Join our fun and friendly team this half-term, for a whole week of workshops at Stockport Museum exploring the creative world of digital tech. There’s lots on offer – from saving the world with Minecraft and computer game programming through to stop motion animation and designing comics.

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Spaces are limited and always disappear fast – visit the new Events section to see everything that’s coming up, and book your places now, or have a look through the schedule below. Here’s what’s coming up:.

Tinkerbots – Build your own Robot

Saturday 25th October: 10am (ages 7-12), 12pm (ages 7-17), or 2pm (ages 7-17).
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Saturday 1st November: 10am (ages 7-12), 12pm (ages 7-17), or 2pm (ages 13-17).
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Tinkerbots is a hands-on, engaging workshop in which you create a robot sculpture from electronic waste to take home. This unique experience is sure to get your tinker juices flowing!

Workshop leader Mark says: ‘You can choose bits from my vast collection, or bring your own electronic waste and I will show you how to use the tools and equipment to create your very own robot!’

Stop Motion Animation

Sunday 26th October: 11am (ages 7-12) or 1.30pm (ages 9-17). Book Now.

Sunday 2nd November: 11am (ages 7-12) or 1.30pm (ages 13-17). Book Now.

Use your digital skills to bring inanimate objects to life! Stop motion involves taking a series of still images and then digitally stitching them together to make an animation. We will guide you through the process of creating your own animated masterpiece, from designing and creating your characters to filming your story.

DIY Light Show

Monday 27th October: 10am (ages 7-12), 12pm (ages 7-17), or 2pm (ages 11-17).
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Join us for a hands-on LED programming workshop. This interactive session will guide you through designing and creating your own custom light system. Learn all about coding and electronics - no prior experience needed.

Save the World with Minecraft

Tuesday 28th October: 10am (ages 7-12) or 1pm (ages 13-17). Book Now.

This workshop will reveal the power of Minecraft in developing and testing world-improving creative ideas! You’ll explore how to create and control objects in Minecraft using the programming language Python. Harness your creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to make a difference using the exciting world of Minecraft.

The Art of the Panel: Canva Comic Workshop

Wednesday 29th October: 10am, 12pm, or 2pm. All sessions for ages 12-17. Book Now.

This workshop will show you how to use Canva to design eye-catching graphics and express your creativity. Work together, experiment with ideas, and learn how to create cool and impactful designs that stand out - no design experience needed!

Cat-astrophe! Code a Splat Game with Python

Thursday 30th October: 10am (ages 7-12), 12pm (ages 7-17), or 2pm (ages 13-17).
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Get ready to code your very own cat-astrophe! In this workshop, you’ll create your very own Splat game, learning some programming as you play. Use your imagination and problem-solving skills to bring your game to life.

Ghost Alert: Create your own Circuits

Friday 31st October: 10am, 12pm, or 2pm. All sessions for ages 7-12. Book Now.

In this workshop, you’ll design your very own security system using tin foil circuits to keep the ghouls at bay. Connect switches, buzzers, and lights, and watch your creations come to life. Use your creativity and problem-solving skills to build circuits that really work, creating the ultimate trick this Halloween!