Workshop - Intro to Blender 3D Creation Suite

with Taylor McArthur

Join digital media artist Taylor McArthur for an introduction to Blender, the open-source 3D computer graphics software for used creating animated films, 3D-printed models, motion graphics, virtual reality, and more!

Monday June 26 + July 3  |  6:00 - 8:00 pm

Over 2 classes, participants will learn to navigate the Blender workspace and the basics of organizing their Blender project. Along the way participants will learn how to design and setup up 3D assets and particle systems, toward the design of a small 3D scene.

There are no pre-requisites for this class, but participants will need to bring their own laptop to use in this workshop. Blender is cross-platform and runs equally well on Linux, Windows, and Mac computers. (VP is able to provide a small number of in-person participants. If you are in need of a laptop to use, please let us know by emailing education@videopool.org after registering.) This class is available to be taken in-person or remotely online! If you are taking this workshop remotely, we recommend using a dual-monitor set up and using a mouse with a scroll wheel (as opposed to trackpad) for best engagement. Participants will need to have the Blender software installed on their computer - click here to download it!

This is the first section of a four-part series, continuing with two more classes led by Taylor on Bringing 3D Assets to Life in Unity VR. Click HERE to read more and to register for part two!

COST
$80 for members | $100 for non-members
(click here to become a VP member)

Taylor McArthur (Pogé hąská wašté wiyá/Hummingbird Woman), is a digital artist working with 3D animation, video game design, and video. Her practice is informed by Indigenous Futurisms and seeks to situate her Indigenous culture within both the modern and a potential future vision.  Recent exhibitions include Lights on the Exchange Festival, Stories carried by smoke presented by Festival Du Voyager, REFRAME in/on/out Intermedia Festival presented by Manufacturing Entertainment, Poolside Gallery VideoPool, Group Exhibition Virtual Wonders, Online - MUTEK Montréal, Mackenzie Art Gallery, the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba and the Canadian Roots Exchange.

instagram.com/tmcarthurart

This workshop series is generously supported by the Manitoba Arts Council.

A headshot image of instructor Taylor McArthur