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The Young Maker proudly launches its 3D Printing for Kids — a hands-on workshop designed to introduce young learners to one of today’s most exciting maker technologies.
In just three hours, students will experience how imagination turns into reality through the science and engineering behind 3D printing. From learning how digital models are created to watching their own designs come to life, this bootcamp inspires curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students will explore every step of the 3D printing process — from digital CAD design to printing and assembly.
The session is structured to give children a complete maker experience, helping them understand not just what 3D printing is, but how it works.
In this module, participants get introduced to the full 3D printing workflow. The sequence goes from design → slicing → printing → post-processing. We cover essential 3D printing concepts: slicing, walls (perimeters), infill patterns, layering, and supports. This gives learners a solid foundation before they start printing.
Students get hands-on experience to apply what they learned about walls, perimeters, layering, and infill in a manageable, creative way.
We introduce the parts of a 3D printer and explain how each component works. To inspire imagination, we show sample objects produced by 3D printing: storage boxes, lithophane displays, figurines, and other creative prints.
Participants will learn about 3D file formats such as .STL and .3MF. We also introduce them to model-sharing platforms like MakerWorld and Printables where they can browse and download open-source 3D models for free. This step helps them understand the digital side of 3D printing and broadens what they can create.
Students choose one figurine out of four available options to print at the end of the workshop. The instructor demonstrates how to combine multiple models on a printing plate using the printer’s companion software.
As a final hands-on project, students assemble a wireless mouse using parts that have been 3D printed in advance. The parts are colour-customized by the students themselves. This project combines design thinking, assembly skills, and understanding of real-world applications of 3D printing.
By the end of the class, every student will have hands-on experience with professional-grade 3D printers — understanding the same principles used by engineers, product designers, and inventors around the world.
To spark creativity, the workshop also showcases a range of fascinating 3D-printed creations, including:
Mini statues and creative figurines
Ancient relics inspired by historical artifacts
Photo lithophanes that glow beautifully when illuminated
These examples encourage children to imagine the endless possibilities of 3D printing — from art and architecture to robotics and product design.
At The Young Maker, our mission is to help every child discover the joy of creating.
Through our STEM and coding workshops, including 3D Printing for Kids, we empower young learners to explore the intersection of creativity and technology — building skills that will shape their future in an increasingly digital world.
