BASICS: 2D Design for Stained Glass Patterns

Bring your computer and learn how to use Inkscape software for designing stained glass projects. We will focus on project layout, image tracing techniques, and modifying designs to create patterns and templates ready to cut-out and assemble.

In this course we will introduce you the basic tools and operations in the free, open source software Inkscape (www.inkscape.org), guiding you from a blank page to a pattern ready for making. In the second half of the course, there will be time for questions and help with project ideas. Instruction on stained glass and how to use stained glass tools outside of 2D Design will not be part of this course.

REQUIRED: Bring your own laptop and have Inkscape downloaded. Download for free here.

Attendees need to bring a laptop computer to work alongside the instructor. Inkscape is free and available on all of the LMS computers in the digital lab for use during open hours outside of class time.

**Closed toe shoes are required. Ages 12 and up can attend. Attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian present at all times.

Not a member of Lacey MakerSpace? Waivers must be signed before class. Can be done in person at the front desk kiosk

Class refund policy:

- 7 calendar days or more before the class start date: Refunds will be given, minus a 10% service fee (Eventbrite fees non-refundable)

- 6 calendar days to 2 days before class start date: Refunds, minus a 10% service fee, will be issued in the form of a credit voucher to be applied to a future offering within 1-year of the issue date.

- No refunds issued within 48 hours of any class offering.

Instructor Bio: James Dietrich is an environmental scientist and former makerspace leader with more than 10 years of experience across the making spectrum including working with wood, metal, stone, plastic, and electronics. James is well versed in using Inkscape for all of his making including scientific diagrams, logos, and designs for digital fabrication technology including laser, CNC, and vinyl cutters.