Beginner 3D Printing: Your First Steps Into the World of Making

Start your 3D printing journey with a fun, easy-to-follow beginner course designed for complete newcomers. Whether you’ve never touched a 3D printer before or just want to build confidence, this class will guide you step-by-step through everything you need to know to start printing successfully.

What You’ll Learn

• How 3D Printing Works: Understand the basic concepts of FDM printers, how they build objects, and what each part does.

• Setting Up Your Printer: Learn how to assemble (if needed), level the bed, load filament, and prepare your machine for printing.

• Intro to Slicing Software: Discover how to use slicers like Cura or Bambu Studio to prepare models, adjust simple settings, and generate your first print file.

• Basic Print Settings: Explore layer height, infill, supports, speeds, and how each affects print quality.

• Common Beginner Fixes: How to handle adhesion issues, filament problems, and other simple troubleshooting steps.

• Finding & Choosing Models: Learn where to safely download files, how to check printability, and how to select beginner-friendly projects.

Who This Class Is For

This course is perfect for absolute beginners, new printer owners, hobbyists curious about 3D printing, parents/kids learning together, makerspace newcomers, or teachers preparing to use printers in a classroom.

Class Format

• 100% online and beginner-friendly

• Clear live lessons and step-by-step demonstrations

• Printable checklists and starter guides

• Live help/Q&A

• Simple starter projects to build confidence

By the End of This Course

You’ll understand how your 3D printer works, how to prepare and print your own models, and how to confidently create your first successful prints—from setup to cleanup.

Please contact us to join our discord to grow and become even better at 3D Printing today!