

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Laser Cutting and Vector Editors
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: Get an introduction to the process of ideating, designing, and laser cutting, along with taking home a project, at a real-life Hackerspace!About this EventDescriptionA hands-on class designed to transform your digital ideas into tangible, laser cut creations. This introductory course welcomes anyone with basic computer skills and a curiosity for crafting. You'll delve into the exciting world of laser cutting, learning the fundamentals of vector editing and understanding how to bring your designs to life using state-of-the-art makerspace equipment. Through practical demonstrations and personalized guidance, you'll gain the skills to customize, create, and take home your very own laser-cut project, perfect for unique gifts or personal keepsakes.Class Themes:Our classes will focus on engraving and cutting out a variety of materials, using preprovided logos/designs or student submissions (time permitting).Common Theme: Aluminum Etched CardsEngrave standard size aluminum business cards  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/79f2bf60-e6e0-11f0-a49b-adc4455cf035-rimg-w1033-h740-dc4a4745-gmir.jpg Common Theme: Thin WoodThis class will focus our efforts on engraving and cutting into 3mm or 6mm wood pieces.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7ac8ad00-e6e0-11f0-a983-4dfa8e48b99b-rimg-w987-h740-dcbba891-gmir.jpg Common Theme: Acrylic3mm or 6mm colored acrylic  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7af3dbb0-e6e0-11f0-a49b-adc4455cf035-rimg-w555-h740-dc35352e-gmir.jpg Special Themes:Around certain times of the year, options will be presented to the students to make a thematic project, which can be perfect as a gift or decoration!Normal Examples: Valentines Day, Easter, Midsummer, 4th of July, Halloween, Harvest Celebration/Thanksgiving, Hannukkah, Christmas, etc.Special-Interest Examples: Pride month, Neotropolis (cyberpunk camping weekend), Wasteland Weekend (Mad-max-ish camping weekend)About your instructorTheo is excited to share the fun and creativity of laser cutting and vector editors. For the past year, he has been exploring these tools and software at CrashSpace, the local Hackerspace. As a game designer, Theo creates things digitally, and laser cutting and 3D printing allow them to bring those digital designs into the real world. Using this background, Theo is inspired to teach the basics of vector editing and laser cutting, so attendees can create their own fun gifts.Who this class is forThis introductory class is perfect for anyone comfortable with basic computer use who is curious about bringing digital designs to life. If you've ever wanted to engrave wood, cut acrylic, or even laser engrave on aluminum, this class is for you! It's also a fantastic opportunity to learn how to create fun art or custom gifts for the important people in your life.Requirements:This class is open to individuals 18 and older, and no makerspace membership or prior experience with vector editing or laser cutting is required. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing as this is a fully indoor event. You won't need to bring your own computer, as all materials and equipment will be provided for you.Class ContentsShowcase of the makerspace's offerings.Introduction to laser cutting and engraving, including different types of lasers.Overview of what can be done using laser cutting.Understanding the difference between vector and raster images.Basic overview of a vector editor.Hands-on demo showcasing how to create a vector from scratch and cut it out.Supervised opportunity for each attendee to customize, create, and bring home a laser-cut take-home project.Take-HomesBy the end of this class, you'll have:A foundational understanding of laser cutting and vector editing.The ability to differentiate between vector and raster images.Practical experience creating a digital design and bringing it to life with a laser cutter.Your very own custom-made, laser-cut project.Agenda🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMIntro to Laser Cutting Class SegmentInfo: Live teaching section done in the front room.🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PMBreak and Makerspace TourInfo: Break time after the class and tour of the Makerspace for interested people🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMLive Demo Of Vector Editing, Laser Setup, and Laser Cutting Info: This is the segment where I apply what is taught in the class to show the process happening on the laser cutter itself, including testing values, adjusting document dimensions, doing test engraves/cuts, and actively asking students for any questions. This segment occurs in Shop 1, in the back side of the Makerspace.🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PMStudent Projects + Buffer TimeInfo: Each student is now invited to laser cut their own project, whether one of the offered sample projects, or their own design. Order priority is given to those on tighter time schedules or with simpler projects as to best accommodate all students. If there is significant extra time, opportunities to cut additional designs will be granted at the teacher's discretion.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/culver-city/intro-to-laser-cutting-and-vector-editors/100001893976848739
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, trips-adventures, camping, lgbt-pride
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 25, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Culver City
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Crash Space
- **lat**: 34.0192539
- **long**: -118.405231
- **full address**: Crash Space, 10526 Venice Blvd, Culver City, United States

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- **organizer**: CRASH Space (https://allevents.in/org/crash-space/17606608)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Crash Space, 10526 Venice Blvd, Culver City, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 17.85 up to 25 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** CRASH Space
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, trips-adventures, camping, lgbt-pride
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Intro to Laser Cutting and Vector Editors ?
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