Wednesday, February 7

Colorfill: Hands-On Session

7:30 - 10:00 AM

Liz Haas, Rayzist
Session Code 401
.25 CEU Technical

During this hand-on session, you will paint a wine bottle, wine glass, and rock as well as sandcarve one project for a highly unique textured (relief carve) appearance.

Member - $125
Nonmember - $150  

CorelDRAW: All About Wood and Adding Bling to Your Engraving

7:30 - 10:00 AM

Doug Green, Express Yourself
Session Code 402
0.25 CEU Technical

CorelDRAW expert, Doug Green will show you how to get more and better results from engraving wood and how to add “bling” with a variety of inlays including wood, Epoxy, Mother of Pearl and more.

Member - $125
Nonmember - $150  

Thursday, February 8

Blazering – Lasering with Sandcarving

7:30 - 10:00 AM

Darin Jones, IKONICS and Dave Stephens, Trotec
Session Code 403
.25 CEU Technical

This hands-on technical session explores the innovative fusion of two distinct but complementary technologies, laser engraving and sandcarving. Seminar participants gain insight on how to upsell to glass customers by transitioning from their laser's shallow etch to the smooth-sanded, deep-carve capabilities of a sandcarver. In addition, participants will work with substrates that were traditionally difficult with lasers, such as polished metals and hard ceramic glazes. Instructors, Dave Stephens of Trotec and Darin Jones of IKONICS Imaging, are experts in their respective technologies. John and Darin will empower participants with a working knowledge to combine laser with sandcarving in one process to enhance offerings.

Member - $75
Nonmember - $100

How to Sublimate with an Oven or Heat Press

7:30 - 10:00 AM

John Modi, MakerFlo Crafts
Session Code 404
0.25 CEU Technical

Unleash your artistic drive and immerse yourself in the world of full color customization with MakerFlo Crafts' comprehensive course on Sublimation. Explore the knowledge and business of sublimation, encompassing essential tools such as sublimation ovens, presses and state-of-the-art Epson printers. Equipped with these advanced tools and resources, you will unlock the potential to personalize vivid, personalized products that are guaranteed to captivate your customers and expand your product line by personalizing unique products in full color. Acquire comprehensive knowledge of the intricacies surrounding sublimation, enabling you to master this technique swiftly and effortlessly incorporating nto your current operations.

Registration fee includes all course materials:
Member - $75
Nonmember - $100