Upcoming Events

Laser Cutter Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's laser cutter and engraver machine! This machine is equipped to cut wood and acrylic and capable of engraving stone, glass, concrete, and some forms of coated metals.

Topics covered include:

• Safety and operation procedure
• Material selection and properties
• Resources for online files for laser cutting and engraving
• Designing your own graphics with Inkscape
• Working with photos and artwork
• Using LightBurn software to control the laser

Caution

The laser cutter is a Class 4 laser device. Operating the machine requires certain safety precautions taken to prevent injury. These safety precautions must be followed when working with the machine.

This program is intended for ages 14 and up. Children 13 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

3D Printer Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's 3D printers! This introductory class will teach you the basics of preparing a 3D model for printing with our 3D printers.

Topics covered include:

• Safety guidelines
• Supported 3D model file formats
• Websites listing pre-existing models for 3D printing
• Websites and software for designing your own model for printing
• Preparing a model for printing
• Preparing the printers for a print
• Starting the print

This program is intended for ages 14 and up. Children 13 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Sound Studio Intro - Composition & Production

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's Sound & Recording facility! This introductory class will teach you the basics of producing sound and composing music with Ableton Live.

Topics covered will include:

• Using the MIDI keyboard controller with Ableton Live
• Choosing an instrument in Ableton
• Recording a clip and sequencing MIDI by hand
• Using MIDI and Audio effects
• Creating an arrangement of your track
• Rendering your track

This program is intended for ages 14 and up. Children 13 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Laser Cutter Intro

Get started with the Joan Kleine Creative Studio's laser cutter and engraver machine! This machine is equipped to cut wood and acrylic and capable of engraving stone, glass, concrete, and some forms of coated metals.

Topics covered include:

• Safety and operation procedure
• Material selection and properties
• Resources for online files for laser cutting and engraving
• Designing your own graphics with Inkscape
• Working with photos and artwork
• Using LightBurn software to control the laser

Caution

The laser cutter is a Class 4 laser device. Operating the machine requires certain safety precautions taken to prevent injury. These safety precautions must be followed when working with the machine.

This program is intended for ages 14 and up. Children 13 and younger are welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult.