Next Gen

Next Gen is back at Gloucester Library on Wednesday 4 November, a technology workshop for young people that runs from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. It's aimed at the 7-14 age group, so it's a good one to keep in mind if you've got kids or younger siblings in that bracket.

The session pulls together a few different strands of making and coding. There's electronics to get stuck into, digital art, 3D printing, and programming, with the description adding "and more" to leave a bit of room for whatever else comes up on the day. It's not just one thing — you'll see a mix of hardware and software, from the physical side of electronics and 3D printing to the screen-based work of digital art and coding.

Because it's for ages 7 to 14, it's designed to work for a broad range of skill levels. If you're just starting out, it's a low-pressure way to get a first look at how these things work; if you've already got a bit of a thing for tech, there's plenty to keep you going. The hour is short enough that it doesn't take up the whole afternoon, but long enough to actually make something.

It all happens at Gloucester Library, on Northgate Street where it meets The Oxbode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 1SQ. The session runs from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Wednesday 4 November, and it's for ages 7 to 14.