Laser Etched Light

Unleash your creativity with our laser etched light workshop, where you'll learn to craft your own custom light-up sign using simple electronics and laser-etched acrylic.

Explore the State Library collection and be inspired by the neon signs from film sets, Gold Coast motels, through to the iconic Stefan’s rainbow.

You will learn the basics of vector etching for laser cutting, working with LED lights and 3D printing, to create illuminated designs that glow! At the end of the session you will get to assemble and take home your own personalised USB powered sign.

Perfect to light up your home for the holiday season and just in time for our NEON exhibition in slq Gallery, level 2.

• Participants must be over 16 years of age.
• Enclosed, flat footwear must be worn at all times in the Innovation lab.

Please read through our Getting Started at The Edge page which includes terms of use. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more.

Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment.

Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event and consult State Library of Queensland's conditions of entry before making your booking.

To find out more about what else is on offer, read up on The Edge and our make and design space. You can also subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Innovation Lab, The Edge, State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane, Australia