Triumph Workshop

Duck Call - Wood Lathe Basics
2025-11-11 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Triumph Workshop, 2501 Burbank St., Dallas, TX, 75235
‘Waddle’ your way to Triumph Workshop for our duck call-making class. This is a make-and-take class where students will turn a duck call barrel on a wood lathe and receive an acrylic call-insert to complete it. This class is a great way to learn the basics of using a wood lathe while making a functional work of art!
Students will learn the parts and functions of a wood lathe, proper usage of carbide turning tools, and finishing techniques.
Ages: 16+
Prerequisite: None
Class may be cancelled/rescheduled if minimum class size is not met 3 days prior.

Free Tour
2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00
Take a tour of Triumph Workshop to see the equipment and learn how projects come to life in this community makerspace. The industrial-chic aesthetic not only looks cool, but the space is also functional, well-organized, and conducive to creativity and collaboration.

Woodworking Basics - Cutting Boards - Part 1
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:30
This two-part class will teach people how to safely use major woodworking machinery, including table saw, jointer, planer, miter saw, router table, and more. Students will begin with an introduction and will end the class with vast knowledge, plus a cutting board that is ready to take home and use. No previous experience is required to take this class.
Students must attend both nights – Part A & Part B – and one ticket, (which must be purchased on the event page for Part A) provides access to both.
Ages: 16+
Attire: Close-toed shoes
Prerequisite: None
Class may be cancelled/rescheduled if minimum class size is not met 3 days prior.

Automotive Lift Safety Class
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:30
In this class, students will learn to safely use Triumph Workshop’s two-post automotive lift. Instruction will cover how to find a vehicle’s safe lifting points, how to lift the vehicle and check for stability, safe working practices while a vehicle is in the air, and how to safely lower the lift.
During the first hour, students will spend time in the classroom completing the American Lift Institute’s online safety training, Lifting It Right. Afterwards, they will proceed to the shop for the hands-on portion where they will have the opportunity to lift their own car!
Ages: 18+
Prerequisite: None
Attire: Clothing you don’t mind getting dirty and closed toed shoes. Tie up long hair and beards
Class may be cancelled/rescheduled if minimum class size is not met 3 days prior.

Uplift Williams Field Trip
2025-11-14 10:00 - 14:00
Students from Uplift Williams Prep. will be utilizing Triumph Workshop’s tools and experts to learn more about career paths, specifically 3D design and 3D printing.
Members – Please make note of this event as various spaces in the makerspace will be reserved for the students. Thank you for your understanding as we work to fulfill our mission of positively impacting our community.

Metal Working Basics - Coffee Scoop
2025-11-18 18:30 - 21:30
Craft a stunning, heirloom-quality coffee scoop from raw materials in this hands-on metalworking class. Start with a solid copper disc and a stainless steel handle, then shape, assemble, and finish a unique piece that’s as functional as it is beautiful.
In this workshop, students will learn the basics of cold-forming copper, heat coloring stainless steel, and working with solid rivets. No prior experience is required – just come ready to forge, form, and create! Each student will end the night with a one-of-a-kind copper coffee scoop and new skills in metal shaping and finishing.
Ages: 16+
Prerequisite: None
Class may be cancelled/rescheduled if minimum class size is not met 3 days prior.
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Bowl Turning - Wood Lathe Basics
2025-11-18 18:30 - 21:30
This class will teach students the basics of using a wood lathe while creating a beautiful bowl. With a very small instructor-student ratio, students will have the confidence and support to create a custom bowl that they can treasure themselves or give as a gift. If you’ve ever wondered how to use the lathe – this is your chance to find out in just one hour of detailed instruction.
Ages: 18+Prerequisite: NoneClass may be cancelled/rescheduled if minimum class size is not met 3 days prior.

Wesley Rankin Youth Event
2025-11-19 18:30 - 21:30
Students from the Wesley Rankin Aspiring Professionals (WRAP) program will be utilizing Triumph Workshop’s tools and experts to learn more about career paths, specifically welding, automotive, and woodworking.
Members – Please make note of this event as various spaces in the makerspace will be reserved for the WRAP students. Thank you for your understanding as we work to fulfill our mission of positively impacting our community.

Woodworking Basics - Cutting Boards - Part 2
2025-11-20 18:30 - 21:30
For details and to purchase tickets, CLICK HERE.

Make a Leather Journal Cover
2025-11-20 18:30 - 21:30
Make a leather book jacket for a small journal while learning to use the Thunder Laser and leather-working tools.
Students will first learn to measure, design, and cut leather on the Thunder laser. Next, they’ll tool around the border by hand and dye the leather before sewing the edges. The finished product will be a beautiful book jacket that fits a small hardback journal (provided).
Ages: 16+
Prerequisite: None
Class may be cancelled/rescheduled if minimum class size is not met 3 days prior.

Uplift Williams Field Trip
2025-11-21 10:00 - 14:00
Students from Uplift Williams Prep. will be utilizing Triumph Workshop’s tools and experts to learn more about career paths, specifically woodworking and welding.
Members – Please make note of this event as various spaces in the makerspace will be reserved for the students. Thank you for your understanding as we work to fulfill our mission of positively impacting our community.

Bottle Stopper - Wood Lathe Basics
2025-12-02 18:30 - 21:30
Learn the basics of using a wood lathe while creating a beautiful bottle stopper!
With a very small instructor-student ratio, students will have the confidence and support to create a custom bottle stopper they can keep for themselves or give as a gift. No prior experience is necessary to take this introductory wood lathe class, but experienced woodworkers are welcome to join in the fun!
Ages: 18+Prerequisite: NoneLocated in Dallas, TexasClass may be cancelled/rescheduled if minimum class size is not met 3 days prior.

Glass Cutting, Fusing, & Slumping
2025-12-03 18:30 - 21:30
Learn the basics of glass cutting, design, and the science of fusing and slumping in this 3 hour class. Students will cut glass in simple shapes with hand held glass cutting tools, then design both a 6 and a 3 inch square plate to be fused then slumped.
Color theory and design ideas will give infinite ideas of what can be created! Students will learn glass basics from what a COE is all the way to understanding the different types of fusing and slumping. Finished pieces can be picked-up one week from the class.
Ages: Adults and teens 16+
Open to the Public
Class may be cancelled/rescheduled if minimum class size is not met 3 days prior.
