Member Use Instructions Members are provided a passcode when they activate their fobs. It is emailed to them Members can log in and also get the passcode on the handshake page of the website. General Use Instructions The front door keypad is linked to the phone (grey phone handsets) in the space. When folk are at …
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Donations
Sometimes, people are awesome and donate things to ACE. Thank you! Donations can get tricky though. Even though the item might be useful, ACE might not be the right home for it. We also have very limited space and value the clear space we do have. With that in mind, we are very careful about …
Ace Certification Instructors
THIS PROGRAM IS NO LONGER OFFERED. IT WAS UNSUSTAINABLE. Learn more about tool certification here. The amazing list of volunteers listed below can certify experienced tool users. Please be mindful that they are volunteers and not staff when planning to meet for certification. Specialists Name: Crafty Rachel General availability: Afternoons, Monday and Wednesday Preferred communication …
Vision
Mission Bringing people together to create, learn and solve life’s challenges with an amazing array of tools, technology, and project-based education. All in inclusive spaces, serving everybody in Oakland and beyond. Vision Ace Makerspace (Formerly Ace Monster Toys, “AMT”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization founded in 2011. We support traditional makers and craftspeople as …
Getting Involved
AMT is not just member-funded, it’s also member-run. We need people helping out as much as we need your money to pay bills. There are tons of things that need to be done, and most of them are actually fun things! Here’s a list of stuff you could do is listed on the Volunteer Opportunities …
Tool Certifications
What is certification Certification means that Ace has a reasonable certainty you have the knowledge to use the tool without hurting yourself or breaking the tool. We provide education where class attendees leaving with the information they need in order to safely operate the tool within the Ace framework and social contract. How to get …
Consumables at Ace
While you may find many consumable supplies at Ace that are okay to use don’t expect them to always be there. The supplies were most likely provided by other members not the org with a few program based exceptions. Expect to provide your own consumables. General rules for consumables vary by space. Coworking Coworking has …
Getting into the Building
How To Get In There are two ways to get into the building. Become a member to get the exterior door code and a key fob. Members should never give out the door code or share their fob. Follow the instruction above the main building door keypad to get buzzed in by your host. Please …
Guest Policy
One of the cooler features of Ace Makerspace membership is unlimited guest privileges! With great power comes great responsibility. Requirements for Guests All adult guest must have their own guest accounts set up on the Ace website. Members cannot create guest accounts for their guests. Guests can set up their free guest accounts here. All …
What to do when things break
A framework for stewards and officers How we handle it when things don’t go so well says more about us as a community than what we do when everything is hunky dory. The follow framework is not ment to be pedandicaly followed but rather a guide to inform you of a good course of action …