burns.
      • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
      • Currently face masks are recommended but not required in the facility. A cotton cloth mask is safest around open flame. Your instructor will explain the safe use of face masks around welding equipment.


      We will provide:

      • Eye protection
      • Face hood/shield
      • Leathers
      • Insulated gloves
      • Ear plugs
      • Materials for class projects
      • Please bring any hoods/gloves/leathers if you have them
      Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the Weldatorium tools unsupervised during business hours.
        Free Month of Membership For First-time students

        This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

        Join us

        Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.


        CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

        This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

        Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

        In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


        • 09 Feb 2025
        • 23 Feb 2025
        • 3 sessions
        • Ideaworks - 1730 H Street, Fresno, CA. 93721
        • 5
        Register

        Beginning Woodshop runs for 3 sessions of 4 hours and assumes no previous woodworking experience.  The goal is to train students in the basic use and safety aspects of the major tools in the woodshop.  

        Students should plan to attend all three classes.  

        The first meeting will cover  basic safety and project selection.  The second and third sessions will be devoted to a project that will reinforce the skills learned on day 1.  We will be using many of the tools we practiced on, as well as some layout and marking skills, to build a small project that you will be able to take home and be proud of!

        What Not to Wear:

        • Do not wear any dangling jewelry or lanyards that can get caught in machinery. 
        • Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or draped or dangling elements that can get caught in machinery
        • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
        • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
        • Currently face masks are recommended but not required the facility. A cotton cloth mask with ties instead of ear loops must be well secured with no dangling tie ends.


        We will provide:

        • Eye protection
        • Ear plugs if requested
        • Materials for class projects

        Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the covered woodshop tools unsupervised during business hours with instructor's approval.

        FREE MONTH OF MEMBERSHIP - New members only

        This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

        Join us

        Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

        CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

        This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

        Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

        Please do not open a dispute with PayPal... talk to us. Otherwise it fouls things up and refund can take up to a month.

        In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


        • 05 Mar 2025
        • 26 Mar 2025
        • 3 sessions
        • Ideaworks - 1730 H street, Fresno, CA. 93721
        • 4
        Register


        Beginning Welding is a 3-session course; each session is 3 hours. Students will gain a core understanding of how to operate welding equipment safely and get familiar with basic techniques.  This class is for hobbyists, makers, artists, or anyone wanting to try something new and challenge themselves a bit in a comfortable collaborative environment.

        Check the class times shown to ensure you can make it to every session.

        What Not to Wear:

        • Do not wear rings or other jewelry. 
        • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
        • Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce skin burns.
        • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
        • Currently face masks are recommended but not required in the facility. A cotton cloth mask is safest around open flame. Your instructor will explain the safe use of face masks around welding equipment.


        We will provide:

        • Eye protection
        • Face hood/shield
        • Leathers
        • Insulated gloves
        • Ear plugs
        • Materials for class projects
        • Please bring any hoods/gloves/leathers if you have them
        Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the Weldatorium tools unsupervised during business hours.
          Free Month of Membership For First-time students

          This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

          Join us

          Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.


          CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

          This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

          Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

          In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


          • 09 Mar 2025
          • 23 Mar 2025
          • 3 sessions
          • Ideaworks - 1730 H Street, Fresno, CA. 93721
          • 6
          Register

          Beginning Woodshop runs for 3 sessions of 4 hours and assumes no previous woodworking experience.  The goal is to train students in the basic use and safety aspects of the major tools in the woodshop.  

          Students should plan to attend all three classes.  

          The first meeting will cover  basic safety and project selection.  The second and third sessions will be devoted to a project that will reinforce the skills learned on day 1.  We will be using many of the tools we practiced on, as well as some layout and marking skills, to build a small project that you will be able to take home and be proud of!

          What Not to Wear:

          • Do not wear any dangling jewelry or lanyards that can get caught in machinery. 
          • Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or draped or dangling elements that can get caught in machinery
          • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
          • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
          • Currently face masks are recommended but not required the facility. A cotton cloth mask with ties instead of ear loops must be well secured with no dangling tie ends.


          We will provide:

          • Eye protection
          • Ear plugs if requested
          • Materials for class projects

          Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the covered woodshop tools unsupervised during business hours with instructor's approval.

          FREE MONTH OF MEMBERSHIP - New members only

          This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

          Join us

          Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

          CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

          This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

          Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

          Please do not open a dispute with PayPal... talk to us. Otherwise it fouls things up and refund can take up to a month.

