Workshop

Build with Generative AI

Get hands-on with generative AI in a single one-hour session. You will build a working AI-powered application using Amazon Bedrock and PartyRock — no machine learning experience or coding background required.

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At a Glance

Duration
1 Session
Approximately 1 hour
Location
Vancouver Public Library
Central Branch, in-person
Cost
Free
Funded by donations and partnerships
Prerequisites
None
Bring a laptop with a web browser

What You'll Learn

In one focused session, you will go from "what is generative AI?" to having built a working application. Every activity is hands-on — you will leave with something you created, not just slides you watched.

01

Build a No-Code AI App with PartyRock

Start with AWS PartyRock to build a generative AI application without writing a single line of code. You will create a working app that generates text and images, and see firsthand how foundation models respond to different prompts.

02

Prompt Engineering Fundamentals

Learn the techniques that make AI produce useful, accurate results. Practice writing effective prompts, understand how context and constraints shape AI output, and discover the difference between a vague prompt and a professional one.

03

Foundation Models & Amazon Bedrock

Explore the foundation models available through Amazon Bedrock — including models from Anthropic, Meta, and Amazon. Understand how to select the right model for your use case and generate both text and image content through a managed API.

04

Practical AI for Your Business

Bring it all together by discussing real-world applications: generating marketing copy, summarizing documents, answering questions from your knowledge base, and automating repetitive content tasks. Walk away with concrete ideas for using AI in your own work.

Moments from Our Workshops

A look inside the sessions where participants explore generative AI tools with guidance from our engineers.

Who This Is For

This workshop is for anyone curious about generative AI — whether you want to use it in your business or simply understand what the technology can do.

Small Business Owners

You have heard about AI but are not sure how it applies to your business. This session gives you a practical introduction and concrete ideas.

Entrepreneurs

You are exploring new business ideas and want to understand how generative AI can help you build products, create content, or serve customers.

Anyone Curious About AI

You want to move beyond the headlines and actually build something with AI. No technical background needed — just curiosity and a laptop.

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