FREE! Intro to 3D Printing - Dream Builders Parent and Me

Schedule

Sat Nov 21 2026 at 01:30 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

298 Northampton St, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14208 | Buffalo, NY

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Join us for hands-on creativity and problem-solving through The Foundry’s Dream Builders Program!
Funded by Foundation214, this Dream Builders class invites adults and middle schoolers to team up, innovate, and learn hands-on STEAM skills in our Makerspace!
Tech Lab Orientation Safety Class: Intro to 3D Printing
In this orientation-safety class, you’ll learn everything you need to start 3D printing. We'll cover how 3D printing works, where to find free 3D model files online, and how to use PrusaSlicer — free software that prepares your design for printing. By the end, you'll send your very own model to a Prusa 3D printer and watch it come to life. Laptops provided!
This class is designed for parents/guardians, and their children to enjoy together!
What You Will Learn:
How 3D printing works
Where to find free 3D model files (STLs) online
How to use PrusaSlicer to prepare your model for printing
How to send your design to a Prusa 3D printer
How to successfully complete your first 3D print
Completing this class gives you and your child access of our Textile Lab during Open Maker Hours (Mondays 6-9pm and Saturdays 9am-1pm) to learn and use tools for their projects with the help of our knowledgeable supervisors.
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298 Northampton St, Buffalo, NY, United States, New York 14208

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