This workshop typically lasts for two hours.

Parametric Design: Rhino and Grasshopper is an entry level workshop open to anyone interested in learning the basics of parametric design software using Rhino and Grasshopper. Participants will be introduced to visual programming using the Grasshopper environment, common components, user interface elements, and baking geometry for use in Rhino.

This workshop will NOT cover machine operation of any kind. To learn how to operate equipment such as the laser cutter, 3D printers, CNC router or mill, you must sign up for one of the workshops that covers these operations.

What to expect:

This workshop is for beginners to Rhino and the Grasshopper plugin. It assumes no prior knowledge of the Grasshopper environment and will likely be very basic if you already have significant working experience with the tool. Participants can expect a hands on and project based learning approach.

Expected outcomes:

- Feel comfortable working in the Rhino and Grasshopper environment
- Be able to create and manipulate points, curves, surfaces, and solids from within Grasshopper
- Understand the basics of designing parametric systems using components
- Understand and be capable of baking out geometry for use in Rhino or another CAD package

Pre-requisites:

Experience with Rhino and/or other CAD packages such as Solidworks, Inventor, or Fusion 360 useful but not required.

Participants are welcome but not required to bring a laptop running at least Windows 10 or Mac OS X and a preinstalled copy of Rhino (Free, 90 day trial available*). Instruction will be given on a machine running Windows. If you do not have a laptop, Inworks has laptops running Windows and the latest version of Rhino for use.

* Rhino 5: This is the link to the evaluation version. Students can buy a discounted version with a valid student ID. https://www.rhino3d.com/download/rhino/5/latest

** Grasshopper: The plugin can be downloaded from http://www.grasshopper3d.com/.

Participants are required to read and sign the Inworks Terms of Use and General Safety Rules.

FAQs

1. Is there a minimum age requirement?
Minors must be pre-approved and have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Anyone under 16 must have a parent or guardian present.

2. Are there any clothing/ safety requirements?
Closed-toe shoes must be worn and long hair must be pulled back

3. When does registration close?
Registration will close when the event has reached capacity or 24 hours before the start of the event. If less than 3 people have registered 24 hours prior to the event, the event is subject to cancellation and a full refund will be issued.

4. What is student pricing?
Any student currently enrolled in an Inwork course is elligible to participate in workshops for free. Inworks students should choose "Inworks Student" from the ticket options. Students from any institution are able to take a workshop at a discounted rate. This includes CU Denver students not currently enrolled in Inworks courses. If you are a student, please select "Student" ticket. Student status will be confirmed at the event. Please be sure to bring a valid student ID.

5. What pre-requisites are required to attend this workshop?
Pre-requisites are different for each workshop and should be identified in the above description.

6. What access do I get to Inworks?
Participants in workshops get access to Inworks for the duration of the workshop. If a participant would like continued access to propose and develop a project they need to fill out our Collaboration Form.