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Online: Introduction to Blender for 3D Printing
2026-10-15 16:30:00 2026-10-15 18:30:00 America/New_York Online: Introduction to Blender for 3D Printing An introductory course to Blender open source 3D creation software and how to use it for 3D Printing in the Makerspace. Online - Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Thursday, October 15
4:30pm - 6:30pm

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Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

An introductory course to Blender open source 3D creation software and how to use it for 3D Printing in the Makerspace.

Introductory course using Blender, a common and popular free 3D modeling software, to create a basic object that can be 3D printed. Learn the skills and techniques needed to start creating your own objects that are capable of being 3D printed.


Session Duration: 2 Hours
Age Requirements: Teen 15+, Adult
Required Skills: Participants must be able to use a computer, keyboard and mouse.

Please note that Blender is recommended but not required for this class. You can download it from the following link: https://www.blender.org/. 

This is an online class hosted through Zoom. Please provide your email at registration to participate. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom before the event from your event host. You can also view and join virtual events through attend.ocls.info/myevents.

A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. A webcam and microphone are suggested to fully participate. Please note that Zoom allows you to share your video and audio with the group. If you choose to enable these settings, you are consenting to appear on audio and video. This event is not being recorded and we ask that out of courtesy to the other participants, please refrain from screen captures, photography or resharing information about the participants or the discussion outside of this event.

If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App (App Store | Play Store). However, please note interactivity may be limited. Additional information will be included in the email from your event host.  

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY |

TAGS: | ticve | fabtic |

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