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Laser Operation Class
In order to use the laser cutter, you must first take the Laser Operation Class from one of the ATX members that have been certified to teach the course. The course takes an hour, and has a lab material fee. Once you have taken the course, you can schedule time on and operate the laser cutter.
Teachers
The current certified instructors are:
- Martin Bogomolni
- Tim Fredlund
- Matt Mancuso
- David Mitchell
- Nathan Scherrer
- Gardner Williams
Cost
The Laser Operation Class costs $15
Class Schedule
See the Laser Calendar
Class Materials
See the Laser Cutter Materials page for general information.
The basic class provides an overview of the machine itself, what materials you can and can't use, and basics of operation.
You will be provided 3 6x6" (roughly) pieces of material: poster paper, plywood, and acrylic. The poster paper and acrylic are utilized in two exercises during class time, and the wood is left for you to experiment with on your own.