WINTER ADULTS: Geometric Design - 3D Modeling For Mold Casting
Course Description:
In this course, students will explore functional design by creating unique, everyday objects such as mugs, vases, and plates with imaginative, creative forms. Starting with 3D modeling techniques, students will design their own functional pieces, then learn to 3D print and create molds from their models. Molds can be used for casting in a variety of materials, including ceramic, concrete, or other pourable mediums. The course offers a introduction to digital and hands-on craftsmanship, perfect for those looking to bring their functional design ideas to life with modern fabrication techniques.
Instructor: Shima Taj Bakhsh
Shima Taj Bakhsh is an Iranian artist based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Her interest in the crossroads of narratives, places, and multiple time frames began in the interwoven architecture of Iran’s cities, where it is difficult to distinguish sounds from bodies, pollution from buildings, and history from self. In her work, Architecture possesses a soul-like quality that actively participates in events, alternating between mocking, sheltering... Learn More »
Age range:
Adult
Students min/max:
4/8
Duration:
8 weeks
Day/time:
Thursdays, January 16 - February 27 (no class 2/20)
Dates:
January 16, 2025
January 23, 2025
January 30, 2025
February 6, 2025
February 13, 2025
February 27, 2025
Location:
Room 201
Cost:
$180
