Create custom garden markers and plant stakes that are as practical as they are personal. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly class, you’ll design and laser engrave durable plant tags and garden stakes using UACCB’s professional-grade laser engraver.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with laser engraving while learning essential safety practices, basic design principles, and how digital designs are translated into finished engraved products. This class also provides a great introduction for anyone interested in exploring laser engraving before investing in a machine of their own.

Designing for laser engraving

Participants will start by creating simple, clean designs using Canva, then learn how those designs are prepared and engraved using LightBurn—the industry-standard software for laser cutters and engravers.

What you’ll make and take home

By the end of class, you’ll take home a set of custom garden markers engraved with plant names, graphics, or your own creative touches—perfect for vegetable gardens, flower beds, or thoughtful handmade gifts.

Who should attend

This class is ideal for hobbyists, gardeners, and anyone curious about laser engraving. No prior design or laser experience is required.

Details

• Cost: $25 for community members, free for UACCB students, employees, and employee family members

• What to bring: Nothing! All materials are provided, and a computer will be available for use during class.

• Experience level: Beginner-friendly. No prior design or laser engraving experience is required.

• Age requirement: Participants must be at least 16 years old or accompanied by an adult.

• Software used: Canva (design) and LightBurn (laser control).

Register today!

This class is limited to 10 students. However, if the class is already full when you register, please add your name to the waitlist. If there is enough interest, we may offer additional sections.

Course Description:

Unlock the secrets to a thriving vegetable garden with our comprehensive Raised Bed Gardening course. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to cultivate a successful raised bed garden.

In this class, instructor Michelle Mobley will teach the basics to a successful raised bed vegetable garden. You will understand how and what vegetables will grow best in your raised bed. You will explore more about raised beds/container gardening. 

By the end of this class, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to create and maintain a thriving raised bed vegetable garden, ensuring a bountiful harvest season after season. Join us on this journey to cultivate not just plants but a sustainable and fulfilling gardening experience.

This is a free class. Bring your family and friends. 

Attend to Win:

One lucky participant will take home a free raised bed constructed from locally-grown and milled eastern red cedar! Eastern red cedar is an excellent choice for raised bed construction because it’s naturally rot-resistant, durable, pest-repellent, non-toxic, and eco-friendly, providing long-lasting performance without harmful chemicals. 

About the instructor:

Michelle Mobley is the Independence County Extension Agent-Staff Chair for the UA System Division of Agriculture.