July 11th and 12th (Tuesday and Wednesday)

• Taught by:  Tom Lamont, Vocational Instructor at Blackstone Valley RTHS
• Location: Roland Imagination Center, Wilmington, MA
• Earn PDU Certificate for 16 hours
• Cost: $275, Lunch Included
• Lab Fee: FREE! RolandDGA is generously supplying complimentary blanks for attendees to experiment with!
• Class size: Max. 16 people

► Course Description

Taught by experienced instructor Tom Lamont of Blackstone Valley RVTHS. Plan to immerse yourself in this hands-on, 2-day workshop where you will learn how to introduce the latest Graphic Technologies and application methods into your classroom using industry-leading Roland equipment. Explore the range of workforce-ready skills your students can learn as Tom provides a ton of resources, knowledge, and advice on graphic technologies and how to start, promote/sustain, and grow your program. “Make and take” a bunch of your own projects, plus take home your own Roland Graphics Tool Kit!

Topics that will be covered:

• Roland Product Overview – types of machines and what your students can make with them
• Introduction to Print/Cut and UV Project Workflows from file importing/setup to printing
• Selecting appropriate Media and Inks for a variety applications
• Roland Project Based Learning modules overview
• Roland Versaworks Software Tips and Tricks
• Layout and design considerations
• Vehicle wraps…apply your self-made graphic to the vehicle we’ll have on-site!
• Post-processing techniques
• Learn how to print canvas bags, stickers, golf balls, coasters, banners, window clings, t-shirts, car wraps, and much more!
• LOTS of HANDS-ON TIME!! Roll up your sleeves and learn how it’s done!
• Guidance for starting your own graphic technologies program/student run print shop including classroom materials, sample materials, resources, and much more!