Beginner laser cutting - Acrylic keyrings

Schedule

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Make Huyton Village | Huyton, EN

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Join Illustrator Cath Garvey for a creative and hands-on laser cutting workshop where you’ll design and laser cut your very own keyring.
About this Event

This workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in learning about laser cutting merchandise or building their skills.

What to Expect:

Cath will guide you step-by-step through the process, covering:

  • Sketching and brainstorming design ideas
  • Introduction to a free  vector graphics app
  • Tips for creating a design optimised for laser cutting
  • A demonstration of how the laser cutter works and operates

What You’ll Need:

Please bring a laptop to use the vector graphics software (inkscape) during the session.

Workshop Schedule:

  • Total Duration: 3 hours
  • First hour: Design and brainstorm
  • Second hour: vector graphics on inkscape
  • Final hour: laser cutting and assembling your key chains.


About your tutor:

Your instructor, Cath Garvey, is a Freelance Illustrator based at Make Huyton with over 6 years of experience. Cath has collaborated with a wide range of organisations, businesses, and community projects across Liverpool. Her work is known for its ability to engage audiences and leave a lasting impact. Passionate about promoting art within communities, Cath is dedicated to sharing stories from working-class voices and encouraging creative expression for all.


Transport Links: Make Huyton

Our full address is:

Make Huyton Village

47-49 Derby Road

Huyton

Liverpool

L36 9UQ

By Bike: There is limited bike storage at the venue - please get in touch ahead of your booking to let us know if you are travelling by bike. Other nearby options for bike storage can be found at: Huyton Train Station, Huyton Library, Huyton Municipal Buildings and Asda Super Centre.

By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Huyton train station. The station is a 6 minute walk from the venue - You can view directions via google maps here.

By Bus: Huyton Bus station is situated a 3 minute walk from the venue. You can view directions via google maps here.

By Car: There is free car parking for up to 3 hours situated in Archway Road car park Address: Archway Road car park, Civic Way, Huyton, Merseyside L36 9GD. Archway Road Car Park is a 4 minute walk to the venue - you can view directions via google maps here. You can find out more about parking in the area here.

There is accessible parking located at Archway Road car park and Huyton multi storey car park. More information can be found here



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Where is it happening?

Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 50.00

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