{"id":25953696,"date":"2026-04-13T09:19:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/?p=25953696"},"modified":"2026-04-13T09:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:19:11","slug":"join-us-for-a-free-blender-3d-sculpting-workshop-starting-april-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/join-us-for-a-free-blender-3d-sculpting-workshop-starting-april-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Join us for a FREE Blender 3D sculpting workshop, starting April 25!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For many 2D artists, the leap into 3D can feel like stepping into a labyrinth of technical hurdles and rigid geometry. But what if 3D wasn\u2019t about perfection? What if it was about play, sketches, and the painterly soul of an image?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Saturday afternoons, from April 25 to May 16, Wacom is thrilled to host Blender Fundamentals: The Painterly Path to 3D<\/a><\/strong>, a free workshop series led by artist iris muddy. Designed to bridge the gap between traditional expression and digital modeling, this series invites creators of all levels to rethink their approach to Blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to learn more and register!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this workshop, iris will emphasize staying playful and loose and making the most of simple building blocks. In a world of hyper-realistic renders, this series champions the sketch, encouraging students to embrace imperfection and harness the power of implying detail rather than over-defining it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to learn more and register!<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Week 1: Creating Painterly 3D Artwork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, April 25, 2026<\/strong>
12:00pm - 2:00pm PT \/ 3:00pm - 5:00pm ET<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We begin at the foundation. Iris will guide participants through the \"digital maquette\" approach, focusing on simple building blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session is all about overcoming the initial feeling of being overwhelmed in  Blender by treating your 3D workspace like a sketchbook. You'll learn go-to tools and techniques that prioritize expression over technical rigidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to learn more and register!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Week 2: Breathing Life and Personality into Renders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, May 2, 2026<\/strong>
12:00pm - 2:00pm PT \/ 3:00pm - 5:00pm ET<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the \"digital clay\" is shaped, how do we make it feel alive? The second week shifts focus to the elements often considered secondary: lighting, cameras, and compositing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll discover how subtle shifts in atmosphere can transform a basic model into an evocative, personality-driven image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to learn more and register!<\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Week 3: Building a Forest Scene<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, May 9, 2026<\/strong>
12:00pm - 2:00pm PT \/ 3:00pm - 5:00pm ET<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putting theory into practice, Week 3 is a comprehensive \"ground-up\" build. We will utilize poly modeling, sculpting, curves, and subdivision to create a lush forest environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drawing inspiration from the creative constraints of low-poly video games, Iris will show you how to achieve stunning results using limited basics and simple shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a><\/a>Click here to learn more and register!<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Week 4: Incorporating a Simple Character<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, May 16, 2026<\/strong>
12:00pm - 2:00pm PT \/ 3:00pm - 5:00pm ET<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the final session, we bring it all together by integrating a character into a nature scene. This workshop reinforces the entire workflow, demonstrating how thoughtful, simple components result in rich, expressive art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal is to leave you with the \"permission to play\" and the confidence to continue your journey in Blender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a><\/a>Click here to learn more and register!<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This free workshop series will give you a solid foundation to explore and create in Blender software! Learn to 3D sculpt from a pro.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":25953697,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2438,2358,2338],"tags":[6163],"class_list":["post-25953696","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-3d","category-events","category-how-to","tag-iris-muddy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25953696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25953696"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25953696\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25953697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25953696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25953696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25953696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}