This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to the creative possibilities of laser cutting for craft and design. Over two weeks, you’ll learn how to translate drawings, patterns, and ideas into digital designs ready for cutting, scoring, and engraving. Using the Fab Lab’s laser cutter, we’ll explore how precision tools can support handmade processes—from creating stencils and applique templates to marquetry patterns and paper structures.

Through a blend of live online instruction and in-person studio time, participants will learn simple 2D design workflows, experiment with different materials, and produce a set of custom-cut patterns or templates to take home. 

Online Instruction | January 19 + January 26 | 5:30–7:30 PM
In-Person Open Lab | January 21 + January 28 | 4:00–7:00 PM

No prior experience is needed; having basic computer skills and comfort will be helpful.

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In this hands-on workshop, artists and makers will explore how 3D printing can be used as a practical tool for the studio. Participants will design and print forms that can serve as molds, dies, or jigs for ceramics, textiles, and mixed-media work. You’ll learn approachable 3D modeling workflows and discover how digital fabrication can extend traditional making—from shaping clay and casting forms to producing embossing tools and fixtures for repeatable studio processes.

Through a mix of online and in-person sessions, participants will design and produce their own functional mold or jig while gaining the confidence to integrate 3D design into their practice. This module emphasizes creativity through experimentation, providing a foundation for future projects that blend technology and craft. 

Online Instruction | February 2 + February 9 | 5:30–7:30 PM
In-Person Open Lab | February 4 + February 11 | 4:00–7:00 PM

No prior experience is needed; having basic computer skills and comfort will be helpful.

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