The Hutchinson Public Library Makerspace ran a 3D Printing Certification workshop on January 6, 2026, designed to equip community members with the skills to operate the library’s 3D printing equipment. Attendees who completed the hands-on training received certification that authorizes them to use the Makerspace printers without staff supervision and each participant produced a small 3D printed object during the session.
Organizers set clear prerequisites to ensure participants could follow the technical instruction: basic computer and reading skills and a current library card. The workshop was offered free of charge, but seats were limited; the Makerspace was closed to other activities for the duration of the class to provide uninterrupted instruction and machine access. The event page listed the session time for registered attendees.
The practical value of the certification is…
