MakeInspires Toy Factory 5-9 years old: 3D Printing- Bus Available
👶 Ages 5–9CourseAfter-school📍 Roosevelt Island

MakeInspires Toy Factory 5-9 years old: 3D Printing- Bus Available

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📍The Nest by Wise Owl · 480 Main St Get directions ↗
🏷From $596This may be the price of one class, one month or the whole course. Check the venue's site.

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In Toy Factory: 3D Printing , students design their own toys using TinkerCAD, a beginner-friendly 3D modeling tool. From keychains to vehicles, they’ll turn digital designs into real objects with the help of a 3D printer. Along the way, they’ll explore design thinking, measurement, and problem solving—building both creative and technical skills.

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