3D Printing
After school Enrichment
Future-Ready Steam Skills, Taught Today
Fall Program Starts September 2026
Technology will continue to change fast. Human creativity never goes out of style.
We teach that, hands-on, for grades 3 to 8.
Select Your School
Alameda Elementary Astor K-8 Beaumont Middle School Beverly Cleary K-8 Bonny Slope Elementary Bridger Creative Science School Bridlemile Elementary Capitol Hill Elementary Creston K-5 Laurelhurst K-8 Llewellyn Elementary Maplewood Elementary Metropolitan Learning Center Stephenson Elementary Woodstock ElementaryPortland Public Schools Partner
Who?
3rd to 8th graders
When?
Weekly after school
How much?
Under $21/hour, materials and snacks included
Where?
On-site at the following Portland Public Schools this Fall:
We also partner with SUN Schools!
Contact us or your SUN Community School for details and registration.
“My 4th grader loves this class! So happy we found it!”
~ Rebecca H.
What’s Included
8:1 Student to Instructor Ratio
All materials and 3D printing supplies
Daily snacks (nut-free)
Take-home 3D printed projects every week
All for less than $21 per hour!
Alameda Elementary
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Tuesdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 1st through October 20th, 8 sessions total
Meets 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Tuesdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 1st through October 20th, 8 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
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Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Wednesdays after school from 3:15pm to 5:00pm (no class on Early Release days)
September 9th through December 9th, 10 sessions total
Meets 9/9, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
AStor
K-8
Wednesdays after school from 3:15pm to 5:00pm (no class on Early Release days)
September 9th through December 9th, 10 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
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Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Beaumont
Middle School
Machines in Motion
We’re working with the SUN Community Schools program to provide this course.
For more information, please contact us!
Tuesdays after school from 4:15pm to 5:45pm
October 20th through December 15th, 8 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
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Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Wednesdays after school from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
September 2nd through October 21st, 8 sessions total
Meets 9/2, 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Bridlemile Elementary
Wednesdays after school from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
September 2nd through October 21st, 8 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
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Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Tuesdays after school from 3:15pm to 5:00pm
September 8th through December 15th, 14 sessions total
Meets 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Bridger Creative
Science School
Tuesdays after school from 3:15pm to 5:00pm
September 8th through December 15th, 14 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
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Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Tuesdays after school from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
October 6th through December 15th, 10 sessions total
Meets 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
BOnny Slope
Elementary
Tuesdays after school from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
October 6th through December 15th, 10 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
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Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Creston
K-5
Our classes are $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Mondays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 14th through October 19th, 6 sessions total
Meets 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Mondays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 14th through October 19th, 6 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
-
Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Thursdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 10th through November 5th, 8 sessions total
Meets 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 11/5
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Capitol Hill Elementary
Thursdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 10th through November 5th, 8 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
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Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Wednesdays after school from 3:15pm to 5:00pm (no class on Early Release days)
September 2nd through December 9th, 11 sessions total
Meets 9/2, 9/9, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Beverly Cleary
K-8
Wednesdays after school from 3:15pm to 5:00pm (no class on Early Release days)
September 2nd through December 9th, 11 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
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Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Maplewood Elementary
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Wednesdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 2nd through November 4th: 8 sessions total
Meets 9/2, 9/9, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/28, 11/4 (no after school classes on Early Release days)
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Wednesdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm (early release 11:50am to 1:20pm)
September 2nd through October 21st, 8 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
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Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Laurelhurst
K-8
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Mondays after school from 3:15pm to 4:30pm
September 14th through January 11th, 15 sessions total
Meets 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 1/4, 1/11
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Mondays after school from 3:15pm to 4:30pm
September 14th through January 11th, 15 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
Machines in Motion: A 3D Printing Design Program
Students dive into vehicles, gears, and moving parts, all built by hand in 3D.
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Each week introduces a new mechanical concept, from hinges that swing and gears that mesh to cranks that turn and cams that push. Students design vehicles that fly, float, or glide (jets, rockets, boats, hovercraft), then apply what they've learned to build working mechanisms and, eventually, a capstone project of their own design.
