Blender Training: Beginner

Build your 3D skills with this two-day Blender Beginner course. Learn essential modelling, materials, lighting, cameras, and animation techniques through hands-on projects. Create polished 3D models, scenes, renders, and animations with confidence. Book your place today.

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Course Overview

Blender is one of the most powerful and versatile open-source tools in 3D design, animation, and visualisation. This beginner course provides a complete introduction to the software, equipping you with the essential knowledge to create professional-quality 3D models and scenes from scratch.

You’ll start by learning how to navigate the Blender interface, set up projects, and manage your workspace efficiently. From there, you’ll explore key modelling techniques such as curve, Boolean, and modifier-based modelling, gaining hands-on experience building complex geometry with precision and flexibility.

The course then moves on to materials, lighting, and cameras — showing you how to create realistic textures, set up natural and artificial lighting systems, and frame your work for the best visual impact. Finally, you’ll learn the basics of animation, bringing your models to life with smooth motion and cinematic walkthroughs.

Delivered in small, interactive groups at our London training studios or live online, the course focuses on practical, real-world exercises to help you learn by doing. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation in 3D design and the confidence to start producing your own models, renders, and animations using Blender. 

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Dates

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Beginner Level

2 consecutive days
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Course Outline

Here is what you will learn on this Blender course in more detail. Click the topics below to explore what is covered in each section.

What’s Included in Your Course

Every Docklands Media course comes with a range of added benefits to support your learning at no extra cost.

Course Certification

Course Certification

Receive an official certificate of completion to validate your training. Ideal for portfolios, CVs, or proving your skills in Blender.

Lifetime Support

Lifetime Support

Access our email and phone support for a lifetime. Contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your Blender course.

Free Course Retake

Free Course Retake

Need a refresher? Retake the same Blender course for free within 24 months. A great way to solidify your learning or get up to speed with new software updates.

Course Materials & Videos

Course Materials & Videos

Receive training notes, project files, and 7-day access to instructor-led video tutorials. Perfect for reinforcing key lessons and practising at your own pace.

Offers & Discounts

We're committed to providing the best training experience possible. That's why we offer a range of discounts and flexible payment options to make your Blender course more accessible and affordable.

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Group Bookings & Non-Profits

Get discounted rates when booking for two or more people, or if you're enrolling from a charity. Save 5–15% depending on your group size or institution type.

Early Bird Discount

Early Bird Discount

Book your Blender course at least three months in advance and get 10% off. Secure your place early and save on top-quality creative training.

Money-Back Guarantee

Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not fully satisfied on the first day of your Blender course, let us know. We'll do our best to make it right—or refund you in full. No hassle, no risk.

Instalment Plans

Instalment Plans

Spread the cost of your training over 3, 6, or 12 months. Our instalment plans help make creative learning more accessible, with interest rates as low as 5%.

Meet Your Instructor

James Abell

James Abell

James is an established artist and instructor, who loves combining traditional techniques and digital techniques together. He specialises in 3D visualisation, interior design, games and architecture.

Testimonials

Hear directly from professionals and teams who’ve trained with us, sharing their experiences and the impact our training has had on their creative journeys.

A very approachable course

This was a really good introduction to Blender. Everything was explained clearly and the practical exercises helped me remember the different tools and techniques. I now feel comfortable opening Blender and starting a project rather than feeling completely lost.

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Hannah LewisDesign Student

Finally made sense of Blender

I’d tried learning Blender from videos online but kept getting stuck. Having someone explain the tools and workflow properly made a huge difference. By the end I could model simple objects, add materials, set up lights and produce a finished render.

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Oliver Reed Freelance Designer

Really useful introduction to 3D

The course helped me understand the fundamentals of creating objects and scenes in Blender. I particularly liked working with materials and lighting because it showed me how much difference they can make to a final image. I’m looking forward to developing my 3D skills further.

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Rachel EvansFashion Designer

I was creating things by the end

Having never worked with Blender, I was surprised by how much I could create by the end of the course. The exercises covered the basics of modelling, materials, lighting and animation without rushing through anything. I now have a much better understanding of the 3D workflow.

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Adam FosterJunior Game Artist

Great for getting into 3D content

I wanted to add some simple 3D elements to my social media content and this course was a great starting point. I learned how to model basic objects, animate them and create simple rendered scenes. There was plenty of opportunity to practise as we went along.

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Laura Hughes Content Creator

A solid foundation in 3D

I found the course really useful for understanding how Blender works as a 3D tool. James covered modelling, materials, lighting and rendering in a way that was easy to follow. I’m now confident enough to start building my own architectural scenes.

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James WilsonArchitectural Assistant

A really practical way to learn

Blender was completely new to me, but the practical approach made it much easier to get started. I learned how to create and edit basic objects, work with materials and produce simple renders. I’m now much more comfortable experimenting with 3D.

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Emily HughesGraphic Designer

Exactly what I needed

I wanted to learn enough Blender to create some basic 3D content for marketing projects. The course covered exactly what I needed, including modelling, materials, cameras and simple animation. I can now create things myself rather than relying on stock 3D assets.

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Marcus TaylorMarketing Executive

Much easier than I expected

The course gave me a really good introduction to Blender without making things overly complicated. I particularly enjoyed learning how to build simple rooms, apply materials and set up lighting. I’ve already started using what I learned for some of my own design ideas.

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Sophie BennettInterior Designer

A great introduction to Blender

I’d never used Blender before, so I was expecting quite a steep learning curve. The course made the basics much easier to understand, from navigating the interface and creating objects to simple modelling, materials and lighting. I’m now able to build and render my own small 3D projects.

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Daniel MorrisProduct Designer

Clients

As well as creative individuals, we are also the preferred training provider for some of the most successful global brands and organisations.

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Amazon
American Express
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Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
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Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
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Accenture
Amazon
American Express
Apple
Army
Arsenal FC
BBC
Bentley
Boeing
Cabinet Office
Canary Wharf Group
Chanel
Chelsea
Cisco
Costa
Currys
Deloitte
Disney
DK
Dyson
Excel
F1
Figma
Financial Times
Food Standards Agency
Fujifilm
Global
Google
GOV.UK
Harrods
Heathrow
HSBC
IBM
Itsu
ITV
Jaguar
JCDecaux
John Lewis
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Just Eat Takeaway
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Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free
John Lewis
Just Eat Takeaway
Lush
Macmillan Cancer Support
Mercedes
Metropolitan Police
Microsoft
Ministry of Defence
NATO OTAN
NHS
Nokia
Pandora
Penguin Random House
Pfizer
PlayStation
Porsche
Post Office
Red Bull
Royal Air Force
Savills
Sky
SMG
Sony
Specsavers
Tate
The Independent
The Times
Ticketmaster
TikTok
Turner
UK Parliament
Vevo
Wetherspoon
Wex
Wickes
Wise
World Duty Free

FAQs

Just a few of the common questions asked by our students.

  • No. Blender training is available for people who are completely new to the software as well as those who already have some experience and want to develop their skills further.

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Contact us today to learn more about our courses and how we can help you achieve your creative goals.

Take your 3D design skills further with our Blender Beginner Training Course. Designed for users new to Blender, this course provides a practical introduction to 3D modelling, materials, lighting, cameras, and animation, giving you the skills to start creating your own professional-quality 3D work.

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