Workshops
May 17 2025
Introduction to TouchDesigner
An introductory workshop to using TouchDesigner to create unique pieces of generative art.
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Sep 21 - 22, 2019
Art Writing & Criticism in the Digital Age
SOLD OUT -- In this two-day workshop, Sky Goodden will discuss the tools and strategies required to navigate the publishing field successfully, and will focus on the professional and practical realities of working in art writing, journalism, and criticism. Presented in collaboration with Critical Distance Centre for Curators (CDCC).
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Sep 14, 2019
Heavy Lifting, Light Machining
Get an introduction to the basic principles of machining with Naomi Dodds. Learn how to operate a milling machine and metal lathe to create a motor coupling with a shaft keyway.
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Jul 27, 2019
Build Your Own Psychogeographic Noise Synth!
SOLD OUT -- In this hands on workshop, you will learn how to build your own experimental noise synthesizer - the Fort Processor! All the necessary components in kit format will be provided, as well as guidance to build your device from scratch.
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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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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.