Learn how to take a photo from raw image to finished granite engraving with AP Lazer Training Department Lead, Lindsey Millen. In this beginner-friendly session, Lindsey walks you through Corel Photo-Paint fundamentals, essential photo-editing techniques, and best practices for preparing artwork correctly. You’ll learn how to process images in Photograv, export files properly, and run a complete engraving in LightBurn for consistent, high-quality results. This class is perfect for users at any level of laser experience looking to strengthen their photo engraving workflow.

Presenter: Lindsey Millen

Join Laser Artist and Graphic Designer Andrew Peterson for an in-depth advanced course focused on elevating portrait engraving on granite. With over 21 years of design and illustration experience, Andrew will teach you how to analyze, approach, and edit photos to achieve sharper detail, better contrast, and more consistent engraving results. You’ll explore advanced tools in Corel Photo-Paint, Topaz Labs Gigapixel, and Photograv to enhance portraits or fix poor quality images before sending them to the laser. This class is ideal for AP Lazer users with 2+ years of experience who want to refine their artistic eye and produce professional-grade memorial or portrait work.

Presenter: Andrew Peterson

Join AP Lazer’s LightBurn expert and YouTube creator Alicia Vanderpool for a focused session on designing and producing laser-ready projects directly in LightBurn. You’ll learn practical techniques for photo engraving, personalized keepsakes, memorial pieces, and more, along with tips, shortcuts, and lesser-known features that elevate your results. This class is ideal for users looking to work smarter, grow their confidence, and take their LightBurn abilities to the next level.

Presenter: Alicia Vanderpool

Learn the final touches that turn a granite engraving into a polished, professional piece. Derek will guide you through cleaning and prepping the etched surface, fixing small imperfections, applying highlights for contrast, and sealing the stone for long-term durability. This class is perfect for anyone wanting to elevate the quality of their granite work.

Presenter: Derek Li

This class teaches you how to “stitch” an image together when the photo is larger than your laser’s engraving area. You’ll learn how to split the artwork into two files, align each engraving job accurately, and create a seamless final image. The session also covers how to touch up the seam with a Dremel when slight misalignment occurs, ensuring a clean and professional result.

Presenter: Andrew Peterson

Create layered acrylic art that looks like modern stained glass. In this session, Alicia breaks down her process for designing multi-colored acrylic pieces, including a full walkthrough of her “Girl with a Pearl Earring” project. Step by step, you will learn how to plan, cut, and assemble your own version, along with how to apply the same techniques to future designs. This is a clear, hands-on introduction to building vibrant and dimensional acrylic work with confidence.

Presenter: Alicia Vanderpool

Create meaningful memorial jewelry from design to final presentation. In this session, Alicia guides you through a range of keepsake pieces — from fingerprint keychains to photo necklaces and memorial ornaments. You’ll learn how to design each project in LightBurn, process it on CO₂ or galvo systems, and finish it cleanly for families and loved ones. A practical, step-by-step approach to elevating your memorial offerings with thoughtful, handcrafted pieces.

Presenter: Alicia Vanderpool

This class teaches you how to produce high-resolution granite engravings by combining both fiber and CO₂ laser technology. You’ll learn how and why to use both lasers, how to prep the files and layers, and how to run the files properly to create a detailed final image.

Presenter: Derek Li

In this session, you’ll learn how to engrave black granite and use acrylic paint to fill the design for added visibility and impact. The class walks through proper engraving settings, paint application techniques, and cleanup for a polished final result.

Presenter: Lindsey Millen

Discover how to confidently engrave tapered bronze urns using the rotary tool and fiber laser. You’ll learn how to work with irregular shapes, align the urn properly, and modify your file so the engraving reads straight and professional on curved surfaces.

Presenter: Derek Li