Cutting and Engraving Cad Creations

Funded Dec 29, 2022

This has been a very exciting year for us at the middle school! We received a Glowforge laser cutter and engraver to use with our CAD lessons so students can see their designs come to life by creating a physical product. This year, many students were given several options for designs and we had projects such as personalized coasters for tables, signs, and jewelry.

The students were so excited when we unboxed the materials and especially when they found out that they will be designing from scratch and getting to keep their own projects. They started planning and sharing ideas before the supplies were even on our supply shelf! We were even able to provide some materials to other students that were working on Eco House projects in order to create a new item for their home design that fit perfectly with the help of the Glowforge materials that you helped provide!

I also opened up the challenge of designing various wood toolboxes that we could assemble and use daily. We are hoping to expand next year and cut out SVG files of wooden toys, boxes, and jewelry to make even more projects that they are interested in learning about. It has been very exciting to see their interest and pride when their projects are finished. We cannot thank you enough for your generosity to help our students learn this new skill.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Smith