Rogaland Makers

Learn the fundamentals of 3D modelling with Fusion 360!
This course is designed for anyone who wants to understand the basics of 2D and 3D design using Autodesk Fusion 360. You’ll learn key modelling techniques, how to create technical drawings, and how to prepare files for laser cutting, vinyl cutting, or 3D printing.

Link to registration and ticket purchase:
https://event.checkin.no/218598/fusion-360-14-days-membership-included

The course is perfect for beginners who have never used Fusion before, as well as for those who have tried it a bit and want to learn more.Please bring your own laptop compatible with Fusion 360 to class.

We use the computers on Creator which have the necessary hardware specs required and the latest updated Fusion software.

Explore laser cutting on leather!
This introductory course is a great way to learn how to work with leather and a laser cutter. You’ll discover different types of leather and learn which ones work best for different projects. This course, perfect even if you’ve never worked with leather or a laser cutter before.

Link to registration and ticket purchase: https://event.checkin.no/219036/laser-cutting-on-leather-14-days-membership-included

You’ll gain hands-on skills in:

• Cutting
• Laser engraving
• Shaping / forming
• Polishing
• Beveling edges
• Dyeing / aging leather
• Working with rivets and snaps
• Surface finishing
• Basic stitching

Please note that not all of these skills will be covered in detail. The course is designed to give you a strong foundation in the main techniques.

The projects are simple and fun — mostly making holes, attaching snaps, and polishing. Making coasters and bookmarks, included in the fee.
If you want, you can also try slightly bigger projects for an extra leather fee, like a small leather tray or a mouse pad.

Bring your creativity and have fun learning the basics of laser cutting on leather!

Discover the world of 3D printing!

In this course, you’ll learn how a 3D printer works, what materials you can use, and how to prepare your own model for printing. Everything is explained clearly and step by step — perfect even if you’ve never tried it before.

Link to registration and ticket purchase:
https://event.checkin.no/217072/3d-print-introduction-course-14-days-membership-included

3D printing opens up endless possibilities — from making custom parts and prototypes to creative projects for your home or business.
If you have a laptop, feel free to bring it along — it will make it easier to follow the process, but it’s not required.

Discover the world of photography!
In this course, you’ll learn how your camera really works, how to understand and control light, and how to confidently use settings like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and the histogram.

Link to registration and ticket purchase: https://event.checkin.no/219026/the-fundamentals-of-photography-01-14-days-membership-included

We’ll explore light sources, the difference between hard vs soft light, how to work in sunny or overcast conditions, and how light direction and temperature affect your photos. Learn practical tips like shooting by the window, understanding the inverse square law of light, and why light isn’t always how we see it.

We will break down how these settings work together and how to use them to take full creative control of your images.

Live Demo / Testing: During the session, there will be a live demonstration and hands-on testing so you can immediately apply what you’ve learned.

Q&A: At the end of the course, there will be time for questions and answers about techniques, lighting, and camera settings.