Fusion 360 Basics: From Sketch to Solid

  • Wed, March 18, 2026
  • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • 2111 S West Ave Unit 58, Waukesha WI 53189

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New to 3D modeling? This hands-on class covers the core skills you need to start designing your own parts in Fusion 360 — the free, professional-grade CAD software used by makers, engineers, and hobbyists worldwide.

In 90 minutes, you'll go from a blank canvas to a finished 3D model you can take home and print. We'll cover:

  • Sketching — Drawing 2D shapes with dimensions and constraints
  • Extruding — Turning flat sketches into solid 3D objects
  • Cutting — Adding holes, pockets, and slots to your designs
  • Filleting — Rounding edges for a polished, professional look

By the end of class, you'll build a custom phone stand using every technique covered — and you'll have the skills to start designing your own projects.

Prerequisites:

  • You must be comfortable using a laptop on your own (file management, installing software, navigating applications)
  • Fusion 360 must be installed, opened, and your free Autodesk account created BEFORE class. Setup instructions are included below — please complete them when you register, not the night before. We will not have time for installation or account troubleshooting during class. If you arrive without Fusion 360 ready to go, you will not be able to participate.

What to bring:

  • Your laptop with Fusion 360 installed and ready
  • A mouse (strongly recommended — trackpads work but make 3D navigation much harder)

No CAD experience required. This class assumes zero 3D modeling knowledge. But you should be comfortable using your laptop — this is not an introduction to computers.

Class size is limited to 6 participants to ensure everyone gets individual attention. Registration is required — you must register through this event page and receive a confirmation email to attend. If you did not receive a confirmation email, you are not registered and will not be able to participate. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated due to the small class size.

Setup Instructions:

  1. Go to https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal
  2. Create a free Autodesk account and select the "Personal Use" license
  3. Download and install Fusion 360
  4. Open Fusion 360, sign in, and confirm it loads to a blank design
  5. You're ready for class!


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