Shop Safety Orientations

REQUIRED TO USE THE SHOP! The shop is available for use by any current College of Design students, staff, or faculty. An in-person shop safety orientation is REQUIRED before first using the shop. The shop will employ badge access using your Campus ID card. Your credentials will not be entered into the system without completing your orientation.

After completion of in person orientation, access is renewed on annual basis by completing an attestation form that you have completed Safety Orientation in a prior semester. Click below to register for the in person orientation. Orientations are offered in Fall & Spring Semesters and last for approximately 1.5 hours. Orientations schedules are posted for the entire semester.

NOTES: Orientations are front-loaded at the beginning of the semesters and then taper off, make sure you sign up as soon as possible. Orientations will often not be given on a one-on-one basis as it is intensive for staff and disruptive to shop use. If you are the only one in any given orientation class, please ask fellow classmates if anyone else needs orientation to join you. Otherwise, you may be asked to reschedule to a later date.

Please wear closed-toed shoes to orientation!

Badge Access for Shop Doors: The shop employs badge access using your Campus ID card. Your credentials will not be entered into the system without in-person safety orientation completion, or completing an attestation form that you have completed Safety Orientation in a prior semester.

Workshops

MIG Welding Intro Workshop – a small (limited to 3 people per class) intensive workshop to review the basics of MIG welding & welding safety. You’ll learn how to run a weld bead, and the basics of welding two pieces of metal together. This class is taught by Materials Lab Staff – Heather Durand or Christian Karkow. Click the button below to register for upcoming workshops. Workshops are offered periodically throughout Fall & Spring Semesters. Shop Orientation must be completed prior to taking a workshop.

Workshops may be signed up for up to 14 days in advance of the offering.

SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2026 TBD

NEW! Metal Lathe Workshop – A small (limited to 10 people per class) intensive workshop to review the basic tooling with a metal lathe and demonstrations. This class is taught by Materials Lab Staff – Christian Karkow. Click the button below to register for upcoming workshops. Workshops are offered periodically throughout the Fall & Spring Semesters. Shop Orientation must be completed prior to taking a workshop.

SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2026 TBD

Wood Lathe Orientation – 1 Hour Orientation for Wood Lathe Safety and Setup for Spindle turning, taught by MatLab Staff Kai Kuwata. (Classes limited to 6 people per class) *CLOSED TOED SHOES and SHORT SLEEVES Required! Must have previously completed Shop Safety Orientation.

SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2026 TBD