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WKS846: Laser-Etched Photo on Metal
Come to TechShop Menlo Park and reconsider your preconceptions by revisiting the old picture-in-a-frame concept: Create a beautiful piece of memorabilia!
During this workshop Robert Slack, our laser etching superstar, will show you how to work and tweak your photo in CorelDraw and Photoshop to enable our lasers to etch your chosen photo on a 6x8-inch piece of anodized or coated metal.
Bring in a file containing a clean scanned colored photograph (if you cannot scan your photo, please bring it to the shop a few days prior to your scheduled workshop so we can scan it for you). You're welcome to bring more than one file so the instructor can help you choose one.
Please note: This is not a Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class. Workshops utilize TechShop’s equipment, and all shop rules still apply – unless you have passed the required safety course(s), your instructor will assist you on the machine.
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Laser-Etched Photo on Metal
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Tuesday, 6/18/13
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6:00 PM
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3.0 Hours
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$69.00, No Materials Fee
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6 SEATS TOTAL
6 SEATS LEFT
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WKS847: Laser-Etched 3D Photo on Wood
Come to TechShop Menlo Park and reconsider your preconceptions by revisiting the old picture-in-a-frame concept: Create a beautiful piece of memorabilia!
Robert Slack, our laser etching superstar, will show you how to work and tweak your photo in CorelDRAW and Photoshop to enable our lasers to 3D-etch your photo on a 6x8 inch piece of wood.
Please note: This is not a Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class. Workshops utilize TechShop’s equipment, and all shop rules still apply – unless you have passed the required safety course(s), your instructor will assist you on the machine.
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Laser-Etched 3D Photo on Wood
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Wednesday, 6/5/13
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6:30 PM
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3.0 Hours
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$69.00, No Materials Fee
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6 SEATS TOTAL
5 SEATS LEFT
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WKS848: Hand Sculpted Leather Animals
Think you can't create ultra elegant, seriously impressive little leather animals? Think again! In this workshop, our master leatherworking and creative design instructor, Alyssa, will show you how to make adorable toys for little girls and boys that can be transformed into key chain ornaments!
Learn how to paint and sculpt cute panda bears, fuzzy foxes, bears, rabbits, fishes, horses and loveable puppies. Alyssa will teach you:
· How to cut your leather using the laser cutter
· How to blend colors and paint with artist inks
· How to choose the right leather for sculpting
· How to hand sculpt and form leather
· How to professionally finish your sculpture so it will last for years
This very special event is a great stop on your road of creativity!
About the Instructor: Alyssa Ravenwood is an award winning leather sculptor. Her business, Ravenwood Masks, sells leather masks all over the world. She has been an instructor at The Getty Villa Museum, Bradley University, Ink People Center for the Arts, and The Brewery Artists Colony.
Please note: This is not a Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class. Workshops utilize TechShop’s equipment, and all shop rules still apply – unless you have passed the required safety course(s), your instructor will assist you on the machine.
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Hand Sculpted Leather Animals
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Saturday, 6/22/13
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11:00 AM
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3.0 Hours
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$49.00, No Materials Fee
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15 SEATS TOTAL
14 SEATS LEFT
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WKS849: Personalized Leather Bracelets
Make a one-of-a-kind bracelet for you or your favorite person. Etch your favorite quote, mark a special date, or spell out your affection for all to see. You can write whatever you wish on the three leather bracelets you will be making during class. Create professional quality jewelry finished with eyelets, chain and clasp.
In class you will learn:
· How to create a design in Corel DRAW
· How to use the laser to etch and cut out leather
· How to paint leather using artist inks
· How to add jewelry findings to your bracelet for a quality finished look
· How to seal and protect the leather to keep it looking beautiful for years
Instructor Alyssa Ravenwood is an award winning leather sculptor. Her business, Ravenwood Masks, sells leather masks all over the world. She has been an instructor at The Getty Villa Museum, Bradley University, Ink People Center for the Arts, and The Brewery Artists Colony.
Please note: This is not a Safety and Basic Use (SBU) class. Workshops utilize TechShop’s equipment, and all shop rules still apply – unless you have passed the required safety course(s), your instructor will assist you on the machine.
