Beginning Laser Cutting & Engraving

Learn how to safely use the Aeon laser cutter and prepare files in Lightburn and leave with a keychain! Register by 9AM the day before or contact us for same-day availability.

Level: Beginner
Duration: 2 hours
Group Size: Up to 4 students
Certification: Grants access to the laser cutter with membership or maker day pass.
Learn how to safely and efficiently use the Aeon Laser Cutter in this beginner-friendly class. You’ll be introduced to laser cutting principles, material selection, design setup using Lightburn software, and troubleshooting tips to get your projects off the ground. At the end of the class you will quickly create a design to cut, to make your own personalized keychain to take home.
You’ll learn:

Basic principles of laser cutting
How to select materials suitable for laser cutting
How to prepare and format vector designs in Lightburn
How to set up and operate the Aeon laser cutter safely
Troubleshooting common laser cutter issues

All tools and materials are provided.
Important Notes:

Class must be booked by 9:00 AM the day before.
Please sign up for the class via sacmade.com
Contact us to inquire about same-day availability.
Wear shop-appropriate clothing: long pants, closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back.
Arrive 10–15 minutes early and sign our release of liability.
Please reschedule if you’re feeling unwell.

👋 Guests: Make an account to sign up.
Get your tickets here: https://madestudio.spaces.nexudus.com/events?v=latest
🤝 Members: Log into your account for a discounted price.
📞 Questions? Call (916) 942-9442 or email [email protected].