In this online class, which originally streamed on Saturday, April 04, 2020, students learn Inkscape for the laser cutter! This platform is a favorite of makers everywhere for its lightweight, free and open-source model with a thriving community to support it. Inkscape is a professional quality vector graphics software that runs on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows desktop computers. It integrates neatly with laser operations, allowing quick and easy creation of simple, yet slick designs. This class is suitable for anyone who has experience with Inkscape or Illustrator and wants to hone their skills or absolute beginners.

To participate in this class you will need to install Inkscape on to your desktop computer. Download it at https://inkscape.org/release/inkscape-0.92.4/

Program support provided by Launc[H]artford: https://launchinhartford.com/

About The Instructor
Born in Pittsburgh and living in Connecticut, Benjamin DiLeonardo-Parker has an active student of origami tessellations since 2007. He has taught and exhibited at origami conventions and art shows internationally, including Chi Mei Museum (Tainan City, Taiwan), La Escuela-Museo Origami de Zaragosa (Zaragosa, Spain), The Science Museum Oklahoma (Oklahoma City, OK), the Museum of Mathematics (New York, NY), the Japan Information and Culture Center (Washington D.C.), The New Britain Museum of American Art (New Britain, CT), and the Cooper Union Gallery (New York, NY). Outside of art, Ben teaches high school mathematics to students with uncommon learning styles, and incorporates origami into his classes as often as he can. Ben approaches his artwork from a holistic standpoint, preferring to view origami as an entry into the vast network of disciplines to which it is connected. This has led him to extend his knowledge of education, engineering, mathematics, CNC fabrication, paper arts, fashion, alternative photography, and other studies. When not teaching high school math, Ben operates a workshop in Essex, CT out of which he creates artwork and runs classes on origami design. He views his practice of origami as recursive. Origami is connected to such as vast network of disciplines, each with its own siren’s call. Each flavor, each culture, cycles back onto its own basics over and over, swirling and interacting with previous knowledge, each enhancing the others in some way.

Learn more about Ben: http://brdparker.com/

ABOUT MAKERSPACECT:
MakerspaceCT is the largest makerspace in Connecticut and the 2nd largest in New England. We empower prospective inventors, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, hobbyists and students across the region with access to tools, technology, resources and learning opportunities.

In the historic G. Fox building, the 25,000 + sq. ft. well-equipped working space is quickly becoming a focal point for collaboration for businesses and individuals. MakerspaceCT is a valuable community resource and driving force in Connecticut’s flourishing innovation ecosystem.

Learn more about us: https://makerspacect.com/

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