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STEAM-tastic: Painting with Virtual Reality (Ages 6-10)
Sat September 14 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT
FREE, donations appreciated
Instructor: Dr. Hurriyet Ok, Founder of VRT-U LLC
Date/Time: Saturday, September 14, 9am-10:30am
Cost: FREE, donations appreciated
(Register by September 13; drop-ins allowed space permitting)
Are you ready to step into a world where imagination meets technology? Join us for an exciting Immersive Art Workshop. In this workshop, you’ll dive into the cutting-edge realms of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to bring your wildest artistic visions to life. You’ll explore the vibrant possibilities of Tilt Brush VR, where you can paint with light, craft sculptures out of thin air, and unleash your creativity in a fully immersive 3D environment. Additionally, you’ll discover the fascinating world of mobile AR apps to design interactive artworks that spring to life on your mobile device.
The hands-on activity is for participants’ ages 6-10. Family members are welcome to attend, listen, and learn. Please contact the Youth Programs Director at youth@delrayartisans.org with any questions.
About the instructor: Dr. Hurriyet Ok is the founder of VRT-U LLC, a company dedicated to creating immersive learning experiences. He is a lecturer in Computer Science at George Washington University, where he teaches courses in Augmented and Virtual Reality. Dr. Ok also serves as a research fellow at the university’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Research Institute (CSPRI). With over 24 years of experience as a Senior Information Officer at the World Bank, Dr. Ok brings a wealth of knowledge to his work. He is a board member of the Global Co Lab Network (GCLN), an NGO focused on empowering youth, and a producer of award-winning community TV shows at Fairfax Public Access (FPA). Dr. Ok holds a Doctorate in Computer Science from George Washington University.
STEAM-tastic @ DRA – Come join us at Del Ray Artisans for interactive classes about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), taught by professionals from each field! Geared toward kids and teens, each lesson has a short talk or demonstration and a hands-on craft project. Del Ray Artisans’ STEAM-tastic workshops are made possible with support from the City of Alexandria through the FY2025 Annual Arts Program Grant.