Workshops

Critical 3D Printing: Free Workshop
Sun 30 Mar

A family friendly introduction to 3D printing, 3D modelling and 3D mashups. Golan needs very little introduction, but is one of the world’s leading interactive artists. Sign up for the free workshop now, places are strictly limited. Find out more

BBC Connected Studio - The Future of Media: Free Workshop
Sat 29 Mar

Join the BBC Connected Studio in searching for the answer to “What will the media look like in the future?” Explore and interrogate the BBC’s Research & Development technology and expertise, develop your vision, build a small-scale prototype and pitch your ideas to the group. Find out more

Punchcard Economy: Free Workshop
Sun 30 Mar

Translate your work patterns into knitting patterns with artist Sam Meech, each misplaced stitch represents work done outside of the 8 hour ‘contract’. Log your hours and create a knitted punchcard representing your working week. Find out more

How to CoGet: Free Workshop
Sat 29 & Sun 30 Mar

A fun public experiment in the city streets. Objects control people’s movements by predicting where they need to be, and borrowing the legs of a human to move them. Find out more

And don't forget the conference 

The most original, influential figures at the forefront of powerful currents in today’s art and design scene are converging on Manchester, alongside leading figures from government and international cities. Together, they invite you to imagine possible futures, and discover how we can collaborate on new tools, devices and systems to transform our lives, from the arts to democracy. Find out more