Students and staff of the University of Antwerp are free to attend any of our introductions or workshops.
We offer workshops to get familiar with creating, designing, 3D printing and laser cutting. Are you a student or staff member and are you willing to give a workshop yourself? Contact us!
The workshops are in Dutch. We offer English workshops on request.
Starter course laser cutting: 2 October / 16 October / 13 November / 16 December 2026
New to laser cutting and curious to learn more? Not sure where to begin?
Join our workshop and watch your design come to life!
The workshop is free, only consumables will be charged.
Who?
Beginners
Language?
Dutch
What?
You'll create your own design using a vector graphics program and prepare it for laser cutting. Along the way, you'll learn how to operate a laser cutter and spot common design or printing issues before they happen.
When?
- Friday 2 October 2026: 10:30 - 12:30 AM
- Friday 16 October 2026: 10:00 - 12:00 AM
- Friday 13 November 2026: 10:00 - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday 16 December 2026: 10:00 - 12:00 AM
What will you bring?
Bring along some healthy enthusiasm, and your own laptop if possible!
Register?
Register on the document at BibLab or email us.
Sign up?
Sign up at the desk of library Campus Groenenborger (building S).
Starter course 3D printing: 29 September / 8 October 2026
Interested in 3D printing but don’t know where to start?
Join our workshop and learn how to turn your 3D model into a real object. No prior experience needed.
The workshop is free; filament costs are charged based on usage.
Who?
Beginners
Language?
Dutch
What?
You'll download a simple 3D model (or bring your own) and prepare it for printing using 3D printing software. You'll learn how to operate a 3D printer and identify common issues that can occur during the printing process.
When?
Tuesday 29 September 2026: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. (+ 1 hour for questions)
Thursday 8 October 2026: 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. (+ 1 hour for questions)
Wat will you bring?
Bring along some healthy enthusiasm, and your own laptop if possible!
Register?
Register on the document at BibLab or email us.
Sign up?
Sign up at the desk of library Campus Groenenborger (building S).
Course 3D printing and designing Tinkercad: 1 October / 21 October 2026
No experience, but interested in 3D designing and printing? Do you have no idea how to design a 3D model? Take part in our workshop and watch your 3D design take shape.
The workshop is free. Filament is charged as used.
Who?
Beginners
Language?
Dutch
What?
You will design a 3D model in Tinkercad. At the end of the workshop you will convert your model to a printable file with 3D printing software.
When?
Thursday 1 October 2026: 9:30 – 11.30 AM
Wednesday 21 October 2026: 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Wat will you bring?
Some healthy enthusiasm and if possible, your own laptop.
Register?
Register on the document at BibLab or email us.
Sign up?
Sign up at the desk of library Campus Groenenborger (building S).
Starter course 3D designing with Autodesk Inventor: 29 October 2026
No experience, but interested in 3D designing? Do you have no idea how to design a 3D model? Take part in our workshop!
The workshop is free.
Who?
Beginners
Language?
Dutch
What?
You will design a 3D model in Autodesk Inventor. At the end of the workshop, you will convert your model to a printable file with 3D printing software.
When?
Thursday 29 October 2026: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Wat will you bring?
Some healthy enthusiasm and if possible, your own laptop.
Register?
Register on the document at BibLab or email us.
Sign up?
Sign up at the desk of library Campus Groenenborger (building S).