For anyone interested in getting a start on 3D work, whether for illustration, animation, or game development, Blender presents a powerful tool with an enormous advantage: it’s free! But most people’s initial reaction is that it’s too complicated. Artist John Grigni will help you past that first impression and help you start creating models in 3D. This workshop is intended as an overview of the capabilities of the program, a tutorial on some of the basics, and a gateway to the large online Blender community, sharing tutorials and assets, both free and paid.