Introducing


Are you ready to dive into the real world of 3D Printing? Learn to design and prepare CAD models for 3D printing with this in-depth, free program.

  • Learn the design process from idea to real object
  • Master the basics of Computer-Aided Design
  • Discover the process of slicing models for 3D printing
  • Use technology in a brand new computer and manufacturing lab
  • Real instruction for real world skills!

Choose your cohort:

COHORT RED is Wednesdays and Saturdays, May 25th through July 23rd.

COHORT ORANGE is Thursdays and Sundays, May 26th through July 24th.

Program Breakdown:

  • Wk 1: Introductions to CAD
  • Wk 2: Drafting, Slicing, and Project 1
  • Wk 3: FDM Printing Operations and Project 2
  • Wk 4: Design object 4 and NX Basics
  • Wk 5: Design and print object 4
  • Wk 6: Resin Printing and object 5
  • Wk 7: Blender and self guided object 6
  • Wk 8: Develop your portfolios & resumes

View the full schedule below.

Upcoming events

No events available

The program is in-person at our

facility in Downtown Hartford


MakerspaceCT

36 Talcott Street

Hartford, CT


COHORT RED SCHEDULE:

  • 5/25/2022 WEDS 5p-8:30p
  • 5/28/2022 SAT 10:30a-4:30p
  • 6/1/2022 WEDS 5p-8:30p
  • 6/4/2022 SAT 10:30a-4:30p
  • 6/8/2022 WEDS 5p-8:30p
  • 6/11/2022 SAT 10:30a-4:30p
  • 6/15/2022 WEDS 5p-8:30p
  • 6/18/2022 SAT 10:30a-4:30p
  • 6/22/2022 WEDS 5p-8:30p
  • 6/25/2022 SAT 10:30a-4:30p
  • 6/29/2022 WEDS 5p-8:30p
  • July 4th Break
  • 7/9/2022 SAT 10:30a-4:30p
  • 7/13/2022 WEDS 5p-8:30p
  • 7/16/2022 SAT 10:30a-4:30p
  • 7/20/2022 WEDS 5p-8:30p
  • 7/23/2022 SAT 10:30a-4:30p

    COHORT ORANGE SCHEDULE:

    • 5/26/2022 THURS 5p-8:30p
    • 5/29/2022 SUN 10:30a-4:30p
    • 6/2/2022 THURS 5p-8:30p
    • 6/5/2022 SUN 10:30a-4:30p
    • 6/9/2022 THURS 5p-8:30p
    • 6/12/2022 SUN 10:30a-4:30p
    • 6/16/2022 THURS 5p-8:30p
    • 6/19/2022 SUN 10:30a-4:30p
    • 6/23/2022 THURS 5p-8:30p
    • 6/26/2022 SUN 10:30a-4:30p
    • 6/30/2022 THURS 5p-8:30p
    • July 4th Break
    • 7/10/2022 SUN 10:30a-4:30p
    • 7/14/2022 THURS 5p-8:30p
    • 7/17/2022 SUN 10:30a-4:30p
    • 7/21/2022 THURS 5p-8:30p
    • 7/24/2022 SUN 10:30a-4:30p

    Each course runs for 8 program weeks, twice per week, for a total of 16 sessions. The courses will not run during the week of July 4th.

    Please choose a cohort based on your best availability for the program weeks.

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