Product design & 3D printing courses

Design & Make Your Own Copper Christmas Decorations

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Design & Make Your Own Copper Christmas Decorations

South Yorkshire - Next course on 14th December 2019

£65

A fun session for the festive season, learning the skill of hand piercing, with silversmith Charlotte Tollyfield, to produce unique copper creations for the tree or as an ideal token gift to commemorate the year. You will be greeted by Charlotte at the entrance to the Persistence Works studio building, where her workshop is based, in the heart of Sheffield, who will accompany you to her studio where you will start the day with an introduction to the workshop and all health and safety procedures. Charlotte will then introduce the...

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3D computer modelling with 'Blender' - Morley College, London

Greater London - Next course on 15th January 2020

£365

The class will be taught via a mix of presentation, active learning exercises, demonstrations, hand-outs, step-by-step instructions, pair working and group discussion. One-to-one tuition will be given to help develop ideas and skills. Manageable project work will sometimes be assigned between classes to help you progress. The classes are informal and allow for question and answer sessions, technical advice and support depending on your needs, and assessment and feedback on your progress. In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular...

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Garment Production & Manufacturing

Greater London - Next course on 17th January 2020

£99

One of the biggest challenges for any fashion company is how to source and work effectively with manufacturers. In this class, we’ll teach you the basics of how to source suppliers for your fashion business and how to negotiate order quantities, fabrics and designs. Next, you’ll learn about garment manufacturing processes and how to calculate the best cost price and mark up for your products. Finally, we’ll also touch on how to build in your inventory management system right from the start of your production process. Topics covered: -Sourcing suppliers...

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CAD for Beginners - Nottingham Trent University

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 22nd January 2020

£625

This course suitable for anyone new to CAD who needs to use this software in their work. You will learn the basics of the computer programmes needed for 3D product design. Programmes taught will include AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Solid Works. During this course you will: - produce technical drawings and measurements in AutoCAD - render sketches and produce presentation boards in Photoshop and Illustrator - learn 3D CAD modelling in Solid Works. What will you gain? This course is very useful for professionals working in 3D who have...

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Laser Cutting for Model Making - Nottingham Trent University

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 28th January 2020

£190

Designers and makers today are using laser cutting to create models and parts, ranging from simplistic forms to detailed working prototypes. This method has become a quick and affordable means to produce and develop one-off items. This course will therefore give you an understanding and hands-on experience of laser cutting, with the opportunity to explore materials and samples to see how the method works, and to work on a personal project. The course is aimed at professionals, hobbyists and students working in architecture, craft and design who would like a...

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Protecting your Design, Patenting & Copyright

Greater London - Next course on 11th February 2020

£99

This class is ideal for you if you have a great idea for your business and you want to protect it. Patents and copyright give you the right to protect your brand, product or invention for a certain period of time. In this class, you’ll learn how to patent your brand and ensure that it has recognised protection in your local patent office. We’ll also discuss how to patent your brand internationally. We’ll talk you through the basics of licensing and how you can protect your brand when doing so....

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3D Printing for Model Making - Nottingham Trent University

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 25th February 2020

£190

Designers and makers today are using 3D printing to create models and parts, ranging from simplistic forms to detailed working prototypes. This method has become a quick and affordable means to produce and develop one-off items. This course will therefore give you an understanding and hands-on experience of 3D printing, with opportunities to explore materials and samples to see how this method works, and to work on a personal project. The course is aimed at professionals, hobbyists and students working in architecture, craft and design who would like a general...

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Keyshot: Complete Rendering - Nottingham Trent University

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 2nd March 2020

£275

Many industry leaders use renders instead of photography now, and for good reason. In this course, you’ll learn how to create stunning renders of 3D CAD models using Keyshot. It’s ideal for product designers, interior and spatial designers and architects who want to use rendering to create visually impactful shots of their designs when studio photography may be unaffordable or inaccessible. This course is suitable for anyone who has basic 3D CAD modelling experience. Rendering is not just a glamourous end to a design process. It can also be used...

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Architectural Model Making for Beginners - Nottingham Trent University

Nottinghamshire - Next course on 24th March 2020

£495

Ten-week evening class in model making. There is something very special about little buildings - something both fascinating and beautiful. This practical course will help you to understand how to scale down, read technical drawings and find solutions to some of the challenges of model making. The skills learnt on this course are easily transferable to other disciplines and will help you understand design and visualise space. To attend this course no previous experience is necessary, just plenty of enthusiasm. It is ideal for anyone interested in model making such...

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Mixed media jewellery - Morley College, London

Greater London - Next course on 26th May 2020

£150

Explore a contemporary approach to your jewellery by combining textiles and mixed media alongside more traditional metal jewellery techniques. Focus on developing your designs and personal ways of making. Suitable for intermediate & advanced jewellery students with good soldering skills. By the end of the course you will be able to Produce a range of mixed media samples combining a number of materials Learn about contemporary mixed media jewellery Build confidence in your design skills and developing your own personal ways of working Create a final piece or developed samples...