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That Retro Look

Pixel Art
2026-05-01 12:00:00 2026-05-01 14:00:00 America/Chicago That Retro Look Retro pixel art graphics are back! In this class, we'll show you how to make pixel art and animations using Piskel, a free, web-based tool. Main Library - 504 | Adult Programming Room

Friday, May 01
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-01 12:00:00 2026-05-01 14:00:00 America/Chicago That Retro Look Retro pixel art graphics are back! In this class, we'll show you how to make pixel art and animations using Piskel, a free, web-based tool. Main Library - 504 | Adult Programming Room

Main Library

504 | Adult Programming Room

Retro pixel art graphics are back! In this class, we'll show you how to make pixel art and animations using Piskel, a free, web-based tool.

What's old is new again! The kinds of pixel art featured in video games from the 80's and 90's is back, and it's a great way to make a stylized image, an animation--or even art for your own video game! In this class, we'll check out Piskel, a free, web-based tool that you can use to create your own pixel art sprites. We'll learn:

  • How to create a still image
  • How to make an animation
  • How to save and export your work, so you can use or share it

Attendee Info

This is a hybrid technology class—it will be offered in-person in the Hatcher Agency Computer Classroom on the lower level of Main Library and online as a Zoom webinar. Registration is encouraged if attending in-person; it's required if attending online.

If you have questions, email digital@cals.org or call 501-918-3068.

AGE GROUP: | Teens ages 12-19 | Pre-teens ages 9-12 | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Technology | Games | Fun & Play | Arts/Crafts |

TAGS: | DigitalLiteracy |

Main Library
Phone: 501.918.3000
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Joe Hudak
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