Shader Playground: Create Stunning Visuals in Your Browser

📍 Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave, Unit 210)
💻👥In Person Only
💲 Free

Using GPUs? For graphics??? In this economy? Shader Playground is a hands-on event where you’ll dive into the world of GPU programming right from your browser. Using Shadertoy, you can experiment with live graphics code, tweak samples, and see your changes instantly. It’s a fun way to explore how graphics run on GPUs instead of CPUs, letting you create vibrant visual effects and animations with surprisingly little setup.

This event is perfect for anyone curious about graphics programming or creative coding. You’ll get to play with existing shaders, build your own visual experiments, and learn the tricks behind dynamic, real-time graphics. No experience is required, just an interest in making things look amazing on screen and a willingness to tinker.

What you’ll take away:
– Hands-on experience writing GPU-based pixel shaders in GLSL and creating visual effects
– A fun way to see and learn how graphics programming takes advantage of parallel execution
– Inspiration and skills to experiment with your own creative coding projects and give you more tools for your Global Game Jam experience

📆 Jan 16, 2026
🕦 6-8 PM
📍In-Person at Hackforge HQ (300 Ouellette Ave., Unit 210)
🎟️RSVP for In-Person attendance below