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  • Inkscape II

    Inkscape II

    Inkscape is possibly the most useful tool we have at FabZone! This class focuses on using Inkscape to convert images into vectors that can be cut on the laser or Cricut, and combining shapes to make intricate layered models.

    Concepts include:

    • Manual tracing with the bezier tool
    • bitmap tracing
    • editing path and nodes
    • snapping tool
    • converting objects and contours to paths
  • Inkscape

    Inkscape

    Learn how to navigate Inkscape and make vector drawings to cut on Cricut or laser cutters.

    Concepts covered include:

    • vector vs bitmap
    • place, resize, rotate and move shapes
    • fill and stroke
    • duplicate vs copy and paste
    • align and distribute shapes
    • group and ungroup
    • path operations (union and difference)
    • text and text to path

     

  • Intro to 3D printing

    Intro to 3D printing

    Learn how our 3D printers work and what you can make on them. 

    This class covers different 3D printing materials, the slicing software, as well as the settings that can be tweaked to make your prints a success. Students will have the oppotunity to load the filament and print a 3D model.

  • introduction to crochet

    introduction to crochet

    This class is for beginners. Learn to make a chain and master single crochet stitch making sample squares that can be used as washcloths or makeup remover pads. If this gets too easy, we can throw in some new stitches!