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Personalized Leather Bracelets
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Saturday, 6/22/13
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3:30 PM
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3.0 Hours
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$75.00, No Materials Fee
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6 SEATS TOTAL
5 SEATS LEFT
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WKS861: Intro to Silicone Mold Making and Resin Casting
In this workshop, the first of our Molding and Casting Workshops Series, you will learn professional techniques to make a platinum silicone mold and a custom colored resin cast. During these three hours, you will:
· Learn how to secure and protect your original model
· Learn about the different types of silicone available and how to choose the best silicone for your mold
· Make a mold in platinum silicone rubber
· Learn about adding pigments and fillers to resin
· How to prevent imperfections in your cast
· Make a cast in a silicone mold with liquid plastic resin
You will take home a sample of reusable modeling clay, a platinum silicone mold, and a colored resin cast.
About the Instructor: Alyssa Ravenwood is an award winning sculptor and owner of Ravenwood Masks. She worked as a special makeup effects artist making sculptures, molds and casts for Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights and PBS' American Experience. Alyssa has been a guest instructor at the J. Paul Getty Villa Museum, Loyola University, Arcata Economic Development Center, and the Brewery Artists Colony.
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2 sessions currently scheduled:
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Intro to Silicone Mold Making and Resin Casting
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Friday, 6/7/13
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6:00 PM
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3.0 Hours
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$60.00 plus $30.00 Materials Fee
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8 SEATS TOTAL
8 SEATS LEFT
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Intro to Silicone Mold Making and Resin Casting
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Sunday, 6/30/13
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2:00 PM
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3.0 Hours
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$60.00 plus $30.00 Materials Fee
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8 SEATS TOTAL
8 SEATS LEFT
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WKS869: Building Costumes: The Art of the Possible at TechShop Menlo Park
During this free workshop, Rebecca, our textile instructor, will be talking about the art of the possible at TechShop Menlo Park when building costumes.
She will explain:
· Which textile machines are good for which types of projects and fabrics
· Which pieces of equipment, outside our Textiles Department, are good complimentaries for different costume consideration
We will finish our session with a Q&A/discussion on costume solutions, to guide you towards the most appropriate path to complete your costume.
This workshop is free and space is limited, so sign up now!
About the Instructor: Rebecca Campbell is a seasoned costume designer with a passion for helping others realize their creative design goals. Trained in both fashion and costume design at FIDM in Los Angeles, Rebecca designs, styles and constructs for the entertainment and fashion industries including film, theatre, advertising, fashion, multimedia publishing and serious gaming. Currently teaching at Tech Shop in Menlo Park, Rebecca offers basic safety and usage instruction in textiles courses as well as custom tutorials that focus on designing, drafting and constructing your personal designs. For more about Rebecca, visit www.rezbex.com.
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Building Costumes: The Art of the Possible at TechShop Menlo Park
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Wednesday, 5/29/13
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7:00 PM
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2.0 Hours
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FREE, No Materials Fee
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10 SEATS TOTAL
5 SEATS LEFT
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WKS870: Steampunk Nerf Gun
Thinking of donating your monster pile of office weaponry? STOP! Don't you dare.
Instead, learn how to transform an ordinary plastic Nerf gun into a beautiful collectible costume prop that lights up and shoots foam darts -- or depleted unobtainium micro-missiles, you choose. Either way, you WILL be the envy of all your friends!
During this workshop, you will learn:
· To prepare plastic for painting
· To paint an antique metallic finish
· To customize the look to suit your own style
We will provide the Nerf Gun and the access to THOUSANDS of doodads, whirlygigs and doomoflagies, from the world famous TechShop Menlo Park BIN WALL, assuring the ultimate in accoutrement of your weapon.
About the Instructor: Alyssa Ravenwood is an award winning sculptor and owner of Ravenwood Masks. She worked as a special makeup effects artist making sculptures, molds and casts for Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights and PBS' American Experience. Alyssa has been a guest instructor at the J. Paul Getty Villa Museum, Loyola University, Arcata Economic Development Center, and the Brewery Artists Colony.
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Steampunk Nerf Gun
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Monday, 6/10/13
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6:00 PM
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3.0 Hours
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$90.00, No Materials Fee
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8 SEATS TOTAL
7 SEATS LEFT
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WKS871: Steampunk Goggles
Craft your very own personalized STEAMPUNK GOGGLES! Those around you will be amazed, jealous, envious, and maybe even secretly plotting to steal them from you!
