Robo Raccoons is an approved clock hour provider for teachers in Washington State for the 2026-2027 school year. Starting on October 1st, 2026, we offer classes that count towards an educator's continuing education requirement.
Below are the classes that we offer, along with the recommended donations. For class scheduling, please see the calendar on our landing page. You can sign up by clicking on the course titles - with the exception of the hands on make & take (which has a minimum donation requirement to cover supplies) all classes are "donate what you can" with a $20/credit hour recommended donation.
Introduction To Makerspaces and FabLabs (Offered virtually, 1 clock hour, recommended donation: $20)
Interested in starting / running a makerspace / fablab at your school? We'll go over some of the commonly used makerspace tools at a high level, health and safety considerations, sourcing guides, and educator resources.
Introduction To Laser Cutting (Offered virtually, 2 clock hour, recommended donation: $40)
Laser cutters are one of the basic tools that every good makerspace should have. We'll go over what a laser cutter does, how it can be used, common health and safety pitfalls, software workflow, along with a show and tell of laser workpieces.
Introduction to 3D Printing (Offered virtually, 2 clock hours, recommended donation: $40)
3D Printers are another basic tool that every good makerspace should have. We'll go over the history of 3D Printing, 3D printer terminology, health and safety concerns, software workflow, as well as a show and tell of 3D printed parts.
Make & Take @ SnoCo Makerspace (In person only. 4 clock hours, recommended donation: $80)
Nothing beats hands-on experience at a makerspace! We will walk you through the workflow and let you work on the machines! Take home a 3D print, a laser cut part, a laser etched part, a dye sublimination object, and a vacuum formed object and see what can be done at your local makerspace!