Please note: this event will be held in person at Glasgow Zine Library and is open to trans people.
These workshops will cover the basics of coding, providing all the necessary knowledge and support to start writing your own code for your own projects, portfolios or for the fun of it! These workshops will use the Python programming language, but will cover the topics in such a way that what you learn will be applicable to lots of other technologies.
These workshops will run on the following dates. It is encouraged that you attend them all.
Friday 13th June: 6:15-7:45pm
Friday 20th June: 6:15-7:45pm
Friday 27th June: 6:15-7:45pm
Equipment:
Please bring your own laptop if you have one - Windows, Mac or Linux will be fine - even the lowest end computer will be fine for this sort of coding. It isn’t ideal, but it is also possible to use a smartphone or tablet to write and run code in a pinch.
There will be a very limited number of computers that can be used during the workshops, please fill out this form if you will need to borrow a computer. https://forms.gle/ZvzM4beBxKuzkoPA8.
All software used will be freely available.
Background Knowledge:
These workshops will assume absolutely no background knowledge in coding or computing generally. Whilst all trans people are welcome, if you are already comfortable with the basics of coding then these workshops will be covering a lot of what you’ll already know.
About the facilitator:
Iona Ferguson (she/her) is a lecturer in Immersive Systems Design at The Glasgow School of Art where she teaches: game design, coding and audio design and is a researcher investigating the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in computing education. She is also a solo game developer at Arboreta Games where she has released two games - The Black Iris (2021) and It Sleeps Below the Haar (2024) - and her latest title Unto the Aurora is slated for release in August 2025
Ticket information
Please note: we can only issue refunds requested 72 hours before the event.
This event is suitable for ages 18+. There will be 12 attendees maximum, and the event will feature comfort breaks. During this event, participants will be involved in: Sharing work that has been created, Visual presentation, Q&A, coding on own (or loaned) computers
This event will take place at the GZL space on Albert Road in Govanhill. You can find directions here..
You may be asked to wear a mask at this event.
If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch with us via events@glasgowzinelibrary.com
Find out more about access at GZL events and how to make an access request here.
All events will adhere to our safer spaces policy, which you can learn about here
GZL pledges to support The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel. As part of this pledge we may participate in strikes called in response to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. If this event falls on a strike day and is cancelled, we will work with event leaders to reschedule the event asap. Participants will also have the option of receiving an immediate refund for any ticket purchases and travel booked to attend.
How to access the event:
After booking a ticket, you will be sent several reminder emails from Eventbrite leading up to the event. We will also send emails that share any resources that attendees will need access to, including any required materials.
Please email events@glasgowzinelibrary.com for any queries or issues.
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