          In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


          • 02 Apr 2025
          • 23 Apr 2025
          • 3 sessions
          • Ideaworks - 1730 H street, Fresno, CA. 93721
          • 4
          Register


          Beginning Welding is a 3-session course; each session is 3 hours. Students will gain a core understanding of how to operate welding equipment safely and get familiar with basic techniques.  This class is for hobbyists, makers, artists, or anyone wanting to try something new and challenge themselves a bit in a comfortable collaborative environment.

          Check the class times shown to ensure you can make it to every session.

          What Not to Wear:

          • Do not wear rings or other jewelry. 
          • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
          • Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce skin burns.
          • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
          • Currently face masks are recommended but not required in the facility. A cotton cloth mask is safest around open flame. Your instructor will explain the safe use of face masks around welding equipment.


          We will provide:

          • Eye protection
          • Face hood/shield
          • Leathers
          • Insulated gloves
          • Ear plugs
          • Materials for class projects
          • Please bring any hoods/gloves/leathers if you have them
          Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the Weldatorium tools unsupervised during business hours.
            Free Month of Membership For First-time students

            This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

            Join us

            Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.


            CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

            This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

            Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

            In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


            • 06 Apr 2025
            • 27 Apr 2025
            • 3 sessions
            • Ideaworks - 1730 H Street, Fresno, CA. 93721
            • 6
            Register

            Beginning Woodshop runs for 3 sessions of 4 hours and assumes no previous woodworking experience.  The goal is to train students in the basic use and safety aspects of the major tools in the woodshop.  

            Students should plan to attend all three classes.  

            The first meeting will cover  basic safety and project selection.  The second and third sessions will be devoted to a project that will reinforce the skills learned on day 1.  We will be using many of the tools we practiced on, as well as some layout and marking skills, to build a small project that you will be able to take home and be proud of!

            What Not to Wear:

            • Do not wear any dangling jewelry or lanyards that can get caught in machinery. 
            • Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or draped or dangling elements that can get caught in machinery
            • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
            • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
            • Currently face masks are recommended but not required the facility. A cotton cloth mask with ties instead of ear loops must be well secured with no dangling tie ends.


            We will provide:

            • Eye protection
            • Ear plugs if requested
            • Materials for class projects

            Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the covered woodshop tools unsupervised during business hours with instructor's approval.

            FREE MONTH OF MEMBERSHIP - New members only

            This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

            Join us

            Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

            CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

            This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

            Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

            Please do not open a dispute with PayPal... talk to us. Otherwise it fouls things up and refund can take up to a month.

            In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


            • 04 May 2025
            • 25 May 2025
            • 3 sessions
            • Ideaworks - 1730 H Street, Fresno, CA. 93721
            • 6
            Register

            Beginning Woodshop runs for 3 sessions of 4 hours and assumes no previous woodworking experience.  The goal is to train students in the basic use and safety aspects of the major tools in the woodshop.  

            Students should plan to attend all three classes.  

            The first meeting will cover  basic safety and project selection.  The second and third sessions will be devoted to a project that will reinforce the skills learned on day 1.  We will be using many of the tools we practiced on, as well as some layout and marking skills, to build a small project that you will be able to take home and be proud of!

            What Not to Wear:

            • Do not wear any dangling jewelry or lanyards that can get caught in machinery. 
            • Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or draped or dangling elements that can get caught in machinery
            • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
            • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
            • Currently face masks are recommended but not required the facility. A cotton cloth mask with ties instead of ear loops must be well secured with no dangling tie ends.


            We will provide:

            • Eye protection
            • Ear plugs if requested
            • Materials for class projects

            Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the covered woodshop tools unsupervised during business hours with instructor's approval.

            FREE MONTH OF MEMBERSHIP - New members only

            This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

            Join us

            Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

            CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

            This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

            Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

            Please do not open a dispute with PayPal... talk to us. Otherwise it fouls things up and refund can take up to a month.

            In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


            • 07 May 2025
            • 28 May 2025
            • 3 sessions
            • Ideaworks - 1730 H street, Fresno, CA. 93721
            • 4
            Register


            Beginning Welding is a 3-session course; each session is 3 hours. Students will gain a core understanding of how to operate welding equipment safely and get familiar with basic techniques.  This class is for hobbyists, makers, artists, or anyone wanting to try something new and challenge themselves a bit in a comfortable collaborative environment.

            Check the class times shown to ensure you can make it to every session.

            What Not to Wear:

            • Do not wear rings or other jewelry. 
            • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
            • Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce skin burns.
            • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
            • Currently face masks are recommended but not required in the facility. A cotton cloth mask is safest around open flame. Your instructor will explain the safe use of face masks around welding equipment.


