3D Modeling for Beginners with Blender: Create a Chess Set using Professional 3D Modeling Techniques

This Skillshare course introduces 3D modeling fundamentals using Blender, one of the industry-standard tools for digital 3D creation. Designed for beginners, the course guides learners through professional modeling techniques by working toward a concrete goal: building a complete chess set from scratch.

Throughout the course, students will develop core skills in object creation, shaping, and refinement using Blender’s core toolset. By focusing on a single practical project—the chess set—learners gain hands-on experience with workflows that apply to broader 3D modeling tasks. The chess set project naturally covers multiple modeling approaches, from simple geometric forms to more detailed sculptural elements.

Upon completion, students will have both a finished 3D chess set and a foundation in professional modeling practices they can apply to future projects in game design, animation, product visualization, or digital art.