Demystifying Augmented Reality: AR 4 Beginners

// A free 3-week workshop series for creatives, marketers & curious minds in Harare. //

Curious about Augmented Reality but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Whether you've seen face filters on social media, artworks that come to life, or interactive product demos, AR can seem both exciting and intimidating. That’s exactly why I’m hosting AR 4 Beginners in Harare - a hands-on workshop series to help you understand what AR is, what it can do, and how you can begin creating with it.

This free 3-week series is designed for creatives, marketers, students, and anyone who’s interested in learning the fundamentals of AR. You don’t need any technical background—just curiosity and a willingness to explore something new.

What to Expect

Over the next 3 Saturdays (10, 17 and 24 May), we’ll explore different entry points into augmented reality—from social media filters to interactive art and business applications. Each session is structured to give you practical insights, real examples, and a guided path to start experimenting on your own (and you don't have to attend all the workshops).

• Workshop 1: Introduction to Social AR (10 May) (Register here) 9 seats left

  How to develop filters for TikTok and Snapchat + lessons learnt from Spark AR

• Workshop 2: AR for Visual Artists (17 May) (Register here)

  How to develop AR projects using Artivive and other tools. 

• Workshop 3: AR for Business / Organizations (24 May) (Register here)

  How to approach developing AR projects for business / education. 

Workshop Details

🗓 Dates: Saturdays – 10, 17 & 24 May

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

📍 Venue: British Council, Harare (16 Cork Rd, Belgravia)

💸 Cost: Free (Registration essential)

👥 Capacity: 15–25 participants per session

Who Should Attend?

• Content creators exploring new tools for engagement

• Artists and designers interested in blending physical and digital art

• Marketing professionals & students looking to understand immersive tech

• Curious learners eager to experiment with new creative formats

Why I’m Doing This

My work as an XR designer and educator has shown me the power of AR to transform how we tell stories, showcase art, and engage audiences. But far too many talented people feel excluded from this space because they don’t know where to start or think it’s too complicated.

This workshop series is my way of making AR more accessible—so more people can create, innovate, and reimagine their work using this exciting technology. So if you're interested, make sure you register today, and if you know someone who's interested, share this article with them. You can contact me via WhatApp on 0780171141 / email radioactivetuts@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Here are some videos to get you started and excited: