Intro to 3D Printing: All the Basics

Area Covered: 3D Printer Shop

Minimum Age: 9 years old

Curious about 3D printing but don't know where to start? Start here! We'll go through the basics about 3D printing from different formats, how it's being used in different industries, and even get into some basic 3D modeling with TinkerCAD as well. This class will be a mix of lecture style and hands-on work so get ready to dive into the world of 3D printing!

Important Note: Please create a TinkerCAD account prior to arrival. We will have laptops available for you to use.

Lead by: Lyssa Troemel (she/her) 

Lyssa Troemel is a multi-disciplinary artist, puppeteer, and metal worker currently based out of Winston-Salem, NC. She holds an MFA in Animatronics from UNCSA and was a participant in the international Next Gen Showcase program. Prior to moving to Winston-Salem, she ran the Maker Lab at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN, served on the board of Puppeteers of America and was also a Resident Artist at Three Rivers Music Theatre where she designed and built many props. She was also the puppet designer and builder for the award-winning shadow puppet music video for the band Silbo Gomero for their song “Whale Fall”. Currently, she is an instructor and artist in many disciplines at Mixxer Community Makerspace.

This class is for makers 9 years old and older. All makers ages 16 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Please email workshops@wsmixxer.org for any questions.

Workshops must meet a minimum number of registrations. Mixxer may cancel workshop 48 hours prior to start time, if minimum is not met. Should you need to cancel your registration, 48 hours notice is required to request a cancellation, refund or credit to future workshop date.