FREE Workshp - Want to use AI to create the app of your dreams?
3/24/2026
Build Your First App with AI (Free In-Person Workshop)
If you’ve tried using AI to build something and felt stuck, you’re not alone.
Tools like ChatGPT and Claude can generate code quickly. But turning that into a working app is where most people run into problems.
You might have an idea. You might even have pieces of code. But putting everything together can feel confusing, overwhelming, or just unclear.
This workshop is designed to help with that.
Why I’m running this
I’m a software engineer with 8+ years of experience and a former coding bootcamp instructor. I’ve taught hundreds of students, and I’ve seen the same pattern over and over:
People don’t struggle because they aren’t capable.
They struggle because no one ever clearly explained how the pieces fit together.
AI makes this even more obvious. It can generate answers, but it doesn’t automatically give you understanding.
This workshop is about giving you just enough structure so you can actually use AI effectively and start building something real.
What you’ll learn
- how apps actually work (frontend, backend, database in plain English)
- why AI-generated code often breaks or feels confusing
- how to use AI as a tool without relying on it blindly
- how to go from idea → simple working app
What this workshop is (and isn’t)
This is:
- beginner-friendly
- practical and hands-on
- focused on helping you understand what you’re doing
This is not:
- a deep dive into advanced programming
- a lecture full of jargon
- something that assumes you’re already a developer
Who this is for
- you have an idea for an app but don’t know how to build it
- you’ve tried using AI tools but felt stuck or overwhelmed
- you’re curious about how this actually works
You do not need to be a developer to attend.
What to expect
- bring your laptop
- we’ll walk through building something simple together
- you’ll have a chance to ask questions and get unstuck
Details
- Free
- In-person (Metro Detroit / Southeast Michigan)
- Weekend (Saturday or Sunday)
- Exact date and location will be finalized based on interest
- Space will be limited
Interested?
If this sounds like something you’d want to attend, fill out the form below.
I’ll use responses to decide on the date, location, and format, and I’ll follow up with next steps.