September 15-17, 2022
Houston, TX
Sept. 15-17, 2022
Houston, TX
Learn From The Experts
The CarveWright Conference feature classes and presentations from CarveWright PROs selected for their expert use CarveWright's CNC Systems. You will learn how to better use your system, and explore new ideas of what your CarveWright CNC can do.
This conference is for every CarveWright CNC owner or interested party, regardless of skill or experience. Whether you are a beginner or advanced user, you will learn techniques you can immediately put into practice in your CarveWright CNC hobby or business projects.
CONFERENCE SPECIAL!
All Conference Attendee's are guaranteed a 50% OFF Super Early Bird reward on the RAVEN Kickstarter Launch!
LOCATION
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
| Wednesday | |
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| 6:30 PM | For those who have arrived and would like to get together we are designating a happy hour location and will be meeting at 6:30 PM - Location TBA |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Check-In |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Welcome: Welcome and overview |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
Designing Your First Project - New Project Settings, Navigation Tools, Pattern Placement, Centering, Mirroring, Optimization, Uploading.
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| 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Carving Your First Project - Board Prep, 7 Inch Rule, Navigating Onboard Menu, Running a Project.
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Designing Your First Sign - Text tool, Carve Regions, Select Surface, Draft, Feather, Bit Optimization, keyhole function.
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| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch - We will set up machines to be carving during lunch.
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| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Dynamic Surfacing - Carving List, Merging, Clip Carving |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Importing Tools - Importing and using Graphics, Importing and using Photos (lithophanes), and making a lithophane jig. |
| 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Break |
| 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM | Vcarve Suite - Centerline Text, Conforming Vectors, Vector Group, and Edit Outline (new tool) |
| 6:00 PM | Banquet Dinner: It's on us! Included with Registration - Location TBA |
| Friday | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Store Orders & Pickup |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | How Does the Machine Work? Knowing how it works is key to understanding everything the machine tells you. |
| 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Break |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Troubleshooting and Maintenance: What, When, and How. |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Making Your Own Patterns - Drawing Suite and Modeling Suite |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Break |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM | Pattern Sculptor |
| 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | Break |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | DXF Layout and STL Slicer |
| 6:00 PM | Friday Night Event (optional) - TBA |
| Saturday | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Store Orders & Pickup |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | The Rotary Jig: How to use the Rotary Jig and accompanying software. Rotary Jig |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Break |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Scanning Probe and Sanding Mops: Setting up a scan, downloading and editing a scan. Cleaning up carvings with the sanding mops. Scanning Probe, Pattern Editor, Sanding Mops |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | RAVEN Media Event |
| 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | Break |
| 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM | RAVEN Media Event |
| 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 6:00 PM | Final Evening Event (optional) - Conference Closing Party with BBQ at the home of Chris Lovchik (Founder and CEO). Come tour the library that the CarveWright built and enjoy the wonderful amenities of his home. BBQ plate only $10 (we need to know how many to expect). |
FEATURED SPEAKERS - The Lovchik Bros
Chris Lovchik - CarveWright Inventor and CEO
Christopher S. Lovchik grew up working in his father’s cabinetry shop and is proficient in all aspects of woodworking, including hand carving. Mr. Lovchik was also a professional watchmaker for 10 years, giving him experience and insight into precision mechanisms. He earned a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Wichita State University in 1994.
Mr. Lovchik was a senior research scientist at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. From 1995 to 2002, he headed the labs for Advanced Manipulator Development in the Advanced Systems Technology Branch of the Automation, Robotics and Simulation Division. He has been involved in a number of advanced projects and was the designer and inventor of the Robonaut hand (a five-finger dexterous robotic human hand that is still state-of-the-art today) for which he was awarded a U.S. Patent. He currently has 12 other patents in process through NASA. For his innovative designs and advancements in the field of dexterous robotics, Mr. Lovchik has received numerous awards, including the Exception Achievement Medal in 2000. He has had numerous articles published and lectured extensively in the field of Robotics.
Joe Lovchik – CarveWright VP of Marketing and Operations
Joe Lovchik has spent his whole life creating things. His artistic talent was discovered at a very young age as he was always drawing pictures and, even today, it is rare not to find a sketch of something on his desk that he has mindlessly doodled. Joe’s passion for art led him to earn a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from Wichita State University. During his early years in college, Joe worked as an art director for a major sportswear company where he gained knowledge in industry marketing and brand management. His career was further expanded as he spent the next 10 years working as Art Director for advertising agencies specializing in brand development. One such brand was a side project for his brother Chris, the inventor of a new personal-sized CNC now known as the CarveWright System.
Eventually persuaded to move to Texas, Joe became the Marketing Director for CarveWright. Since joining LHR full-time in 2007, he has played several key roles in its growth including development of the company website, marketing and sales materials, creation of learning tools, videos and tutorials, and conceptualization of new product development. His knowledge and expertise in graphics software has allowed him to help guide the software developers in their advancement of the CarveWright software. Using these resources, Joe has become one of the foremost experts for the CarveWright System.
Cancellation Policy:
Participants who cancel their registration, in writing via email to support@carvewright.com (acknowledged receipt of the email from LHR must be received by the participant) at least sixteen (16) days before the first scheduled day of the event will receive a full store credit, minus a $50 administrative fee.
Participants may not receive a refund for an event if cancellation (no-show or withdrawal) is received fourteen (14) business days, or less, prior to the first scheduled day of the event.
If the conference is cancelled due to natural disaster, those registered will receive a refund
CarveWright reserves the right to cancel conference with fewer than 20 participants. In that event, conference registration cost will be REFUNDED for those who registered for that event.