More Programming for Adults and High School Students: Starting with a 3D Printing Workshop
Younger students already design and print their own projects at our studio, and now we're expanding our programming to include classes for high school students and adults. In December, we'll be launching our new 3D Printing Workshop in Newburgh, NY, for adults, high school students, and parents who want to come with their kids.
As our organization grows, we're looking forward to providing more programs geared toward high schoolers and adults, so we're also adding a new programs category on our site: Adult & High School Programs.
What You'll Do in the Workshop
You'll learn to design an object on the computer, get it ready to print, and run the printer yourself. Then comes the part everyone gets hooked on: you hold the print, see what you'd change, and make it better. A first project might be a replacement knob, a planter, a hook, a phone stand, or a part for a broken appliance. You'll take home what you print.
Who It's For
The workshop is for adults and high school students, and no experience is needed. Parents are welcome to bring their kids and work side by side in some classes as well. It's a good fit for anyone who's curious about 3D printing, wants to fix or build things around the house, or has an idea they'd like to turn into a physical object. If your child would rather come on their own, you might want to check out our Homeschool 3D Print Lab or Digital Illustration class (ages 7 to 14), and we'll be offering some more youth-focused 3D printing classes soon.
Meet Kim Kedem
Kim Kedem teaches the workshop. She's a designer, fabricator, 3D printing specialist, and teacher, and she runs MixingBowl Studio in Beacon. She designs, builds, and programs custom ceramic 3D printers, so she knows these machines from the inside out, and she holds a master's in Digital Design and Fabrication from SUNY New Paltz. She also teaches Spatial Experience Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in Manhattan.
The Plan So Far
We're starting with two holiday decoration classes, where you'll design and print ornaments and decorations to keep or give as gifts. After the holidays, a series of classes will follow in early spring. The schedule isn't final yet, so reach out for dates, times, and prices, and we'll keep you posted. The 3D Printing Workshop page will have the details as soon as they're set. Partial scholarships are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need any experience with 3D printing?
No. We start with how a printer works and how to design a simple object, and Kim helps each person at their own pace. If you've printed before, there's plenty to learn about design, fit, and finishing.
Can I bring my kid?
Yes, in some classes. Parents will be welcome to come with their kids and work side by side, though probably not in every class. Reach out and we'll tell you which ones. If your child would rather come on their own, our Homeschool 3D Print Lab and Digital Illustration class are for ages 7 to 14.
When does it start, and how much does it cost?
We're planning two holiday decoration classes in December, then a series of classes in early spring. The schedule isn't final yet, so contact us for dates, times, and prices, and we'll let you know when sign-up opens. Partial scholarships are available.
Where is it?
At our studio, 113 Liberty Street in Newburgh, NY.