            We will provide:

            • Eye protection
            • Face hood/shield
            • Leathers
            • Insulated gloves
            • Ear plugs
            • Materials for class projects
            • Please bring any hoods/gloves/leathers if you have them
            Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the Weldatorium tools unsupervised during business hours.
              Free Month of Membership For First-time students

              This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

              Join us

              Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.


              CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

              This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

              Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

              In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


              • 04 Jun 2025
              • 25 Jun 2025
              • 3 sessions
              • Ideaworks - 1730 H street, Fresno, CA. 93721
              • 4
              Register


              Beginning Welding is a 3-session course; each session is 3 hours. Students will gain a core understanding of how to operate welding equipment safely and get familiar with basic techniques.  This class is for hobbyists, makers, artists, or anyone wanting to try something new and challenge themselves a bit in a comfortable collaborative environment.

              Check the class times shown to ensure you can make it to every session.

              What Not to Wear:

              • Do not wear rings or other jewelry. 
              • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
              • Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends. The synthetic fabric can burn vigorously, melt and produce skin burns.
              • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
              • Currently face masks are recommended but not required in the facility. A cotton cloth mask is safest around open flame. Your instructor will explain the safe use of face masks around welding equipment.


              We will provide:

              • Eye protection
              • Face hood/shield
              • Leathers
              • Insulated gloves
              • Ear plugs
              • Materials for class projects
              • Please bring any hoods/gloves/leathers if you have them
              Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the Weldatorium tools unsupervised during business hours.
                Free Month of Membership For First-time students

                This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

                Join us

                Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.


                CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

                This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

                Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

                In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


                • 08 Jun 2025
                • 22 Jun 2025
                • 3 sessions
                • Ideaworks - 1730 H Street, Fresno, CA. 93721
                • 6
                Register

                Beginning Woodshop runs for 3 sessions of 4 hours and assumes no previous woodworking experience.  The goal is to train students in the basic use and safety aspects of the major tools in the woodshop.  

                Students should plan to attend all three classes.  

                The first meeting will cover  basic safety and project selection.  The second and third sessions will be devoted to a project that will reinforce the skills learned on day 1.  We will be using many of the tools we practiced on, as well as some layout and marking skills, to build a small project that you will be able to take home and be proud of!

                What Not to Wear:

                • Do not wear any dangling jewelry or lanyards that can get caught in machinery. 
                • Do not wear clothing with loose sleeves or draped or dangling elements that can get caught in machinery
                • No open toe shoes (anywhere in the facility)
                • Long hair and beards should be securely tied back.
                • Currently face masks are recommended but not required the facility. A cotton cloth mask with ties instead of ear loops must be well secured with no dangling tie ends.


                We will provide:

                • Eye protection
                • Ear plugs if requested
                • Materials for class projects

                Upon completion of the class, Ideaworks members may be certified to use the covered woodshop tools unsupervised during business hours with instructor's approval.

                FREE MONTH OF MEMBERSHIP - New members only

                This class includes a free one-month conditional membership to Ideaworks. This offer is only valid for classes $100 and over. Your conditional membership starts on the day of your last scheduled class. It is only valid for the same shop areas and tools that were used in class. Your instructor will provide a temporary card verifying that you completed the class and are approved for those tools. If you would like to continue your membership beyond the 30 days, please visit us here:  

                Join us

                Current members of Fresno Ideaworks are not eligible for this promotion. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer.

                CANCELLATION, CHANGE, AND REFUND POLICY

                This is a high demand event with limited spaces available. A request of change/cancellation must be received by email to info@fresnoideaworks.org 72 Hours prior to the event date to be eligible for a refund. Please note, a $15.00 processing fee will be assessed per cancellation from the total refund.

                Regretfully, we are unable to issue refunds and/or credit for a missed class. THE FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY and you will forfeit your registration fees if missed. There are no makeup classes. Please plan accordingly.

                Please do not open a dispute with PayPal... talk to us. Otherwise it fouls things up and refund can take up to a month.

                In the case Ideaworks must cancel a class, full registration fees based on the original form payment was made will be refunded.


