No woodworking experience required.What can you do with a Glowforge laser printer? You can make an endless variety of useful, beautiful, and practical things from a bunch of different materials like leather, fabric, acrylic, paper, and our favorite - wood. Take your first steps towards learning how in our absolute beginner's class.Learn. We'll start with basic machine functions and safety, how to line up and secure materials to the main bed, and how to set up the camera for scanning your own custom images. Students will also learn which materials are safe to use on a CO2 laser printer (and which are not).Next we'll use the Glowforge app to learn three methods for incorporating graphics and text into a format for use with the laser, ending with a brief exploration of third party graphics programs suitable for use on the Glowforge and other CNC (computer numerical controlled) machines.Make. Students will make and take home a Shoji votive candle holder with choice of clear, frosted or decorative panels. LED tealight included.Saturday, September 3 | 10am - 1pmCost: $45 members; $60 non-membersAddtl. Materials Fee: $5What to Bring: All items will be provided.Financial aid may be available. Contact info@hatchspace.org for details.Instructor: Gail FletcherGail is a retired educator, having spent 23 yrs in public education, teaching Information Technology. A long time amateur woodworker, retirement has allowed Gail time to further pursue her love of woodworking.Payment and Refund PolicyPayment is due at the time of registration. Unpaid registrations are subject to cancellation.Full refunds or a class credit can be provided if you cancel at least 14 days before the start of the class by contacting info@hatchspace.org or by calling 802-257-3935. There are no refunds, transfers, make-ups or deferments for missed classes.HatchSpace reserves the right to cancel any class for any reason. A class may be cancelled in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached. In this case, registrants will receive a full refund or class credit, and notified by valid email provided at registration.
No woodworking experience required.
What can you do with a Glowforge laser printer? You can make an endless variety of useful, beautiful, and practical things from a bunch of different materials like leather, fabric, acrylic, paper, and our favorite - wood. Take your first steps towards learning how in our absolute beginner's class.
Learn. We'll start with basic machine functions and safety, how to line up and secure materials to the main bed, and how to set up the camera for scanning your own custom images. Students will also learn which materials are safe to use on a CO2 laser printer (and which are not).
Next we'll use the Glowforge app to learn three methods for incorporating graphics and text into a format for use with the laser, ending with a brief exploration of third party graphics programs suitable for use on the Glowforge and other CNC (computer numerical controlled) machines.
Make. Students will make and take home a Shoji votive candle holder with choice of clear, frosted or decorative panels. LED tealight included.
Saturday, September 3 | 10am - 1pm
Cost: $45 members; $60 non-members
Addtl. Materials Fee: $5
What to Bring: All items will be provided.
Financial aid may be available. Contact info@hatchspace.org for details.
 | Instructor: Gail Fletcher Gail is a retired educator, having spent 23 yrs in public education, teaching Information Technology. A long time amateur woodworker, retirement has allowed Gail time to further pursue her love of woodworking. |
Payment and Refund Policy Payment is due at the time of registration. Unpaid registrations are subject to cancellation. Full refunds or a class credit can be provided if you cancel at least 14 days before the start of the class by contacting info@hatchspace.org or by calling 802-257-3935. There are no refunds, transfers, make-ups or deferments for missed classes. HatchSpace reserves the right to cancel any class for any reason. A class may be cancelled in the event the minimum number of students for the class is not reached. In this case, registrants will receive a full refund or class credit, and notified by valid email provided at registration. |