Intro to Laser Cutting — Design & Engrave Your Own Creations (Los Angeles)
Ever wanted to turn your ideas into perfectly cut or engraved designs on wood, leather, or acrylic?
In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn how to use a laser cutter to create clean, precise, custom pieces—no experience needed.
What You’ll Learn
In this 2-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll get a practical introduction to:
• How laser cutters work and what they can do
• Materials you can cut and engrave (wood, leather, acrylic, and more)
• Basic design setup and file preparation
• Key settings like power, speed, and test grids (and why they matter)
• Safe operation of the machine
From Idea to Finished Piece
After a quick intro, you’ll jump right in:
• Design your own custom piece (bookmark, keychain, or similar)
• Prep your file for the laser
• Watch the machine cut or engrave your design with precision
• Finish and take home your creation
You’ll go from idea → digital design → finished object in one session.
Why Laser Cutting?
Laser cutting is one of the fastest and most satisfying ways to create:
• Clean, professional-looking results
• Intricate designs made simple
• Custom gifts, art, and functional pieces
It’s creative, precise, and incredibly fun to watch in action.
What You’ll Take Home
• Your own custom laser-cut or engraved piece
• A solid understanding of how to use a laser cutter
• The confidence to keep designing and creating
What’s Included
• All materials (wood, acrylic, etc.)
• Access to laser cutting equipment
• Step-by-step instruction
What to Bring
• Optional: Laptop (recommended if you want to save your designs and keep working later)
• Otherwise, we’ll provide computers for use
Feel free to bring a snack or drink.
Class Details
Duration: \~2 hours
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
About The Collab MakerSpace
The Collab MakerSpace is a spin off of the famous Collab Art Salon. It's a creative workshop in Los Angeles offering hands-on classes in woodworking, welding, prop-making, and more.
We create experiences that help people step away from screens, try something new, and build real-world skills—whether for fun or something more serious.
We also offer monthly memberships that give you full access to an amazing woodworking, welding, fabricating, electronics, sewing and crafting shop!
Want to Keep Building?
Everything you use in this class is available to members.
