Age 25 and under and live in Greater Manchester? Looking to learn all about computer games design, AI, VR, coding or digital art? Or maybe you want to develop your CV, or just try something new? If so, MadLab’s new workshops will be the perfect choice.
This Autumn and Winter, we’re taking people on a journey of discovery into future tech, with hands-on workshops covering everything from animation to video editing, coding and 3D design to robotics and electronics.
There will also be behind the scenes visits to Media City, with exclusive festival visits and experience days.
Pick and mix sessions from across the programme to suit your interests and goals – whether that’s learning new digital skills, meeting like-minded people, trying something new, or taking your first steps towards a future career in tech.
Perfect for people not currently in education, employment, or training, FutureTech offers a supportive, hands-on environment to boost your skills, and explore your next steps - like further learning or a creative career.
To find out more, head to the MadLab website.
Dates and Times:
Pendleton Gateway workshops, Wednesdays 1-4pm
Wed 19 Nov: The Art of the Panel: Canva Comic Workshop
Wed 3 Dec: Edit Like a Pro: Social Media Video Skills
Wed 10 Dec: Canva Magic: Graphic Design Made Easy
Wed 17 Dec: Code & Play: Game-Making with micro:bit
Wed 7 Jan: Security Alert! Build Your Own Alarm System Circuit
Wed 14 Jan: Glitch Mode: Hack, Mod & Remix Games
HOST Media City, Fridays 1-4pm
Fri 21st Nov: Move to the Beat: Animate Your Own Music Video
Fri 28th Nov: Next-Gen Game Jam: Powered by AI
Fri 5th Dec: Micro:bit Battle Bots
Fri 12th Dec: Dreamscape: Design in Virtual Reality
Fri 19th Dec: 3D in Motion: Model, Animate, Create!
Online Sessions, 1-4pm
Sun 7th Dec: Video Editing Workshop
Sun 14th Dec: Canva For Design
Sat 17th Jan: Animation
Sat 24th Jan: Video Editing
Sun 25th Jan: Canva for Design
Trips & Special Events
Mon 24th Nov: Beyond, University of Salford 1 - 4pm
Fri 5th Dec: Lightwaves, Media City 4 - 6pm
Wed 21st Jan: VR Experience Day, HOST 1 - 4pm
Where:
Sessions will take place at Pendleton Gateway, various MediaCity venues, and online
Who:
Participants must match against all of the following criteria:
● Aged 16 to 24, or 25 with an EHCP
● Living in Greater Manchester
● Has the right to work in the UK
