Join us for a hands-on intro to Shape3D—taught by Pol Riera of Spina Surfboards. This 3-part live course is designed for total beginners who want to learn the basics of digital board design using one of the surf industry’s most powerful tools.
When: August 4th, 6th, and 8th.
Where: Online (link sent after registration)
Class length: ~60 minutes (includes Q&A)
Cost: $80 for all 3 sessions + a mini 3D-printed board of your final design
Learn the fundamentals of Shape3D by exploring the Top, Side, and Couple views and using control points to shape your board's outline, rocker, and foil. You’ll walk away with a first draft of your own board and a strong understanding of how curves define the board’s design.
Learn how to adjust your board’s size, proportions, and foil by working with control points, slices, and curve handles. This class focuses on refining your shape to match your vision—and making it smoother, cleaner, and more intentional.
In this final session, you'll learn how to spot and fix common beginner mistakes, clean up your design, and prepare your board for 3D printing. We'll cover checking foil consistency, simplifying structure, and exporting for a scaled prototype.
Each session ends with Q&A and an optional design homework prompt to keep you learning between classes.
Pol Riera is the shaper of Spina Surfboards. His workflow blends traditional surf knowledge with cutting-edge tools, and he’ll walk you through the essentials in a way that’s easy to follow—even if you’ve never opened Shape3D before.