Become an environmental champion and create your very own biodegradable wooden litter picker with the Smart Citizens team! Over this two-part workshop for beginners, you will develop new skills in digital design and digital fabrication techniques, and explore how sustainable design techniques can be used to protect the environment.

In the first workshop you will explore the computer aided design software (CAD) Rhino, and learn how to customise an open-source litter picker design with text or images. You will then get hands on with the laser cutter and create your litter picker out of wood. Once assembled you can take your litter picker home, ready to support your local community!

Part 1 Workshop

Date: Wednesday 20 October 2021

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: IN-PERSON - hosted at Fab Lab Plymouth (Plymouth College of Art, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, UK, PL4 8AT)

Part 2 Workshop

Date: Wednesday 27 October 2021

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: IN-PERSON - hosted at Fab Lab Plymouth (Plymouth College of Art, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, UK, PL4 8AT)

Who is this workshop for?

This free workshop is open to everyone in Plymouth (UK) and the surrounding region, aged 16 years or above. It is perfect for those wanting to learn new skills in digital design and fabrication, and those passionate about using sustainable design to protect the environment. No previous experience of digital fabrication or design is required.

COVID-19 - Lateral Flow Test Requirements

Plymouth College of Art are following Government guidance to help safeguard all members of our community. To attend this in-person training at Fab Lab Plymouth, it is strongly advised that you take two rapid Lateral Flow tests (three days apart) and secure two negative test results before attending each session, with the last test to be taken 24 hours before the workshop. These tests can be accessed for free, and can be booked here, are widely available to order online for home delivery, or to collect in person from sites such as the Guildhall in the centre of Plymouth.

Digital Badges

By taking part in this workshop, you will gain a Smart Citizens Digital Badge that can be added to your CV, email signature or LinkedIn profile to highlight your new skills in digital design and fabrication.

Registration alternative

If you prefer to register for this event via video call, would like to request an alternative registration format or require any assistance with your application, please contact Sophie by email sheaddon@pca.ac.uk

Everyone welcome

We are committed to making our events and opportunities accessible to everyone. If there are any access requirements that would assist your participation in this programme, please let us know when completing the registration form and our team will endeavour to accommodate these where practicable for us to do so.

About the Smart Citizens Programme

Smart Citizens is a programme of free events, workshops and training in digital design and fabrication based at Fab Lab Plymouth. Connecting citizens and enterprises with digital technologies skills, the programme empowers a community of citizen makers and champions innovative design solutions to create a more sustainable Plymouth.

Want to hear about future events and opportunities? Sign up to the Smart Citizens Newsletter and visit our website.

The Smart Citizens Programme is part of the iMayflower project and has been supported by The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, who fund the Cultural Development Fund, which is administered by Arts Council England.