The NODE Institute partners with The Sixth Sense to bring India it’s first-ever TouchDesigner Sessions at Alembic City, Whitefield in February 2026
Hosted inside a 5 decade old glass factory, this collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term cultural and creative exchange. Curated by The NODE Institute, the program features beginner and advanced TouchDesigner workshops, engaging panel discussions, and deep dives into experience design, data visualization, immersive media, lighting, AI, and live visual performance. Together, we aim to connect India’s creative coding community with the world—building skills, sparking innovation, and opening new possibilities in immersive art and technology.
7 day long workshops : February 5th – 11th
No matter whether you are just getting started with TouchDesigne, or you’re ready to dive deeper into creating (interactive) content for immersive domes and galleries — seven days of intensive training with renowned educators from the TouchDesigner community await you.
On the seventh day, you’ll get to experience and discuss your own work and that of fellow participants in real immersive venues. Join these courses not only to learn from the best, but also to connect with like-minded creators from across Asia who are pushing the boundaries of new media art just like you — and who might well become your next collaborators.
TouchDesigner Beginner Class
With Bileam Tschepe / elekktronaut
Join an intense course designed for both students and professionals. Learn a new creative coding tool that can be leveraged in your career and that will enable you to bring your interactive dreams to life.
TouchDesigner Masterclass Full Dome
With Simon Ryden / Supermarket Sallad
Join this course to learn how to conceptualize, previsualize, and ultimately render and deliver audio-visual content for the full-dome format. Explore how to create interactive visual performances.
TouchDesigner Sessions India
12th & 13th Feb
Course takers for all Touchdesigner Sessions will receive an industry valued certificate from The NODE Institute, Berlin.
Participants of the Full Dome & Immersive Gallery workshop will have their work showcased as part of the immersive experience
On the 11th of Feb, Facilitators will choose completed artworks from students, to be displayed in a start-of-the-art LED/Dome/Immersive showcase. All facilitators and students will be in attendance to witness the creations from the different workshops.
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Art Director, Germany
There was a time before and after the Node Institute! At first, I often felt lost trying to bring my ideas to life for immersive spaces. The Masterclass really helped me make sense of it all — connecting creative thinking with the technical side in a way that finally clicked. Coming from a timeline based motion design world, it helped me to switch my way of thinking to add a touch of computational and generative design. It allowed me not only to expand my creative toolkit but also to land exciting new projects in the entertainment industry.
Christina Gerg
Media Artist, Germany
I started with TouchDesigner as a complete beginner and was looking for structured learning and exchange. The Node Institute offered a great mix of professional input, hands-on practice, and community. The masterclasses helped me build solid skills and gain new perspectives. I also connected with other artists and joined an inspiring network. What stood out was how supportive the teachers were, always taking time for questions and offering help when needed. It’s a space that encourages learning and growth, both artistically and professionally.
MechBullRodeo
Creative Technologist, Italy
Before the Creative Masterclass, I was producing a lot of visuals but couldn’t get them “out of my laptop” and didn’t have the tools to face the challenges of the physical world, or of a finished production. The course gave me the knowledge and tools to master the requirements of a lot of situations, while also allowing me to meet a lot of diverse professional creatives with whom I bonded and created strong connections.
Javier Martínez
Immersive Designer, Mexico
I needed a creative challenge to refresh my rusty TouchDesigner skills and push my artistic growth. During the course, I developed a personal project with very supportive and kind guidance, gained a unique perspective of what a live performance experience can be, and connected with an inspiring global community. I took a leap of faith and flew from Mexico City to Berlin, stepping into a cutting-edge venue for real-time visuals that felt both challenging and supportive. Afterwards, my confidence and creative voice grew, helping me make a name for myself in the immersive scene as an independent artist.
Two days of talks, panels and workshops : February 12th & 13th
If you can’t—or don’t need to—join the full learning week, you shouldn’t miss the two days of talks, panels, workshops, and community gatherings on February 12th and 13th, all under the umbrella of The Sixth Sense—India’s largest multidisciplinary immersive festival.
Learn about data visualization, discover how POPs are revolutionizing not just lighting design, and meet the people, projects, and stories that drive the friendliest creative coding community on the planet. The program is curated by The NODE Institute and supported by Derivative. Needless to say, The Sixth Sense also welcomes you to explore its exciting program of immersive experiences in music, art, and culture.
Can’t make it to Bengaluru? All talks and panels will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel!