2D Design for Laser Cutting: Patterns, Templates, and Stencils

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.

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

Apply by January 5: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/winter-programs

Program Schedule:
Monday, January 19 | Online Instructional Session via Zoom | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday, January 21 | In-person Open Lab studio time | 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Monday, January 26 | Online Instructional Session via Zoom | 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday, January 28 | In-person Open Lab studio time | 4:00pm - 7:00pm

You may also like the following events from Haystack Mountain School of Crafts:

• Happening on, 9th January, 05:30 pm, Make + Take: Lasercut Screenprinting in Deer Isle
• Happening on, 15th January, 05:30 pm, Make + Take: Screenprinting with Natural Dyes in Deer Isle
• Happening on, 24th January, 10:00 am, Make + Take: Multimedia Cyanotype Printing in Deer Isle

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