Skill Builder Digital Course – 3D Printing for Creative Practice – Nov 2026

Skill Builders are in-depth, hands-on courses and sessions designed for those ready to dive deeper into a specific craft discipline.  Whether you’re developing your skills for personal practice or working toward becoming a Benchspace Maker, these courses and sessions focus on building confidence, technique, and creative independence through guided, project-based learning.

3D Printing for Creative Practice
This evening course introduces you to 3D printing, both as a standalone artistic form and as a creative tool for expanding and enhancing your existing making and artistic practice.  You’ll explore how digital fabrication can be combined with traditional techniques, materials and processes to develop new ideas, forms and possibilities.

Across this 4 week course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of 3D printing, explore digital design tools and develop your own project from concept through to a finished, assembled piece.
No previous experience with 3D printing or digital design is required. 

Week 1: Introduction to 3D Printing
Explore the fundamentals of 3D printing, including materials, applications and the possibilities of parametric design – you’ll discover how 3D printing can complement and extend other forms of making.
Week 2: Introduction to 3D Design Tools
Learn basic principles and tools of 3D digital design – you’ll develop the skills needed to create, modify and prepare your own designs for 3D printing.
Week 3: Design Your Project
Apply your new skills to develop an individual project – you’ll explore ideas, experiment with form and function, and refine your design in preparation for fabrication.
Week 4: Project Assembly & Finishing
Bring your project to life through printing, assembly and finishing – you’ll explore techniques for refining printed components and combining them with other materials and making processes to create a completed piece.

Who can Join:  This is a Beginner-Level Course, delivering a strong foundation in 3D printing through hands-on experience, and suitable for Adults 18+ of all skill levels.  Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to follow safety instructions are essential.

What’s Included:

• • All materials and use of workshop tools
  • Step-by-step instruction
  • Individual support and feedback

Here’s what you’ll Learn:

• • Fundamentals of 3D printing and common materials.
  • Identify applications for 3D printing within creative and artistic practice.
  • Use basic 3D design and parametric modelling tools.
  • Development and prep of a design for 3D printing.
  • How to combine 3D-printed elements with other materials and making techniques.
  • Assemble, finish and refine a completed 3D-printed project.

Where to Go:  This class is held in our BS1.5 workshop located at Eircode T12 KRH7.

Please read our terms and conditions here before booking.  Any questions? Email hello@benchspacecork.ie

Installment Options:  Can’t pay the full amount up front? Installment plans are available for Courses. Please email hello@benchspacecork.ie to book via Installments.

Curious About What’s Next?  If you enjoyed this course you may be interested in expanding your digital skills with our Introduction to Laser Cutting course, which is a pathway to using our laser cutter independently..  Visit our website for our full schedule, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on new releases.

Here’s what to Wear:  Avoid wearing loose clothing and jewellery and don’t forget to tie back long hair.  Closed toe shoes are required on all of our workshop floors.  If you need glasses for close up work, don’t forget to bring them.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):  PPE will be provided for all courses that require it.  It must be worn as directed.  All specialist equipment and materials will be provided.

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