The workshop consists of an introduction to laser-cutting. You will learn about the basics of design and file preparation for laser cutting as well as how to set up a laser-cutter for various types of projects. You will learn about the ‘’laserable’’ materials, safety measures and precautions and maintenance of the equipment. Each participant will also realize a personalized laser-cut project (see the project’s options in the program description below).

Duration: 3h - 3h30

Program:

• Introduction to laser-cutting / digital fabrication

• File customization + preparation with adobe illustrator 

• Laserable materials overview + safety and precaution 

• Laser software fundamentals

• Laser-cutter set-up (step-by-step) demonstration

• File customization + preparation with adobe illustrator (You will receive a small step-by-step digital guide)

• Personalization of a project from our digital files library + production 

• Laser-cutting resources + tips and tricks + questions

The workshop includes:

• Material (included)

• Laser-cutter set-up (step by step) (digital guide) 

• All costs for the production of the project

• Laserable material guide (digital)

What you will need:

• A laptop/computer*

• Adobe Illustrator software/ Adobe Creative suite*

*We have another computer with adobe illustrator that you might be able to borrow but contact us to make sure that it will be available.

What you will learn about:

• Laser-cutting / digital fabrication basics

• How does a CO2 laser cutter work + set up for various types of projects

• Laser software fundamentals 

• File preparation and customization with adobe illustrator for laser-cutting

• Which materials are “laserable.”

• Safety and precaution for laser-cutter

• Maintenance of the equipment

Participant:
Adult 17+ , 4 people max.

Language:
Workshop available in both French and English (see dates below).

Location:
Our studio, located in Montreal, Quebec.

Dates:
English - Saturday, November 9th, 2019, from 1 pm - 3:15 pm
French - Saturday, November 16th, 2019, from 1 pm - 3:15 pm
French - Saturday, December 7th, 2019, from 1 pm - 3:15 pm
French - Saturday, February 8th, 2020, from 1 pm - 4 pm
French - Wednesday, March 25th, 2020, from 6 pm - 9:30 pm
French - Saturday, October 24th, 2020, from 1 pm - 4 pm

Cost:
150 $ + tx/participant (material included)

General information:
If you need extra information about the workshop, other services or products, please contact us via email at info@orbitafutura.com.

Credit: Photo by Morgane CG / www.morganecg.com