Architecture in Miniature - Skate Bowls

We’re flipping the idea of our Queensland Architecture in Miniature series and focusing on the outdoors and 3D printing! Revert to childhood or grab a mate and join us for our Skate Park version across three sessions. 

• 1 - 5 pm Saturday 30 May
• 1 - 5 pm Saturday 13 June
• 1 - 5 pm Saturday 27 June

During the workshops you will get inspired by the history of skateboarding in Queensland, looking through the research of State Library Fellow, Dr Indigo Willing. You’ll also learn how to design for 3D printing and receive an induction into The Edge 3D printers. 

Inspired by Queensland skate parks, you will work with 3D printed moulds and plaster to build your base skate bowl and all the tools to decorate and design your own skate park. 

Key outcomes of this workshop series; 

• Learning how to use 3D scanning with mobile app (using the Edge iPads or own devices) to capture objects and environments 
• Learn how to 3D model basic geometry, edit pre-existing or scanned models to create 3D models for your own skate park 
• Learn how to create a silicon mould and plaster to create your own skate bowl to decorate  
• Get a 3D printer induction as part of the process!  
• Take home your own Queensland Miniature Skate Park

Please note this workshop is not for children, as it is an adult learning structured program, over 16s can attend. We recommend you attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous one. No special skills are required, just intermediate computer knowledge. Bring your creativity, ideas, and enthusiasm to each fortnightly workshop! 

BEFORE YOU BOOK 

Participants must be over 16 years of age. 

Please read through our Getting Started at The Edge page which includes terms of use. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more. 

Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment. 

Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event and consult State Library of Queensland's conditions of entry before making your booking. 

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