              Past events

              04 Dec 2024 Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Dec
              04 Dec 2024 Beginning Lathe - Pen Turning
              18 Nov 2024 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              06 Nov 2024 Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Nov
              26 Oct 2024 Jewelry Workshop: Halloween Earrings
              16 Oct 2024 Beginning Lathe - Pen Turning
              16 Oct 2024 Woodshop Skills, Intermediate (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              12 Oct 2024 Jewelry Workshop: Halloween Earrings
              09 Oct 2024 Clay Explorations: Handbuilding, Wheel Throwing, and Surface Texturing (all levels)
              08 Oct 2024 Relief Printing 1: Intro to Lino Block Carving
              07 Oct 2024 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              02 Oct 2024 Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Oct
              22 Sep 2024 Cyanotyping on Fabric (totebags)
              19 Sep 2024 Downtown Fresno Academy Visit to the Makerspace
              11 Sep 2024 Woodshop Skills, Intermediate (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              04 Sep 2024 Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Sep
              28 Aug 2024 Wood Lathe - Pen Turning (all levels)
              04 Aug 2024 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              24 Jul 2024 Beginning Lathe - Pen Turning
              14 Jul 2024 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              13 Jul 2024 Jewelry Making: Crystal Birthstone Bracelets
              10 Jul 2024 Beginning Lathe - Pen Turning
              24 Jun 2024 Relief Printing 1: Intro to Lino Block Carving
              22 Jun 2024 Jewelry Making: Crystal Birthstone Bracelets
              16 Jun 2024 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              10 Jun 2024 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              05 Jun 2024 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Jun
              05 Jun 2024 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval) CANCELED!!
              13 May 2024 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)CANCELLED!!
              08 May 2024 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) May
              07 May 2024 Beginning Lathe - Pen Turning : Mothers Day Special!
              01 May 2024 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              15 Apr 2024 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              14 Apr 2024 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              10 Apr 2024 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Apr
              23 Mar 2024 Jewelry Making: Crystal Birthstone Bracelets
              18 Mar 2024 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed) CANCELLED!!!
              13 Mar 2024 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Mar
              10 Mar 2024 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              09 Mar 2024 Meet Your Makers!
              09 Mar 2024 Jewelry Making: Crystal Birthstone Bracelets
              14 Feb 2024 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Feb
              11 Feb 2024 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              10 Feb 2024 Jewelry Making: Crystal Birthstone Bracelets
              07 Feb 2024 Beginning Ceramics
              07 Feb 2024 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              22 Jan 2024 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              21 Jan 2024 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety) DATE CHANGE!!
              18 Jan 2024 CNC Carving/Routing Using Inventables X-Carve
              11 Dec 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              03 Dec 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              29 Nov 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              09 Nov 2023 Introductory 3D Printing and Design
              08 Nov 2023 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              06 Nov 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              05 Nov 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              01 Nov 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              23 Oct 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              11 Oct 2023 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              08 Oct 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)DATE CHANGE
              04 Oct 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              04 Oct 2023 Hand-building Clay Vessels and Intro to Potter's Wheel
              23 Sep 2023 Art Taster: Easy Cyanotyping on Fabric
              13 Sep 2023 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval) CLASS CANCELED!
              11 Sep 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              10 Sep 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              06 Sep 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              14 Aug 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              13 Aug 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              09 Aug 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              09 Aug 2023 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              17 Jul 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              09 Jul 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              05 Jul 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              24 Jun 2023 Introductory 3D Printing and Design
              14 Jun 2023 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              11 Jun 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety) SCHEDULE CHANGE!
              07 Jun 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              22 May 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              17 May 2023 ***NEW DATES - Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              10 May 2023 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              10 May 2023 Hand-building Clay Vessels
              07 May 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              04 May 2023 Beginning Ceramics (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
              17 Apr 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              16 Apr 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety) Apr
              12 Apr 2023 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              05 Apr 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Apr
              14 Mar 2023 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval) DATE CHANGE!!
              13 Mar 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed) CANCELED!
              08 Mar 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Mar
              05 Mar 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety) Mar
