An Introduction to 3D Modelling with Blender: The Basics

As the usage of 3D in the modern digital art pipeline becomes more prevalent, it’s becoming increasingly useful to have these skills in your repertoire.

The first of a series of 3 classes led by illustrator and animator Marco Riosa, this initial 3 hour beginners class will provide an introduction to using Blender, an increasingly popular free & open-source 3D modelling software.

By the end of the session, attendees will learn the essentials of creating simple objects in Blender, culminating in a 3D chair model with a basic texture applied to it.

Although the class will have a clear direction and outcome, the class is designed to give you the tools necessary to be able to confidently create simple models of any kind in Blender – rather than learn a very specific way of working.

Please bring:

• A laptop with a 3 button mouse is essential as the session will revolve around using the mouse. (To note, you don’t require a high powered PC to use Blender – see requirements here: https://www.blender.org/download/requirements/)
• Some computer literacy also required – terms such as “hold SHIFT and press D” or “press G and then follow up with X to move along the X axis” will be used throughout.

Turf Projects’ paid workshops are run by Turf studio members to support their practice. 70% of income goes to the lead artists, and 30% directly back into supporting Turf’s programme.

About Marco Riosa

I’m an Illustrator and Animator who has worked at the BAFTA award winning Luke Halls’ Studio on projects for clients like Frameless London Immersive Gallery, Hugo Boss, Vogue World and more. www.imarco.co.uk @marcopaints