Master 3-D design fundamentals, create prototypes, model and render on your own workstation, and prepare files to print your creations using 3-D printers! Learn about 3D modeling and computer-aided design (CAD) using TinkerCAD to create your own personalized project and print it on a CD printer. This entry-level class will focus on learning the basic techniques to build a CD model from primitive shapes such as cubes, spheres, cylinders, cones, and letters. Then each student will create a nametag of their own design to be 3D printed.

Skills and Assets Developed
Learn to model 3D designs for printing using Tinkercad and related software - all online, and all free.
Tools and Materials Learned
Experience 3D modeling at any laptop or workstation. Explore how 3D printers work, and the limitations of 3D printing using extruded PLA.

Taught by Dave Tate —a woodworker and educator. Jumping off a career as an engineer, Dave has followed many paths that have all led to the same place - sharing his love for making, tinkering, and solving problems.

For Ages 8-11.

Prerequisite: No experience necessary but computer aptitude is required.
Seats are limited. Please call or visit the branch to register.