Workshops

Past workshop
Jul 16 - 23, 2019
Building Interactivity: An Introduction to Unity and Biosignals
Learn how to use the game engine Unity to construct an interactive digital experience with real-time biofeedback from the user.
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Past workshop
Jul 13, 2019
Intro to 3D Modeling: Digital Sculpting with Rhino
Join artist and architect Jaimie Howard for an introduction to the intricate 3D modeling program Rhino.
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Jul 6 - 20, 2019
PUFF! Create Inflatable Forms
SOLD OUT -- Are you interested in experimenting with the inflated form? Join us for a masterclass by Marcia Huyer and learn how to create your own large-scale inflatable sculpture from scratch. The workshop will finish with a collaborative outdoors presentation at Big on Bloor Festival.
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Jun 25 - Jul 2, 2019
Slime Mold as Capacitive Storytelling
SOLD OUT -- Slime mold is a beautiful living monoculture. Due to its tendency to grow in the pattern of nodes and branches, new media bio-artists have been using it as a medium to represent everything from the functionality of the Internet to diaspora migration patterns of the human race.
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Jun 22 - 26, 2019
Touch, Sound, Pulse: DIY Vibrotactile Systems
Learn about the multisensory and emotive world of vibrotactility with David Bobier of VibraFusionLab and build your own wearable and handheld vibrotactile device.
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Jun 1 - 15, 2019
Intro to Projection Mapping with TouchDesigner
SOLD OUT -- Join us for an introduction to the TouchDesigner interface to learn standard techniques of projection mapping to turn objects and spaces into display surfaces for video projection.
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May 14 - 21, 2019
Let's Move it with Motors!
Want to learn how to use motors in your art practice? Join us to explore the fundamental concepts of AC and DC and the mechanics associated with motors.
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May 4 - 11, 2019
Intro to Arduino for Artists
Discover Arduino and how to use it for creative projects with electronics. Whether you are interested in robotics, sound, light art, or just plain old tinkering, this workshop by Rob Cruickshank is a great place to start developing your artistic ideas.
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Past workshop
Apr 23 - 30, 2019
Building Soft Circuits & Sensors
Join us to learn the basics of sewing with conductive thread, how to build a circuit, and the tools and techniques you can use to start building interactive projects with soft sensors!