3D Design + Printing for Artists: Making Molds, Dies, and Tools

In this hands-on workshop, artists and makers will explore how 3D printing can be used as a practical tool for the studio. Participants will design and print forms that can serve as molds, dies, or jigs for ceramics, textiles, and mixed-media work. You’ll learn approachable 3D modeling workflows and discover how digital fabrication can extend traditional making—from shaping clay and casting forms to producing embossing tools and fixtures for repeatable studio processes.

Through a mix of online and in-person sessions, participants will design and produce their own functional mold or jig while gaining the confidence to integrate 3D design into their practice. This module emphasizes creativity through experimentation, providing a foundation for future projects that blend technology and craft.

No prior experience is needed; having basic computer skills and comfort will be helpful.

Apply by January 5 at: https://www.haystack-mtn.org/winter-programs

Program Schedule:
Monday, February 2 | Online Instructional Session via Zoom | 5:30–7:30 PM

Wednesday, February 4 | In-person Open Lab studio time | 4:00–7:00 PM

Monday, February 9 | Online Instructional Session via Zoom | 5:30–7:30 PM

Wednesday, February 11 | In-person Open Lab studio time | 4:00–7:00 PM

You may also like the following events from Haystack Mountain School of Crafts:

• Happening on, 9th January, 05:30 pm, Make + Take: Lasercut Screenprinting in Deer Isle
• Happening on, 15th January, 05:30 pm, Make + Take: Screenprinting with Natural Dyes in Deer Isle
• Happening on, 19th January, 05:30 pm, 2D Design for Laser Cutting: Patterns, Templates, and Stencils in Deer Isle

Also check out other Arts events in Deer Isle, Workshops in Deer Isle.