LC_P: Laser Etched Wood Charcuterie Board

You can personalize your own attractive cutting boards using our large laser cutter. Create and engrave your own design using the techniques learned in this class. Add interest to your kitchen or give as a gift or keepsake.

Attendees will start in a computer classroom setting, exploring techniques, tips, and tricks for preparing a graphic for laser engraving, including raster to vector conversion and image editing. Demonstrations will primarily focus on Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, but techniques can be applied to other software. Students will then watch as the instructor prepares their logo to be engraved with the laser cutter. A charcuterie board will be provided for each attendee and you'll leave class with your finished piece.

To Bring: You may bring your own computer, but not totally necessary. Students should bring a graphic they wish to engrave (approximately 5x5") on a thumb drive, or email it to the instructor ahead of time.

Prerequisite: None.This class does not replace the Laser 101 safety class, and it will not provide a signoff for the laser cutters.

Instructor: Andrew Albosta is a  multimedia designer by day doing videography, graphics, and photography work, he moves from shop to shop at Nova Labs and might turn up anywhere.