What Students Will Do

  • 🎨 Learn CAD Basics - Design objects using TinkerCAD or similar software
  • 📐 Create 3D Models - Build shapes, combine objects, add text and details
  • 💾 Prepare for Printing - Export files and learn about slicing software
  • 👀 Watch the Magic - See their design come to life layer by layer
  • 🔧 Post-Processing - Remove supports, clean up prints
  • 🏆 Take It Home - Students keep their 3D printed creations!

What Students Will Learn

3D Modeling

How to think in three dimensions and create designs using CAD software.

Additive Manufacturing

How 3D printers build objects layer by layer from digital files.

Design Constraints

What designs work well for 3D printing - overhangs, supports, infill.

Real-World Applications

How 3D printing is used in medicine, aerospace, architecture, and more.

Why Schools Love This Program

  • Future-Ready Skills - 3D printing is transforming manufacturing
  • Tangible Results - Students design and keep their own creations
  • Cross-Curricular - Connects math, art, engineering, and design
  • Creative Expression - Students choose what to design
  • Career Exposure - Introduction to engineering and design careers
  • Flexible Format - Works as single session or extended series

Format Options

  • Intro Session (1.5 hours): Design and print a simple object like a keychain or name tag
  • Workshop Series (4-6 sessions): Progressive skill building with more complex designs
  • Camp Format (week-long): Deep dive into 3D design and digital fabrication

Perfect For

  • STEM Programs - Digital fabrication curriculum
  • Art & Design Classes - 3D sculpture and product design
  • Maker Spaces - Core digital fabrication offering
  • Career Exploration - Engineering and design professions
  • Summer Camps - Popular week-long activity