Join games designer and developer V Buckenham for an interactive online workshop exploring Downpour, an interactive online game making tool
Our innovative and bold artistic development programme for creatives across the North
Tue 18th March, 19:00-20:30 GMT
Join games designer and developer V Buckenham for an interactive online workshop exploring Downpour, an interactive online game making tool
Taking place in February and March 2025, the PROTO Masterclasses are a series of expert-led online sessions designed to provide UK artists based in the North with a unique opportunity to engage with and learn from a diverse range of international artists, cultural leaders, and creative professionals.
There’s a long history of people making machines that can tell fortunes or predict the future. From Magic 8 balls to indie games like Wishfishing, it’s fertile ground for experiencing the mystery of technology and providing a space for fun and reflection. And now we’re going to join in! In this masterclass, we’ll explore the history and design of these machines, and then we’ll make one ourselves using Downpour, an approachable game creation tool recently launched by V.
Event details
Date: Tuesday, March 18th
Time: 19:00 – 20:30
Cost: FREE
Duration: 1.5 hours
Registration is essential, click the below link to go through to the booking page.
V Buckenham is the creator of Downpour, an app that makes it easy to make little games on your phone. Before that, she was the creator of Cheap Bots Done Quick, a website that made it easy to make little Twitter bots on your computer. She’s also worked as a game designer and developer on titles like Beasts of Balance and Mutazione, and as a curator with Now Play This and Wild Rumpus.
PROTO is a groundbreaking new programme designed to nurture and encourage the growth of artists looking to enhance their digital creativity through skill development, digital learning and networking, brought to you by FutureEverything.
Our ambition is to establish an end-to-end opportunity pathway for artists to progress through the PROTO programme. By providing access to high-quality resources, expert advice, and a vibrant community of peers, PROTO seeks to empower artists to achieve their full creative potential and make a meaningful impact within their arts community.
Follow the link to learn more about the PROTO programme, the activities and opportunities on offer.
PROTO is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
