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Wood Lathe - Bowl Turning (22 Jul 2026)

🇺🇸 · Fresno Ideaworks

If you’ve ever admired wooden bowls and wondered how to make them, here is your opportunity! We will guide you step by step through the process of turning your own bowl on the lathe with traditional turning tools. You’ll learn about stock selection, chucking, how to turn, lathe safety, and different bowl finishes. The cost of the class includes instruction as well as the wood to make the bowl, sandpaper, and finish. At the end of the day, you’ll have a bowl to take home! Length of class depends on students abilities, and can vary from 2 to 4 hours. 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 must 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 and face protection Ear plugs if requested Materials for class projects 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. 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.

Welding (beginners, refresher & safety) (22 Jul 2026)

🇺🇸 · Fresno Ideaworks

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.