Introduction to Laser-Cutting

🎓 Course Headline: 🚀 Introduction to Laser-Cutting - Master the Art in Just One Day!

Course Title: Introduction to Laser-Cutting with Ben Gatien 🚀

Course Description:

Are you ready to dive into the world of precision cutting and design? In this comprehensive online course, you'll learn how to craft designs that are laser-ready for any cutter at your disposal. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world applications, we'll guide you through every step, ensuring you gain the skills needed without feeling overwhelmed.

🖨️ What You'll Learn:

• Intro to Inkscape: We kick off with an introduction to Inkscape, a powerful yet accessible free software for designing your laser-cutting projects. 🎨

• Simple Designs: Start by creating designs with a single component, perfecting your understanding of the basics. 📐

• Advanced Design Techniques: Progress to more complex designs with multiple parts and various types of joints, enhancing your design capabilities. 🛠️

• Material Mastery: Learn about different materials, how a laser interacts with them (like scoring and engraving), and discover the best practices for material selection and finishing. 🪟

• Project-Based Learning: Our incremental learning approach means you'll build your skills progressively, working on real projects that you can proudly display or use in your home. 🏠

Key Course Highlights:

• User-Friendly Software: No need for expensive software; we focus on Inkscape, which is free and user-friendly.

• Step-by-Step Guidance: From simple to complex designs, we'll take you through each phase without skipping a beat.

• Real-World Application: Create tangible products that you can actually use, providing an immediate sense of accomplishment.

• No Own Laser Cutter Needed: Access to laser cutters is easy with community maker spaces and libraries offering them. Use the course files on any laser cutter, including the one I used, a Glowforge. 🌟

Your Instructor:

Ben Gatien, your course instructor, has years of experience in laser cutting, starting with an Epilog laser-cutter at his local library. His journey from novice to proficient will be your guide as you learn and grow in this exciting field.

Enroll now and transform your ideas into stunning reality with laser precision! 🔦✨ Whether you're a hobbyist, a maker, or an entrepreneur, this course will equip you with the skills to turn your concepts into beautiful, functional designs. Join us and start your journey in laser cutting today!