Earth Day Workshop: Sustainable 3D Printing

Schedule

Wed Apr 22 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

3DSpaceGarden | Westbrook, ME

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Celebrate Earth Day by exploring how 3D printing can support a more sustainable, creative lifestyle.
About this Event
🌱 Earth Day Workshop: Sustainable 3D Printing

Celebrate Earth Day by exploring how 3D printing can support a more sustainable, creative lifestyle—both in the garden and beyond.

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn how 3D printing can be used to reduce waste, create useful tools, and rethink how everyday objects are made.


🌍 What We’ll Explore

In this workshop, we’ll explore how 3D printing and sustainability come together through everyday, practical design—starting in the garden.

You’ll create simple, useful objects like plant markers, organizers, or small tools—but more importantly, you’ll learn how to think differently about how things are made.

Together, we’ll look at:

  • How to design objects that are functional, reusable, and made with intention
  • How 3D printing allows you to produce only what you need, when you need it
  • Ways makers are using design to reduce waste, reuse materials, and rethink production

From garden tools to everyday solutions, this is about using 3D printing as a way to create less waste and more purpose—one thoughtful design at a time.


♻️ Why This Matters

3D printing isn’t perfect—but when used intentionally, it can:

  • Minimize excess production
  • Encourage repair over replacement
  • Turn ideas into practical, low-waste solutions

This workshop is about using technology thoughtfully—not just creatively.


🛠 What You’ll Do
  • Learn the basics of 3D design (no experience needed)
  • Customize a simple, useful object to print
  • Leave with a design you can bring to life in the studio

🌿 Who It’s For
  • Gardeners looking for creative tools
  • Makers curious about sustainability
  • Anyone interested in reducing waste through design

đź’ˇ Our Approach

At 3DSpaceGarden, we believe in making with intention, not excess.

Most of what we create is:

  • Made-to-order
  • Designed to be used
  • Part of a more thoughtful way of producing things

🌱 Join Us This Earth Day

Come learn how creativity, technology, and sustainability can work together— and how small design choices can have a real impact.

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Where is it happening?

3DSpaceGarden, 506 Main Street, Westbrook, United States

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