VTel Tech Talks is a free community technology workshop series hosted by VTel and held at VRmont Studios. These in‑person sessions are designed to make technology more approachable and to help participants feel confident navigating their online and digital experiences. Snacks and drinks provided.
11:00-12:00 PM
Adults
Turn your digital art into professional, custom decals! This workshop focuses on adhesive vinyl, teaching you how to design, cut, and "weed" your way to a collection of personalized stickers. It’s the perfect way to deck out your laptop, water bottle, or car window.
5:30-7:00 PM
Ages 10+
Ready to design your own custom tote or t-shirt? In this workshop, you’ll master the art of Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV), from digital design to the final heat press. Every participant receives a complimentary tote bag to customize, but feel free to bring your own T-shirt or fabric if you prefer. Walk away with wearable art and the skills to make more!
3D Printers (Level 1) is a hands-on workshop for the makerspace 3D printers. Learn to design, slice and print all in one session. No experience necessary.
5:30-7:00
Transform a tiny computer into a living character by designing custom emoji faces, coding 'feelings' that react to your touch, and building a physical body for your pet using a variety of craft materials. It’s a fantastic way for parents and kids to collaborate and see their code come to life in real-time.
1:00-2:30
Ages 7+
Scratch Club is not a class but an open studio for young coders to collaborate, experiment, and build together. Bring your current "Work in Progress" and get feedback from peers, tackle new coding challenges, and discover hidden features you didn’t know Scratch had. Beginners are welcome!
1:00- 2:30 PM
Ages 8+
Canva is a popular, user-friendly online design platform that lets you create professional-looking graphics, videos, and documents without needing any formal design training. Now a standard tool in most modern workplaces, it’s designed for anyone who needs to make polished flyers or social media posts quickly and easily. In this workshop, we will show you how to find images, change colors, choose fonts and use animations and effects. You’ll leave with a finished project and the confidence to handle everyday design tasks like a pro!
15+ years
Dive into the world of retro game design using MakeCode Arcade’s beginner-friendly block coding. We will cover the essentials—from creating your own "sprite" characters and backgrounds to coding player movements and game logic. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a playable game that you can share with friends.
Open Palette is a casual open studio session for adult artists of all disciplines. Bring your own projects and enjoy dedicated time to work, create and experiment in a shared creative space. This is a gathering designed to foster community, conversation and connection among artists.
12:00-1:30 PM