In-Person Ceramic 3D Printing Workshop at Slip Rabbit Studio
Hands-on workshop at Slip Rabbit Studio, Seattle. Workshop is customized to addresses Your specific ceramic ceramic 3D printing questions and goals.
Custom workshops are designed to be one-on-one, or can also be tailored for an additional fee for two people (+$200/day), and small groups (+100/person/day, up to 5 people).
Custom workshops are one day (10am-2:30pm) or two days (10am-2:30pm, weekends are okay).
At check-out, please choose: One day, Two Day, One Person or Two people.
Small groups, please contact me via email for booking.
In addition, Make Your Own Cup workshops are also available. These are entry-level fun, non-technical making workshops where participants learn about designing a simple form on the computer and printing it with clay. Cups are available to take home in 2-4 weeks. Make Your Own Cup workshops are 2-hour long. Afternoon and evening options are available throughout the week.
Let me know your schedule preferences and the number of people attending, and I'm happy to coordinate with you.
Equipment and ceramic materials are provided. Additional glazing and firing fees may apply. Vegetarian lunch is included in full day and weekend workshops.
Credit card payment option is also available at the studio at the time of your arrival for the workshop.
Workshops take place at Slip Rabbit Studio, in North Seattle. Location is easily accessible with public transit (light rail station is 12 minutes walk). Ample street parking is available.
Important note: In-person workshop participants must present documentation of full vaccination ahead of attending, and must be wearing a fitted mask in the studio during the entire workshop. No exceptions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email. You will be asked about Your workshop needs and scheduling preferences.
Thinking about bringing more people, or have any questions? Please contact me via email.
Some sample workshop topics/learning goals:
Intro to ceramic 3D printers. How to choose a printer for Your needs/What other parts and equipment are needed.
Intro to the 3D printing workflow: design in CAD, Slicer (Gcode), Printing
Printer operation (Potterbot or Delta WASP type printers) and printer maintenance basics.
Intro to CAD using Rhino's design environment; making solid models for 3D printing.
Slicing software. Slicing and trouble shooting for clay printing.
Ceramics trouble shooting: Clay preparation. Form and structural issues for printable ceramic designs. Post-printing issues in clay. Getting your piece ready for firing.
Advanced printing: Difficult forms. Special design needs. Fixing meshes. Large and multi-component parts. Building with printed parts. Advanced trouble shooting.