Weekly Classes

Drop-In Sessions 🎮✨

Looking for a space to hang out, play games, and get creative? Our free drop-in sessions provide a fun, relaxed environment where young people can explore game development, digital art, and storytelling—at their own pace. Our drop-in sessions are open to all boys and girls aged 11-16.

When & Where

📅 Mondays | 5:00 - 6:15 PM
📍 113-115 Spencer Road, Derry~Londonderry
💸 Completely Free!
🍿 Snacks Provided

What to Expect

At Kippie, learning is hands-on and self-directed. Whether you love games, art, or storytelling, there’s something for everyone. You can:

🎮 Play games on our iPads or laptops
🎨 Create digital art using Procreate
🖍️ Try traditional drawing with pens, paper, and craft supplies
🛠️ Get help debugging your game projects
📖 Work on your Story-Builder for Games workbook
💬 Chat with our team and meet like-minded friends

Why Join?

✅ No pressure—just fun and creativity!
✅ A welcoming, inclusive space for all skill levels
✅ Support from industry professionals

Game Review Club 🎮📱

Are you a gamer who loves to dive deep into new games and share your thoughts? Join us for Review Club, where every week we explore, play, and review the latest games together! Open to boys and girls aged 11-16.

When & Where

📅 Wednesdays | 5:00 - 6:15 PM
📍 113-115 Spencer Road, Derry~Londonderry
💸 £5 entry
🍿 Snacks Provided

What to Expect

Each week, we:
🎮 Play a new game for an hour
📝 Discuss and review it (with feedback and ratings out of 5)
💰 If it’s on Steam, costs under £5, and you have your own Steam account, we’ll buy it for you to keep!

Make sure to bring your Steam account details to get the game!

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Courses We Offer

We provide a wide range of courses and teacher training programs designed to equip learners with essential skills in game development, animation, and online safety. Check out our course offerings below and click the button to learn more!

🔧 Game Development & Design

  • 🕹️ Ctrl, Alt, Create (Girls) – A hands-on introduction to game development for girls, using GameMaker and Procreate to design and create 2D games.

  • 👾 Let’s Make Games – An inclusive game development course where students bring their own game ideas to life with GameMaker and Procreate.

  • 🎮 Unreal Engine Course – Learn to build immersive 3D worlds and interactive experiences with one of the industry’s top game engines.

  • 🧩 Roblox Course – Dive into Roblox Studio, scripting, and game design to create fun, shareable games.

  • 🎨 Blender Course – Master 3D modeling, animation, and texturing for games, animations, and digital projects.

  • 🎬 Animate in Procreate – Explore 2D animation using Procreate and Procreate Dreams, learning digital drawing, frame-by-frame animation, and storytelling.

🏆 Accredited Courses

  • 🏆 OCN Level 2 in Games Design – Gain an accredited Level 2 qualification while learning game development, programming, and design principles.

  • 🎥 OCN Level 2 in Animation – Earn a recognized certification in animation, covering essential industry techniques.

🛡️ Online Safety & Teacher Training

  • 🛡️ Child Online Safety Course – Learn how to protect children in digital spaces, understand online risks, and safeguard young users.

  • 🎓 Teacher Training – Equip educators with the skills and tools needed to teach game development, animation, and digital safety effectively.