Lines and Lasers: Laser Cutting Jewelry

Class Description: Participants will explore digital fabrication processes to create jewelry that utilizes laser cut acrylic/wood. Participants will understand the start-to-end workflow of sketching/drawing a design either on paper or within a digital program like Adobe Illustrator, converting that design into usable Vectors that transfer easily to laser cutting software, and finally identifying the settings and techniques required to use the laser cutter itself. These laser cut pieces will then be assembled with jewelry hardware into a necklace, bracelet, or keychain that the participants will leave with.

Days: Saturdays, Oct 18 - Nov 22, 2025

Time: 9am-12pm

Location: Beals Studios. CAMPUS MAP

Instructor: Allison Dockins an Artist and Designer with 7+ years of experience with digital fabrication processes, including 3D Modeling with Rhino 7/8, graphic design in Adobe Illustrator, as well as digital fabrication programs like Preform, Cura, and Aspire. She is passionate about teaching others, and has taught the Beals Studios Sunday Workshop Series for over two years. As the Beals Studios Technician, she has in-depth knowledge of all Beals Studios machines, and is the one responsible for making sure they all remain in tip-top shape. Garrett is also an avid video game developer and spider enthusiast.

Supplies: The instructor will contact registered students directly regarding materials and supplies.

Parking: Parking is available in any of the (NON-RESERVED) KCAI parking lot spaces across campus. RESERVED spaces are available after 5pm on the weekdays and all day on the weekends. There is also available street parking surrounding KCAI campus. 

Refund: Registered participants can receive refunds to the original payment method (Studio Fee minus Humanitix Fee) up to 14 days before the first class.