Create your own Comic

Manchester Digital Laboratory (MadLab) is a grassroots innovation organisation, based in Manchester UK. Our primary areas of focus are science and technology; arts and culture.Our courses are learning for doers. Every one of our courses, whether it's electronics or coding, writing or making, is powered by the same magic. Bring your curiosity and a little bit of imagination, and we'll amaze you with what you can do!

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Create your own digital comic using online design tools in this creative workshop for children aged 7-12!

Stockport Museum

Family Tech Sessions

MadLab Family Tech Sessions is a series of family-friendly events for aspiring young digital creatives aged 7+ and their parents – taking place this January and February at Stockport Museum.

From extraordinary superheroes saving the day to everyday adventures with a big orange cat, comic strips can capture the imagination like no other medium. This workshop will show you how 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!Each session is 1.5 hours long. Sign up for one of two sessions on Sunday 15th February:11am - 12:30pm1:30pm - 3pm What you’ll doUse Canva to weave images, text, and emotion together to bring your coolest ideas to life and create something magical. You will:<ul><li>Dream up original characters and adventures</li><li>Design eye-catching panels using Canva online</li><li>Add dialogue to bring your story to life</li></ul> Who’s this for?This is a workshop for children aged 7-12.You can see a full list of available workshops <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/family-tech-sessions-4801901" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/family-tech-sessions-4801901" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. What you need to bringAll workshop equipment is provided.All children must be accompanied by an adult. Every booking automatically grants entry to an accompanying adult. Due to venue size, we ask that you don't bring more grown-ups so that everyone has plenty of room to create! CostThis event is free to attend. We charge a £3 booking fee, which is refunded after you attend the event. If you prefer, you can also leave it as a donation to MadLab CIC to support future community-led events. Refunds are processed within seven working days via our booking platform, Eventbrite.If you cannot afford a ticket, please email office@madlab.org.uk with your name and postcode, and we will be in touch. Additional informationLight refreshments and snacks will be provided.This workshop uses Canva, a free browser-based application which you can download and use at home. About the workshop leadThis workshop is led by Sam Bonser. Sam is an illustrator and animator who loves hand-drawn animation and puppets!

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