Atelier · UBC #102
Room 3018, upstairs to the left
Calling all self-described (and aspiring ◡̈) artists, engineers, creators, writers, designers, programmers, founders, researchers, & makers of all kinds: don't let your background define you.
Join us at UBC where you get to explore and work on a new interest that you're curious about.
the project you've been putting off...
the thing you don't have enough time for on your weekdays...
the idea you have, big or small...
(not what your parents, instructors, or employers are requiring you to do)
People have worked on:
Digital art
Blog posts
Websites
Crochet
Crosswords
Music
Video games
PCB designs
CAD
Apps
Here's what's on the agenda:
1:10 PM beginning ritual — what you're working on & what inspires you
1:30 PM work blocks — 50 min deep work / 10 min break / 50 min deep work
3:20 PM demos & closing — what we made & what we learned
4:15 PM end — part ways, or hang out after :)
Snacks provided. We highly encourage you to bring your own to share! Hosts arrive at 12:30.
HARD START AT 1:30 PM. IF YOU ARRIVE LATE, PLEASE FIND A SPOT TO WORK QUIETLY UNTIL THE BREAK <3
What is Atelier?
Atelier is a place where you have the freedom to explore your curiosity. We gather weekly to create things: software apps, blogs, paintings, videos, music, games, graphics, and so on.
at·el·ier
a workshop or studio, especially one used by an artist or designer.
No school work or job work allowed. Please read and adhere to our code of conduct.
"I don't think I'm creative enough to join."
Your starting point doesn't matter. The only pre-requisite is the curiosity to show up with an open mind.
To become creative, you need to create. This is the place to start; to be inspired and to regain your childlike pursuit for making things & sharing them.
Who are we?
A friendly bunch of students, graduates, and dropouts who live near UBC and meet up every Sunday to work on cool stuff together :)
We are inspired by our friends at Socratica, an organization founded at the University of Waterloo that has expanded to cities across North America ⁂
The first UBC sessions began in January 2023 as "Saturdays@UBC", which later served as inspiration for Atelier beginning in September 2023. Hosts regularly pass the torch to each other, some members come and go, but our energy lives on.
(Photo from our 8th UBC event on October 29, 2023)