​Our digital and physical lives are becoming more and more intertwined. Our version of reality feels increasingly warped. How can we use tools at our disposal to create a new sense of self, and build communities and art away from big tech?

​At this special extended Createch meet up, we look at cyberspace, avatars, DIY tech and digital archives through a programme of short films, digital experiences and hands-on building.

​Curated by local artists Livi Wilmore, Kyra Cross, Kyle Mather and Adam Glen.

​Createch meet ups provide a welcoming space for artists, makers and creative technologists to connect, share ideas, explore new technologies and engage with a vibrant community.

​Part of Electric Medway Festival.

​Key info:

• ​Free to attend - booking recommended

• ​In the Café at Sun Pier House, Chatham

• ​From 4pm-8pm

• ​Refreshments available from café

• ​Accessible lift and toilets onsite

​Unlike a workshop, Createch meet ups are a space for discussion, collaboration and investigation. Feel free to bring your ongoing project, experiment, idea, question, or problem to discuss with others at the event. Get valuable advice or help, or share knowledge with others.

​As part of our Hack programme, Createch meet ups offer the opportunity to:

• ​Socialise in an open and relaxed environment

• ​generate ideas

• ​test projects

• ​troubleshoot

• ​discover affordable and sustainable tools

• ​exchange knowledge.

​Electric Medway team will bring along technology, tools and examples from past projects to explore together. If you've ever wondered how our projects are made, wanted to try a particular piece of kit, or are looking for inspiration for your next creative tech project, this is a chance to ask questions, get hands-on, and chat with others who share your interests.

​Createch meet ups in 2026 are being delivered in partnership with Sun Pier House, providing free space as part of their monthly Gallery Lates programme.

​About

​Createch meet ups are part of Hack, our regular sector learning programme designed to help local artists upskill in creative technology and embed it in their work practice.

Launched in 2023, and with a growing membership of over 100 individuals, Hack members are able to access Createch meet ups, Power hour skill webinars, Industry masterclasses and Artist commissions.

​If you're not already a Hack member, it's free to sign up here.

​“As a female creative, Electric Medway’s Hack programme has been invaluable in enabling me to develop skills along with providing technical support to help me develop this piece." SOPHY MILLINGTON, COMMISSIONED ARTIST FOR HACK, REVEALING VOICES, PROJECTION MAPPING.

​We have previously held sessions led by UK leaders in the XR and creative tech sector, including DARKFIELD, Sarah Ticho, John Whall, BRiGHTBLACK, Frazer Merrick, Livi Wilmore, Cybersaur Arts, Hey Green Raven, Symoné and more!

​In 2024 we received partner support from Docking Station (University of Kent iCCi), A+E Lab, Hulked Project and Dovetail Games; and in 2025 we partnered with Playopolis.