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Intro to Laser Cutting and Engraving

Thu, Feb 04

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Mankato Makerspace

Have you always wanted to give the best gifts and make the coolest things? This is the class for you. Get to know the Glowforge and all the amazing things it can do. Taught by Justin Bergo

Intro to Laser Cutting and Engraving
Intro to Laser Cutting and Engraving

Time & Location

Feb 04, 2021, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CST

Mankato Makerspace, 1700 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN 56001, USA

About the event

 

By now you’ve probably seen the commercials floating around about the Glowforge cutter/ engraver machine and the amazing things it can do and create; and if you haven’t, then go check out their website  https://glowforge.com/ to get an idea of just how awesome this thing really is!

In this Intro course you will be sitting down with Justin Bergo; he will teach you the basics of the Glowforge machine and it’s software.

He’ll go over:

*Introduction to what a Glowforge is and basics of how it works

*How to properly prepare and set up files 

*What materials can and can’t be used with our Glowforge

* Different settings for engraving depths and effects

*Cutting 

This is a great chance to see what options are available to you with this amazing tool. Bring your project ideas and chat with Justin 

Materials will be provided. You’ll want to take notes, so don’t forget to bring a pen and pad. 

This Class is a Required course for you to be allowed to use the Glowforge independently in the future. 

ticket price:

Makerspace Member- $30

Non-Member-$35

Max class size- 5 students

If you hae any questions and want to contact Justin, you can reach him via email: caineatsabe@gmail.com

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