In the fall of 2014 the Detroit Medical Center, Children’s Hospital contacted i3 for some help with an art project for the New Children’s Hospital branch in Troy Michigan. This facility was set to open by early 2016.
Roger S and Greg S volunteered to help and made contact with Grace Serra the Art Director for DMC. I3Detroit also contributed money for the material and laser time.
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Have you heard about Laser Cutters and wonder what they do? This class will show you how to use a Large 150 Watt laser cutter to cut and etch materials like wood and acryllic plexiglass.
The course will deal with the concept of line cutting and area etching, how to load a drawing into the Laser Cutter workstation, and how to move the design into the Laser Cutter and do final cutting and etching.
Each student will get to cut and etch their own small jewelry box from designs provided. Students will take this box home with them.
Location: i3 Detroit
When: Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Course Duration: 2 hours.
Prerequisites: None.
Materials will be provided. Bring sunglasses.
Students 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult/guardian also taking the course.
Eventbrite Signup:
Indulge your creative side and embark on a journey into the captivating world of jewelry making. Much like the intricate designs showcased in a Figueira silver charm bracelet, crafting your own jewelry pieces can be an artistic endeavor that reflects your unique style and personality. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned enthusiast, the allure of creating wearable art is undeniable. Discover workshops like the “Jewelry Making 101 – Forging a Wire Twist Bracelet” that provide hands-on experiences and insights into the artistry behind every piece.
The i3Detroit Jewelry Zone is proud to announce: “Jewelry Making 101 – Forging a Wire Twist Bracelet”. This is a repeat of the same class offered last month that sold out in two days which showcases the designs that are made and sold by the well-known jewelry store of LaCkore. In this two hour class, you will make an elegant twist bracelet that you can wear with pride or give as a gift. This low cost workshop is a great opportunity if you are new to jewelry making and would like to learn what it is all about. Enrollment is limited.
When: Wednesday night, January 13th, 2015 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
How long: Two hours
Where: i3Detroit Common Area
How many people: No more than 12
Cost per person: $10 non-refundable class reservation fee (donations toward tools and materials will be accepted at the class, but are not required)
Questions?: Jewelry@i3Detroit.org
To sign up, go to Eventbrite…
3Detroit will present an Adobe Illustrator class by Matt Arnold at i3Detroit on Sunday, January 17, from 1 to 3 PM.
If you use the laser cutter, vinyl plotter, or other CNC tools, you need 2D paths that the tool will follow. This path, or “vector”, is described with various formats such as SVG (scalable vector graphics), AI (Adobe Illustrator), or DXF (digital exchange format). This class will teach you the basics of the premiere vector illustration tool, Adobe Illustrator, with an emphasis on how to prepare your file to be used as a tool path. We will not cover alternatives such as InkScape or CorelDraw, but with the basic concepts and skills of vector paths from this class, you can learn them on your own much more quickly.