Saturday, May 31

BASICS: 3D Printing (FDM)

Ages 12+

Learn the basic safety and operations for the FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D Printers at the Lacey MakerSpace. (plastic filament prints)

By Lacey MakerSpace

Select date and time

Saturday, May 31 · 10 - 11:30am PDT

Location

Lacey MakerSpace

Baran Drive Southeast Lacey, WA 98503

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Free venue parking

The Basics series classes run 45 minutes to one hour and cover basic safety and operations of tool and/or equipment instruction. Successful completion of this course will qualify you to use the FDM printers independently at LMS. For more in-depth project based hands-on instruction and advanced 3D printing equipment, we offer workshops and one-on-one mentoring.

Basic classes are always free for makerspace members. Individuals are welcome to sign up for multiple Basics classes until they feel confident on the equipment.

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Closed-toed shoes are required at all times at the Lacey MakerSpace.

Please familiarize yourself with our User Agreement and *Liability Waiver before class.

*Liability Waiver must be signed in person at the front desk before participating in any activities at the Lacey MakerSpace.

LMS provides all necessary safety gear, including safety glasses and other PPE.

Frequently asked questions

What’s your refund policy?

• Refunds (minus 10% service fee) are available if canceled 7+ days before class. • Cancellations 2-6 days before class will receive a credit voucher (minus 10% service fee) for future use (valid for 1 year). • No refunds within 48 hours of the start date. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.

What should I wear?

Closed-toed shoes at all times at the Lacey MakerSpace. Dress comfortably; PPE (proper protective equipment) is provided by LMS. Welding/woodworking courses have additional guidelines, which will be outlined in specific class descriptions.

How old do you have to be to take a class at Lacey MakerSpace?

We welcome participants ages 12 and up! --Ages 12–15 can join with a parent or guardian who stays on-site and provides active supervision throughout the class. --Ages 16–17 are welcome to attend alongside a parent or guardian and may work on their own project.

Organized by

Lacey MakerSpace

The Lacey MakerSpace empowers our local community to by providing access to fabrication tools and hands-on learning, allowing makers to design, collaborate, and produce creative projects.

We have a growing collection of 3D printers, laser cutter/engravers, cnc routers, welders, cnc plasma cutter, woodshop, 3D scanners, vacuum formers, embroidery & sewing machines, and much more.

As part of a 501(c)(3) non-profit we are grateful for the support of the community that provides funding and equipment to realize our mission. Our three founding partners are the City of Lacey, the Thurston Economic Development Council, and Saint Martin's University, who combined forces to provide a resource for community members to learn skills and grow businesses.