Intro to CNC Woodworking — Design & Carve Your First Project (Los Angeles)

Intro to CNC Woodworking — Design & Carve Your First Project (Los Angeles)

Ever wanted to design something on a computer—and watch a machine carve it out of wood?

This beginner-friendly class is your introduction to CNC woodworking, where creativity meets precision. No experience needed.

What You’ll Learn

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

• CNC routers and how they work
• Simple design software (easy to learn, no background required)
• How to turn your idea into a cut-ready file
• Material setup, safety, and workflow

From Idea to Finished Piece

This is where it gets fun.

After a short intro, you’ll:

• Design your own custom piece using beginner-friendly software
• Set up your file for the CNC machine
• Watch as the CNC router precisely cuts your design
• Finish and take home your completed project

You’ll go from concept → design → machine → finished object in one session.

Why CNC?

CNC tools let you create things that would be difficult (or impossible) by hand:

• Clean, precise cuts
• Repeatable designs
• Complex shapes made simple

It’s one of the fastest ways to level up your woodworking.

What You’ll Take Home

• Your first CNC-created project
• A basic understanding of CNC workflow
• The confidence to start designing your own pieces

What’s Included

• All materials and tools
• Access to CNC machine + software
• Step-by-step instruction

What to Bring

We provide laptops, but if you'd like to load the software on, and work from your own exclusive laptop, you're welcome to do so.

Feel free to bring a drink or snack.

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/

Explore More Classes

Browse our full lineup of workshops:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/collab-makerspace-workshops-3179769