Duration: 4 sessions – 2 hours each (or) Full-day intensive workshop (8 hours total) Price: $300 cost per person, please call us for group discount (762) 847 0218 Audience: Beginners, crafters, artists, and makers interested in learning how to create vector graphics for print, digital, and production tools (like laser cutters, vinyl cutters, and DTF printers). Course Overview: This course introduces the essential tools and workflows in Adobe Illustrator. Participants will learn how to create and manipulate vector shapes, text, and artwork — building confidence to design for both creative and functional applications. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, students will be able to: • Navigate the Illustrator workspace and tools • Create and edit vector shapes and paths • Work with typography and layout • Use layers, colors, and strokes effectively • Export files for both digital use and physical production • Design a simple custom project (e.g., sticker, logo, or cut file) Course Outline: + − Session 1: Getting Started with Illustrator Interface overview: artboards, tools, panels File types: AI, SVG, PDF, EPS, PNG Creating and saving a new document Drawing basics: shapes, lines, strokes, and fills Using selection, direct selection, and alignment tools + − Session 2: Paths, Pen Tool & Shape Building Introduction to paths and anchor points Using the Pen Tool to draw custom shapes Modifying curves and angles Shape Builder and Pathfinder tools Creating simple icons or patterns + − Session 3: Working with Text & Color Adding and styling text Converting text to outlines Using color swatches, gradients, and the Eyedropper tool Arranging and grouping elements Building a sticker or label design + − Session 4: Layers, Exporting, and Final Project Organizing designs with layers Preparing designs for different outputs (print, web, laser, etc.) Exporting for Cricut, Laser Engraver / Cutter, DTF, and more Hands-on project: Design a cut-ready graphic, logo, or digital illustration Q&A and next steps for Illustrator learning + − Tools & Materials Needed: Computer with Adobe Illustrator installed (Creative Cloud or trial) Mouse or drawing tablet (optional but helpful) Access to sample project files or templates Internet connection for fonts or stock graphics (optional)
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