3D Printing for beginners: An introduction to 3D Design

Want to make your own things with a 3D printer but don’t know where to start?
Then this is the session for you.

This 2 hour workshop includes:

• An overview of the 3D printing process: from design to print
• How a 3D printer works - which bits do what
• An introduction to several free Computer Aided Design packages and how to use them
• Tips & tricks to help you bring your designs to life

No previous experience is necessary, you don’t even need your own 3D printer.

Anyone who would like to learn about 3D printing - Beginners, crafters, tinkers and the curious are warmly welcomed.

• You'll need to bring a wifi enabled laptop to take part in this session.
• We have a limited number of laptops available for use in this workshop. If you need to use one of these, please select the relevant ticket.

We will provide all tuition, 3D printing kit and refreshments.

This session is being funded by Know Your Neighbourhood programme.

ACCESS & VENUE

Access: If you have additional access needs (e.g. large print, BSL interpreter, level access) Please let us know by emailing or sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790‬

These sessions are in our downstairs workshop space. There is one small step through the front door, but we can arrange ramp access from the rear of the building if level access is required.

Getting here

• Tram to North Pier
• Bus:
• No 6 or 18 bus to Topping St.
• No 3, 3a, 5c, 6, 18 to Church St (Stanley Buildings)
• No 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7a, 14 to Talbot Rd
• Driving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park.

REFUNDS

• If you can no longer attend, please request a refund using the link in your confirmation email.
• Orders can be refunded up to 7 days before the event.
• Refunds will be subject to the Eventbrite booking fee of 6.95% + £0.59 per ticket.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Aunty Social, 28 Topping Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom

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