BADGE – Laser Cutting
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Get trained on our 80-watt Red Sail laser cutter AND our 150-watt Boss LS-3655 laser cutter. Learn how to personalize just about anything by etching and cutting material. Wood, ceramic, acrylic, paper, glass, you name it!
What you’ll learn:
In this Badge class, attendees will learn how to configure the laser cutters properly, choose the correct materials for the tool, and learn general safety guidelines when using a laser. When you become a member, you’ll have access to these powerful machines!
Prerequisites:
This class does not include file preparation or design instruction.
- Previous experience with vector design software (like Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designers, or Inkscape).
- *Prerequisite: WORKSHOP – 2D Drafting for CNC (you can bypass this by successfully taking this short drafting test: recreate that in your preferred program and email it to build@makesantafe.org)
- Working knowledge of basic design concepts such as creating shapes, using layers, and setting dimensions.
- Basic understanding of file types, importing and exporting files, and ability to navigate windows and MacOS filesystems.
Please Note:
Students 16 years of age and up can be unaccompanied; ages 12-15 must have a guardian also enrolled in the class. Minors must have parental permission and a signed waiver (ask us).