XR Creators' Studio: Build Your Own Universe

Step into the future of creativity with XR Creators’ Studio: Build Your Own Universe – a hands-on workshop where you’ll design and build your own immersive world using virtual and mixed reality acquiring essential future design skills along the way.

What is XR?

XR (Extended Reality) is the umbrella term for technologies that seamlessly blend the real and digital, covering everything from fully virtual environments (VR) to mixed reality (MR) spaces that overlay digital content onto the physical world.

Across the day, you’ll be onboarded with core future design and creative skills by getting hands-on with powerful creation tools, including:

• Spatial: A leading platform used for viewing, interacting, and presenting 3D content in immersive environments.
• Horizon Worlds: Meta’s social VR platform, providing real-world experience in creating and interacting within a metaverse environment.
• Gravity Sketch: An industry-standard platform known for intuitive 3D design and high-fidelity virtual sculpting.

You will learn how to:

• Acquire Future Design Skills: Master the core principles of spatial design, virtual sculpting, and 3D modeling that define the next era of computing.
• Shape complex 3D objects and sculpt environments directly in a virtual space using professional tools.
• Bring your creative ideas to life through interactive spatial design and storytelling.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created your own “Space of the Future,” a personal mini-project combining 3D sculpting, environment design, and mixed-reality interaction.

You’ll leave with practical, future-ready skills and a clear understanding of how to continue experimenting with XR tools at home, positioning yourself at the forefront of digital creation and innovation.

What you’ll get

• Hands-on experience designing for Virtual and Mixed Reality environments.
• The chance to build your own 3D world using powerful, beginner-friendly tools.
• Be onboarded with core future design and creative skills for the spatial web.
• Learn to sculpt and prototype like a real XR professional.
• Create a personal project: your own “Space of the Future.”
• Get practical skills for game design, digital art, and spatial computing.
• Discover how to continue creating using free or accessible XR platforms

Who is teaching the project? 

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.

Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?

No experience with VR or XR is needed! This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone curious to explore immersive technology and start creating in virtual worlds.

Safety & Wellbeing

The workshop is supervised by Roundhouse staff and the lead facilitator to ensure a safe, supportive environment. Participants must be 18–25 and in good general health; anyone with conditions affecting screen time (e.g., epilepsy, motion sensitivity, severe anxiety) should consult a GP. Regular breaks are built in to promote rest, hydration, and reflection.

How to enrol

Book your place using the enrol button on this page. Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment. 

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

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.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

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