3D printing expert to meet with Toronto innovators, hobbyists and enthusiasts
TORONTO (Thursday March 6, 2014) -Toronto Public Library welcomes 3D printing expert and fabrication artist Derek Quenneville as the first Innovator in Residence. Library customers have the opportunity to attend classes, demonstrations, and drop-in sessions to learn about 3D design, 3D scanning and 3D printing.
The program runs for six weeks from March 24 to May 2 at the Digital Innovation Hub at Toronto Reference Library. Everyone is encouraged to come and learn how to design, scan and print using our latest 3D printers and scanners.
During his 6-week residency, Quenneville will lead a variety of programs, classes, and demos on 3D design, scanning and printing. He will also share his ideas on the library’s Digital Design and Technology Blog.
Participants will get an opportunity to:
- Meet Quenneville at drop-in sessions and ask him questions about all things 3D
- Take an introductory class on 3D design
- Learn how to use Microsoft Kinect to do full 3D scans of people (i.e. 3D selfies!)
- See a variety of 3D printing technology on display at the monthly Toronto 3D Printer Meetup, to be hosted at the Reference Library on March 31 and April 28
- Try out “3D remixing” using MeshMixer
- And more!
Quenneville manages production at 3DPhacktory, runs Toronto 3D Printer Meetups and is a former director at Site 3 coLaboratory. Since 2009, Quenneville has demoed 3D printing to thousands of people at local events.
The Innovator in Residence program supports the library’s strategic objective of connecting and supporting our city’s innovators and creators by offering cultural and learning experiences that stimulate and support creativity, encourage collaboration and spark experimentation.
For full details, please visit torontopubliclibrary.ca/iir.
Quenneville is available for media interviews upon request.
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Media Contact:
Michelle Leung, Communications Officer
416-397-5936