Game Character Modeling in Blender Workshop [Game Dev]

This workshop will be taught by industry professional, Gavin Ball. It will be geared towards beginners and those ready to make the switch over from similar softwares, such as Maya. We will be covering modeling, UV unwrapping and texturing of a character.

Who should Attend👥: Adults (Ages 18+). All experience levels are welcome.

What to Expect💻:

In this 3hr workshop, Gavin Ball will be covering the ins and outs of modeling, UV unwrapping and texturing a game character(texturing will be done in 3D Coat). The workshop will be interactive so you will have ample opportunities for asking questions as Gavin works through these processes. We will also record the session and provide it to all participants afterwards so that you can replay and practice it at home.

What to Bring 🎒: A laptop with Blender 5 and 3D Coat already downloaded.

Instructor Snapshots 🍎:

Gavin Ball is a digital media artist specializing in art direction, concept art, and illustration for games and animation. He has been working as an in-studio artist and freelancer for 15 years. He has also taught at several post secondary animation and game programs in Ontario and is currently an associate teaching professor at Ontario Tech University in their Game Development and Interactive Media program.

As a freelancer, Gavin has worked on projects such as Fortnite, Apex Legends, and ABC’s Blackish (animated special) as well as several unannounced projects for Microsoft, EA and Blizzard.

Gavin is also a graduate of the Master of Digital Media program at Toronto Metropolitan University and is currently developing a game called Gladiotron through his production studio Full Circle CS.

Currently Gavin is delving into the world of interactive media, through the creation of interactive art, games and interactive stories.

When ⌚: Wednesday, February 18th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Where📍: FullCircle CS Studio 103 Dundas St W, Whitby, ON L1N 2M1 (There is street and public lot parking available starting at 6pm on weekdays)

Cost💲:

• $100 + hst (In Person)
• $50 + hst (Students/Recent Grads - In Person)
• $25 + hst (Online Only)

Let’s talk future discounts📣: We are providing a 15% discount off of a future workshop registration to incentivize participants to complete their workshop character asset. All registered participants will receive a recording of the workshop afterwards so they can replay and work through it at their own pace. Participants must submit their completed work, two weeks after the workshop date in order to receive this discount. Additionally, if desired, we can provide feedback on your submitted work. Please note that the discount must be used by May 1, 2026.

Sign-up✅: Please note for our in-person options we only have 8 seats total available. They are on a first come first serve basis. All tickets, whether in-person or online attendance, will receive a recording of the session.

Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions!

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