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Groups

Are you looking for creative activities for your group? The SAT can visit your school or organization!

We offer young people educational experiences that go beyond the traditional curriculum by engaging students in experiences with current and emerging digital cultures.

Give your group the opportunity to discover new practices in digital arts. Our introductory activities allow young people to familiarize themselves with different professional creation tools and softwares.

Activities are geared toward the age group of your organization and are designed to accommodate the needs of your institution or school: elementary, high school, CEGEP, libraries, youth centers, community centers, festivals or other events. The SAT provides all the equipment needed to have a rich learning experience!

Would you like to develop a large scale project with your school group or organization? Discover our specialized projects, which offer a tailored educational model combining science, technology, society, and the arts, designed to meet your needs, ideas, and objectives.

Schedule

January 1, 2025 - December 1, 2026

Public

6-17 years

Workshops

Audio production

This workshop will introduce participants to electronic music creation using the Ableton Live software and controllers. By the end of the session, participants will have learned how to compose, mix, and record a musical sequence, while gaining a deeper understanding of the concepts and techniques involved in sound mixing.

Interactive Drawings

Unleash your creativity and imagination by creating animated and interactive drawings! Using the Tagtool app, participants will explore drawing, painting, and animation techniques, which will then be projected onto walls as interactive artworks.

Stop motion animation

In this introductory workshop, your group will create stop-motion animations using drawings and objects, with the help of animation tools and softwares. The workshop also offers the opportunity to explore various cinematic techniques, such as shot composition, staging, lighting, and set design.

3D Modeling

Discover the endless artistic possibilities offered by 3D creation! Participants will learn to design 3D images, explore shapes, and animate them. They will be introduced to the basics of animation, 3D modeling, and the Blender software, which they will use to create their own 3D environments.

VJing (Live Visual Mixing)

Participants will explore the fundamental techniques of VJing using the Resolume software and MIDI controllers. By the end of this workshop, they will know how to select video clips, synchronize music, and create real-time visual effects.

Electronic Art with Makey Makey

This workshop explores electronics and interactivity as a form of artistic expression, while giving participants the opportunity to discover ‘maker’ culture. The participants will create an interactive artwork using an electronic circuit, design electromechanical prototypes, and use sensors as well as light and sound devices.

Programming and Electronics with Arduino

This creative workshop will introduce your group to the Arduino microcontroller and programming! Participants will be introduced to programming, they will design a light sequence, learn about electronic components and create a prototyping circuit.

Collaborative Artwork with Raspberry Pi

Explore the artistic possibilities offered by the Raspberry Pi microcomputer. In this workshop, participants will not only discover Raspberry Pi, but also familiarize themselves with networking concepts, learn programming languages such as Python and Processing, and collaborate on the creation of a collective artwork.

Video Mapping (Advanced)

Discover architectural projections. Using the Resolume software and pico projectors, participants will learn how to project images and videos onto selected surfaces to create immersive and interactive visual experiences.

Video creation

Join this workshop to explore the art of video editing as well as sound and image recording! Participants will learn camera settings, postproduction techniques such as adding titles and transitions, and creating video effects with a green screen.

Introduction to DJing

Participants will learn how to build a DJ set using computer based music creation techniques and live audio mixing.

Short Film Production (minimum 9 hours)

Experience the different roles involved in filmmaking and create a short film as a team. Participants will learn the fundamentals of screenwriting, directing, audiovisual production, video editing, and visual effects integration.

ARTISTS-INSTRUCTORS

Stop motion animation

Nicolas Bertrand

Montréal based illustrator and animator, Nicolas holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and is establishing his presence in the visual arts field. Alongside animation, his practice explores painting, photography, music, and dance. Known for his joyful, colorful, and psychedelic visual style, he is constantly seeking new ways to use his skills to create engaging and emotionally resonant experiences. Since 2018, he has been leading educational stop motion animation activities for youth aged 9 to 17 at the SAT.

Audio production

Mathieu Monteillet

Recognized by the Canada Council for the Arts as an electronic music composer and DJ, Mathieu is a computer-assisted music (CAM) instructor and professional artist. Under his artist name Mat Moebius, he began composing and DJing in 2000, and has been exploring and composing various musical styles ever since. He has been a full-time instructor for several years, and loves to share his passion through his courses and workshops. You can also hear Mat perform at various events in Quebec and abroad, or simply on his artist page.

VJing

Mathieu Thoer

Mathieu Thoer is a multidisciplinary artist who explores digital art and technology, often in the form of immersive and interactive experiences. With his colorful, fantastical, and futuristic universe, he shares his hopeful and playful vision, while also reflecting on the realities of our future. In 2007, he founded Pinkcloud Crew, a multidisciplinary collective based in Montreal.

Stop motion animation and Interactive Drawing

Charlie Poirier-Bouthillette

Charlie is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice explores the intersections of photography, video, drawing, and animation. Working primarily within the cultural sector, she has also been actively involved in education with youth of all ages for over ten years. She values knowledge sharing through experimentation and creative freedom, fostering environments where curiosity, play, and exploration are central to the learning process.

Practical information

Activity Options

Hands-on Workshops:

These workshops are the ideal way to explore the techniques and tools of different artistic practices as a group through exercises and the creation of projects.

Exhibition Kiosks:

This activity option is specially designed for short periods of exploration during an event or festival, by presenting different digital art disciplines to the public.

Special Projects:

It is possible to carry out tailor-made projects in line with the objectives of your group of participants and your organization.

Consulting Services:

Are you developing a laboratory or a digital creation program at your organization? Customized consultation and support services are available for interested organizations, contact us to find out more!

Fees and Length of Classes (2025-2026)

2 hour hands-on workshop or kiosk: $1,050.00*
3 hour hands on-workshop or kiosk: $1,225.00*
Travel fees: $75 per hour

* No taxes apply. We will send you a detailed quote after receiving your booking form.

Number of participants: 10 to 30 per workshop

Materials

The SAT provides computers for the workshops, although it is also possible to use your organization’s computers. If you have computers or iPads available on site, please let us know, as they may be used for the activity.

Personalized Training Experiences

Our artist-instructors offer personalized services and can easily adapt the workshop curriculum to your needs. Do not hesitate to contact us for consulting services or custom-designed trainings.