Workshops at 3DGT

Hands-on, small-group workshops in Lowestoft. Book our Intro to 3D Printing (FDM) course now — and register interest for Intro to CAD Design (coming soon).

Small groups
Clear, practical teaching
Friendly support

Intro to 3D Printing (FDM) — Live now

A beginner-friendly 2-session course using OrcaSlicer.

Available course runs

Key facts :

£165 per person (full course)
2 sessions × 4 hours (8 hours total)
Max 3 attendees per course run
Pay online (Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal)

Location: 3DGT, 183 London Road North, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1HG

We regularly add new daytime and evening workshop dates.
Use the booking buttons below to see all currently available course runs and choose the option that suits you best.

How booking works

Choose a daytime or evening course run.
Each booking covers both sessions in that run.
Current availability and dates are shown in the booking system.

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What you’ll learn

Understanding the software (OrcaSlicer)
The key settings for reliable prints
How to analyse previews before you print
Getting the first layer right
Choosing materials for the best results (PLA vs PETG basics)
Colour changes / “colour painting” (AMS or manual filament changes)
Troubleshooting common issues + basic maintenance (no part replacements)

Discounts

If you joined the waiting list before bookings went live, you’ll receive your £15 off code by email.
We’ve also released 30 x £5 off codes for new workshop bookings until 30 April 2026 (or until they’re gone). Use WELCOME5 at checkout.
One discount per booking. Discounts can’t be combined or used in-store.

Intro to CAD Design — Coming soon

We’re building our Intro to CAD Design workshop next. If you’d like first access to dates when it launches, add your details below and select CAD updates.

What it will cover (light + honest):

CAD basics: sketching, constraints, clean shapes
Beginner-friendly modelling workflows
Exporting files ready for 3D printing
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

Get workshop updates

Pop your details below and we’ll email you when new workshop dates are released and when new workshop types go live.

Supported by grant funding through the East Suffolk Business Ambition Fund.