Game Design: Sculpting and 3D printing your own character
24 – 26 August
The course
Learn how to create your own digital sculpture and turn it into a physical figurine using 3D printing. You’ll experiment with Mudbox to mould your ideas, then print, paint and finish your custom mini-figure using professional tools and materials.
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What you’ll learn
Discover the art of digital sculpting in this hands-on short course using Mudbox. Learn to create detailed 3D models while building a solid understanding of form, scale, and structure. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, the course also covers how to prepare your digital creations for 3D printing, along with essential hand-finishing and painting techniques to bring your models to life. Whether you’re into character design, props or collectibles, this course offers a practical introduction to turning digital ideas into tangible, physical pieces.
An authentic studio experience
This is more than just a short course – it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the sculpting process, gaining real, practical experience in a working game studio. You’ll collaborate, experiment and problem-solve just like professionals do, all in an inspiring, creative environment with experienced tutors and fellow creatives.
This week will give you the skills, confidence and experience to take your creativity further.
Who is this for?
Creative students aged 11-16 (school year 7 to year 11) interested in design, art, or model-making. No experience needed.
What you’ll take home
Your own hand-painted 3D print to keep, plus digital files of your sculpture.
Important info
- Please bring a packed lunch each day
- Parental permission is required if students wish to leave the venue for lunch—please inform us at booking or drop-off
- Fruit and drinks will be available throughout the day
- The course is subject to minimum participant numbers to run.
Course details are subject to change and to minimum participant numbers to run.
If you have any questions, or wish to talk to us about Short Courses for Teenagers in Bristol, drop us a line at
shortcourses@boomsatsuma.com
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Short Course – Game Design: Craft and 3D print your own character
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