
Introduction to 3D Printing
This three hour course hosted by Fab Lab South West is perfect for beginners who want to get started with 3D printing.
<p dir="ltr">Fab Lab South West is an active workshop and digital fabrication space, and is the ideal environment for practical learning and exploration of various 3D printing techniques and equipment. </p>
<p dir="ltr">During this course, you will have the opportunity to explore our range of Bambu 3D printers, including the Bambu A1 Mini, Bambu X1C and Bambu P1S.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This course will cover:</p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Understanding how 3D printing works including materials, limitations and key health and safety considerations,</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Core machine operation and maintenance,</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Understanding of 3D Slicing software,</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr">Basic troubleshooting.</p></li></ul>
<p>Within six months of completing this course, students are eligible to apply for the Workroom Create Programme, which will allow them to have continued membership access to Fab Lab South West to continue self-led skill development. <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/alumni/workroom-create">Find out more about Workroom Create here</a>.<br /></p>

Dates & Times
Saturday 3 October 2026, 9am - 12pm
Saturday 7 November 2026, 9am - 12pm
Saturday 5 December 2026, 9am - 12pm
Fee
£125 (for one three-hour session)
<p>To sign up for this course, please click the "Book Now" button at the top of this page. </p>
<p>For any questions, or to request information in an alternative format please email <a href="mailto:shortcourses@aup.ac.uk">shortcourses@aup.ac.uk</a></p>
<p>After you have successfully paid for the course via Eventbrite, you will be sent a separate registration form where you will be able to tell us about any access requirements you have.</p>
<p dir="ltr">All courses are subject to minimum participant numbers and will only run if sufficient numbers are achieved.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Arts University Plymouth reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a course if insufficient participant numbers are recruited.</p>

