Bootcamp: 3-hour 3D Printing Workshop for Kids

🧠 About the Workshop Ever wondered how 3D printing works — or dreamed of making your own custom gadgets and figurines? Join us for an exciting Introduction to 3D Printing holiday workshop where you’ll dive into the fascinating world of additive manufacturing and experience 3D printing live in action! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn: • What 3D printing is and how it differs from traditional manufacturing • The core technologies behind 3D printing — FDM, SLA, and SLS • How to source open-source 3D models online and prepare them for printing • How to use Bambu Studio to slice 3D models into printable G-code • How a 3D printer brings digital designs to life, layer by layer You’ll also explore how a real 3D printer (Bambu Labs A1 printer) works, learn about filaments, heated beds, infills, and supports — all explained through interactive demonstrations in class. 🧩 Hands-On Activities Get ready to roll up your sleeves! This workshop isn’t just about theory — you’ll be creating and assembling your very own projects: 🐾 Live 3D Printing Demo Choose from a selection of mini animal figurines and watch them being printed live right before your eyes. At the end of the session, you’ll bring your figurine home as a personalized keepsake! 🖱️ Build Your Own Wireless Mouse Put your creativity and assembly skills to the test as you build a fully functional wireless computer mouse using: • 3D-printed parts created with the Bambu Labs A1 printer • A provided electronic mouse kit By the end of the workshop, you’ll not only understand how 3D printing works but also walk away with two tangible creations made possible by this cutting-edge technology. ✨ What You’ll Learn • 3D printing fundamentals and applications • How to find and prepare 3D models for printing • The end-to-end printing workflow — from slicing to G-code to print • Practical knowledge of layering, infills, and supports • Basic assembly and design concepts 🎁 What You’ll Take Home • A custom 3D-printed animal figurine • A fully assembled wireless mouse