230+ courses and structured learning paths
Access a full library of Blender courses organized into clear learning paths - from the CORE Fundamentals series through advanced specializations in modeling, sculpting, animation, and more.
From our YouTube channel to your Blender journey
You found us on YouTube. Now take the next step in Blender.
Free tutorials are a great place to start. CG Cookie helps you go further with structured training, experienced instructors, and a clear path to building real skills.
17 years of Blender training
230+ structured courses
Thousands of Blender learners
Free tutorials can start your journey. They rarely finish it.
There is no shortage of Blender tutorials online. The challenge is knowing what to learn next and how it all fits together.
Many beginners jump between topics without a clear direction.
CG Cookie is built to change that.
Our CORE Fundamentals series walks you through the full Blender workflow, from modeling and sculpting to lighting, animation, and more.
Each course builds on the last, so you are not just following tutorials, you are building a foundation you can actually use.
And when you get stuck, you are learning alongside a community of Blender artists working through the same process.
What you get as a CG Cookie member
Instructor feedback and community
Get direct Q&A with instructors on your work, join an active community of 3,000+ Blender learners, and participate in live events and portfolio critiques.
Project files, downloads, and exercises
Download 100+ project files, HD videos, practice exercises, and CG Cookie Blender add-ons to follow along and build real projects.
Membership perks and partner discounts
Enjoy exclusive discounts from partners like Wacom and 3DMakerpro, early access to new content, and a personal learning roadmap to track your progress.
Build real Blender skills, step by step. Explore these skills below.
Who CG Cookie is for
Who CG Cookie is for
- Beginners looking for a clear path into Blender
- Self-taught artists ready to move beyond scattered tutorials
- Creators who want structured, professional training
- Anyone serious about building real 3D skills
Who this may not be the best fit for
- Those primarily looking for free tutorials only
- People needing a quick, one-off solution rather than a learning path (Check out our Superhive ala-cart Tutorials)
- Anyone not ready to invest time into developing their Blender skills
- Those focused mainly on finding the lowest-cost option
Trusted by Blender learners for over 17 years
CG Cookie has helped thousands of artists learn Blender through structured training and expert instruction.
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Years Teaching Blender
Thousands
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What learners say
“When I watched your course I understood everything, how it all works and the fundamentals of that. Thanks for tips on how to make better render. I 100% would recomend this course to all people who wants to learn physics in blender.”
“I haven't found a better beginner's course for Blender. Pacing and instructions are at very good pace for material comprehension. A course is very well-structured and goes through all the important parts of Blender workflow,”
“After downloading Blender several times over the years I finally decided actually dive in and try to get a firm grasp of the basics. This course did just that. I feel far more confident than I ever have from just dabbling in random YouTube tutorials. The course is well laid out and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a solid foundational exposure to 3D modeling fundamentals.”
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Frequently asked questions
No. Many members start as beginners, but our training also helps intermediate artists fill gaps, improve workflows, and build stronger fundamentals.
Free tutorials are great for getting started. The challenge is knowing what to learn next and how everything connects. CG Cookie helps you build skills you can actually use, instead of jumping between unrelated topics.
We cover the full Blender workflow, including modeling, sculpting, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering. Lessons are focused on helping you apply what you learn, not just follow along.
Yes. You can start with our free Blender Basics training and YouTube content to get a feel for how we teach before becoming a member.
Yes. The goal is not just to follow tutorials, but to build skills you can apply to your own work and ideas.
YouTube is great for quick tips and introductions. CG Cookie focuses on helping you improve over time, with deeper lessons and a more consistent approach to learning Blender.
Yes. Members can ask questions and get feedback from instructors and other Blender artists in the community.
If you are already learning on your own, CG Cookie can help you move faster and with more clarity by filling in gaps and giving you more direction.