Perfect for students ready to go beyond basic shapes and explore how things actually move. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets hands-on support as they design, print, and problem-solve their way to a finished machine.
Llewellyn Elementary
Thursdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 24th through December 17th, 11 sessions total on 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Thursdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 24th through December 17th, 11 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
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Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Woodstock Elementary
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Thursdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 3rd through December 17th, 14 sessions total
Meets 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Thursdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 3rd through December 17th, 14 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
-
Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
STEPHENSON Elementary
Our classes are less than $21 per hour with materials and snacks included!
Thursdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 3rd through December 17th, 14 sessions total
Meets 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Thursdays after school from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
September 3rd through December 17th, 14 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
-
Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Beginner 3D Design Studio
Metropolitan
Learning Center
We’re working with the MLC’s PTSA to provide this course.
For more information, please contact us!
Mondays after school from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
September 21st through November 9th, 8 sessions total
Open to 3rd Graders and above
New to 3D Printing? This is the perfect class for you! In this course, students become inventors, artists, and problem-solvers as they learn to design and print their own creations.
-
Each class features a new technique or design challenge, with plenty of time to explore and apply new skills to their own ideas.
Projects range from practical items like phone stands, fidgets, and organizers to creative builds like characters, miniatures, and original inventions. The focus is on making things students are excited to take home and actually use.
No experience needed. Our instructors work with each student at their own pace, whether they're brand new to 3D design or ready to tackle more advanced projects. Small class sizes and low instructor to student ratio (max 8:1) mean every student gets the support they need to succeed.
Meet our Instructors
Marney andersen
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Marney has over 20 years of experience leading programs, leveraging technology, and mentoring teams.
Marney has been a Girl Scout Troop Leader for the better part of a decade. This opportunity has allowed her to lead hands-on education programs while also mentoring children in leadership, outdoor skills, STEM, and entrepreneurship. Her goal is to foster confidence, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Additionally, she has a strong background in operations, project management, and technology implementation: she has deep experience in translating complex systems and processes into easy-to-understand language and ideas. Her experience onboarding clients to technology systems, training diverse groups, and creating clear, step-by-step learning materials translates into supporting students with digital tools, STEM activities, and structured enrichment programs. Marney excels at creating structured, engaging environments where young learners can thrive.
With a career in tech and a passion for working with children, Marney brings a unique blend of structure, creativity, and technological fluency. She is committed to creating safe, engaging, and tech-forward experiences that inspire curiosity, encourage creativity, and help children build skills for the future.
Scott DeMay
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Scott is an engineer, musician, and lifelong learner with a passion for hands-on problem solving, creativity, and making.
His experience as a mechanical engineer includes prototyping, robotics, manufacturing, and 3D printing. He enjoys experimenting, troubleshooting, and turning ideas into tangible solutions, and sees 3D printing as an exciting way to help kids develop those same skills.
With many years of experience teaching and mentoring children and teens through music education, Scott also understands the value of encouraging curiosity and creativity. Sharing practical skills and helping young people discover the satisfaction of creating something themselves.
Ryan Whitmarsh-Jones
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Ryan (any/all) has worked directly with students of all grade levels for the last five years.
This includes curriculum planning, grading, communicating with students and families, and lovingly tormenting the little goobers with "The Noodle Dance" from Peanut, Butter, and Jelly as a motivational tool during class brainstorming sessions. (Yes, they did find a comprehensive noodle dance video that was over an hour long to play at middle school students--and yes, they would do it again.)
Just like some of the kids in the program, this is Ryan's first foray into 3D printing! His experience with 3D art tends to be more traditional: papier-mâché, sewing, things like that. But that's okay! She's done a lot of work with Tinkercad to prepare for class, and now they're ready to learn even more while they teach students how to build new and interesting things. Learning how to 3D print is like learning anything else. Mistakes are going to happen, and Ryan anticipates quoting a lot of Miss Frizzle along the way.
At the end of the program, Ryan hopes most of all that students leave with more smiles, resiliency, and imagination than they came in with.
