Learn how to make (almost) anything – in twenty weeks! Is this possible? Yes it is!

That is at the core of Fab Academy, the yearly worldwide education trajectory for curious makers. That distributed learning started in 2008, and once again Fablab Zagreb is proud to announce that is been approved as one of the nodes, which means our Fablab Zagreb is one of the places throughout the world that hosts Fab Academy and only one in Croatia, but also in the region. 

Fab Academy is based on the concept of distributed learning. Led by MIT’s Neil Gershenfeld, you will follow weekly classes, simultaneously with all the other Fab Academy students in all Fablabs nodes in the world. Next to this, you will work on weekly assignments with your own group, which will then be reviewed during weekly review sessions with all students. In twenty weeks, you will also work towards your own final project, in which you can demonstrate and deepen your newly found digital fabrication skills and your creativity. At Fablab Zagreb, you will have access to all the tools and knowledge needed to be able to make (almost) anything.

Fab Academy: for who?

Fab Academy is meant for anyone who wants to learn all skills needed to work with digital production. To participate in the programme, basic knowledge of computer use is required. Please note that if you have a low to medium proficiency in 2D and 3D modelling, digital fabrication, electronics programming and web design and development, the course should be considered a full-time dedication program. Fab Academy consists of a weekly class from 2 to 3 hours, an evaluation, and a few hours of work per week in the Fab Lab. The Academy consists of partial certificates, which, together with your final project, lead up to your Fab Academy diploma.

How to participate?

Being able to physically visit the Fablab Zagreb is a requirement for Fab Academy. Classes will be taught in English. To enter, fill in the application form on the Fab Academy website. At the end of the school year, during the final weeks, all graduates organise a final presentation for their projects. Reviews will take place at the end of the summer. Fab Academy 2026 starts mid-January 2026 and takes five months.

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Experiences of former participants

• Fab Academy webpage by Tina Valetića, graduate 2020-2021.
• Fab Academy webpage by Ivana Matasovića,graduate 2021.
• Fab Academy webpage by Tatjane Soronde, graduate 2021.

Practical information

In order to attend Fab Academy, an (almost) full-time dedication of your time is requested. Classes start on mid january 2025. Check out the 2026 lessons schedule to see which subjects will be discussed and when. The rounds of final presentations take place between mid June and the end of June 2025. Reviews take place end of July.

During Fab Academy, every Wednesday, global lectures take place starting at 15:00 hrs (Zagreb time) and taking 2 to 3 hours. Also, on selected Mondays, recitations will take place, starting at 15:00 hrs. The weekly regional and global reviews will be organised per time zone, and the times and dates will be announced as soon as classes start. Next to weekly classes and reviews, you will spend multiple hours per week at Fablab Zagreb, where you’ll work on both weekly assignments and your final project. 

The costs of Fab Academy can be found under Tuition Fees.

All information and documentation on Fab Academy 2025 and all previous years can be found on the Fab Academy website. For now, Fablab Zagreb is the only node in the Croatia but also in the region where Fab Academy can be attended. But there are many locations in the whole world that also host Fab Academy! 

Any questions?

Do you have any questions about joining Fab Academy? Check out their FAQ, or reach out to FabLab manager Roberto Vdovic: roberto [dot] vdovic [at] fablab [dot] hr.