Intro to Laser Cutting and Engraving
Thu, Jul 22
|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
Time & Location
Jul 22, 2021, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
Mankato Makerspace, 1700 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN 56001, USA
About the event
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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
*preview of how to properly prepare and set up filesÂ
*What materials can and can’t be used with our Glowforge
* Different settings for engraving depths and effects
*CuttingÂ
This is a great chance to see what options are available to you with this amazing tool. Bring your project ideas and chat with JustinÂ
Materials will be provided. You’ll want to take notes, so don’t forget to bring a pen and pad.Â
This Class is a Required course for you to be allowed to use the Glowforge independently in the future.Â
If you have any questions and want to contact Justin, you can reach him via email: caineatsabe@gmail.com or phone 507-469-9617