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Maker Series: Meet Our Laser Engraver
2022-04-07 18:00:00
2022-04-07 19:00:00
America/New_York
Maker Series: Meet Our Laser Engraver
Main Library’s makerspace offers free access to a laser engraver! Join us for a two-class series to learn more about it, how to create a file, and then etch it onto a coaster. Registration required.
Main Library - Computer Lab 1
Thursday, April 07
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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2022-04-07 18:00:00
2022-04-07 19:00:00
America/New_York
Maker Series: Meet Our Laser Engraver
Main Library’s makerspace offers free access to a laser engraver! Join us for a two-class series to learn more about it, how to create a file, and then etch it onto a coaster. Registration required.
Main Library - Computer Lab 1
Main Library
Computer Lab 1Main Library’s makerspace offers free access to a laser engraver! Join us for a two-class series to learn more about it, how to create a file, and then etch it onto a coaster. Registration required.
With a laser engraver, you can etch your logo or design into a variety of materials. You can use the TechZone to make the design yourself or find something online. Our laser engraver can etch or cut complex designs, text, pictures, or patterns. This series includes an introduction on how to use our engraver and how you can create personalized one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself or others. Coaster is provided.
Dates, times, topics:
Class 1: Learn about CorelDraw and how to create a file for etching on coaster using our Laser Engraver. | Thursday, April 7 | 6 pm
Class 2: A hands-on laser engraving experience. Using the CorelDraw designs and skills from the previous class, learn how to engrave/etch your design onto a coaster using our laser engraver. Thursday, April 14| 6 pm
For more assistance or further reading, check out these resources:
- CorelDRAW X8: The Official Guide by Gary David Bouton
- To get 1 on 1 help using the machine, please click on this link to schedule an appointment with one of our staff members.
- Click here to view a complete list of upcoming computer and technology classes at the library.
- Visit www.akronlibrary.org/tz to learn about the laser engraver and other equipment available in TechZone@Main.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Maker & DIY | Computers & Technology |
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Main Library, located in the heart of downtown Akron, combines compelling public space with meaningful and relevant public library services for all members of our community. Since opening in 2004, the downtown library welcomes more than one million visitors each year.
Subject divisions include: Business, Government & Science, Culture & AV, Magazines & Newspapers, Special Collections (local history & genealogy), TechZone@Main, Teen, and a 12,000 square feet Children's Library.
Special services available at Main Library include: a Patent & Trademark Resource Center; U.S. Passport and Notary services; a Microbusiness Center; a Maker Space; a resource lab for early childhood educators; and regularly scheduled computer training classes. Also available at Main Library are more than 125 public access computers, color photocopiers/printers, laminating, scanning, faxing, and free Wi-Fi.
Specialized spaces include a 425-seat auditorium, public meeting rooms, and a used bookstore. An interior glass block walkway leads to a 600-space parking garage owned by the City of Akron. An outdoor amphitheater and landscaped park complete the complex.