​New for 2025!

​Createch meet ups

​Join us for this 2-hour Createch meet up at Playopolis in Rochester, Medway for local artists and educators!

• ​Meet up, network and share skills with other members of Hack.

• ​Each meet up will contain a guest artist skill-share (check the listing nearer the time), plus time to simply play with creative tech and learn together.

• ​These are hosted free by Electric Medway.

• ​Drinks and snacks are available to purchase at Playopolis.

• ​We'll bring VR headsets, iPads and other kit. We encourage you to bring your own also!

• ​If you're not already a member, it's free to sign up here. Membership is open to all aged 18+ who live learn or work in Medway and surrounding areas.

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​About

​Createch meet ups are part of Hack, our regular sector learning programme designed to help local artists and educators upskill in creative technology and embed it in their work practice.

Launched in 2023, and with a growing membership of over 75 individuals, Hack members are able to access Createch meet ups, Power hour skill webinars, Industry masterclasses and Artist commissions.

​“As a female creative, Electric Medway’s Hack programme has been invaluable in enabling me to develop skills along with providing technical support to help me develop this piece." SOPHY MILLINGTON, COMMISSIONED ARTIST FOR HACK, REVEALING VOICES, PROJECTION MAPPING.

​We have previously held sessions led by UK leaders in the XR and creative tech sector, including DARKFIELD, Sarah Ticho, John Whall, BRiGHTBLACK, Frazer Merrick, Livi Wilmore, Cybersaur Arts, Hey Green Raven and more!

​In 2024 we received partner support from Docking Station (University of Kent iCCi), A+E Lab, Hulked Project and Dovetail Games.

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