Aberdeen primary pupils have learned how to use the magic of 3D printing technology to create cut-outs of their favourite Harry Potter characters.
The primary seven pupils from Middleton Park School were invited to Make Aberdeen, the Granite City’s first 3D fabrication studio – hosted at the Robert Gordon University – after winning a competition at the city council’s children and young people awards last year.
The youngsters designed and made their own unique cardboard cut outs, featuring heroes and villains of JK Rowling’s wizarding world such as Severus Snape and Harry Potter himself, using the studio’s laser cutting technology.
Ben Durack, studio manager at Make, said: “Introducing design and exposing students to this technology at such a young age is hugely important in empowering the next generation to experiment and become comfortable being outside of their comfort zone in order to strive, push boundaries and innovate.
“Having run the first of three workshops, we have received fantastic feedback from the School and children already, with teachers saying the kids came back to school with a real enthusiasm and it has created a buzz around the school.”
Audrey Young, deputy head teacher at Middleton Primary School, said: “It was a day that we will remember for a long time.
“The pupils were enthralled with the power of the technology and what it was capable of doing.
“The feeling of ownership and pride of what they had achieved was evidenced by the smiles on their faces.”