LEARN CAD - FUSION 360 with Mike Jones

LEARN CAD DESIGN – Autodesk Fusion 360

https://greybrucemakers.ca/event-6283591

Cost: $150 + HST
Date(s): Tuesday Aug 19th, Thursday Aug 21 and Tuesday Aug 26th, 6:00–9:00 PM
Workshop: Classroom
Maximum Participants: 8

Course Description

Ready to design smarter and build better? In this beginner-to-intermediate course, you'll learn how to use Autodesk Fusion 360 to model, visualize, and prepare your projects for the shop. Whether you're creating something artistic or engineering a complex assembly, Fusion 360 helps reduce material waste and avoid costly mistakes by giving you control over every design detail.

This course is ideal for makers, designers, and entrepreneurs looking to bring precision and clarity to their creative workflow.

Key Learnings

• Understand 3D modeling fundamentals: planes, sketches, constraints, and reference lines

• Use the Sketch Tool for accurate drafting and dimensioning

• Create shop-ready drawings: drill guides, sanding templates, cut lists, and more

• Assemble multiple parts into a single, cohesive 3D model

• Navigate the Fusion 360 interface with confidence

✅ Prerequisites

Basic computer skills required. No prior CAD experience necessary.

What to Wear

• Closed-toe shoes

• Safety glasses (for shop access or demos)

• Comfortable clothing for working at a laptop

What to Bring

• Laptop with Autodesk Fusion 360 installed (free personal use license available)

• External mouse (strongly recommended)

• Notebook and pen

• Safety glasses

‍ About Your Instructor

Mike Jones holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.S. in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. His professional career spans cutting-edge innovation at companies like Disney Engineering and Delphi Automotive. Now based in Owen Sound, Mike co-founded Knot Audio with his wife Sarah, creating stunning picture frame speakers crafted from locally-sourced tonewoods.

Mike uses Grey Bruce Makers as his innovation hub and is passionate about teaching others to build with purpose and precision. His teaching style blends technical rigor with creativity, making Fusion 360 approachable for all skill levels.