Blender
Blender Introduction
Build 3D models, animate objects and create visual effects using the free, open-source Blender software.
Format
Live instructor-led
Hands-on, question-led sessions
Location
London NW10 or online
9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT
Level
Introduction level
Small groups, hands-on, expert-led
Upcoming dates
Thu 19 – Fri 20 November 2026
Live Online
£695
Mon 21 – Tue 22 December 2026
Classroom
£695
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Who this course is for
This course is for designers, motion artists, 3D newcomers and content creators who want to learn the fundamentals of 3D modelling, animation and visual effects using Blender. It's ideal for professionals integrating 3D into marketing, video or creative workflows who need a practical, production-ready introduction to the software.
Prerequisites
No prior experience needed.
What you'll learn
Understanding the Blender interface, navigating workspace panels confidently and improving fluency across key creative tools.
How to configure editors and arrange the viewport efficiently, enabling smoother modelling workflows in professional projects.
Understanding fundamental 3D objects, manipulating geometry accurately and creating clean shapes for reliable downstream editing.
How to switch between object and edit modes, adopting correct practices that improve precision and speed at work.
Understanding modelling tools, extruding, bevelling and adjusting edge loops to produce polished 3D forms designers can present.
How to create and adjust materials, controlling colour, reflectivity and texture for realistic visual results in client-ready assets.
Understanding lighting and camera setups, enhancing quality by framing scenes effectively and achieving convincing depth and atmosphere.
How to render stills or animations with Eevee or Cycles, balancing speed and quality for production-standard output.
Course outline
What you’ll cover
The Blender interface
- Configuring the Workspace and Editors
- Navigating the viewport
- Understanding the Outliner
- Functions of the Properties Panel
Basics of modelling
- Creating basic objects
- Manipulating objects in the viewport
- Object mode vs Editing mode
- Using Hotkeys for speed
- Points, Edges and Polygons, the building blocks of 3D
- Transformation axis and axis types
- Object Attributes
- Modifiers and the modifier stack
- Object Modelling tools, Extruding, Insetting, Bevelling and more
- Proportional editing and snap
- Boolean operations
- Subdivision Modelling and edge loops
Materials
- Creating Blender materials
- Colour, Reflectivity, Specularity and Roughness
- Adjusting material properties
- Types of shaders and their uses
- Creating and Applying texture maps
- The Material Node editor for more complex materials
- Understanding UV Mapping
Lights, cameras and environments
- Creating lights, light types and properties
- Adjusting light and shadow settings
- Adding an environment
- Creating cameras
- Adjusting the camera to get exactly the shot you want
- Changing camera settings for realism
- Using depth of field and camera effects
Rendering
- A tale of two renderers - Eevee and Cycles
- Using Eevee for fast rendering and dynamic viewport updates
- Using Cycles for production quality renders
- GPU vs CPU rendering
- Quality vs Render time
- Sampling, Smoothing and Anti Aliasing
- Outputting stills and animation
Geometry Nodes
- The geometry nodes editor
- A world of possibilities - exploring nodes
- Example node setups
Included
- Live expert-led instruction
- Practical exercises and workflow examples
- Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
- Follow-up support guidance
Meet your trainers
Taught by working industry experts
Sarah M.
Course Trainer
Industry expert delivering this course.
Tony G.
Course Trainer
Industry expert delivering this course.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Blender Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to Blender or have been using Blender for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Blender. If you are have any questions about the course, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Blender Introduction course?
Our Blender Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Blender throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
Should I attend the Blender Introduction course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Blender Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Blender Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Blender Introduction course?
For private classes in Blender Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
What support is available after I attend the Blender Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our Blender Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Reviews
Lots of glowing comments from the first lot of training - especially about how good and engaging our trainer was - sounds like the team got a lot of benefit from it!
Dyson · Blender Introduction — January 2026
The trainer gave a very passionate and enthusiastic introduction to Blender across the two days. He was also happy to focus on our requirements and answer questions on specific challenges.
Guinness World Records · Blender Introduction — October 2023
Just finished a bespoke course in Photoshop and AI. Learned an awful lot. My trainer was very knowledgeable and was very happy to answer lots of questions that I had throughout. Highly recommend.
Rachel P — June 2026
Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course.
Quadrotech — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Our trainer shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples.
Adobe — June 2026
The trainer was excellent. He kept the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get clarifications. The pleasant office is well situated, so easy to find and get to.
UNICEF — June 2026
The training was great, thank you. My trainer was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with new knowledge and skills. And thanks for sending the materials across.
Live Union — June 2026
Our trainer was great. Very knowledgeable and also flexible with adjusting to our very specific questions and scenarios. I learned loads and look forward to using my new Figma skills.
Adobe — June 2026
One of the better training sessions I've had in years. I highly recommend anyone who wants to learn more about Figma, but also any other Adobe Creative Cloud application, to take courses here.
Adobe — June 2026
I wish all training courses were run this well!
RPS Design — June 2026
The course was excellent - exactly to my company's needs. All questions were answered and concepts explained very clearly.
Hannah Griffiths — June 2026
First class - The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
MOD — June 2026
We found the course very useful and wished that we had more time. I was really impressed by our trainer's expertise in software that's being updated very frequently.
Baillie Gifford — May 2026
Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.
NVIDIA — May 2026
Great course! Instructor went at a good pace and broke down complex functions into simple steps.
Adam W — May 2026
The trainer's knowledge was very strong and he was able to answer all my questions. Admin staff were very friendly and helpful.
VCCP — May 2026
Excellent training session with a knowledgeable instructor.
Gallagher — May 2026
Very helpful, informative training. Relaxed atmosphere and felt very comfortable asking questions.
The White Company — May 2026
Our trainer was very approachable and knowledgeable.
Bond Pearce — May 2026
Learnt so much - great training! Thank you
John R — May 2026
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