"I wanted to learn laser cutting and engraving so I could use them in my classes, but I didn't know where to start. Honestly, I was initially overwhelmed by the laser cutter and having to learn Adobe Illustrator, but Sarah provided excellent step-by-step instructions, as well as handouts. She was also willing to adapt her workshop on the fly to accommodate the needs of the participants. Sarah is VERY generous with her time and knowledge.
After working with Sarah, I felt empowered and much more at ease with the laser cutter. And I was eager to do more laser cutting!"
~ Janet Ballweg, Professor at Bowling Green State University
When I started laser cutting, over 10 years ago, I had never worked in Adobe Illustrator and was an artist who made everything by hand. Working with a laser cutter was a totally new experience. I learned laser cutting by following my curiosity and trial and error.
My learning curve was steep but yours doesn’t have to be.
Learning new technology is exciting and overwhelming. If you are someone who has designed amazing laser cutting projects in your mind but is frustrated that bringing them to life feels so much harder than you thought it would be I’m here to help.
Start Laser Cutting with Confidence was created for those ready to take a deep dive into laser cutting and build foundational skills, knowledge, and troubleshooting to turn creative ideas into works of art.
Each lesson builds upon the last, so you gain confidence through a series of projects because knowledge sticks better when you directly apply it through creative projects.
You learn a way of thinking and troubleshooting that will allow you to venture into other techniques and materials after the course has ended. And if you ever need a refresher the course will be there for you.
ENROLL NOWWhat if I told you after 8-weeks you’d have a comprehensive understanding of laser cutting and engraving, and the tools for making your own laser cutting files?
This is all possible for you when you have:
→ Learn the essential tools in Adobe Illustrator for making laser cutting files, so you can start creating your own designs. Why waste time learning aspects of Illustrator that aren’t compatible with laser cutting?
→ Learn laser cutting techniques that are geared towards creatives and integrating technology into handcrafted work, so you can begin developing your own projects.
→ Learn step by step approach and insider tricks to working with paper, wood, and acrylic, that you can apply to working with any laser-safe material.
A comprehensive online course designed for creatives and art educators* who want to establish a foundation in laser cutting and create laser cutting files so that they can go from envisioning the projects they want to make to actually creating them.
In 8-weeks you’ll learning my insider knowledge for producing professional results laser cutting and engraving paper, wood, and acrylic, the essential tools for creating laser cutting files in Adobe Illustrator, and complete 9 projects that will give you the hands on experience you need to strengthen your laser cutting know-how.
* Contact Sarah to learn more about Professional Development credit.
ENROLL NOWWhat's Inside?
- Instant access to 8 Modules (45 videos), project files and templates, and PDF downloads.
- Learn at your own pace with unlimited access. Watch and re-watch content as your experience grows.
- Create 9 laser cutting projects. Follow step-by-step tutorials or design your own.
- Live help during monthly Office Hours.
MODULE 1: Safety First & Getting Started
MODULE 2: Start Adobe Illustrator with Confidence
MODULE 3: Mastering Paper for Laser Cutting
MODULE 4: Text Art in Adobe Illustrator
MODULE 5: Navigating Acrylics for Laser Cutting
MODULE 6: Image Vectorization in Adobe Illustrator
MODULE 7: Mastering Wood for Laser Cutting
MODULE 8: Precision and Efficiency in Laser Cutting
Here is what you need for this course:
Technology
• Laser Cutter
Capable of cutting 1/8” plywood and acrylic
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CC
• Zoom
Miscellaneous
• Blue painters tape
• Gorilla tape
• Semi-Transparent Low Tack Mask
(Custom Shop, Vinyl Ease)
• Glue stick, glue, or double sided tape
• Flame-less candle
• Air plant (optional)
FOR MODULE 3
FOR MODULE 5
FOR MODULE 7
"My laser cutting vocabulary has expanded exponentially. Having a deeper understanding of materials and laser cutter settings has opened me up to new ways of doing things. Instead of repeating the same process over and over again, I’ve learned how to discover and apply different approaches giving me more options in how a project turns out. This course has prepared me to follow my curiosity and take what I’ve learned further."
