Calling all artists, coders, and digital dreamers! Join us for the Make Stuff Digital Art Hackathon. Unleash your creativity, collaborate with others, and push the boundaries of artistic expression through technology.
This inclusive event welcomes coders, designers, artists, engineers… anyone passionate about exploring the many possibilities of digital art. No coding experience is needed to participate.
Come as a team with others, or just bring yourself and we can help you find people to work with.
Please note: this event will take place over two days.
- Wednesday 22 May 2024 10:00-16:00
- Thursday 23 May 2024 10:00-16:00
What you’ll get out of it
Make a Real Impact: This is your chance to help your community. Your ideas and solutions can bring about real change and improve the lives of people around you
Build Meaningful Connections: Network with like-minded individuals, community leaders, and potential mentors who share your passion for creating a better world
Hone Your Skills: Whether you’ve got loads of hackathon experience or you’re a first-time participant, you’ll have the opportunity to sharpen your skills and learn from others
Who’s this for?
All Stockport residents aged 18 and above are welcome!
Anyone! You don’t need to be able to code to participate. Whether you’re a budding designer, someone passionate about social issues, or a seasoned coder, we welcome you to be a part of this experience.
What you need to bring
-You’ll require access to a laptop that can connect to the internet. The workshops cannot be completed on a mobile or tablet
-If you need to borrow a laptop for the hackathon, please let us know in the sign-up form so we can arrange one for you
-If you would like to build something using electronics, you will need to provide your own components
Cost
This event is free to attend. We charge a £5 booking fee, which can be refunded on attending the event, or, if you prefer, you can leave it as a donation to MadLab CIC. If the booking fee is a barrier, please contact [email protected] to book your place.
Additional information
-You will need to commit to attending both days
-A hot meal and refreshments will be provided each day
-All participants will gain access to an online learning community and a free ongoing support network, including CV and job application support, mentoring, and work experience opportunities
-All participants will receive a digital certificate of completion
-Financial support is available for transport and childcare costs if needed (please mention if you need this when registering)
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