🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 In-person tickets for Arcadia Night 2024 are SOLD OUT! But don’t worry—you can still join virtually! 🌐✨ 🎟 Tickets: https://t.co/S0BWz4NFqy 🗓 Date: Saturday, 2nd November ⏰ Time: 7 - 10 PM GMT

🎨✨ Explore, Create, Play! ✨🎨 Arcadia Day- Experience game-making activities, from tabletop design to crafting zines, and experiment with free online tools—no prior experience needed! 📅 Saturday, 2nd November - 12 - 4 PM 📍 Hapworks, Dundee 🎟 Free https://t.co/Ayc7JUkLIP

Correction - Saturday 2nd November!

2/ 🌌 Arcadia Night 2024 When night falls, Arcadia comes alive! Join us 4 Nov, 7 PM for an evening packed with short talks, music, and games. 🎉✨ 🎟️ Grab tickets:

1/ 🎨 Arcadia Day: Playful Design Workshop Calling all designers and dreamers! Join us on 4 Nov for a hands-on workshop where imagination meets interactivity. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, come explore the playful side of design! 🎟️ Save your spot:

🌟🎮 Alert! 🎮🌟 We're back for a pop up day as part of the @biomecollective Hapworks takeover! A day of workshops and and evening of talks, games and music! Big thanks to @Creative_Dundee 👇

Thanks @scottishgames for covering this story!

ANNOUNCING: The Biome Grant 3! This year we're proud to be supporting adult Scotland-based digital creatives from under-represented or marginalised backgrounds with 2 no-strings attached £500 grants! 🌈🎨👩🏿‍💻 Open now! Apply by Jan 5th 2024: https://t.co/qJQZPOvlCX More info 👇

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