Adobe Illustrator Course

Master Adobe Illustrator: From Beginner to Pro

Instructor: Victor Havens

Ready to master Adobe Illustrator for laser cutting? Join our comprehensive course and learn everything from the basics to advanced techniques. Under the guidance of our expert instructor, Victor, you'll gain the skills to create stunning designs ready for laser printing.

SELF-PACED | PRE-RECORDED

8 Lessons to Laser Success

Explore our comprehensive 8-lesson course covering everything from basic tools to advanced techniques.
All of our courses are self-paced and pre-recorded so that you can easily go at your own speed!

Introduction | Length 4 min

Lesson 1

Basic Properties | Length 22 min

  • Vector vs. Raster Graphics for Laser Work

  • Setting Up Your Inkscape Workspace for Laser Projects

  • Document properties

  • Keyboard Shortcuts for Fast Production

  • Display Units and Locking

Lesson 2

Essential Tools | Length 31 min

  • Selector Tool: Select + Transform Objects

  • Node Tool: Edit Paths by Nodes

  • Shape Tools Shapes

  • Pen Tools: Drawing Curves + Lines

  • Text Tool: Create + Edit Text Objects

Lesson 3

Transforming Objects | Length 32 min

  • Status Bar: Color Application

  • Fill + Stroke

  • Group + Ungroup

  • Raise + Lower

  • Flip + Rotate

  • Align + Distribute

Lesson 4

Path Conversion Tools | Length 34 min

  • Importing Objects to Vectorize

  • Object to Path

  • Stroke to Path

  • Trace Bitmap

Lesson 5

Mastering Shape Tools| Length 26 min

Take your skills to the next level with this guide to mastering Boolean operations! Discover the power of Union, Difference, Intersection, and more to combine and manipulate shapes with precision.

Lesson 6

Fonts + Text | Length 27 min

This video dives into transforming text! Unlock powerful tools to create stunning text effects for your designs.

Lesson 7

Preparing Files for Lasers | Length 17 min

Master the export and file preparation process, plus gain the confidence to send your creations straight to the laser, or even to your customers!

Lesson 8

Project Design | Length 31 min

This beginner-friendly video guides you through designing a simple box. You'll explore the tools used in the previous lessons to transform a simple idea into a laser cut project.

See what else you get...

included in your membership

Not only do you get access to the full Adobe Illustrator Course, but so much more, including:

  • Laser Profit Roadmap™ + Workbook

  • Niche Validation

  • Monthly Group Coaching

  • LightBurn Course (10 lessons)

  • Inkscape Course (8 lessons)

  • Business Bootcamp Course (7 lessons)

  • 10 monthly digital files

  • Full file library (past files)

  • Advanced training and tutorials

  • Supplier discounts to Smokey Hill Designs and Houston Acrylic

  • Private community