Bootcamp: 3-hour 3D Modelling Workshop for Kids

Ever wondered how 3D objects are designed before they are printed, animated, or used in games and products? Join us for an exciting Introduction to 3D Modelling with Tinkercad holiday workshop, where students will explore the world of digital design and learn how to create their own 3D models from scratch. In this hands-on session, students will learn: • What 3D modelling is and how it is used in real-world design • How to navigate the Tinkercad workspace • How to create objects using basic 3D shapes • How to move, resize, rotate, align and group objects • How to combine shapes to form more complex designs • How to use holes and solid shapes to customise their models • How to design with measurements, proportions and spatial awareness • How 3D models can be prepared for future 3D printing Students will be guided step by step as they learn how digital models are created, edited and improved through the design process. 🧩 Hands-On Activities Get ready to design and create! This workshop is not just about learning the tools — students will be building their own digital 3D creations using Tinkercad. 🧱 Tinkercad Basics & Shape Building Students will start by learning how to use simple shapes such as boxes, cylinders, spheres and cones to build 3D objects. They will practise moving, scaling, rotating, aligning and grouping shapes to understand how 3D models are constructed. 🎨 Create Your Own 3D Design Students will apply what they have learnt to create their own custom 3D model. They may design objects such as a keychain, name tag, mini character, simple toy, gadget accessory or decorative item. Through this activity, students will learn how to plan their design, break it down into smaller shapes and combine them into a complete model. 🛠️ Improve & Customise Your Model Students will learn how to refine their creations by adding details, using cut-out shapes, adjusting sizes and making their designs cleaner and more personalised. By the end of the workshop, students will understand how to use Tinkercad to turn their ideas into digital 3D models. ✨ What You’ll Learn • 3D modelling fundamentals and real-world applications • How to use Tinkercad’s beginner-friendly design tools • How to build models using basic shapes • How to move, resize, rotate, align and group objects • How to use solid and hole shapes to customise designs • Basic design thinking and spatial awareness • How 3D models can be prepared for 3D printing 🎁 What You’ll Take Home • A completed digital 3D model created in Tinkercad • A personalised 3D design such as a keychain, name tag, mini object or character • A better understanding of how 3D designs are made before 3D printing • Confidence to continue creating 3D models independently after the workshop