Ages 15-17
If you love drawing, sketching, or digital art, it’s time to take your skills off the page and into Virtual Reality.
This workshop is a hands-on, one-day creative lab where you’ll learn to create immersive 3D murals using professional VR tools like Open Brush and Kingspray.
Barry Haughey (Hawkie) is an experienced multidisciplinary artist and educator with over 20 years of practice across creative and educational sectors. Specialising in emerging and immersive technologies, he has led innovative programmes in the EU, UK and US that integrate Virtual Reality (VR), digital arts, and creative learning.
Barry is committed to empowering individuals and organisations to explore new frontiers of engagement, combining artistic practice with cutting-edge digital tools to create dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused learning experiences.
Young people aged 15-17. Whether you’re studying Art at school, a digital illustrator, or just a constant doodler, this workshop is designed for beginners. No VR experience is needed-just a creative spark.
Essential Info:
This workshop will be supervised by Roundhouse staff and the lead facilitator to ensure a safe, supportive environment for all participants. The VR components will be delivered entirely in an offline capacity, with no internet connectivity required. The session is specifically tailored for young people who are new to virtual reality or have only entry-level experience using VR equipment and the Kingspray graffiti app. While the focus is on virtual graffiti, no advanced artistic skills are required — just a willingness to explore and create in a fun, digital space.
Participants must be aged 15-17 years old to take part. All users should be in good general health, and those with medical conditions such as epilepsy, motion sensitivity, severe anxiety, or heart conditions must obtain a GP sign-off before participating. To maintain a high level of comfort and well-being, the session will include regular breaks throughout, allowing participants time to rest, hydrate, and reset. The environment and pacing are designed to prioritise participant safety, accessibility, and enjoyment.
This is a bookable workshop with limited spaces. To secure your spot, click the Enrol button.
If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.
We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation,
support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at
advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.
Ages 15-17