3d_P: Introduction to Onshape

Introduction to Onshape

Course Description:     Get ready to transform your ideas into reality with "Introduction to Onshape". In a little over two hours, you'll learn and practice enough skills to create your own 3D models. Every great design —whether a bold, imaginative piece or a precise custom part— starts with CAD (Computer-Aided Design) before it can be manufactured.

Whether you're a new maker or an experienced one, this course provides CAD-rookies with an opportunity to learn to navigate Onshape and master its essential tools. With hands-on, step-by-step class exercises, you will gain experience quickly and be ready to continue the journey on your own.

At Nova Labs, 3D printers and other manufacturing machines await your projects.  Discover the art of CAD, along with tips and best practices to help bring your ideas to life.

Join us and start creating 3D models even before you leave the class!

Prerequisites: None - except a familiarity with the use of a computer and the internet.  Age 13+ only please

Level of difficulty: beginner

To bring: We recommend you bring your own laptop, charger and mouse. However, we do have classroom laptops. Signing up for an Onshape.com account before class is encouraged.

Instructors: Fabiana C, Thomas C

Instructor Bios:  Fabiana is a maker educator and founding member of the Nova Labs Makerschool. She has been teaching at Nova Labs and organizing STEM events for kids since 2019. Her other classes include Paper Engineering and Introduction to Mosaic.

Thomas is a maker and computer engineering student with a passion for 3d design and manufacturing. He is a firm supporter of the Right to Repair and has been refurbishing computers since he was a pre-teen.