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Prompts to Presents Workshop

AGES 11-14

Turn your idea into a tangible, 3D-printed creation you can gift. No design experience needed.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1–4 PM
BitSpace, 2541 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

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*This is our pilot offering — available now at a special $150 introductory rate. Future sessions will be priced higher.

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Imagine it. Build it.
Take it home.

There’s a lot you can make when you’ve got an idea and the right tools.
But if 3D design has ever felt too complex or you’ve tried and hit a wall, this session is built to make that process easier.
We’ll use generative AI, but not the kind where you just drop a prompt and call it a day.
You’ll follow a simple, tested workflow we’ve used ourselves to move from idea to 3D model to print-ready design.
All with free, accessible tools you can keep using long after the workshop ends.
By the end of the session, you’ll have turned your idea into something real that you can hold, share, or even gift—just in time for the holidays.

The Creative Journey

1

Design thinking fundamentals

Before you jump into any software, you’ll spend some time planning your idea—what it is, what it does, and who it’s for. The challenge is to create something functional, not just something that looks nice on screen.

2

Text-to-image AI generation

Here’s where your idea starts taking shape. You’ll use generative AI tools to turn written prompts into concept images that visualize what’s in your head. It’s the first time you’ll see your idea come to life on screen.

3

Image-to-3D mesh conversion

Next, you’ll take those concept images and convert them into 3D models. This step bridges imagination and reality—transforming something flat into a digital object that can exist in three dimensions.

4

Blender basics

You’ll refine and personalize your 3D model using Blender, a professional-grade (but free) design tool. This is where proportions, scale, and details get adjusted to make your design ready for printing.

5

3D printing prep

Finally, you’ll prepare your finished model for printing. You’ll learn how to optimize and export files to turn your design into a real, physical object.

Join fellow educators exploring the future of hands-on, AI-supported creativity.
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For Middle School Students

Teens who love to imagine and build, and who are eager to see their ideas take shape in the real world. This workshop helps them turn concepts into reality, build creative confidence, and bring home something they can proudly show family and friends.

Workshop Details

DATE & TIME

Saturday, December 6, 2025
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

WHAT’S INCLUDED

3-hour hands-on workshop
Your finished design, available for pickup once it’s printed
*Pickup at BitSpace. Shipping may be arranged upon request and may include an additional fee.

INVESTMENT

$150

Since this is our first public run of Prompts to Presents, we’re offering it at an introductory pilot price of $150—all materials included..
Future sessions will be priced higher.

Got questions before signing up?
Send us a quick message at info@bitspacechicago.com and we’ll get right back to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, you don’t. Our workshop is designed to take you from beginner to expert. We start with the basics and gradually introduce more complex concepts. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be comfortable with the entire 3D printing process.

AI can help simplify the design process, predict potential issues, and optimize your designs for the best possible results. In our workshop, we’ll show you how to effectively use AI to enhance your 3D printing projects.

While having a 3D printer can enhance your learning experience, it’s not a requirement for our program. We’ll teach you the skills and knowledge you need to create 3D printable designs, which you can then print at a local makerspace or 3D printing service.

You’ll leave with new skills for turning your ideas into reality using free, accessible tools — and later, your finished functional piece, ready for pickup once it’s printed.

No, you won’t. We use free, accessible tools so you can keep creating after the workshop.

Not at all. It’s designed for both middle-school-age students and educators.

Please contact us at info@bitspacechicago.com or call (773) 654 1691.