Make Stuff: Creative Workshops in Canva, Arduino, Blender and WOMP for Greater Manchester Residents
Rachael Turner
Make Stuff: a festival of digital and creative exploration in Stockport, powered by MadLab.
Events are open to residents across Greater Manchester. Visit makestuff.org.uk to check-out the full line-up
Events have a booking fee which is refundable after the event. Please email make...@madlab.org.uk is this a barrier to your participation
Level up your Canva skills! Master custom designs, animations, presentations, photo editing and much more.
Thursday 2 May, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Tuesday 28 May, 10:00am - 12:30pm
At Profolk, Stockport. These are stand-alone sessions.
Become a digital marketing campaign champion! You'll learn to craft winning plans, refine branding, master SEO, dominate local search, crack Google Analytics, and conquer social media.
Thursday 2 May, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday 28 May, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
At Profolk, Stockport. These are stand-alone sessions.
Craft a one-of-a-kind zine in this hands-on workshop with Canva! Have fun making a collaborative art piece using easy-to-use software. Using experimental art techniques, graphic design, and digital collage, you’ll create a zine that you can take home and share with friends and family.
Tuesday 7 May, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday 11 May, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Underbanks Studio, Stockport. These are stand-alone sessions.
Build an LED Infinity Mirror: an Introduction to Physical Computing with Arduino.
This two-day workshop will see you dive into the world of creative coding for physical hardware to build interactive projects with Arduino. Whether you’re interested in coding, light art or plain old tinkering, we’ll help you develop your creative ideas and put your newfound skills into action to create a dazzling LED infinity mirror.
Wednesday 7 May & Thursday 8 May, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Stockport Museum (both days)
Ditch the stress of daily life and dive into the world of 3D design in this beginner-friendly workshop. Use the free WOMP platform – famous for its gooey physics engine – to sculpt stunning 3D visuals in a calming, zen zone.
Tuesday 14 May, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday 18 May, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Underbanks Studio, Stockport. These are stand-alone sessions.
Build an IoT Weather Clock:Next Steps Physical Computing with Arduino.
Ready to take your Arduino skills to the next level? This two-day intermediate workshop is perfect for those who've completed a few projects or attended our beginner workshop. We'll delve into more advanced coding concepts, explore new components, and introduce you to development boards beyond Arduino. The ultimate goal? Building your very own internet-connected weather clock.
Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 May, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Stockport Museum (both days)