              13 Feb 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed) CANCELED!
              12 Feb 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety) Feb
              08 Feb 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Feb
              02 Feb 2023 Beginning Ceramics (5:30 - 7:30 pm)
              23 Jan 2023 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              11 Jan 2023 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) Jan
              08 Jan 2023 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety) Jan
              03 Jan 2023 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              12 Dec 2022 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              07 Dec 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              06 Dec 2022 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              04 Dec 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              19 Nov 2022 Introductory 3D Printing and Design
              14 Nov 2022 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed) CANCELED
              09 Nov 2022 Intermediate Ceramics - Hand-building Clay Vessels
              06 Nov 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              02 Nov 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              01 Nov 2022 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              27 Oct 2022 Beginning Ceramics (7:15 - 8:45 pm)
              27 Oct 2022 Beginning Ceramics (5:30 - 7:00 pm)
              17 Oct 2022 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              16 Oct 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              05 Oct 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              04 Oct 2022 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              12 Sep 2022 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed)
              11 Sep 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              07 Sep 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              06 Sep 2022 Intermediate Woodshop Skills (Prerequisite: Beginning Woodshop at Ideaworks or Instructor's Approval)
              01 Sep 2022 Beginning Ceramics (7:15 - 8:45 pm)
              01 Sep 2022 Beginning Ceramics (5:30 - 7 pm)
              22 Aug 2022 Beginning CNC Routing/Engraving (4'X8' bed) CANCELED
              16 Aug 2022 Tech Tuesday Public Drop-in
              14 Aug 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              10 Aug 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              13 Jul 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              11 Jul 2022 Beginning CNC
              10 Jul 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              23 Jun 2022 Beginning Ceramics, Extended Class
              15 Jun 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              14 Jun 2022 Beginning CNC (Canceled)
              05 Jun 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              17 May 2022 Beginning CNC
              05 May 2022 Beginning Ceramics, Extended Class
              04 May 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              19 Apr 2022 Beginning CNC
              06 Apr 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              03 Apr 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              24 Mar 2022 Beginning Ceramics, Extended Class
              15 Mar 2022 Beginning CNC
              06 Mar 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              02 Mar 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              15 Feb 2022 Beginning CNC
              12 Feb 2022 Ideaworks Member Meeting
              07 Feb 2022 Ideaworks Board Meeting
              06 Feb 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              03 Feb 2022 Beginning Ceramics, Extended Class
              02 Feb 2022 Beginning Welding (beginners, refresher & safety)
              18 Jan 2022 Beginning CNC
              09 Jan 2022 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              14 Dec 2021 Beginning CNC
              05 Dec 2021 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              01 Dec 2021 Beginning Welding
              16 Nov 2021 Beginning CNC
              07 Nov 2021 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher & safety)
              04 Nov 2021 Beginning Ceramics, Extended Class
              03 Nov 2021 Beginning Welding
              23 Oct 2021 CoderDojo Fresno@Ideaworks Re-Launch and CoderDojo Birthday Celebration
              19 Oct 2021 Beginning CNC
              10 Oct 2021 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher, & safety)
              07 Oct 2021 Makers Market during Art Hop!
              06 Oct 2021 Beginning Welding
              06 Oct 2021 Beginning Ceramics, Extended Class
              02 Oct 2021 Hand Sewing Clinic: Visible Mending - Needle Weaving
              21 Sep 2021 Beginning CNC
              14 Sep 2021 Ideaworks at the Grizzlies Game!
              12 Sep 2021 Intro Woodshop (beginners, refresher, & safety)
              08 Sep 2021 Beginning Welding
              04 Sep 2021 HEROES FEST-Hawaiian Style! Presented By: Project Wish Upon A Star
              02 Sep 2021 Makers Market during Art Hop!
              14 Mar 2020 Ideaworks Pi Day, Raspberry Jam, and STEM Celebration
              25 Nov 2019 Floral Design: Thanksgiving Tablescapes
              14 Sep 2019 CoderDojo Fresno@Ideaworks
              10 Aug 2019 CoderDojo Fresno@Ideaworks
              02 Jun 2019 Beginning Ceramics II
              10 Mar 2019 Arty Party: Accordion Books
              02 Mar 2019 Fresno Ideaworks Raspberry Jam and Pi Day Celebrations
              28 Feb 2019 (Make up Day) Beer Appreciation: Introduction to Beer Making - February
              21 Feb 2019 Beer Appreciation: Introduction to Beer Making - February
              11 Dec 2018 Tech Tuesday: Christmas Tree Lane LED Walk.
              13 Oct 2018 Shop Inventory Sale
              07 Oct 2018 Last day to remove personal property from the Shop!
              06 Oct 2018 1730 H. Street Work Days
              03 Aug 2018 Fox 26 "GreatDay" at Ideaworks!
              20 Jul 2018 Ideaworks Mini-Golf at Taco Truck Throwdown 2018
              20 Jul 2018 Volunteer Opportunity: Set-up of Ideaworks Mini-Golf at Taco Truck Throwdown 2018
              11 Jul 2018 Ideaworks Makerspaces Member Meeting
              14 Mar 2018 Pi Day 2018
              15 Oct 2017 Reclaimed Wood Pallet BAR.
              29 Aug 2017 Tech Tuesday
              09 Apr 2017 Fresno Mini Maker Faire
              31 Mar 2017 More Than Robots: A Fundraiser for Robotics in Central California
              01 Mar 2017 Wooly Wednesdays
              26 Feb 2017 Sawdust Sundays

              Address:

              Fresno Ideaworks

              1730 H Street

              Fresno, CA, 93721


              Phone:

              559-840-8749


              Fresno Ideaworks is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

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