COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
At MBD we value community engagement and empowerment.
As a leader in the use of immersive and creative technologies within the arts and culture sectors, we take knowledge sharing with the next generation of artists and creative technologists seriously. Alongside all of our productions, we run workshops, school holiday activities and training sessions that give more people the opportunity to learn and create through the use of new technology.
Our Community Engagement program is focused on:
Participation and Community Empowerment
Sector Development
CORE PARTICIPATION ACTIVITES
Local, regional and national community outreach
Holiday activities and workshops for young people
Support access to digital skills and techonology
Community projects and experiences
SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
Artist and cultural professionals training programmes
1-2-1 mentoring, including Arts Council England’s DYCP
Peer-to-peer support through local, regional and national networks
WHAT WE OFFER
Our participatory activity takes many forms.
We host hands-on introductory sessions for those experiencing immersive media for the first time, and we also collaborate with organisations to co-design bespoke workshops tailored to specific needs.
MBD delivers a wide range of workshop activities that engage participants in the use of creative technology. Whether you're interested in Unreal Engine, 3D modelling with Blender, or even creative world-building in Minecraft, our expert team provides dynamic, skills-focused sessions that inspire participants of all ages and backgrounds.
Booking is simple—just send us an email at info@mbd.limited or use the contact form below.
Browse our Workshop Library below to explore what's on offer, then tell us what you’d like to run, when, and who it's for. Just drop us an email to arrange a 1-2-1 chat with our experienced team!
At MBD, we possess the necessary skills, expertise, and equipment to foster greater involvement and inspiration. Our kit includes top-tier gaming laptops, VR headsets, graphics tablets, and scanning gear.
Workshop costs include all required equipment and staff time, which is subsidised by out Arts Council England NPO funding. Additional costs may be required for travel, accommodation and other staff expenses.
OUR WORKSHOP PACKAGES
3D Animation and World Building in Blender
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Bringing Characters to Life Through Creative Technology
A hands-on creative technology workshop where participants learn the basics of 3D modelling and animation in Open Source creative toolkit: Blender. Work with pre-made 3D models and use an animation library to create your own animated 3D character inside their own unique world.
All equipment and materials are provided.
Ideal for: Young people (11+), FE/HE students, creatives, adults
Can be tailored to specific themes and narratives.
As part of this workshop, participants will develop skills in: ICT, creative thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, teamwork and more.
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Half Day (2-3hrs) / Full day (5-6 hrs)
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From £500.00+VAT (Half Day) / £800.00+VAT (Full Day)
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Offsite/Onsite@MBD
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Ideal for: Young people (11+), FE/HE students, creatives, adults
3D World Building in Unreal Engine
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Bringing Worlds to Life Through Games Technology
A hands-on creative technology workshop where participants are invited to try their hand at making their own game worlds to explore. Learn the basic skills in 3D design, world building, game development, visual storytelling and more, in this workshop using the Unreal game engine.
Workshop variations include:
Designing for virtual reality
Platform game making
All equipment and materials are provided.
Ideal for: Young people (11+), FE/HE students, creatives, adults
Can be tailored to specific themes and narratives.
As part of this workshop, young people will develop skills in: ICT, creative thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, teamwork and more.
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Half Day (2-3hrs) / Full day (5-6 hrs)
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From £500.00+VAT (Half Day) / £800.00+VAT (Full Day)
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Offsite/Onsite@MBD
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Ideal for: Young people (11+), FE/HE students, creatives, adults
3D Creative Minecraft
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Imagine, create, build
Explore the Minecraft universe with MBD in our imaginative workshop held on our dedicated offline creative server.
Participants will work together, or on their own, to build machines, buildings, characters and more around a chosen theme or topic.
All equipment and materials are provided.
Ideal for: Young people (8+)
Can be tailored to specific themes and narratives.
As part of this workshop, participants will develop skills in: ICT, creative thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, teamwork and more.
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Half Day (2-3hrs)/Full day (5-6 hrs)
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From £500.00+VAT (Half Day) / £800.00+VAT (Full Day)
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Offsite/Onsite@MBD
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Ideal for: Young people (8+)
Immersive Heritage
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Capturing and Presenting Heritage Through Games Technology
A hands-on creative technology workshop where participants will explore heritage themes, capture physical objects and stories using 3D scanning and oral heritage capture techniques, and build immersive story environments. Learn the basic skills in 3D design, world building, game development, visual storytelling and more, in this workshop using the Unreal game engine.
All equipment and materials are provided.
Ideal for: Young people (11+), FE/HE students, creatives, adults
Can be tailored to specific themes and narratives.
As part of this workshop, participants will develop skills in: ICT, creative thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, teamwork and more.
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Half Day (2-3hrs) / Full day (5-6 hrs)
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From £500.00+VAT (Half Day) / £800.00+VAT (Full Day)
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Offsite/Onsite@MBD
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Ideal for: Young people (11+), FE/HE students, creatives, adults
Visual Storytelling through VR Drawing
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Taking drawing off the page
With the innovative Virtual Reality (VR) drawing app OpenBrush at your fingertips, the canvas becomes your playground! This session focuses on bringing the storytelling power of drawing into the VR space.
Paint with vibrant rainbows, animate sound waves, or embrace the classic charm of traditional inks and brushes - all on a fully three-dimensional canvas. Let your imagination run wild as you explore endless possibilities.
Start by learning about the VR headset and controls you will be using, then let your creativity flow with virtual brushes and tools.
All equipment and materials are provided.
Ideal for: Young people (8+), Young people (11+) FE/HE students, creatives, adults
Can be tailored to specific themes and narratives.
As part of this workshop, participants will develop skills in: ICT, creative thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, teamwork and more.
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Half Day (2-3hrs)
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From £500.00+VAT (Half Day)
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Offsite/Onsite@MBD
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Ideal for: Young people (8+), Young people (11+) FE/HE students, creatives, adults
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
We are committed to making our workshops as accessible as possible to all participants. If you have any specific access needs, such as mobility assistance, sensory support, or require alternative formats, please contact us in advance. While we may not be able to accommodate every need, we will do our best to ensure an inclusive and engaging experience. Let us know how we can support your participation and we will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations.
A survey will be sent before the event day to gather Emergency Contact and Photo Consent information, including accessibility needs.
Get in touch!
If you want to learn more about our workshop offer or request a session, get in touch using the form or send an email at info@mbd.limited and let’s start your creative technology journey together!
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We're eager to support more individuals in nurturing their creativity and contributing to the future of cultural and creative domains. To learn more about our engagement and outreach opportunities, please don't hesitate to reach out or subscribe to our mailing list.