Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm

This is a 3D Animation sampler class aimed at removing the mystery of the industry for the general public. Learners will identify the basics of 3D Software, Modelling, Texturing, Animation, Lookdev, and Reel.

Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm

This is a 3D Animation sampler class aimed at removing the mystery of the industry for the general public. Learners will identify the basics of 3D Software, Modelling, Texturing, Animation, Lookdev, and Reel.

Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm

This is a Game Development sampler class aimed at removing the mystery of the industry for the general public. Learners will identify the basics of Game Development software, Engine, Art, Design, Programming, and Production.

Nov 23: 9:30am - 2:30pm

In this highly interactive six-hour workshop, K–12 educators will gain the practical tools and confidence needed to bring AI into any classroom. Participants will learn to create a clear,
student-friendly AI glossary, identify and showcase AI examples, and apply an ethics checklist to select classroom-appropriate tools. Through guided activities, they will adapt existing lessons with brief AI exploration segments and design a fully structured AI learning task, then pilot it with peers for real-time feedback. The workshop is organized into two 2-hour sessions each followed by 1-hour practical activities. By day’s end, teachers will be equipped to lead meaningful AI explorations, foster critical thinking, and personalize learning for their students.

Jan 25: 9:00am - 2:30pm

In this highly interactive six-hour workshop, K–12 educators will gain the practical tools and confidence needed to bring AI into any classroom. Participants will learn to create a clear,
student-friendly AI glossary, identify and showcase AI examples, and apply an ethics checklist to select classroom-appropriate tools. Through guided activities, they will adapt existing lessons with brief AI exploration segments and design a fully structured AI learning task, then pilot it with peers for real-time feedback. The workshop is organized into two 2-hour sessions each followed by 1-hour practical activities. By day’s end, teachers will be equipped to lead meaningful AI explorations, foster critical thinking, and personalize learning for their students.

Mon to Fri, 9:00am - 5:20pm

Working through the construction of knit apparel items, this course will focus on working with specialty industrial knit machinery. Through practical application and understanding of machinery capabilities, projects will include constructing apparel items such as a pair of leggings, an athletic t-shirt, a sports bra, and a swimsuit.

Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 5:20pm

Working through the construction of apparel items the course content will focus on working with woven fabric. Projects will include apparel items such as constructing a collared shirt, and pair of pants with techniques touching on setting in sleeves, sewing on a collar, waistband, pocket types, and button and zipper closures.

Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 2:50pm

This course is for emerging designers looking to expand their knowledge of and dexterity with innovative technologies in a studio environment. Learners will be introduced to
cutting-edge design tools and will practice skills through project-based learning. Learners will learn by creating prototypes through guided, hands-on activities. This is open to all skill levels.

Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Find a visual story that defines your story, using tablets or laptops, create a digital comic strip with digital software and tools. Play with basic concepts needed to tell simple and clear visual stories and how audiences interact with your work. Leave the course with a 3-Dimenstional comic strip that can potentially be animated/interactive. This comic strip creation workshop could include workflows using digital tools such as, but not limited to: 3D characters/Environments/Sets creation; animated assets; interactive elements. This course is open to all levels, and no experience is required.

Mon - Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Experience the land in a unique way. A modern take on a particular visual practice: En Plein Air commonly refers to the act of painting outdoors. It is one of the most intimate ways to learn about our surroundings by carefully observing and representing what is in front of us. In addition, digital medium has quickly become a viable option for outdoor usage and is much more convenient than traditional offerings.
Participants are guided through a series of selected areas in the region. Digital tools such as iPads can be provided.
Locations are handpicked based on theme, instructor preference, and popular demand.

Mon to Fri, 9:00am - 5:20pm

Explore the prototyping process through pattern design and sample making.  This course will discuss the differences between a block and a pattern, cover concepts such as dart manipulation, and work through measuring the body for pattern development.  Participants will draft a basic block with custom measurements, discuss fit through fitting a mockup of the block, and work through pattern manipulation to create a personal design.

*Note, to get the most out of this course you should have basic sewing skills and have worked with sewing patterns previously.  
Final work for the course may not be a completely finished garment.

Apparel + Production Lab Access. Extend registration link to public on top of current KPU students.

Mon-Thurs: 9:00am - 3:50pm 

Students will have access to designated labs (3960 & 3980) at the Faculty of Design in a shared space environment. All materials must be supplied by the student. No materials will be provided except thread (fabric, paper, notions, feet + bobbins, tools must be brought in by student). Machine technician or student assistant will be on site to provide non-instructional support as the Open Lab is for independently driven work. All policies and procedures of the Design Faculty and its labs must be strictly adhered to. Completion of the WSD Sewing Lab Shutdown and Basic Safety Training is mandatory prior to accessing the labs. Previous experience using industrial sewing equipment is required. 

Workshop Access. Extend registration link to public on top of current KPU students.

Mon-Thurs: 9:30am - 4:20pm 

Students will have access to designated labs (3960 & 3980) at the Faculty of Design in a shared space environment. All materials must be supplied by the student. No materials will be provided except thread (fabric, paper, notions, feet + bobbins, tools must be brought in by student). Machine technician or student assistant will be on site to provide non-instructional support as the Open Lab is for independently driven work. All policies and procedures of the Design Faculty and its labs must be strictly adhered to. Completion of the WSD Sewing Lab Shutdown and Basic Safety Training is mandatory prior to accessing the labs. Previous experience using industrial sewing equipment is required. 

July 20 to July 24:

Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 5:20pm

Learn how to make your own raincoat, perfect for the Vancouver climate. Working with a pre-made pattern, students will learn and experiment with sew-free and specialty machinery we have on campus, creating their very own raincoat. Through techniques such as seam sealing, both by machine and by hand, working with waterproof fabrics, and learning sewing 'tricks', students will gain greater understanding of the steps involved in the process of making a raincoat, while ending the course with their very own raincoat, perfect for the rainy season.

Mon to Fri, 9:00am - 5:20pm

Learn how to sew a pair of pants from start to finish. Starting with a basic pattern, you will explore how to adjust patterns, fit and test prototypes, and apply sewing finishes. The course will also introduce how to fix common fit issues and draft a pant pattern using personal measurements.