Join the Tinkd Makerspace team to learn how to 3D print! Choose from a range of mushroom bookmarks and be guided through the printing process.
Starting with a quick tour of Tinkd, showing off some of the epic tech they have available for use, including: 3D printers, vinyl cutters, heat presses, sewing machines, laser cutter and more!
Next, pick from the provided mushroom bookmark files, then learn how to load the file into Prusa Slicer and how to prepare it for printing. Once you are ready, you will choose a filament (plastic) colour and load it, and your file, into the 3D printer and start printing. Once finished, you will have a super cool mushroom bookmark to take home that you printed!
What's Included:
- A range of mushroom bookmark files to choose from
- Expert guidance on how to use Prusa Slicer and 3D printers
- A range of filament colours to choose from
Meet the crew:
You'll get to meet some of the talented Tinkd Makerspace team members, Andrew, Bobbi and Desiree, who will be able to answer any of your Tinkd related questions. They are a very creative bunch, full of cool ideas and creative tips and tricks. If you would like to become a Tinkd member/user, they will be happy to help you sign up at the end of the session.
Event Details:
Date and Time: Sunday 14 June. 1:30pm - 2:30pm (1 hour). There is also a 3pm- 4pm (1 hour) class, please only book in for one - double bookings will be removed.
Koha/donation: this will be collected on the day. If your Koha is money then cash only please - to go towards the cost of materials.
Please note:
All children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult - we are all about learning together! You can book one spot and collaborate on the same piece or book 2 spots and help each other out with your own individual creations.
About Tinkd Makerspace:
We provide the tools and equipment – you bring the ideas!
A community-driven “not for profit” workspace where people with common interests in computing, technology, science, digital art, or electronics, can meet, socialise, collaborate, and learn from each other.
- Access to six maker zones
- Access to large format laser cutters and 3D printing technology
- Guidance and support from other makers
A place that enables and encourages life-long learning.
Check out the website -
https://tinkd.nz/
Join now for an information filled creative hour in the one and only Tinkd makerspace!