Urban Workshop Information

The Urban Workshop is the premiere makerspace in Southern California. We are a community centered, membership-based DIY workshop, small business accelerator, technical training center, and American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility with supportive staff and access to tools, software and workspace. The makerspace includes 3D printers, laser cutters, a welding shop, wood shop, machine shop, CNC mills, Textiles area, vinyl cutters, electronics lab, and computer lab. Members have access to advanced software including SolidWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator, and more. A huge work area with large tables, compressed air and electricity is ideal for working on projects and collaborating with others. We offer a lounge area with coffee, microwave oven, refrigerator, and vending machines. Clubs and corporate events are welcome to use the facility for regular meetings, team building events and recruitment. For a monthly or annual fee, members can use and reserve Urban Workshop’s tools once they have completed the equipment-specific basic safety classes. Our experienced staff is always available to provide personalized assistance whenever needed. Anyone can attend classes. For those looking to learn new skills we have informal classes in a wide range of topics and utilizing equipment in all areas of the shop from CAD to blacksmithing. These classes range from 3-hour intro classes to 20 skills classes. Our professional welder training and AWS certification classes offer the highest level of welder recognition with internationally recognized AWS certification. Urban Workshop is the only American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility (AWS ATF) in LA and Orange County and is helping individual welders achieve their career goals as well as helping companies grow by upskilling their manufacturing teams. There is something here for everyone, regardless of your skill level. What will you make?