Innovation Hub - Design & 3D Print

Access Freedom Experiences CIC

Ages
8 - 14
Location
Innovation Hub, Workington
Next date
19th September, 10:00 – 14:00
Tickets
£6 - £55

A summary

Join us for a fun-filled adventure where young creators get hands-on with 3D printing, drones, and virtual reality! Dive into the world of 3D printing as you design your own gadgets, toys, or decorations using specialist software, then bring them to life with our range of 3D printers. It’s all about creativity, teamwork, and making something amazing to take home, no experience needed, just imagination and a smile.

You’ll also explore drone design and take part in both real and simulated flight sessions, learning how drones work and completing exciting challenges to test your skills.

Then step into immersive VR experiences, where you can explore virtual environments, take on interactive challenges, and see engineering and design from a whole new perspective.

Tickets

Open Session

£55
Children 8 - 14

Discounted Sibling

£35
Children 8 - 14

Please use this ticket for additional siblings.

1hr Printer Reservation

£6
Children 8 - 14

If you need to book a dedicated printer, please ensure you reserve the appropriate number of hours.

SEND accessibility checklist

1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Secure environment

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Wheelchair accessible site

Autism awareness trained

Sensory or quiet spaces

Makaton trained

PECS trained

Please note:

If you see a question mark, please contact the Mentor to discuss your specific needs regarding this item.

About your mentor

Access Freedom Experiences CIC

Evolutionary by Design

Access Freedom Experiences CIC

Access Freedom Experiences CIC is a community-led organisation pioneering practical and inclusive STEM learning across Cumbria and beyond. Our mission is to eliminate barriers for disabled and neurodivergent individuals by designing modular.

Learning aims

Aim 1

Understand the 3D printing process - Learners explore the full workflow: designing, slicing, and printing, gaining insight into additive manufacturing principles. -

Aim 2

Develop digital design and CAD skills - Students learn to use design software to create or modify 3D models.

Aim 3

Foster creativity and innovation - Learners design original objects, iterate prototypes, and solve design challenges, encouraging experimentation and resilience.

Aim 4

Enhance spatial reasoning and visualization - By transforming 2D sketches into 3D objects, students improve their understanding of spatial relationships and dimensional thinking.

Aim 5

Build problem-solving and critical thinking skills - Projects often involve constraints (e.g., material limits, print time), prompting learners to troubleshoot and refine their designs. -

Aim 6

Promote collaboration and communication - Group projects encourage discussion around design choices, printing parameters, and real-world applications

Location

Innovation Hub, Unit 3 Main street, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 5XH

What's provided

Drinks
Snacks
Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Basic DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note:

It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the measures provided above and any other details represented in this listing. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.

Cancellation policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.