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*Make stuff!
*Make stuff!


== Who is it suited to? ==
Anyone who likes to make, tinker, experiment, or learn.
== Who is it not suited to? ==
People who are not excellent to others.
== What training (safety, etc) do you need? ==
To use any tool larger than a screwdriver, you need to take our New Member Orientation course. After that many of our tools have a formal training course to use them, and the rest are generally done by a quick one on one check out process.
You can see the list of current classes at https://my.protospace.ca/school.
You can see the list of current classes at https://my.protospace.ca/school.


== What are the membership options? ==
== What are the membership options? ==


A Keyholder is a vetted member, sometimes called a "full" member with 24x7 access to the space. A subsidized rate is available for students and other with limited income.
A Keyholder is a vetted member, sometimes called a "full" member with 24x7 access to the space. A subsidized rate is available for students and others with limited income.
 
For those people who never come on their own, but want to come with their "friend" who is a member, a "Friend Membership" is available. Friend Members do not get an access card or storage shelf, and must be accompanied by a keyholder at all times.  


== Is there a minimum membership term? ==
== Is there a minimum membership term? ==


No, there is no minimum time or "contract". However, we do not offer "drop in" or "single month" memberships -- if you chose to stop being a member, you must go through the one month Probationary period again, to rejoin. (We allow a "vacation period" annually if requested).
No, there is no minimum time or "contract". However, we do not offer "drop in" or "single month" memberships, as our expenses are fixed -- (We allow a "vacation period" annually if requested).


== Schedule of events/training/regular meet up times/etc ==
== Schedule of events/training/regular meet up times/etc ==
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== When can I visit? ==
== When can I visit? ==


Tuesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 are the best time to meet the most people. It is the only scheduled time for public to attend. If this does not work for you, inquire and someone may be willing to give you a tour some other day.
Tuesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 are the best time to meet the most people. It is the only scheduled time for public to attend. If this does not work for you, inquire (info@protospace.ca) and someone may be willing to give you a tour some other day.


== If I join, when can I use the space? ==
== If I join, when can I use the space? ==
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