Peralta Federation of Teachers
East Peralta - Oakland:
College of Alameda
What is a Fab Lab?
A Fab Lab is a space where you can come to take advantage of tools, resources, and technology, using traditional and advanced manufacturing equipment to make almost anything.
Fab Labs offer the opportunity to dream, design, and refine ideas. One can come in and experiment for fun, or work towards developing a fully fledged product. At the CoA Fab Lab, our goal is to offer a communal space for people to make, to share, and to benefit from their work.
Where is the CoA Fab Lab?
The CoA Fab Lab is located on the main…
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