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Digital Literacy and Technology Programs

Digital Artists

Mondays commencing 21 Oct, 3.45pm to 5pm

Ages: suitable for 8 to 13 years Bookings essential

Cost: $30 for 6 weeks

Digital artists will learn the skills of digital art using our iPad Pros, Apple Pencils and try out different techniques like digital painting, drawing, and even generating short animations. You’ll be creating digital masterpieces in no time, no experience necessary!

3D Printing Explorers @ Salisbury - Term 4

Join us for some 3D fun at Salisbury Community Hub! Check out our awesome weekly themes so you can see what you'll be designing and creating on the Flashforge 3D printers. Come and try just one that appeals to you, or book into all 6 weekly sessions!

Week 1 - October 22 : Brilliant book marks

Week 2 - October 29: Amazing mini maze game

Week 3 - November 5: Bright bubble wands

Week 4 - November 12: Wearable wonders (earrings, necklace pendants)

Week 5 - November 19: Super cool keyrings

Week 6 - November 26: Festive Christmas decorations

Ages: Recommended 8 to 13 years (all attendees under the age of 12 require active adult supervision)

Cost: $5 per session

Bookings essential, we have a strict limit of 8 participants per class - please cancel if you are unable to attend.

PLEASE NOTE: The 3D printing process is lengthy and we will not be printing your designs during session times. Your printed item will be available to pick up from Salisbury Community Hub after 7 days from the date of your workshop.

Game Makers

Thursdays, commencing 24 October

3.45pm to 5pm

Ages: Suitable for 8 to 14 years

Cost: $30 for 6 weeks

In this 6-week course, participants will draw on classic game styles to create and code several different game genres. No special experience needed, you will be guided every step with the basics and beyond. At the end of the workshop you’ll have your own games to challenge your friends and family to play too!

Stop Motion Makers

Thursdays commencing 7 Nov, 3.45pm to 5pm

Ages: suitable for 8 to 13 years. Bookings essential

Cost: $20 for 4 weeks

Learn the principles of stop motion including clay-mation and object animation, be involved in the collaborative creative process.

What is AI

Join us for morning tea and a presentation from Dr. Jinan Zou a Postdoctoral Research Fellow from the Australian Institute of Machine Learning at the University of Adelaide, where they will discuss what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, how it is currently part of our everyday lives and how it can benefit us for the future. The session will conclude with a Q&A where the audience can ask their questions.

This event is open to anyone who is curious to learn more about AI - no prior knowledge is required!

Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024

Location: John Harvey Room, Salisbury Community Hub

Time: tea and coffee served from 10.30am, presentation starts at 11am and concludes at 12pm

Ages: suitable for adults

Cost: FREE

3D Printing Drop-In

Ever been curious about 3D printers and how to use them? Our new drop ins are the perfect chance to become familiar with 3D modelling and printing using the City of Salisbury Flashforge 3D printers. Come with your own designs or start an idea from scratch with guidance from our staff! Size limits for prints apply.

Mondays, commencing 29 July, 11am to 1pm

Ages: Suitable for adults

Cost: FREE Burton Community Hub

Drop in, no bookings required.

Basic Tech Support

Bring your personal device.

Wednesdays, 10.45am to 11.30am at Para Hills Community Hub. Bookings essential for this location. Register here.

Thursdays, 10am to 12pm at Salisbury Community Hub. Bookings essential for this location. Register here.

Fridays, 9.30am to 10.15am at The Mawson Centre. Bookings essential for this location. Register here.

Ages: All ages

Cost: FREE

Come along and enjoy a FREE one on one sessions with one of our friendly library staff to learn more about basic tech! Please bring your own device (computer, laptop, ipad) with you.

Start Your Creative Digital Project

Got an idea for a digital project but not sure where to start?

Want to learn new digital skills in 3D printing or VR Art?

Looking for assistance on a digital project or need someone to bounce ideas off of?

This session is perfect for beginners and those who are looking to take their skills to the next level. No prior skills or experience is required, come with your creativity and enthusiasm!

Tuesdays - Salisbury Community Hub: Register here

Wednesdays - Burton Community Hub: Register here