Carrissa Mora
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Carrissa has dedicated her life to working with children and exploring creative technology, blending a strong foundation in developmental psychology with a diverse technical background.
Over the years, she has built an extensive skill set that includes professional photography, digital photo editing, and web design- including building and managing the website for her college honors society.
Drawing on her extensive experience as a former teacher assistant, homeschool teacher, after-school program and Girl Scout leader, Carrissa naturally understands how children learn, play, and problem-solve at different developmental stages. She is also deeply invested in supporting local youth as an active PTA member and dedicated school volunteer.
As a 3D Printing Demonstration Specialist for Bambu Lab, Carrissa performed live demonstrations. Using the P1S with AMS, she regularly created printed models for Best Buy customers and trained retail teams. As a creative entrepreneur, Carrissa runs her own small business designing and manufacturing articulated dragons and 3D-printed toys.
A proud mother of two (including a 4th grader!) Carrissa is thrilled to bring her unique blend of childcare experience, technical expertise, and artistic design to the classroom to inspire the next generation of MiniMakers to bring their biggest ideas to life.
Adam Loewen
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Born and raised in Missoula, Adam studied economics and liberal arts at University of Montana while also pursuing pop music and comedy filmmaking.
A self-taught coder, Adam created applications and web sites in the business world while also teaching music lessons and classes in the Portland area. At present, Adam works as a voice actor, and offers education, coaching, and books about a philosophical framework called Integral Theory. Outside of work, Adam enjoys yoga, meditation, dance, and of course, the remarkable landscapes and lifeforms of the Pacific Northwest.
Adam takes great pride in making a lasting impression on youthful, developing minds. STEM skills contribute to problem solving and logical reasoning that will be brought into all areas of life. As the world seems to change faster and faster, it remains essential that leadership is grounded in solid fundamentals. Nothing beats a hands-on experience where students directly experience the development of creative decisions and outcomes as physical objects they can play with.
Micah Jennings
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Micah joined the MiniMakers team because he loves teaching and has a passion for 3D modeling and printing.
He has worked in childcare for almost a decade, from teaching elementary swim lessons to working in teen rehabilitation centers, and has always loved having the opportunity to teach and mentor future generations. Micah is also currently working toward a degree in Architecture, where he’s found a particular love for 3D modeling and design. He finds something so special about taking an idea and turning it into something real, which is why getting the opportunity to teach 3D modeling at MiniMakers is a dream come true!
Everett Staley
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Everett has been a maker their whole life.
One childhood birthday gift was a set of tools and a workbench in the garage with "Everett's Shop" painted on the wall. From there, Everett has gained experience in a multitude of hands-on skills– some professionally, and more while working on projects with friends and family. From helping with home renovations and DIY projects to assisting with the construction of a straw bale and cob house in the Mojave. From trade school learning stringed instrument construction and repair, and lately wooden boats– they've discovered that their favorite way to learn and utilize creativity and constructive skills is collaboratively.
With their degree in Digital Information Technology, Everett finally got a chance to jump into 3D printing. First as a hobbyist, and then professionally while running the Makerspace in a Portland High School. There, they learned, experimented, taught, and eventually fell in love with the way Computer Aided Design programs and an affordable machine printing recycled plastic on one's desktop could allow anyone to make anything.
Today, Everett has plenty of projects and is always learning new skills and ways to make, modify, or repair things. What they are most excited about, though, is when someone else has an idea they really want to try, and Everett gets to help figure it out.
Margaret Klement
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Margaret has been working in education since 2013.
Starting as an early childhood educator, she moved to Portland Public Schools in 2016. In 2019 Margaret earned her Master’s degree in Teaching and currently works as a substitute teacher for grades K-8. Margaret is also a working artist, with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art. She paints murals, works in textiles, and does design work.
Margaret enjoys bringing artistic creativity to classrooms, encouraging students to enjoy the process; experiment, make mistakes, and think outside the box. She is passionate about project-based learning and STEAM activities, believing the blending of artistic and technical skills fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.