Laser Cut Jewelry: Design and Cut

Area Featured: Laser Cutter Shop

Minimum Age: 9 years old

Come learn how to make your laser cutter files from design to cut!  This class will teach you how to design a simple pendant file in the free software Inkscape which is perfect for making all your future files for the laser cutter. Then you'll go through the process of how to upload your file and cut out your pendant on the laser. At the end of this class, you will take home a pendant that can be used in a variety of projects and the knowledge you need to keep making your own files for the laser cutter. 

Lead by: Lyssa Troemel (she/her)

Lyssa Troemel is a multi-disciplinary artist, puppeteer, and metal worker currently based out of Winston-Salem, NC. She holds an MFA in Animatronics from UNCSA and was a participant in the international Next Gen Showcase program. Prior to moving to Winston-Salem, she ran the Maker Lab at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN, served on the board of Puppeteers of America and was also a Resident Artist at Three Rivers Music Theatre where she designed and built many props. She was also the puppet designer and builder for the award-winning shadow puppet music video for the band Silbo Gomero for their song “Whale Fall”. Currently, she is an instructor and artist in many disciplines at Mixxer Community Makerspace.

This class is for makers 9 years old and older. All makers ages 16 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Please email workshops@wsmixxer.org for any questions.

Workshops must meet a minimum number of registrations. Mixxer may cancel workshop 48 hours prior to start time, if minimum is not met. Should you need to cancel your registration, 48 hours notice is required to request a cancellation, refund or credit to future workshop date.