Hand Eye Society

Drawing with David
2030-03-04 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada
draw is my app, you will learn how to use it!

Grant Clinic
2030-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada
Test for Grant Clinic

Intro to Godot
2026-10-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Learn the foundations of Godot in a live three-hour online workshop. We’ll tour the editor, introduce GDScript, and build a small 3D platformer with movement, jumping, platforms, and collectible coins.
Before the workshop: Download and install Godot. Access details will be emailed to registered participants.
This beginner session does not require previous Godot experience.

QA — Password-protected single event
2026-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | InterAccess, 32 Lisgar Street, Toronto, ON, M6J 0C7, Canada
Content is protected.

QA — Postponed all-day multi-day session
2026-08-14 00:00 - 2026-08-16 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Ontario
Postponed all-day multi-day QA fixture in a non-site timezone.

Intro to Torontrons
2026-07-24 14:15 - 16:15 (America/Toronto) | Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St George St, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2E4, Canada
Get your hands on Hand Eye Society’s custom arcade cabinets, the Torontrons! Learn how to run and design your own games for the Torontrons.

Intro to Torontrons Workshop
Step inside the Torontrons, Hand Eye Society’s custom arcade cabinets, and learn how to get your game arcade-ready. This hands-on workshop introduces game developers to the Torontrons and shows them how to prepare their games for arcade-style exhibition. By deconstructing the machines and exploring their internal electronics, participants will learn how to adapt their work for classic and custom arcade controllers and discover new possibilities for public exhibition and interactive design.
Part of the “Play Outside the Box” event series. Presented with Douglas Gregory’s alt-control showcase and Gillian Blekkenhorst.

Test Recurring
2026-05-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Testing

Intro to Pixel Art
2026-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Overview

Plan your pixels to create cool game art!

Join the Hand Eye Society and create a pixel perfect workshop that will teach you how to make your own pixel art for games and other uses.
We’ll be adventuring to learn the ins and outs of pixel art and how to create it in the free art-making program GIMP. Participants will learn the fundamentals and have their own pixel art creation by the end of the workshop!

Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the workshop? Is it live?
All participants who sign up will be sent an e-mail with a Zoom link valid for the date and time of the workshop. It will be taught live. Those who sign up may be given a recording of the workshop if it is being recorded in the form of an unlisted Youtube link.
Is this workshop right for me?
Have you ever wanted to make art for games? Then this workshop is for you! Whether you want to make your 2D artwork pixelated like classic games or smoother like modern games, you’ll learn important skills, tips, and tricks for how to make some cool game art. You don’t need to consider yourself an artist or have any experience. We’ll be starting from the basics.
Do I need to install anything?
Yes, you will need to install GIMP to participate. GIMP is a free art-making program that’s very similar to Photoshop. Much of what you learn in GIMP can be applied to photoshop or many other art programs. Once you install it in your computer, you are ready!
https://www.gimp.org/

Intro to Godot
2026-05-21 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada
Overview

Learn how to use the enigmatic Godot Engine!

No more waiting for Godot, learn how the use the Godot game Engine in the Hand Eye Society’s Intro to Godot workshop!

Godot has rose to prominence as the newest trending game engine for independent developers. In this hands-on 3-hour online workshop, you’ll learn the basics of game development with Godot, a powerful open-source game engine. Perfect for beginners, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Godot, its interface and its own programming language, GDScript, as we create a simple 3D platforming game. By the end of the session, you’ll have built a simple game where players can navigate a 3D environment, jump between platforms, and collect coins.

You will need to download Godot before attending this workshop.

Recurring Event
2026-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada
This is a class that happens once a week, learn to make something idk…

Grant Writing For Creatives (Monthly)
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada
Overview

Learn how to fund your own projects!

Usually running on the first Monday of every month (unless noted).
Many creatives have a big project they’d like to make, but may lack the resources to make it a reality. Luckily, Canada has a fantastic variety of Grant program for the Arts and we want to help you take advantage of that.
Join us as we delve into the often intimidating field of Grant funding and give you advice on what grants you can apply for, how to write arts grants, and typical expectations to met to create a strong application!
Please note that while many of the skills learned in this workshop are transferable to Grants for other creative disciplines, we will be primarily focused on Games grants.
Get Money. Make Art!

Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the workshop? Is it live?
All participants who sign up will be sent an e-mail with a Zoom link valid for the date and time of the workshop. It will be taught live. Those who sign up may be given a recording of the workshop if it is being recorded in the form of an unlisted Youtube link.
Is this workshop right for me?
If you’ve ever imagined spearheading an amazing creative project locked in your heart and wanted the funding to make it happen, this is the workshop for you. Many in the arts community have found Grant Writing confusing and intimidating. We hope this workshop will make a great starting point for those in the community to apply for grants to pay themselves and others to make cool creative projects.
Do I need to install anything?
Nope, you do not need to install anything for this workshop beyond Zoom to access the workshop. We only ask that you follow along and take notes however you see fit. Feel free to bring questions as well for the end.

Events Design Draft 3
2026-04-30 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | InterAccess, 32 Lisgar Street, Toronto, ON, M6J 0C7, Canada
About this Workshop

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Schedule

1:00 PM

Welcome & Introductions

1:15 PM

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2:30 PM

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5:00 PM

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Requirements

A laptop (Mac or Windows) with a modern browser

(Software) downloaded and installed

Accessibility

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Live captioning is available upon request, email us at least 5 days before the event.

Test Draft
2026-04-30 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | InterAccess, 32 Lisgar Street, Toronto, ON, M6J 0C7, Canada
About this Workshop

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Schedule

1:00 PM

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1:15 PM

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2:30 PM

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3:00 PM

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5:00 PM

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Requirements

A laptop (Mac or Windows) with a modern browser

(Software) downloaded and installed

Accessibility

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Live captioning is available upon request, email us at least 5 days before the event.

Donation Test
2026-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada

Week 4: Intro to Game Dev
2026-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Now we make a fully fleshed out triple a style game

Torontron Workshop
2026-03-21 00:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Get hands on experience with HES Custom Arcade Cabinets, the Torontrons!

UX Flow 2
2026-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Test, Test, Test, ON, Canada
UX Test

UX Flow
2026-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada

Free Membership Test
2026-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada

Pro Research
2026-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada
This is to test pro events

Free Event Test
2026-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada
This is to see if I can see what tickets I have bought

Deal Mode: Your First Publishing Agreement
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | InterAccess, 32 Lisgar Street, Toronto, ON, M6J 0C7, Canada
Overview

Let’s talk game publishing!

A straightforward introduction to publishing in the games industry. This session walks through key legal issues in publishing agreements and what they mean for your rights and revenue. Clear, concise, and grounded in real-world practice, it’s designed to equip you with the essentials before committing to a deal.
Presented by Madeleine C. Brown, the founder and principal lawyer of MCB Legal Studio, a boutique litigation, entertainment, and intellectual property law firm. Drawing on her artistic background, she combines creative insight with legal expertise to provide practical, results-driven advice to clients across the arts and entertainment sectors. Madeleine’s work supports both emerging and established creators, with a focus on Indigenous rights, creative disputes, and the protection of traditional knowledge and cultural expression under intellectual property law.

WooCom Product
2026-02-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada

Woo Commerce Ticket Test
2026-02-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada
Testing product generation with woo commerce

Woo ComTest
2026-02-09 | Online, Canada
Woo Com Test

Intro to Godot
2026-01-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Online, Canada
Learn how to use the enigmatic Godot Engine!

No more waiting for Godot, learn how the use the Godot game Engine in the Hand Eye Society’s Intro to Godot workshop!

Godot has rose to prominence as the newest trending game engine for independent developers. In this hands-on 3-hour online workshop, you’ll learn the basics of game development with Godot, a powerful open-source game engine. Perfect for beginners, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Godot, its interface and its own programming language, GDScript, as we create a simple 3D platforming game. By the end of the session, you’ll have built a simple game where players can navigate a 3D environment, jump between platforms, and collect coins.

You will need to download Godot before attending this workshop.
