Intro to Laser Cutting — Design & Engrave Your Own Creations
Schedule
Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Collab MakerSpace | Los Angeles, CA
About this Event
Intro to Laser Cutting — Design & Engrave Your Own Creations (Los Angeles)
Ever wanted to turn your ideas into perfectly cut or engraved designs on wood, leather, or acrylic?
In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to use a laser cutter to create clean, precise, custom pieces—no experience needed.
What You’ll Learn
In this 2-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll get a practical introduction to:
• How laser cutters work and what they can do
• Materials you can cut and engrave (wood, leather, acrylic, and more)
• Basic design setup and file preparation
• Key settings like power, speed, and test grids (and why they matter)
• Safe operation of the machine
From Idea to Finished Piece
After a quick intro, you’ll jump right in:
• Design your own custom piece (bookmark, keychain, or similar)
• Prep your file for the laser
• Watch the machine cut or engrave your design with precision
• Finish and take home your creation
You’ll go from idea → digital design → finished object in one session.
Why Laser Cutting?
Laser cutting is one of the fastest and most satisfying ways to create:
• Clean, professional-looking results
• Intricate designs made simple
• Custom gifts, art, and functional pieces
It’s creative, precise, and incredibly fun to watch in action.
What You’ll Take Home
• Your own custom laser-cut or engraved piece
• A solid understanding of how to use a laser cutter
• The confidence to keep designing and creating
What’s Included
• All materials (wood, acrylic, etc.)
• Access to laser cutting equipment
• Step-by-step instruction
What to Bring
• Optional: Laptop (recommended if you want to save your designs and keep working later)
• Otherwise, we’ll provide computers for use
Feel free to bring a snack or drink.
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:
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Where is it happening?
Collab MakerSpace, 651 Clover Street, Los Angeles, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.20











