Makerspace Assistant and fourth-year Studies in Arts and Culture student Christy Mitchell removes a model from a 3D printer. The Brock community is invited to participate in an Intro to 3d Printing workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. in the Makerspace.The Brock University Library Makerspace is providing students, staff and faculty with opportunities to develop new skills in 3D printing, modelling and animation as well as podcasting through a series of upcoming introductory workshops.
The free in-person sessions, held in RFP 203, are intended to help participants build their confidence working with 3d Studio Max, a professional 3D modelling, animation and rendering application, and Blender, an open-source 3D creation suite.
“All of the workshops teach participants from scratch,” says Makerspace Technician and Facilitator Zak Mason. “No previous experience is required; however, for optimal learning, we recommended participants commit to doing both in the same week when sessions are offered in two parts.”
Also offered this semester are drop-in times for miniature painting and musical jam sessions.
“Come hang out with like-minded people and make some new friends,” says Mason. “We supply everything you need except the appetite to learn new skills.”
Upcoming workshops include:
Introduction to Podcasting
- Monday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m.
- Monday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m.
- Monday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m.
3D Modelling in Blender – A two-part series
- Part 1: Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.
- Part 2: Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m.
- Part 1: Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 1 p.m.
- Part 2: Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 1 p.m.
Introduction to 3d Studio Max – A two-part series
- Part 1: Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m.
- Part 2: Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m.
- Part 1: Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m.
- Part 2: Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m.
Introduction to 3D printing
- Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m.
Miniature Model Painting
- Friday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 1 at 1 p.m.
Jam Sessions
- Thursdays Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30 and Dec. 7 starting at 1:30 p.m.
To learn more or to register for a workshop visit ExperienceBU.
Drop-in hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Additional learning resources, such as self-directed tutorials and an online tour of the Makerspace, are available on the Brock University Library Makerspace website.
Questions about workshops and the Makerspace can be emailed to makerspace@brocku.ca
