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Vector Design Fundamentals for CNC and Screen Printing

Unlock the secrets to turning your ideas into digital art!

2025-06-03 17:30:00 2025-06-03 19:30:00 America/Chicago Vector Design Fundamentals for CNC and Screen Printing In this digital design class, you’ll learn how to transform fonts, photos, and more into stunning vector designs that can be brought to life using our advanced tools in the makerspace. Innovation Hub - STEAM Lab

Tuesday, June 03
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-03 17:30:00 2025-06-03 19:30:00 America/Chicago Vector Design Fundamentals for CNC and Screen Printing In this digital design class, you’ll learn how to transform fonts, photos, and more into stunning vector designs that can be brought to life using our advanced tools in the makerspace. Innovation Hub - STEAM Lab

Innovation Hub

STEAM Lab

In this digital design class, you’ll learn how to transform fonts, photos, and more into stunning vector designs that can be brought to life using our advanced tools in the makerspace.

In this digital design class, you’ll learn how to transform fonts, photos, and more into stunning vector designs that can be brought to life using our advanced tools like the CNC router, laser cutters, engravers, and screen printing. This beginner class is your opportunity to learn how to create a vector image using the vector design software Affinity. Our instructor will also provide outlines for InkScape and Illustrator. We can't wait for you to unlock your creativity and showcase your skills! Please bring your own laptop, if possible, to retain your settings.

Preregistration Required.

Cost $35

In this hands-on class, you'll learn: 

  • What Vector Design is.
  • Why Vector is necessary for CNC, Screen Printing, and Laser Cutting.
  • How to use the basic interface of the Affinity vector design program.
  • How to create simple and complex shapes.
  • How to create paths and curves.
  • How to apply this knowledge to create a simple design in vector software.


Additional Information:

  • Location: North Little Rock Public Library System's Innovation Hub, 204 E. 4th St., NLR
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Ages: Adults 18+
  • Level: Beginner
  • Supplies: All materials included (but a personal laptop is suggested to retain workstation settings)
  • Instructor: Kendle Carter
  • Class Sessions: 1
  • Duration: 2 hours

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+: Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Training |

TAGS: | Makerspace |

Innovation Hub


Hours
Mon, Jun 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed

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