In this workshop, you will transform an ordinary pair of safety goggles into a beautiful, one of a kind, high quality costume prop with an antiqued metallic finish, a photosonic nemoblastonizing frangilizer (flashlight), and the ultimate in steampunk fashionology: a photonic nanospansion optical optimizer (monocle-magnifier).
You will learn how to customize the look to suit your own style; in doing so, you will:
· Prepare plastic for painting
· Paint an antique metallic finish
· Add leather strapping
· Install accessories
About the Instructor: Alyssa Ravenwood is an award winning sculptor and owner of Ravenwood Masks. She worked as a special makeup effects artist making sculptures, molds and casts for Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights and PBS' American Experience. Alyssa has been a guest instructor at the J. Paul Getty Villa Museum, Loyola University, Arcata Economic Development Center, and the Brewery Artists Colony.
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Steampunk Goggles
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Wednesday, 6/12/13
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6:00 PM
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2.0 Hours
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$70.00, No Materials Fee
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8 SEATS TOTAL
8 SEATS LEFT
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WKS872: Super Hero Mask
The name says it all: SuperHero Mask.
In this fun craft workshop, you will make a classic superhero mask out of laser cut leather. You will paint and form the mask, and add adjustable elastic straps.
This workshop is appropriate for young makers, so come on down to TechShop Menlo Park and make it a family outing!
About the Instructor: Alyssa Ravenwood is an award winning leather sculptor. Her business, Ravenwood Masks, sells leather masks all over the world. She has been an instructor at The Getty Villa Museum, Bradley University, Ink People Center for the Arts, and The Brewery Artists Colony.
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Super Hero Mask
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Sunday, 6/2/13
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1:00 PM
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2.0 Hours
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$59.00, No Materials Fee
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8 SEATS TOTAL
8 SEATS LEFT
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WKS873: Super Hero Logo Applique
Create your very own custom SUPERLOGO!
This laser cut iron-on applique is the perfect addition to your cape, costume or T-shirt. You'll learn how to customize your SUPERLOGO with your very own name or initials using CorelDRAW, then laser cut your design out of specially prepared fabrics.
We'll provide a T-shirt you can apply your personalized emblem to, or you can take it home and use it on your own costume.
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Super Hero Logo Applique
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Thursday, 6/6/13
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6:30 PM
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2.5 Hours
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$60.00, No Materials Fee
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8 SEATS TOTAL
8 SEATS LEFT
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WKS874: Steampunk Leather Mask
Steampunk leather Mmask, the must-have accessory!
During this workshop, you will form and paint a leather mask and add adjustable elastic straps. You will learn how to paint an antique metallic bronze finish on leather.
About the Instructor: Alyssa Ravenwood is an award winning leather sculptor. Her business, Ravenwood Masks, sells leather masks all over the world. She has been an instructor at The Getty Villa Museum, Bradley University, Ink People Center for the Arts, and The Brewery Artists Colony.
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Steampunk Leather Mask
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Tuesday, 6/4/13
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6:30 PM
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3.0 Hours
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$85.00, No Materials Fee
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8 SEATS TOTAL
8 SEATS LEFT
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WKS875: Super Hero Utility Belt
Whether you're cosplaying a superhero, putting the finishing touches on your steampunk persona, or just need something to hold your stuff, you'll need a stylish utility belt to complete your look!
In this class, you'll combine high tech laser cutting with more traditional hand finishing techniques to create beautiful and functional leather pouches. You'll also learn how to make a simple adjustable belt out of nylon webbing, but these utility pouches can be worn on a variety of belts for a custom look.
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Super Hero Utility Belt
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Friday, 6/7/13
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6:30 PM
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2.5 Hours
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$79.00, No Materials Fee
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8 SEATS TOTAL
7 SEATS LEFT
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WKS876: Super Hero Belt Buckle
Create your very own custom SUPER-BELT-BUCKLE! Put the finishing touch on your Super hero costume with this laser cut acrylic belt buckle.
During this workshop, you'll learn how to customize your Super Hero logo, then you will laser cut your design out of acrylic. You will also learn how to properly polish your buckle.
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Super Hero Belt Buckle
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Sunday, 6/9/13
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1:00 PM
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2.5 Hours
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$65.00, No Materials Fee
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8 SEATS TOTAL
8 SEATS LEFT
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