In this workshop, you will receive an introduction to the demoscene, a digital art community that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s with the advent of affordable home computers like the Commodore 64 and Amiga. The demoscene, still thriving today, brings enthusiasts together at "demoparties" to create "retro" demos on these vintage systems. Meanwhile, modern hardware enables the use of fantasy consoles like the TIC-80, which offer a retro aesthetic with modern programming languages such as Lua, Python, and JavaScript.

During the hands-on session, attendees will focus on programming the TIC-80 with Lua, gaining practical experience in creating basic demos. By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to craft their first simple TIC-80 demo or be ready to join creative events like the "byte jam." To make the most of this session, please bring a laptop with TIC-80 pre-installed.

Workshop Agenda
- Introduction to the demoscene and competitions, such as "byte jams"
- Hands-on session with TIC-80, programming in Lua
- Guidance on creating simple demos for TIC-80