What: Hands-on practical course, Day 2 is tailored to allow you to work on your projects and portfolio.

When: 2 day course.

Time (Weekend courses): 10:45am - 5:00pm (45 minute lunch break)

Where: London Software Training, 17, Sheep Lane, London, E8 3FA.

What will you learn?

In our state of the art 3D printing course, you will learn the ins and outs of this exciting new technology. Our training will not only give you the skills to operate a 3D printer but also model your own 3D designs. We have 5 3D printers that you will be learning how to operate.

3D Printing

• Theory and background of 3D printing  

• Types of consumer-level 3D printers

• What is FDM printing

• Limitations of printing

• 3D print materials

• Cura - slicing your model

• Preparing STL files and sending to the 3D printer  

• Layer wall height

• Infill

• Shell

• Supports

• Best print orientation

• Downloading models 

• Setting up a 3D printer  

• Troubleshooting 

• Design at least 4 models to be printed

3D Modelling

• Introduction to 3D modelling software 

• Software interface

• Basic modeling principles

• Modeling to scale

• 3D workflows - groups and layers

• Considering print limitations when designing

• Design and print your own furniture, jewellery and architecture

Your course price includes 

• Free group course re-take within 18 months

• Expert teaching from practising architects, designers and software pros

• Hands-on, practical lessons - tailoring of syllabus and work on your projects

• Class recordings for revision and development

• LST certificate of completion for your CV and LinkedIn

Your tutors are designers, makers and architects, as well as software pros. They will guide you on the best way to apply for design roles or set-up a creative business, whilst teaching you all the key technical skills to make your CV and portfolio stand out from the crowd.