Bootcamp: 3-hour 3D Printing Workshop for Kids

Date: 16 March 2026, Monday
Time: 0900 hrs to 1200 hrs
Venue: 35 Lowland Rd, Singapore 547439, The Young Maker (Lowland)
Duration: 3 hours
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly — no prior experience required!

Ever wondered how 3D printing works — or dreamed of making your own custom gadgets and figurines?
Join us for an exciting Introduction to 3D Printing holiday workshop where you’ll dive into the fascinating world of additive manufacturing and experience 3D printing live in action!

In this hands-on session, you’ll learn:

• What 3D printing is and how it differs from traditional manufacturing
• The core technologies behind 3D printing — FDM, SLA, and SLS
• How to source open-source 3D models online and prepare them for printing
• How to use Bambu Studio to slice 3D models into printable G-code
• How a 3D printer brings digital designs to life, layer by layer

You’ll also explore how a real 3D printer (Bambu Labs A1 printer) works, learn about filaments, heated beds, infills, and supports — all explained through interactive demonstrations in class.

Get ready to roll up your sleeves! This workshop isn’t just about theory — you’ll be creating and assembling your very own projects:

Choose from a selection of mini animal figurines and watch them being printed live right before your eyes. At the end of the session, you’ll bring your figurine home as a personalized keepsake!

Put your creativity and assembly skills to the test as you build a fully functional wireless computer mouse using:

• 3D-printed parts created with the Bambu Labs A1 printer
• A provided electronic mouse kit

By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only understand how 3D printing works but also walk away with two tangible creations made possible by this cutting-edge technology.

• 3D printing fundamentals and applications
• How to find and prepare 3D models for printing
• The end-to-end printing workflow — from slicing to G-code to print
• Practical knowledge of layering, infills, and supports
• Basic assembly and design concepts
  

• A custom 3D-printed animal figurine
• A fully assembled wireless mouse

Info: Students will begin the workshop by exploring the exciting world of 3D printing and understanding how this technology turns digital designs into real objects. Through interactive discussions and demonstrations, they will learn the core concepts of additive manufacturing, how it differs from traditional methods, and the basic components of a 3D printer. Students will learn about core 3D printing concepts such as the process of modelling -> slicing -> printing and post-processing

Info: A live 3D printing demo will showcase how a printer builds an object layer by layer, helping students visualize how digital models come to life. They will also learn how to source open-source 3D models, use slicing software like Bambu Studio to prepare files, and understand how settings like infill, supports, and layers affect a print.

Info: The session will culminate in a hands-on experience where students assemble their own wireless mouse using 3D-printed parts and a mouse kit—bringing home both knowledge and creations made in class.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Young Maker (Lowland Road), 35 Lowland Road, Paya Lebar, Singapore

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