TouchDesigner Showcase Coming September
26/09/2026
Artengine’s TouchDesigner club is putting together a showcase the collaborative work we have been up to! Mark your calendars Septmeber 26th 2026 @artengine
Web-Based Augmented Reality for Artists
Workshop by Valérie Chartrand
Duration: 2 hours
Reserve your spot HERE (limited capacity)
Description: This workshop is designed for artists interested in exploring the world of web-based augmented reality (AR). You’ll learn how to create interactive AR experiences that are free, open-source, and accessible through a web browser—no need for users to download an app. With just a few lines of simple HTML code, you’ll be able to bring your drawings to life through AR, all without any prior programming experience.
Participants will be guided step-by-step to create their own AR triggers, using a combination of traditional drawing techniques and digital tools. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the skills to design and share your own web-based AR experiences, with endless creative possibilities to explore.
What to Bring:
A smartphone (no computer required).
Drawing supplies (basic materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own).
Maximum of 10 participants.
Image: Valérie Chartrand. Cyclical Emergence. 2020. Photo credit: Derek Bruekner.
Valérie Chartrand’s practice focuses on the loss of biodiversity and reduction in insect populations due to climate change and human interference in insect life cycles. She primarily chooses imprint techniques, using found insects and non-toxic materials. She has been weaving in open source augmented reality in her work since 2017 to attempt to bring arthropods to life on a different scale and to reveal the presence of nonhumans that often goes unnoticed in our environment.
The workshop is offered as part of Valérie Chartrand’s artist residencies at the Kharouba Lab and Artengine in 2024, through which her work explores the intricate relationships between monarch butterflies and their environment.
Artengine’s TouchDesigner club is putting together a showcase the collaborative work we have been up to! Mark your calendars Septmeber 26th 2026 @artengine
Artengine acknowledges that we are located on the traditional, unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation.
Artengine is thrilled to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Ottawa 200 Grant for our project, 200 Stories Rising.
Selected through a peer-assessment process, 200 Stories Rising is a mentorship-based media arts residency supporting emerging artists to create large-scale public projections. The project is one of many funded initiatives taking place throughout 2026 as part of Ottawa’s bicentennial celebrations, with a commitment to providing free and inclusive public experiences for all.
We are delighted to have been recognized through this process and are excited to be partnering with Urban Art Collective as we bring this vision to life.
Stay tuned for more updates as 200 Stories Rising takes shape across the city.
Creating Gameboy-style games and art is more accessible than you might think – no coding required.
David Bigg will be hosting a creative get-together at Art Engine to share what he has learned using GB Studio, a free drag-and-drop tool for making interactive 8bit experiences.
📅 Jan 21, 6:30pm @ Art Engine
💻 Bring a laptop with GB Studio (download from itch.io)
✨ No experience necessary – we’ll cover the basics together
Welcome to the Intro to TouchDesigner Workshop!
Are you ready to dive into the world of interactive media and real-time visual programming? Join us at Artengine for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of TouchDesigner, a powerful tool for creating stunning visuals and interactive experiences.
During this in-person event, you’ll get the chance to explore the fundamentals of TouchDesigner, from setting up your workspace to creating dynamic visuals. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in digital art, live performances, or interactive installations.
Come join us for a fun and informative session that will kickstart your journey into the exciting world of TouchDesigner. See you there!