68467 Three Creeks Rd Sisters
OR 97759
Join us for the Introduction to Laser Cutting and Engraving Workshop at Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture!
Learn how to prepare files and drawings for a Glowforge laser printer at Pine Meadow Ranch! In this one-day workshop, we will learn about the laser cutting & engraving machine and practice making drawings for the Glowforge. Using both computer-based and hand drawn methods for image-making, this workshop will focus on basic techniques for successful laser cutting and engraving. Participants will learn about how to order their cut layers, draw for stability in the cut bed, and design 2D parts for 3D space. They will receive demonstrations of the laser cutter and have the opportunity to practice operating the machine. Each participant will leave with several cut samples of their drawings in multiple materials including acrylic, wood, and paper.
Materials to Bring:
- Laptop or Tablet with – a drawing program already installed (Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Sketchbook, etc.). Choose a device and program you are comfortable using to make black and white drawings. The device needs to be able to export your drawings as PDF files. The device needs to be able to connect to the internet.
- File transfer method (thumb drives, email attachments, Google Drive uploads are all acceptable)
*Participants who do not have a laptop/tablet should still feel welcome to join this workshop. It is not necessary to have this equipment. Instead, your samples can be drawn by hand and cut in the machine.