What’s the difference between a Tool Training and a Workshop?

Tool Trainings

Generator tool trainings are intended to provide basic skill and safety training on a specific set of tools at Generator. Permission to use tools at Generator is only granted when a member successfully completes each tool training. Some tool trainings are not needed as often and are therefore only run by request. Learn more about these on our Advanced Tool Training page,

NOTE: trainings are not associated with any professional or industry-level certification status, nor is any document issued upon completion.

Non-Members are welcome to take any tool training or class at Generator but will not gain independent access to tools unless they become a Generator member! People must become a Generator member within 3 months of taking a training for the certification to be valid. Members receive a 10% discount on classes, if logged into their member account. Lastly, members gain access to shops and machines once they complete the appropriate trainings.

Workshops

Workshops are longer, hands-on, project-based educational experiences. Participants leave with a finished item or new skill along with the ability to dream up ideas in a new medium, and greater confidence to operate the equipment independently. Most workshops are designed for folks who have little to no previous experience with the equipment used and want to begin growing their skillset, or for folks who simply want to experience making something specific in a supportive atmosphere!

Experienced User Assessments

If you have prior experience, you may be eligible to test out of a training through a private one-on-one skill & safety assessment with a Generator instructor. Learn more and request an EUA here.

Private Lessons – $75 first hour, $50 each additional hour

We can schedule private lessons! Scheduling private lessons may take up to 14 days. To schedule a private lesson, fill out the request form found here. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Private Group Workshops

Team Building / Professional Development / Friends & Family

We can schedule private classes or workshops for groups! For more information, please contact [email protected].

Class Policies & Information

Refund Policy

Refunds are given up until 48 hours prior to the training/workshop beginning, minus a 20% non-refundable fee. There is no refund available if you do not contact us 48 hrs before the start of the training/workshop. No refunds are given for course sessions you are not able to attend, nor can we prorate a course’s cost for such missed sessions. A full refund will be given if we cancel a course due to low enrollment. Students must request a refund in writing by emailing [email protected].

Missed Classes Policy

There are no refunds, transfers, make-ups or deferments for missed classes. If you are are going to be late or miss the class entirely, please call Generator at (802) 540-0761 to let the instructor know.

Cancellation Policy

Generator reserves the right to cancel any class for any reason. Students enrolled in a class which is canceled will be notified by phone or email if a valid phone or email address has been provided. Students enrolled in a canceled class will be offered a full refund or class credit for the class.