School-Year Workshops
Join us for these upcoming Open World events:
After-School Workshop
Join us this spring for after-school workshops hosted at the DigiPen Redmond campus! This workshops runs Wednesdays, February 26 – May 14, from 5:30 – 6:30PM. Note that there is no session on Mar. 19 or Apr. 16.
Game Development from Start to Finish: In this Open World 10-week after-school class, students will make their own role-playing games. From start to finish, students will learn about the lifecycle of game development and develop their own games using the Smile Game Builder platform and Unity engine. They’ll explore fun and challenging techniques and practical skills, such as using a process, testing their game and making changes, and tracking their progress over time. This workshop combines art, music, design, and programming into one fun and social experience for young game enthusiasts.
Workshops at the MOPOP
We are thrilled to be partnering with a Seattle landmark, the unmatched Museum of Popular Culture, on TWO of our best-selling workshops! Each session, scheduled for winter and spring breaks, takes place at the MOPOP from 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
The two workshops available include:
- Feb. 17-21, 2025: Exploring Robotics and Engineering for ages 6-8. In this workshop, students will build and program their own robots! They’ll learn about all the fundamentals of engineering projects, from designing, to building, to testing.
- Apr. 14-18, 2025: Limitless Minecraft Modding for ages 9-13. This workshop gives students a hands-on introduction to Minecraft modding, including applying new image assets to the game and adding or editing in-game behaviors. Instructors will guide students on the use of an easy-to-understand mod interface so the fun can continue on their home PCs.
Discover Open World for Explorers and Adventurers
Discover Open World events are fun drop-off/pick-up events for students ages 5-13. These preview events give kids a sneak peek at what they can expect during a full-length Open World workshop during the summer.
- March 7, 2025, 6PM – 8PM (drop-off begins at 5:30PM)
- April 5, 2025, 1PM – 3PM (drop-off begins at 12:30PM)
- May 9, 2025, 6PM – 8PM (drop-off begins at 5:30)
Figure-Drawing Workshops for Innovators
Looking for the ultimate time-tested instruction in art? Enroll your Innovator (age 14-18) in a figure-drawing course, one of the fastest ways to practice and refine drawing ability. For students seeking a future in the arts, this is also a great way to begin building a portfolio of their work.
Each class takes place on Tuesdays, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, from Jan. 28 – Feb. 25. (No session will be held on Feb. 18.) We’ll be hosting another session in the spring from Mar. 18 – Apr. 8. Please come to the main DigiPen Redmond campus for drop-off at our front entrance.
Sign up for classes either individually or as a four-class package.
3D Printing Spring Workshops
Design unique creations in a one-day workshop, appropriate for students of all ages. During any four-hour course, you’ll learn how to design 3D objects and operate a high-quality 3D printer!
Students ages 13 or younger must be accompanied by an adult, but all parents/guardians are welcome to attend! Registration is $50 per student, with accompanying adults attending for free.
Here are our upcoming 3D printing workshops:
- March 30, 2025: Intro to 3D Printing
- May 4, 2025: Mother’s Day prints
