Metals 101: Basic Metals Shop Clearance

This class is designed to impart a strong foundation for beginners so that participants can safely develop accurate and efficient work. It focuses on the proper and safe use of metal working equipment like our arbor press, bench and disc grinders, drill press, and vertical metal bandsaw.
Whether you’re already a member or choose to become one in the future, taking this class will gain you clearance to use our General Metalworking Equipment independently.

What to Bring/Wear

Closed-toed shoes. Long sleeves and hair will need to be pulled back.

Clearances Earned

General metal shop

Age Requirement

Open to ages 16+. Class participants that are 12-17 years old must have a parent present at Protohaven for the duration of the class. 

Class Dates

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• Tuesday Oct 27, 6PM - 9PM
  

All members, visitors, and class participants are expected to abide by Protohaven rules and guidelines.

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• Single-session class or workshop
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  • If canceled 72 hours or more before the scheduled date, the participant will have the option to receive a refund, or have their registration moved to another class or workshop.
    
  • If canceled within 72 hours of the scheduled date, no refund will be provided, but the participant may choose to have their registration moved to another class or workshop or to receive a credit on their account.
    
  
  
• Multi-session class or workshop
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  • If canceled 1 week (7 days) prior to the start date, the participant will have the option to receive a refund or account credit minus a $35 cancellation fee, or to have their registration moved to another multi-session class or workshop, if available.
    
  • If canceled less than 1 week (7 days) prior to the start date, no refund will be provided, but the participant will receive a credit on their account, minus a $75 cancellation fee.  
    
  
  

If a participant is a no-show, no refunds, credits, or transfers (rescheduling) will be given. Please be aware that there are no exceptions to these cancellation policies. Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment.