Arc Space Manchester is a virtual and physical launch pad for creative and ethical exchange, run by local community artists and academics.

Current project

Connect yourself creative eco-techno project schedule – Feb to June 2010

12 weeks March to May

Weekly thematic sessions on Wednesdays from 11 to 2.30pm plus drop ins for computer recycling on one afternoon per week. After a series of introductory sessions, participants get the opportunity to create their own individualised action plan and receive signposting and advice from an appointed mentor. They can also enter into placements at local projects to gain further skills. There also will be a monthly Saturday workshops for those who cannot attend daytime sessions.

People who participate in computer recycling sessions will get a free computer to take home once they pass the skills learned on to one other person.

The project ends with:

Adult Informal Learning Week 17th to 21st May - a culmination of activities (intergenerational) peer to peer taster sessions, expositions at St Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre in Hulme on ethical and green possibilities and activities in Manchester.

more info on arcspace

This cluster is based St Wilfrid's enterprise centre in Hulme, where universities, creative industries, diverse communities and organisations meet. The unique, well-located physical space challenges societal fragmentation. Diverse individuals re-locate themselves by interacting through workshops, training, trading and events.

Arc Space Manchester provides a free computer hub providing internet access and workshop space at St Wilfrid's. Drop in to see us 2-5pm Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at St Wilfrid's. Contact us to arrange a visit outside of these hours

We cultivate a holistic, environmentally sound entrepreneurial zone, seeding inspiration and cohesion, nurturing creativity through workshops and peer to peer learning. People are empowered through intercultural and creative skills-based exchanges - from visual to musical to written word and everything in between using inclusive technologies, academic and international partnerships.

Arcspace also exists to unify distant, virtual communities. It utilises free, open source software, a community-led local search engine/ directory (TGL.TV) and re-cycled computers. Progressively, social networking, education and ethical trading will take then place between other local and global clusters.

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Should you require any further information please contact us

St Wilfrids enterprise centre
Royce Road
Hulme
M15 5BJ

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The Entrance To St Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre & Arcspace

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