Location: West Sylvan Middle School (West Slope)
Two program levels to choose from for Winter Quarter (Nov 2025 - Jan 2026):
Beginner Level I: Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45 pm
Discover the basics of 3D design and printing while creating fun, personalized projects. Great for students with no experience in 3D.
Beginner Level II: Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 pm
Build upon existing 3D knowledge and skills with more advanced designs, multi-part prints, and creative challenges. Great for students with any knowledge and experience in 3D. Beginner Level I class is encouraged to take first but not required.
Workshops are only held on days when school is in session. We follow the PPS district calendar, so workshops are not held on holidays or inclement weather days. We may occasionally adjust start times to accommodate Early Release days. Families will be informed of such changes one week prior.
Light snack provided.
About Our Workshops:
Our curriculum encompasses a variety of projects that gradually guide student’s learning from understanding foundational skills to mastering techniques in 3D design software and printing.
In our workshops, we use the Tinkercad software platform to teach students how to think and navigate within a three-dimensional space. Tinkercad is approachable and user-friendly, providing students with familiar tools for building objects using 3D shapes on a realistic workplane.
During our quarterly multi-week programs, students will enhance their skills by learning how to build a new, slightly more complex object each week, gradually progressing in their design and engineering skills over time.
In all of our classes, we often work through developing skills parallel to school subjects, like measurements and math, art and creativity, proportions, teamwork and collaboration, real-world applications, self-confidence, and more.
After every class, students will walk away with the understanding that 3D design is not only fun, but that it’s applicable to daily life and successful futures in STEM careers.
Location: West Sylvan Middle School (West Slope)
Two program levels to choose from for Winter Quarter (Nov 2025 - Jan 2026):
Beginner Level I: Tuesdays, 4:15-5:45 pm
Discover the basics of 3D design and printing while creating fun, personalized projects. Great for students with no experience in 3D.
Beginner Level II: Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 pm
Build upon existing 3D knowledge and skills with more advanced designs, multi-part prints, and creative challenges. Great for students with any knowledge and experience in 3D. Beginner Level I class is encouraged to take first but not required.
Workshops are only held on days when school is in session. We follow the PPS district calendar, so workshops are not held on holidays or inclement weather days. We may occasionally adjust start times to accommodate Early Release days. Families will be informed of such changes one week prior.
Light snack provided.
About Our Workshops:
Our curriculum encompasses a variety of projects that gradually guide student’s learning from understanding foundational skills to mastering techniques in 3D design software and printing.
In our workshops, we use the Tinkercad software platform to teach students how to think and navigate within a three-dimensional space. Tinkercad is approachable and user-friendly, providing students with familiar tools for building objects using 3D shapes on a realistic workplane.
During our quarterly multi-week programs, students will enhance their skills by learning how to build a new, slightly more complex object each week, gradually progressing in their design and engineering skills over time.
In all of our classes, we often work through developing skills parallel to school subjects, like measurements and math, art and creativity, proportions, teamwork and collaboration, real-world applications, self-confidence, and more.
After every class, students will walk away with the understanding that 3D design is not only fun, but that it’s applicable to daily life and successful futures in STEM careers.
