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Check out Your cart is currently empty. Pause slideshowPlay slideshow [Our online shaping classes are back!Next Shape3D Foundation Course: August 24th](/content/products/learn-the-basic-of-shape3d/index.html) [Interested in trying a board?Book a demo.](/content/pages/demos-and-up-coming-events/index.html) This is where you start ## Ever wanted to design your own surfboard? Bring your dream board to life using Shape3D — the software used by professional shapers worldwide. icon-searchClose (esc) icon-chevron [Swellcycle](/content/collections/vendors?q=Swellcycle "Swellcycle"/index.html) # Shape3D Foundations \| Online Course Regular price$120.00 / [Shipping](/content/policies/shipping-policy/index.html) calculated at checkout. 5.0 ★ rated · Taught by a professional shaper · 100% online · Mini-board included * * * Next Live Class: August 24, 26 & 27. Spots are limited. ⏳ Next live class starts in 10Days : 19Hours : 51Mins : 38Secs Spots are limited — secure yours before it fills up. Add to cart Buy with [More payment options](/content/products/learn-the-basic-of-shape3d#/index.html) Pay in 4 interest-free installments of $30.00 with Learn more Default Title - $120.00 USD 6 reviews In 3 live online sessions you'll learn to **design your board digitally** using Shape3D — the software used by professional shapers worldwide. You'll learn the **history** **and anatomy** behind surfboard shaping along with surfboard **3D-printing** technology. Then you will explore how to use **control points** to shape your board's **outline**, **rocker** and **foil**. You will play with **rails** and **bottom deck**, exploring concave, bellies, v's and more to get the feel you are looking for. By the end, you'll have a finished design ready to turn into a **real board**. Whether you're designing your first board or transitioning into digital shaping, this class gives you the foundation to bring your ideas to life. Ask a question Name Email Phone numberMessageSend Send This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha [Privacy Policy](https://hcaptcha.com/privacy) and [Terms of Service](https://hcaptcha.com/terms) apply. ## What you'll learn Class 1 ### Introduction and Design Basics Learn the **origins and history** of surfboard shaping, along with the story and technique behind **3D-printed surfboards**. Then dive into the basics of surfboard **anatomy** before to get your hands on **Shape3D's interface** and learn about **views, tangents** and **control points**. Class 2 ### Concaves, rockers and fins Learn about **fin setups** (Thruster, Quad, Twin, Single) and how to adjust your board’s **size**, **proportions**, and **foil** by working with **control points**, **slices**, and **curve** handles. Create a single-to-double **concave** and learn about **fin placement**. Class 3 ### Cleaning, Mistakes & Print Prep In this final session,we will 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. ## Included with your course - **3 live sessions** with interactive **Q&A** - **20% off Shape3D** Design & Design Pro software - **A mini 3D-printed surfboard** based on your final design - **Follow-up** design refinement with instructor within two weeks. ### When Next Class: August 24, 26 and 28, 6 - 7 pm. ### Where Online (link sent after registration) ### Duration ~60 minutes each class (includes Q&A) Anyone welcome for whom? • Surfers who want to design their own board • Shapers transitioning to digital shaping • Anyone curious about surfboard design ## Your Instructor **Mike Wallace** is the shaper of [_Iconoclast Custom Surfboards_](/content/pages/i-con-o-clast "I-Con-O-Clast"/index.html). He's spent 20+ years building boards, from big wave guns for Grant "Twiggy" Baker to first boards for beginners, always running trials with new materials and glassing layups — including Swellcycle's 3D-printing tech — chasing better performance in the most eco-friendly way possible. Not only is Mike a legend, but he's also humble, patient, and a clear communicator — the kind of guy who'll guide you exactly the right direction to turn your ideas into something real. **Spots are limited!** Secure your spot and start shaping with us. ## Students' reviews 5.0 6 reviews Write a review Filters Sort reviews byMost recentHighest ratingLowest ratingOnly picturesPictures firstVideos firstMost helpful Thumbnail Navigation E Eric R. 04/23/2026  Pol was, without a doubt, the best part Pol was able to demonstrate everything very well. He answered questions promptly and had a workaround or an idea of how to accomplish what the student was after. I've surfed over 30 years and was always interested in shaping technology — this class opens the world of shaping to anyone that understands the software and the manufacturing. I see a big opportunity here. Highly recommend. N Nyjaah D. 04/20/2026  Understanding how to navigate through the software and understanding core principles in designing... I took this class to use the knowledge and apply it to my surfboard manufacturing business. I came away with a basic understanding of navigation and the core principles in designing a board. One thing to be aware of: I wasn't able to perform some aspects because I needed Design Pro — I wasn't aware how significant the difference was between Design and Design Pro. T Tim Hurley Verified 04/14/2026  Really enjoyed this class from SwellCycle. Shape3D is a complex tool, but the class really helps to understand how to use it. Highly recommend! A Anonymous 03/05/2026  Excellent course! I found Shape3d to be too intimidating on my own, but Pol makes it really approachable. So psyched on my custom shape! S Sam 03/05/2026  Pol was a great teacher and helped me design a sick personalized board. I quickly learned the basics of the shape 3d software Pol was helpful by explaining how modifications in the shape translate to performance in the water. I can’t wait to get this board printed and in the water!!! icon-Xicon-chevron icon-X Shape3D Foundations \| Online Course shop.app # shop.app is blocked This page has been blocked by an extension - Try disabling your extensions. ERR\_BLOCKED\_BY\_CLIENT Reload This page has been blocked by an extension Get it now, pay later Select installments at checkout to split your purchase into 4 interest-free payments of $30.00 every 2 weeks. - Choose your plan at checkout. - No hidden fees, ever. - No impact on your credit score to apply. The estimated payment amount excludes taxes and shipping. 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