101 - 3D Printing: Mementos

Learn how to design a memento that represents a significant person, place or event in your life. Be guided through the 3D modelling and printing process and discover how personal meaning can be translated into form. And take away your very own Dearly Departed inspired object.

This event runs in conjunction with , State Library's exhibition that explores mortality through history, art and personal stories. Attendees are encouraged to explore the exhibition to engage more deeply with its themes and artworks.

Content note

This event forms part of Dearly Departed: death in life and engages with themes of death, dying, memory and remembrance. Content may include personal stories, imagery, sound or discussion that some people may find emotionally affecting. You’re welcome to participate at your own pace and to step away or take a break at any time.

Some events may also include references to, or recordings of, people who have since passed, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

101 skill development workshops give you the basic skills you need to start your new creative journey.

Each workshop is delivered by an experienced facilitator and to participate in the workshops, intermediate computer skills, a willingness to learn and a little patience will see you underway.

Participants must be over 16 years of age.

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 consult our conditions of entry and Ticketing Terms and Conditions before making your booking.

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.

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Digital Media Lab, The Edge, State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane, Australia

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