Rogaland Makers

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/219024/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.

Discover the possibilities of CNC machining!

This comprehensive course gives you a solid foundation in working with Creator’s 6040 CNC milling machine. You’ll learn the basics of metal cutting, get familiar with Fusion CAM and safe operation, and explore different tool types, materials, and clamping methods.

Link to registration and ticket purchase:
https://event.checkin.no/217065/introduction-course-to-cnc-machining-14-days-membership-included

The course is extensive and packed with useful information, so the group is limited to a maximum of 2 participants — ensuring everyone gets enough attention and can absorb the material at a comfortable pace.

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/219030/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!

This course gives you a clear and practical introduction to using the Flux Hexa laser cutter — one of our most versatile and precise machines. You’ll learn how to prepare your design, set up the machine, and safely cut or engrave different materials.

Link to registration and ticket purchase:
https://event.checkin.no/219042/introduction-course-to-laser-cutting-14-days-membership-included

The course is required before you can use the laser cutter at Creator Makerspace.
Bring a notebook or use your preferred device to take notes.