Meet the AIC’s laser cutter! Laser cutters are incredible tools for any maker. You can make everything from simple boxes to highly detailed engravings and complex 3-dimensional puzzles.

Who uses laser cutting technology? Artists, architects, manufacturers, robotics engineers, and small business owners. You can cut extremely accurate objects out of materials like wood, leather, colored acrylic, and even felt or paper. These powerful machines can make your projects lightning fast and repeatable.

In this certification class, participants:

• Learn how to safely operate a laser cutter to cut and engrave wood.
• Are introduced to Lightburn software.
• Create a customized wood keychain to bring home.

This week’s laser cutting certification includes a special project: 3D laser cut lanterns. For this special certification, participant get to laser cut a lantern of their choice.

Upon completion of this class, students will be permitted to use the laser cutter under supervision during open maker hours.

Prerequisites:
Must be 16 or older.

Limited to 4 people per session

Cost:
$40 (materials included)

How to register:
To register, please go to the calendar on the AIC website, or follow this link:
https://westonaic.org/class/laser-cutter-certification-lantern-2/