Intro to 3D Modeling & Printing
This 6-week class introduces artists to 3D printing as a creative medium. Students learn basic modeling, slicing, and printing techniques while developing their own artistic projects. The emphasis is on experimentation, sculptural thinking, and producing finished artworks.
Students will learn the basics of designing in a three dimensional digital space using CAD based software and gain an understanding of the necessary hardware to bring the digital ideas into the physical world.
Course Objectives
• Understand how FDM 3D printers work
• Learn beginner 3D modeling techniques
• Prepare files for printing using slicing software
• Operate a desktop 3D printer
• Explore finishing techniques
• Produce final artworks
Course Requirements: Laptop or Tablet with the ability to download 3D software
Course Tuition: $200 (member) $230 (non-member)
2026 Dates
- September 12 – October 17
Classroom Location: Multimedia Classroom
When you arrive for class please use the De Soto Street entrance to enter the FCAC parking lot. You may park anywhere in the lot that is available, but please do not block cars from exiting. There are several parking spaces along Guillemard St. if you need closer parking than available in the parking lot.
The Multimedia Classroom is located in what used to be the FCAC admin offices (building with the butterfly mural – #6 on the map below)
