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Online Workshops

Create, design, and learn for free — from game design and animation to photo manipulation, these workshops cover it all. Our weekly, group-based workshops are led by industry professionals and are open to both GameU students and non-students.

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Immerse yourself in our free hands-on workshops to gain in-depth knowledge of game-design-related STEAM disciplines. Collaborate with industry experts, explore new topics, or sharpen existing skill sets. With online sessions open to all, running at both beginner and intermediate levels, there’s afternoon and evening workshops to suit your interests and experience.

Character Concepts Using Templates
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Character Concepts Using Templates

February 02, 2026

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET

About

Bring your characters to life by sketching, refining, and personalizing them with the help of design templates and key artistic principles. It’s a fun way to explore character design and unleash your creativity!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Portfolio PowerUp!
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Portfolio PowerUp!

February 09, 2026

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm ET

About

Create a polished portfolio to showcase your art, games, and projects. Learn how to organize, highlight, and present your best work in a way that stands out.

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Photo Manipulation 2
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Photo Manipulation 2

February 12, 2026

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET

About

Enhance your photo editing skills by mastering advanced tools like masks, shadows, and perspective adjustments. This workshop is perfect for bringing more depth and realism to your digital creations.

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
How to Draw Pokémon
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How to Draw Pokémon

February 20, 2026

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET

About

Learn how to design your very own Pokémon characters using simple character design techniques, bringing them to life through an easy-to-follow step-by-step process.

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop
Asteroid Game
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Asteroid Game

February 24, 2026

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm ET

About

Design your own space-themed game by creating characters, adding movement and scoring, and building a playable version of the classic Asteroid game. A fun first step into game development!

What you need to bring?

  • Keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Laptop

Not Enrolled at GameU?

Have our free group workshops piqued your interest? If you or your student could benefit from 1-1 lessons, tailored to each learner’s interests and abilities, we invite you to get in touch today. You can even start with a complimentary, obligation-free trial class. So what have you got to lose? Come join the GameU tribe.

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Questions about GameU Workshops?

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