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Festive fun for Crafty Families and Workshops with SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids
Dec 19

Festive fun for Crafty Families and Workshops with SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids

During the Holiday Season, children naturally turn to crafts to create festive décor and gifts for their loved ones. Why not encourage them to use SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids? With its collection of apps, children can turn their ideas into reality, from 3D shapes to 3D prints.

We have gathered some inspiration for you to support your child or run a festive workshop with SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids.

solidworks apps for kids

Create tree ornaments with SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids

Your kid can easily create a cute snowman in Shape it and 3D Print it. Then they can paint their 3D printer model, and you can help them drill a hole or glue a piece of string to hang the ornament in your festive tree. Surely some decorations you will cherish for years to come!

bear apps for kids

Create festive gifts for your friends and family with SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids

Your kids can model their friend’s favourite animal in Shape it, 3D Print it and paint it. They can also create custom doll furniture for their sibling, 3D Print their friend’s favourite sports ball or create accessories for their train tracks. The possibilities are endless: your kids can blow away their friends and siblings with some imagination!

sofa solidworks


Collaborative design with SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids and SOLIDWORKS for Makers

If you’re looking for a collaborative crafty session, why not transition to the “grown-up” version: SOLIDWORKS for Makers? You can download STL files from the Print It app, and import them into SOLIDWORKS. Can you imagine the endless possibilities that it brings? You can turn your child’s creation into a fully functional object by adding more complex features and a higher level of detail under your child’s supervision!

And, as a end-year gift, get a 30% discount on the Maker licenses by clicking here.

Surprise your child…

You could also quietly surprise your child by turning their SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids virtual 3D model into a real-life object under the tree: turn their 3D model into a desk lamp, a toy…

creative fun

 

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