🖨️ Limited Seats • Summer 2026
3D Design & Printing Lab
From Idea → Design → Print → Real Object
A hands-on journey into the world of 3D printing. Students learn design thinking, 3D modeling, and real printing to turn their ideas into physical objects. Perfect for creative minds ages 10+.
Program Structure
Duration
4 Weeks
Classes per Week
3 Days/Week (12 Sessions)
Session Duration
1.5 Hours
Mode
Onsite (PSC Lab)
Method
Learn → Design → Print → Improve
Who Should Join?
👧 Ages 10+
🎨 Creative thinkers
🔧 Future engineers & designers
🚀 Students who love making things
✅ No prior experience needed — Start from scratch!
Why This Lab?
Real 3D printers — hands-on experience
Learn TinkerCAD & professional tools
Design functional objects, not just toys
Take home 2–3 printed objects
Registration Options
📖 The 3D Printing Journey
From Foundation to Innovation — a complete transformation journey
Week 1 • Foundation Stage
🏗️ 3D Thinking & Basics
🎯 Goal: Understand how 3D world & printing works
- Introduction to 3D printing (real examples, medical, robotics, space)
- Types of printers & real printed objects showcase
- Parts of 3D printer (hotend, bed, extruder, layer by layer)
- Materials (PLA basics) + Live demo print
- First design in TinkerCAD (shapes, move, scale, rotate)
- Create first simple object (name tag / keychain)
✅ Outcome: Understands idea → object process + First 3D model created
Week 2 • Creation Stage
🎨 Design & Modeling
🎯 Goal: Design useful objects
- Combine shapes, alignment, grouping & precision (mm thinking)
- Design for use (thickness, strength basics)
- Project: Phone stand design
- Student designs own object with instructor guidance
- Design improvements & iterations
✅ Outcome: Designs functional objects + Engineering thinking
Week 3 • Application Stage
⚙️ Slicing & Printing
🎯 Goal: Learn real printing process
- What is STL + Cura / slicer introduction
- Settings: Layer height, Infill, Supports
- Orientation importance + Speed vs quality
- Common mistakes (warping, stringing)
- Students prepare + slice their own file
- Start print + observe & analyze
✅ Outcome: Understands design → print pipeline + File preparation
Week 4 • Innovation Stage
🔧 Projects & Showcase
🎯 Goal: Become a creator
- Real project: Gear system / Desk organizer / Mechanical part
- Identify issues, modify design, reprint (iteration learning)
- Final project preparation
- Present project: Idea, Design, Challenges
- Final showcase & certificate distribution
✅ Outcome: Functional project + Confidence + Presentation skills
🎯 What Students Take Home
2–3 Printed Objects
Their Own Design Files
Real 3D Printing Understanding
Completion Certificate
🚀 Give Your Child the Power to Create
Includes all materials, 3D printing filament, certificate & project files
⚠️ Limited seats available. Early bird discount ends soon. Only 12 spots left!
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Does my child need prior 3D design experience?
No! This lab is designed for absolute beginners. We start from the very basics and build up step by step.
❓ What equipment is provided?
All 3D printers, filament, computers and software are provided. Students just need to bring creativity!
❓ Will my child get a certificate?
Yes! Every student receives a completion certificate after finishing the lab.
❓ What age group is this for?
This lab is designed for ages 10 and above. Younger students with interest are welcome!