Do I need any knowledge or experience to take part?

No - no prior knowledge or experience is needed.

Thursday, June 12

Coding the Collections: from Persia to Glasgow (Mitchell)

ALL AGES

Mix Persian paintings from the MItchell with modern Glasgow using a free coding app on your phone to create tiny games and animations.

By Glasgow Libraries CoderDojos

Date and time

Thursday, June 12 · 6 - 7pm GMT+1. Doors at 5:50pm

Location

The Mitchell Library

Granville Street Glasgow G3 7DN United Kingdom

Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:20 PM

Why does the Mitchell Library have a book of 19th century Persian paintings?

Look at a book of paintings of scenes from a 19th century Persian palace and learn about the paintings and life in the palace. Find out how they came to be in Glasgow and hear about other books dona...

6:20 PM - 7:00 PM

Make a tiny game or animation

Create tiny games and animations featuring characters from the paintings against a depiction of the Mitchell in the style of Persian miniature paintings. These can be shared with friends and family o...

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour
ALL AGES
Paid venue parking

Find out about Persian art and Glasgow’s collection of rare books. Then learn how you can combine old and new by using a free app to make a shareable animation or game on your mobile.

Will you create the next (Persian) cat meme that overtakes "Vibing Cat" and "Spinning Cat"?

Suitable for all ages, but under-18s must be accompanied by parent/guardian. No prior experience of coding needed.

Part of Glasgow Science Festival 2025

Organized by

Glasgow Libraries CoderDojos