Digital Art Therapy at Friendly House (relaxed follow-along)

Rendering of stylized water bottle and picture of Jacob Salsbury.

Digital Art Therapy @ Friendly House 4-5-25

Sliding Scale Cost is $5-10, payable at the door or to Friendly House.

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Digital Art Therapy @ Friendly House 4-19-25

Sliding scale cost is $5-10, payable at the door or to Friendly House.

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About this Workshop:

The amazing painter and artist Bob Ross is famous for his philosophy that “we don’t make mistakes, we just have happy accidents.” He also said: “Talent is a pursued interest. Anything you’re willing to practice, you can do.”

Take these words to heart for the Digital Dabblers first ever Digital Art Therapy Workshop and join us at Friendly House (In-person) for a relaxing hands-on introduction to the basics of computer generated 3d imagery and computer literacy. Unlike previous workshops with our community, we will be less focused on teaching the “perfectly correct” way of creating an object or a scene, and instead take you through a live demo with possibilities to unlock your own artistic muse. Daniel, your host and guide on this journey to self discovery and technological mastery, will be showing you a 3d scene. Each participant will have all the assets loaded up on their computer and can follow-along easily to the steps shown.

  • We will try things like making a simple object
  • Let’s try moving a light around in our scene and feel how the use of shadow and color can be influenced by our artistic choices
  • For the brave and ambitious, we can even try animating an object moving (or simply watch Daniel as he demo’s this step).

While we all play around in our “digital sandboxes,” you can expect some soothing lofi jams from our portable bluetooth speaker, and lots of laughs and sharing results with your peers. By participating in this workshop it is impossible for you to walk away knowing less than you did before! The most difficult part is showing up 🙂

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:
Clear your mind of self judgement, anxiety, and fear of technology and be prepared to have fun with new friends!

Basic Physical/Cognitive Requirements

  • Must have adequate vision to view a 14-16″ laptop screen for up to 2 hours
  • Must have use of hands to navigate with a mouse and keyboard (although spectating is also ok!)
  • Students who may struggle with memory or focus are still encouraged to attend but must be able to follow basic instructions
  • It is OK to take breaks, walk around the room, etc.
  • If a participant is under the age of 18 they must be able to sit still for at least 30 minutes at a time and follow instructions
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Are Your Workshops Open to Beginners?
A: Can you draw a stick figure? Well then, you are qualified to attend most of our events! Intermediate workshops will be noted in the title. If you are feeling like you need additional help with any of the concepts please let the host or TA know and we would be happy to schedule 1-on-1 time.

Q: How do I access the training?
A: Most workshops will be located at our headquarter office. Make your way to the entrance (in-between My Fathers Place and Slow Bar) and search for DIGITAL DABBLE on the door buzzer. We will be upstairs (follow the sign) PLEASE CALL FOR ASSISTANCE IF YOU NEED TO USE THE ELEVATOR. For partnership events please make sure to check the address listed on the event!

Q: What is Blender?
A: Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation. Blender is licensed as GNU GPL, owned by its contributors. For that reason Blender is Free and Open Source software, forever.

Q: Is there parking and is it free?
A: There should be street parking around the training center and it is FREE on the weekend. If you take public transit there are options that should get you very close.

Q: What happens if I show-up late?
A: For events at Digital Dabblers, HQ we have a 15 minute buffer built-in to accommodate late arrivals. Shhh, just don't tell anyone! 🙂 If you are more than 15 minutes past the starting time of this event the doors will be locked. This is to respect the time of your classmates and the instructor. For partner events at other spaces it is best to arrive as close to the start time as possible.

Q: Does the software cost money?
A: Blender is free to download and use forever! Just make sure to have it installed on your laptop/device before arriving. For other workshops like Procreate or Procreate Dreams, etc., the price of the software and links to download will be listed in the description.

Q: Do you provide computers/equipment
A: There are currently 4 lab computers and 2 tablets available on a first-come first-serve basis.

Q: What do I need?
A: Please plan to bring your own laptop with the latest version of the software installed. If you need a laptop we will have a few lab computers available but these are first come first serve. Make sure to arrive early if you need a device 🙂

CODE OF CONDUCT (Please read before RSVP)

  • Expectations for Classroom Participation: It is expected that participants will maintain a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, be challenged, and communicate their needs to the host(s). It is OK to leave class for small breaks but we cannot hold-up the class for a student who is absent for more than 5-10 mins. at a time.
  • Support Your Peers: At Digital Dabblers events it is impossible to offer a "one-size-fits-all," experience (but we do our best!). Some folks may join with more experience than others. If you are familiar with a topic, and notice a fellow classmate struggling, offer to help! If you are struggling with any of the material please speak up and let a host or classmate know. Because we cater to beginners and intermediate artists, it is essential that be build a supportive environment for folks at all levels to succeed.
  • Persistent Negativity: When students are persistently negative this drags the mood and experience down for all attendees. As an organization and organizers we are not perfect! And many things are outside our control (parking can fill-up on weekends, students join with a wide skill range, and some may present cognitive and physical disabilities). We are receptive to all feedback, and offer accommodations to the best of our ability, but are a very small organization with no full-time paid staff and rely 100% on volunteers to carry out our services. While we are proud to say we have the help of industry professionals, and offer in-depth instruction, we charge $30/mo. and attendees should not expect this is a University or Accredited institution with a vast array of resources charging $1000+ for their classes.
  • Expectations for Arriving On-time: If an event is not listed as "drop-in," it is expected that participants not arrive more than 15-20 minutes late to an event. In some cases we may not be able to permit entry past this point.
  • Always RSVP before attending an event: Please RSVP before every Digital Dabblers. Individuals who do not RSVP on the website and agree to our code-of-conduct will not be permitted to attend.
  • Please check website regularly: If an event is cancelled, or our schedule changes, we do our best to inform students via email. Please check the website before attending any events to ensure they are still happening (if an organizer gets sick for example a last minute cancellation can occur).
  • Respect for all attendees: Treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of background, experience, or perspective.
  • Respect for the host(s): Please treat the host and the space with respect at all times.
  • Inclusive language: Avoid using offensive or discriminatory language.
  • Appropriate sharing: Share information and experiences in a respectful and mindful manner. Avoid oversharing personal details or sensitive information. Please be mindful of specific topics of NSFW art when discussing with everyone in earshot. It's important for folks to provide consent to hear/partake in certain discussions.
  • Health and well-being: While open communication is encouraged, excessive discussion of personal health issues may not be appropriate for a social setting.
  • Mental Health: Digital Dabblers is not a mental health facility. Individuals who express thoughts of suicide or are perceived to be in-crisis will be referred to the appropriate services for their needs. In some cases individuals may be removed from our services if their behavior poses a risk to the organization or to their peers.
  • No hate speech or discrimination: Any form of hate speech, discrimination, or harassment will not be tolerated.
  • Avoid political discussions: To maintain a positive and inclusive environment, please refrain from discussing political topics.
  • Policy for Removal: Digital Dabblers bylaws permit the President or any officer/director to remove an individual from services at their discretion.
  • Ability to Appeal a Removal:  Digital Dabblers bylaws permit an individual to appeal their removal from the community to the board of directors within 30 days of being notified. Past this point, individuals may re-join after 1 year and by vote from the board of directors.

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