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Hot Topics Seminar


Cost:


$49/person
for ALL THREE sessions

Location:


Hilton Garden Inn- DFW Airport South/Irving 2001 Valley View Ln., Irving, TX 75061

Registration Form:


Seminar Registration

Session 1


Monday, March 3, 2:00-5:00pm
Laser Engraving Photographs – Making the Magic Happen (AND a LIVE demo) - Jason & Deanna Ramm

  • Laser engraving photographs continues to be one of the hottest trends in engraving!

  • Processing & conversion play a pivotal role in transforming the photograph – but the key to making it a masterpiece is YOU!

  • During this live demonstration, Jason & Deanna will utilize Corel to demonstrate the step-by-step process for converting a photograph into the best format for engraving.

  • You will learn the effects, where they are in Corel & how each one works to change the photo, for optimal results.

  • Don't forget to bring a photo for us to try live – and, of course, your laptop (for practice).

Session 2


Tuesday, March 4, 10-11:30am
CorelDraw for Beginner to Advanced - Doug Green

  • Learn from Starting a new page to advanced techniques to make your drawing more productive

  • Hot Keys - Macros - and more

  • Bring your Laptop to learn as we go & bring your Problem Files, if we have time we will work on solving your issues.

Session 3


Tuesday, March 4, 1:00-2:30pm
Lasering Techniques on Wood - Doug Green

  • What woods engrave the best and the ones that don’t work very well.

  • Learn about inlays of Wood, Stone, Mother of Pearl, and just other woods.

  • Lasering Technique: "Run Twice" - by Doug Green

  • Paint and Replace

  • Learn how to Cut a part that does not cut the First time, but not cut the whole job.

  • Contour Inlay Techniques

  • Vector Engraving