SFCC Intro to Digital Design and FDM 3D Printing student David Stevens presents his final project: a kitchen windowsill herb planter. Courtesy photo

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is offering a free, hands-on introductory course in digital design and 3D printing Jan. 12-30, 2026, at the SFCC Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Rd., Santa Fe.

The course, Intro to Digital Design and FDM 3D Printing (ID#7467), will meet from 5 to 7 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Jan. 12-30. Because the college will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday Monday, Jan. 19, that session will be held instead Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Participants will gain an introduction to digital design, apply principles of design in Tinkercad software, and learn to operate a variety of fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printers through small, hands-on project-based sessions. The course is open to students age 12 and up, of any skill level, and tuition is free.

“This class is a great opportunity for anyone curious about digital fabrication or interested in exploring creative and practical uses of 3D printing,” said Monique Anair, Ed.D., Director of Workforce Development at SFCC. “Students will gain confidence working with modern tools that have applications in manufacturing, art, education, and beyond.”

To enroll, visit Intro to Digital Design and FDM 3D Printing NM Gro. For more information, contact instructor Isabel Rodriguez at irodriguez1@sfcc.edu or call 505.428.1060.