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SHIFT is a vibrant and interactive programme celebrating all things digital in Cheshire East. From exhibitions and workshops to talks and hands on making - SHIFT is full of inspiring and creative events for all ages and abilities. Whether you're a code loving kid, a techie novice or whizz, a family in search of something new or even a digital pro making the next award-winning app - our events offer something for all in surprising spaces across the region in 2017 and beyond.
"The SHIFT programme will demonstrate East Cheshire can become a leader in digital arts. There will be many opportunities for people of all ages to take part in activities with professional artists and designers. Along with colleagues from the Arts Council, I look forward to getting involved in a wide range of events over the next year." Ian Tabbron, Senior Relationship Manager, Arts Council England
“FACT is delighted to work in partnership to develop the SHIFT programme across Cheshire East. The programme promises to be bursting with innovative workshops and events, and will be an important step further in our mission to support creative production and digital education and engagement across the Northern Powerhouse." Jo Wright, Executive Director, FACT
“MadLab is excited to be involved in SHIFT, celebrating Digital and Creative Industries across Cheshire East, and contributing to the Maker Movement across the North. We look forward to supporting and developing relationships with artists, and introducing our Future Food and Biohacking workshops to the borough.” Rachael Turner, Director MadLab

SHIFT commissions present new art exhibitions and installations sited throughout the borough in public spaces, unused buildings and historical properties…
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08 Mar, 21
Explore Photo Editing (Online) | Creative Careers in Crewe Ages 11-17
OnlineMonday, 4:00 pmThis online short course is part of our Crewe Creative Careers programme. This project is designed to…
08 Mar, 21Explore Photo Editing (Online) | Creative Careers in Crewe Ages 18-25
OnlineMonday, 7:00 pmThis online short course is part of our Crewe Creative Careers programme. This project is designed to…
09 Mar, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Nantwich LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmDo you love Lego? Come to Nantwich Library for our FREE Lego hour... LEGO Club…
15 Mar, 21Explore Photo Editing (Online) | Creative Careers in Crewe Ages 11-17
OnlineMonday, 4:00 pmThis online short course is part of our Crewe Creative Careers programme. This project is designed to…
15 Mar, 21Explore Photo Editing (Online) | Creative Careers in Crewe Ages 18-25
OnlineMonday, 7:00 pmThis online short course is part of our Crewe Creative Careers programme. This project is designed to…
22 Mar, 21Explore Photo Editing (Online) | Creative Careers in Crewe Ages 11-17
OnlineMonday, 4:00 pmThis online short course is part of our Crewe Creative Careers programme. This project is designed to…
22 Mar, 21Explore Photo Editing (Online) | Creative Careers in Crewe Ages 18-25
OnlineMonday, 7:00 pmThis online short course is part of our Crewe Creative Careers programme. This project is designed to…
27 Mar, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Handforth LibrarySaturday, 10:00 amLEGO Club - 10.00-11.00am - monthly on the last Saturday of every month. Suitable for…
29 Mar, 21Explore Photo Editing (Online) | Creative Careers in Crewe Ages 11-17
OnlineMonday, 4:00 pmThis online short course is part of our Crewe Creative Careers programme. This project is designed to…
29 Mar, 21Explore Photo Editing (Online) | Creative Careers in Crewe Ages 18-25
OnlineMonday, 7:00 pmThis online short course is part of our Crewe Creative Careers programme. This project is designed to…
30 Mar, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Handforth LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmLEGO Club - 4.00pm - monthly on the last Tuesday of every month. Drop-in; no…
06 Apr, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Crewe LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmFirst Tuesday of the month. Open to school age library members, accompanied by an adult.…
13 Apr, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Nantwich LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmDo you love Lego? Come to Nantwich Library for our FREE Lego hour... LEGO Club…
24 Apr, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Handforth LibrarySaturday, 10:00 amLEGO Club - 10.00-11.00am - monthly on the last Saturday of every month. Suitable for…
27 Apr, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Handforth LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmLEGO Club - 4.00pm - monthly on the last Tuesday of every month. Drop-in; no…
04 May, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Crewe LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmFirst Tuesday of the month. Open to school age library members, accompanied by an adult.…
11 May, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Nantwich LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmDo you love Lego? Come to Nantwich Library for our FREE Lego hour... LEGO Club…
25 May, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Handforth LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmLEGO Club - 4.00pm - monthly on the last Tuesday of every month. Drop-in; no…
29 May, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Handforth LibrarySaturday, 10:00 amLEGO Club - 10.00-11.00am - monthly on the last Saturday of every month. Suitable for…
01 Jun, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Crewe LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmFirst Tuesday of the month. Open to school age library members, accompanied by an adult.…
08 Jun, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Nantwich LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmDo you love Lego? Come to Nantwich Library for our FREE Lego hour... LEGO Club…
26 Jun, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Handforth LibrarySaturday, 10:00 amLEGO Club - 10.00-11.00am - monthly on the last Saturday of every month. Suitable for…
29 Jun, 21Partner EventLEGO Club
Handforth LibraryTuesday, 4:00 pmLEGO Club - 4.00pm - monthly on the last Tuesday of every month. Drop-in; no…
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