Intro to Laser Cutting

Program Type:

Laser and CNC Machines, STEM/STEAM, Technology and Maker

Age Group:

Teens ( 12 - Adults )
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on May 30, 2026 @ 9:00am.
  • This event is for registrants age 12 to Adult.

Description

This class is for customers looking to become certified for independent use of the Exploration Commons laser cutters.  We will cover simple project creation in Adobe Illustrator, the basics of the Epilog Dashboard software, and Epilog laser machine use and safety.  At the instructor's discretion, customers who successfully complete this program will be certified to use the Exploration Commons Fusion Pro and Fusion Edge laser cutters.  Customers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the laser independently.

Due to the amount of information covered in this class, we strongly encourage registrants who do not have Adobe Illustrator experience to do one of the following prior to attending this class: 

  • Take an Intro to Adobe Illustrator class (in-person at Exploration Commons or on LinkedIn Learning - use Library ID: carroll).
  • Take a laser project class at Exploration Commons (one that does not require participants to be laser certified).
  • Work through the online portion of the Exploration Commons hybrid laser certification module. (No need to take the quiz  - we will do that at the end of class.)