The laser cutter may only be used to create original content, meaning designs created by you. The Makerspace does not provide materials.

***You MUST complete the online quiz located in the Makerspace ELC Course BEFORE attending an in-person training***

This training is open to all UGA students with a valid UGA ID. Library accounts must be in good standing.

Learn how to engrave and cut materials like wood, fabric, and acrylic with the Glowforge Pro HD laser cutter from an undergraduate peer! Attendees will learn how to set up and run the laser cutter safely. Training includes successfully completing self-paced online quiz on the Makerspace ELC Course followed by an in-person training with the laser cutter. The online quiz in ELC must be completed before the in-person session. The in-person session takes about an hour. Previous experience with a laser cutter is not required. Please note, this training does not cover file preparation or design elements with file creation.

After successful completion of both the online modules and in-person training, users may independently reserve and operate the Glowforge Pro HD laser cutter.

After registering for your in-person session, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the Makerspace ELC where you can take the Laser Cutter Quiz. If you don't receive a confirmation email with the link to the modules, please check your Spam/Junk folder for a confirmation email from 'UGA Libraries Calendar.'

You can also self enroll in the Makerspace ELC Course at any point by going to the Makerspace website then selecting the Use the Makerspace tile > Get Training > Makerspace eLC