Create Your First Interactive Artwork with TouchDesigner

Create Your First Interactive Artwork with TouchDesigner

Part of the Hinterland Workshops programme.

Curious about interactive art, creative coding or digital visuals? Join us at Hinterland Creative for an introduction to TouchDesigner - a free visual programming platform used by artists, musicians and creative technologists to create interactive installations, live visuals and digital experiences.

Led by Kieran Barber, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of TouchDesigner as you create your own interactive artwork using a webcam.

No coding experience is required. Whether you're an artist, musician, designer, filmmaker, student or simply curious about creative technology, this workshop is designed as an accessible introduction to Hull's growing creative technology community.

As the first workshop in our new Hinterland Workshops programme, we're offering an introductory ticket price of £15. We hope this makes the session accessible to more people while helping us build a sustainable programme of creative workshops for the city.

If you have any further questions before signing up, please contact Kieran at kieranbarber64@gmail.com.

What you'll learn

• Fundamentals of TouchDesigner and its interface
• Core concepts of visual programming
• How to create webcam-based interactive visuals
• Techniques for building simple real-time interactive artwork
• Where to go next with your learning and creative practice

By the end of the session, you'll have created your own interactive visual piece and have the confidence to continue experimenting with TouchDesigner.

Who is this for?

This workshop is suitable for:

• Complete beginners with no coding experience
• Artists and designers interested in digital media
• Musicians, VJs and performers exploring live visuals
• Students and creative practitioners
• Anyone interested in connecting with Hull's creative technology community

What to bring

• A laptop (Mid-High Spec - Mac or Windows)
• A webcam (or a laptop with a built-in webcam)
• A mouse is recommended for easier navigation
• If possible, please install the free version of TouchDesigner before the workshop. Instructions will be sent after booking.

Accessibility

We want Hinterland Workshops to be welcoming, inclusive and supportive for everyone.

The workshop

• No previous coding or technical experience is required.
• Small group session with opportunities to ask questions throughout.
• Seating is available for the duration of the workshop.
• Regular comfort breaks will be provided.
• Drinks will be provided
• You will need a laptop with TD downloaded

The venue

Hinterland Creative is an independent studio and, unfortunately, is not yet fully accessible.

• The studio is located on the first floor.
• Access is via five steps at the entrance.
• There is currently no wheelchair access.
• There is currently no accessible toilet.

We are actively working on developments to improve accessibility at Hinterland and make future workshops accessible to as many people as possible.

If you have any access requirements or would like to discuss whether this workshop is suitable for your needs, please get in touch before booking. We'll always do our best to support you where we can - contact stewart@hinterlandcreative.co.uk