LEARN CAD DESIGN – Autodesk Fusion 360
https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6323310
Cost: $150 + HST
Date(s): Tuesday Oct 14th, Thursday Oct 16th, Tuesday Oct 21st 6:00–9:00 PM
Workshop: Classroom
Maximum Participants: 8
Course Description
Ready to design smarter and build better? In this beginner-to-intermediate course, you'll learn how to use Autodesk Fusion 360 to model, visualize, and prepare your projects for the shop. Whether you're creating something artistic or engineering a complex assembly, Fusion 360 helps reduce material waste and avoid costly mistakes by giving you control over every design detail.
This course is ideal for makers, designers, and entrepreneurs looking to bring precision and clarity to their creative workflow.
Key Learnings
Understand 3D modeling fundamentals: planes, sketches, constraints, and reference lines
Use the Sketch Tool for accurate drafting and dimensioning
Create shop-ready drawings: drill guides, sanding templates, cut lists, and more
Assemble multiple parts into a single, cohesive 3D model
Navigate the Fusion 360 interface with confidence
✅ Prerequisites
Basic computer skills required. No prior CAD experience necessary.
What to Wear
Closed-toe shoes
Safety glasses (for shop access or demos)
Comfortable clothing for working at a laptop
What to Bring
Laptop with Autodesk Fusion 360 installed (free personal use license available)
External mouse (strongly recommended)
Notebook and pen
Safety glasses
About Your Instructor
Mike Jones holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.S. in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. His professional career spans cutting-edge innovation at companies like Disney Engineering and Delphi Automotive. Now based in Owen Sound, Mike co-founded Knot Audio with his wife Sarah, creating stunning picture frame speakers crafted from locally-sourced tonewoods.
Mike uses Grey Bruce Makers as his innovation hub and is passionate about teaching others to build with purpose and precision. His teaching style blends technical rigor with creativity, making Fusion 360 approachable for all skill levels.
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