~ Alicia Bailey
COURSE ONLY
• 8 Modules
• Live help during monthly
Office Hours
$597.00
COURSE + MATERIAL KIT
• 8 Modules
• Live help during monthly
Office Hours
• Material Kit includes:
Masa Japanese paper, cardstock, assortment of additional papers, frosted Mylar, clear cast acrylic, colored cast acrylic, 1/8” plywood. USA only. Free shipping.
$682.00
Has your excitement for laser cutting been dampened by someone saying “you can’t do that” or being made to feel that you just aren’t tech savvy enough?
I can’t tell you how many people have come to me with amazing creative ideas that they were told weren’t possible … and they are totally possible! And people who feel intimidated or doubt their ability to learn laser cutting after receiving confusing instruction from tech professionals.
Artists and creatives approach laser cutting differently from those with a tech background. Our creative imaginations push the boundaries of laser cutting by envisioning new techniques and applications that expand what the laser cutter is capable of. In this course you’ll learn what is safe and unsafe, and a way of experimenting with the laser cutter so you can go beyond basic applications.
Learning new software can be challenging but that is why in this course you’ll learn Adobe Illustrator through clear step-by-step instructions and projects that build upon each other giving you time to practice and grow your skills. And you’ll only learn tools that are laser cutter specific. Who has the brain space for learning things the laser cutter can’t understand!
The key is a learning environment that meets you where you are, prompts expansive thinking, and gives you the foundational tools, so that you no longer have to struggle because you don’t know what you don’t know.
"Sarah helped me learn best practices of using the laser cutter as part of our equipment [at the university where I work]. She had so much to share both in terms of how to’s, but also possibilities."
~ Karen Zimmermann, Professor, The University of Arizona
This course is perfect for you if …
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You’re a creative looking to jump start your laser cutting journey
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An educator dreaming of incorporating laser cutting into your classes but overwhelmed with learning another new technology
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You’re tired of spending more time struggling to learn how to make laser cutting files than laser cutting
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You’ve hit a wall teaching yourself and you are ready to work with an expert who wants to share all her inside tips
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There is a gap between your creative vision and your ability to make it
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You know that don’t know what you don’t know
When I started laser cutting I knew nothing!
I could barely make a file in Adobe Illustrator and had no experience working with digital technology. Plus, the “how to” resources in 2012 for laser cutting were practically non-existent.
I was an artist learning laser cutting through trial and error, but you don’t have to!
In this course, I take a decade’s worth of knowledge and synthesize it into 8 digestible modules that teach you how to work with the three most popular laser cutting materials (paper, wood, acrylic) and the essentials for creating laser-cutting files without the inapplicable stuff you’d get in most Illustrator tutorials.
You’ll learn how to find custom settings for specific materials and images so that you can problem-solve and expand your creative endeavors beyond this course. I’ll give you insider information on how to solve common problems and how to think through common troubleshooting issues.
I believe that the key to learning is not the ability to follow instructions but understanding the why and how so you can problem solve and develop your own creative ideas as your work evolves.
I can’t wait to share my experience with you!
ENROLL NOWFrequently Asked Questions
What is your refund policy?
Can I take this course if I have no experience with Adobe Illustrator?
How long will I have access to the course?
Can I take this course if I use InkScape or CorelDraw?
What is in the material kit?
Can I use this course (videos, download, content) in my classroom?
I just got a laser cutter! Will this course teach me how to use it?
What kind of laser cutter do you have?
How much of a time commitment does this workshop take during the week?
Will I be able to apply what I learn if I have an Epilog/Glowforge/Trotec/Full Spectrum/Boss laser cutter?
When are the Office Hours?
Are you ready to Start Laser Cutting with Confidence?
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LearnLaserCutting.com
Online laser cutting courses for creatives and educators who want to learn the essential tools and techniques of laser cutting without feeling intimidated by technology. Taught by an artist for artists and creatives of all kinds.
Instructor and laser cutting specialist Sarah Pike of FreeFall Laser
Contact: Sarah, [email protected]
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