Intro to 3D Modeling with FreeCAD (Members only)

Class fee: $30 (members only, limit 4)
Pay at our square store.

Dip your toes into FreeCAD, the best engineering 3D modeling software which is truly free to use for any purpose and is totally and completely offline.

While FreeCAD has mixed reviews, this last year has included some astounding improvements and deserves more credit than it has in the past. Don’t be deceived by old reviews modern FreeCAD is powerful!

We will not only simplify the UI to get past that hurdle, but will build a solid foundation for understanding how FreeCAD treats its tools and features so even when you get stuck, you know how to find the answer to keep moving forward.

* UI and Workflow
* Core components to making models
* 2D Sketches / Drawings
* 3D tools you apply to Sketches
* Understanding the TreeView and Nesting
* Why things break and how to fix them
* Variables and References
* Practice Models to take home and keep learning

By the end of this class you will feel capable to start making your own models at home and the core information keep learning right away.

You MUST come with:
1. A Laptop with FreeCAD v1.1 installed
2. An External Mouse with a scroll wheel that also clicks
3. An open mind to the nature of Open Source Software

Lucky Us! FreeCAD v1.1 was released Mar 25 🎉
http://freecad.org/

Instructor:
Lyra has been 3D modeling for over nine years with experience in multiple software suites. Primarily she focuses on engineering practical objects for use in the home to improve daily life or make
repairs. With many years 3D printing her designs she is also a
great resource for understanding how to make models printable.
Lyra has been a member at multiple makerspaces over the last six
years and has vast experience helping people grow their skills at
the level they are at.