Gorton Center - Lake Forest, IL - 3D Printing Workshop (Kids!)

3D Printing Workshop (Kids!)

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3D Printing Workshop (Kids!)

Sat, April 20
9:00 am
- 12:00 pm

Saturday, April 20 & 27, 9am - 12pm

Two boys using a 3D printer

Time

Sat, April 20, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pricing

$150

Location

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

This fun workshop is designed to help students get hands-on with 3D printers. They will get an in-depth introduction and usage experience with 3D printing. They will get to design basic shapes using Tinkercad, learn to use slicing software, upload to a printer, and print the shapes they design. Ages 8 – 12 years old.

STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED (BUT NOT REQUIRED) TO BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOP OR IPAD!

This 2-day workshop runs on Saturday, April 20 and 27, 9am – 12pm

Dr. Jayant Joshi holds a PhD in Materials Science and has been a passionate proponent of the 3D printing industry. He has been working with 3D printers and printing toys and art objects for over 3 years. He has spent close to 17 years in healthcare related research and product development. As a materials scientist and professional researcher, he loves to educate and mentor students and budding entrepreneurs in various areas of science and technology.

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Details

Date:
Sat, April 20
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Venue

Gorton Center
400 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Phone
(847) 234-6060