Getting Started with Bantam Tools Art Machines - From Pixel to Pen on Paper

Learn how to create art using Bantam Tools Art Machines, from a digital photo to a machine drawing.

Getting Started with Bantam Tools Art Machines - From Pixel to Pen on Paper
Taught by Bre Pettis, Founder of Bantam Tools
📍 Bantam Tools Gallery — 107 S. Division St, Peekskill, NY 10566

Discover the magic of turning photos, sketches, and digital artwork into real drawings—made by machines! In this hands-on introductory workshop, you'll explore the world of pen plotting using the Bantam Tools NextDraw machines.

Artist, engineer, and Bantam Tools founder Bre Pettis will guide you through the fundamentals of plotter history, raster vs. vector graphics, and how to transform your own images into vector art using digital tools. You’ll learn how to prepare your files, understand different plotting styles (like hatching, dithering, and curves), and create your first plotted artwork.

Whether you're a curious beginner, digital artist, teacher, or creative coder, this class will open new doors to machine-made drawing. No prior experience required!

🎨 Walk away with:

• A basic understanding of vector vs. raster art
• Tips on converting images to vector drawings
• A finished plot you created in class
• Resources to continue exploring plotting at home

🖋️ Bring a laptop and your curiousity. Access to machines and materials provided.