Digital Design for the Lab

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and bring your design ideas to life? Whether you're a hobbyist or a DIY enthusiast seeking to enhance your skills, this class is tailored just for you!

In this hands-on workshop, we will dive into the fascinating world of digital design and explore the tools in our Lab and techniques frequently used. Discover how to transform your concepts into reality by creating files for machines like Cricut, Glowforge, and our Brother embroidery machine.

Throughout the class, you'll learn the step-by-step process of designing from scratch and gain valuable insights on sourcing images, as well as converting them into vector files for cutting. We'll also delve into the realm of image processing, uncovering the secrets to achieving the best engraving results. Additionally, you'll acquire the skills needed to craft custom embroidery files, incorporating your existing designs.

Please note that this class assumes some familiarity with computers, such as opening and saving files, as well as remote access to email and cloud storage. However, if you're new to these concepts, we invite you to consider our Computer Basics I and II courses, along with our “Getting the Most out of Gmail”, “Intro to Canva”, and "Introduction to Microsoft Word" courses, which will provide you with a solid foundation.