Intro to Laser Cutting — Design & Engrave Your Own Creations

Want to cut and engrave your own custom designs into wood, leather, or acrylic? Now you can! The Collab Makerspace is here to teach you.

Intro to Laser Cutting — Design & Engrave Your Own Creations (Los Angeles)

Ever wanted to turn your ideas into perfectly cut or engraved designs on wood, leather, or acrylic?

In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to use a laser cutter to create clean, precise, custom pieces—no experience needed.

What You’ll Learn

In this 2-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll get a practical introduction to:

• How laser cutters work and what they can do
• Materials you can cut and engrave (wood, leather, acrylic, and more)
• Basic design setup and file preparation
• Key settings like power, speed, and test grids (and why they matter)
• Safe operation of the machine

From Idea to Finished Piece

After a quick intro, you’ll jump right in:

• Design your own custom piece (bookmark, keychain, or similar)
• Prep your file for the laser
• Watch the machine cut or engrave your design with precision
• Finish and take home your creation

You’ll go from idea → digital design → finished object in one session.

Why Laser Cutting?

Laser cutting is one of the fastest and most satisfying ways to create:

• Clean, professional-looking results
• Intricate designs made simple
• Custom gifts, art, and functional pieces

It’s creative, precise, and incredibly fun to watch in action.

What You’ll Take Home

• Your own custom laser-cut or engraved piece
• A solid understanding of how to use a laser cutter
• The confidence to keep designing and creating

What’s Included

• All materials (wood, acrylic, etc.)
• Access to laser cutting equipment
• Step-by-step instruction

What to Bring

• Optional: Laptop (recommended if you want to save your designs and keep working later)
• Otherwise, we’ll provide computers for use

Feel free to bring a snack or drink.

Class Details

Duration: ~2 hours
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly

About The Collab MakerSpace

The Collab MakerSpace is a 3,000 sq ft community workshop just north of Downtown Los Angeles, with free, easy parking.

Think of it as a gym for makers—offering access to woodworking, metalworking, CNC, and creative tools without the cost of building your own shop. We support everyone from beginners to working artists through classes, memberships, and events.

Want to Keep Building?

Everything you use in this class is available to members.

Start your membership:
https://collabmakerspace.com/

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