2D Design for Laser and Vinyl Cutting

Want to create designs for a Laser Cutter, Vinyl Cutter, Cricut, or similar 2D Cutting machine but not sure where to start? Consider using Inkscape, a fantastic, free, and open-source vector design and drawing program.

Whether for Graphic and Web Design or a CNC Cutting Machine, vector drawing programs allow users to create beautiful, precise, and ornate vectorized drawings suitable for use online, in-print, or as a design file for a cutting machine.

Join our instructor in covering the basics of vector design using the free software Inkscape.. The concepts covered will help you out no matter what Graphic Design software you end up using & is targetted to absolute beginners as well as those who are just new to Inkscape.

The class will cover:
-Drawing shapes, lines, and arbitrary polygons
-Combining simple shapes
-Morphing designs
-Basic Inkscape features

Note: This class will be held online via Zoom. After signing up, you will receive a personalized Zoom invite via email.
To save time during the session, please make sure you have downloaded and installed Inkscape prior to the session.

If at all possible, please attend the Zoom session with both a camera and microphone. While we request that you keep yourself muted when not speaking, we believe that the ability to see and interact with participants is crucial to an effective learning session. No one likes talking to a blank screen.

About the Instructor:
Curtis Soldano is a long time technologist, tinkerer and maker who wants to share his excitement for using cool tech to make cool stuff. He has been with Hacker Lab since before the establishment of the mid-town location and has volunteered his time on many occasions to help grow Hacker Lab by providing elbow grease and skilled electrical maintenance and installations. Curtis’ educational foundation is in Digital Electronics and separately he attained his California State Electrical Contractor license in 2004 after apprenticing for his father in the family business for many years. Curtis’ also worked for over 20 years as producer for top tier tech and entertainment companies like EA, Disney, Atari, Playdom, E*TRADE, GSN and Sega.