Inkscape for laser cutting - holiday ornaments

12317 15th Avenue Northeast,Seattle WA 98125

15 December, 2021

Description

Learn the basics of vector design in Inkscape to create a holiday ornament on the laser cutter We will use Inkscape, a free, open-source, vector drawing program similar to Illustrator to design layered ornaments with a name on them, suitable for cutting on the laser. You can easily change the name to create custom ornaments once you have your design. You will learn: What vectors areDrawing simple vector shapesBoolean operations to create complex vector shapesGetting your file laser-ready The skills to take what you learn to create your own designs for the laser cutterYOU WILL NEED TO BRING: A laptop with Inkscape installedThis class is NOT a certification class for the laser at NEM, or a class on how to use the laser cutter. The instructor will cut out oll the designs made during class and you will go home with an ornament ready to paint and assemble. How to find us: We are in the first floor of the apartment building. Enter the main door and proceed past the elevators. Take the first hallway to the right. Exterior doors lock at 8:30pm. If you are not a member with a door code, please plan to arrive before then. North End Makers is a community that runs a makerspace in North Seattle. We are an all-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit. Learn more on our website at https://www.northendmakers.org/ Parking is street parking and plentiful in the area. Proof of vaccination required. You may email this ahead of time to [email protected]. Masks and social distancing enforced. IMPORTANT INFO: Refund policy: We currently do not offer refunds or transfers between classes. You may, however, transfer your ticket to another person who is 18 or older. If you need help finding someone to take your spot, you are welcome to post in the class event on our Facebook page or Discord, or ask us to share your email address with the class waitlist. For your personal safety, please wear closed-toe shoes, tie long hair back, and avoid any dangling jewelry or baggy clothing. You do not need to bring a paper ticket. Save a tree. We host learning and making events in the Edmonds/Shoreline area.