Jabberwocky: The Internet and Creative Freedom

Saturday 30 May - Saturday 18 July 2026 | Midday - 4pm | The Burr of Berwick Film Library

The Film Library at 22 Bridge Street includes an interactive exhibition of games and opportunities to follow online rabbit-holes, alongside Saturday workshops that will help you reclaim the internet as a creative space for self-expression and exploration. Bridge the gap between IRL and URL – come along and bring your online creations to life!

All ages welcome, but under-16’s must be accompanied by an adult.

What’s on at The Burr of Berwick Film Library Space every Saturday from 12 - 4pm...

Sofa Surf the Large Flatscreen and Steamdeck Rig:
- Have a go at playing the indie game The Binding of Isaac.

Screen-Library 4 HD Tablets for “Rabbit-Hole” Browsing & Discovery:
- Try game-character creation on software Hero Forge
- Explore a never-ending supply of personal diary fan sites on Neo Cities
- Listen to computer game compositions with special selection of Video Game Music
- Manon & Cybermare explore the history of the internet. From What is a Meme, The Origin of Smileys to Homestar Runner, a surreal humour comic developed from a children’s book in 1996 to Flash 8 animations in web 1.0.

As part of The Burr of Berwick Film Library, there will be regular Make & Meet Sessions, encouraging you to move from watching to doing – creative thinking outside the box encouraged!

Themed Make & Meet Sessions:

1.30 – 4pm, Sat 13th June: Internet Survival Guide (free, booking required)
Learn to navigate the world wide web safely and enjoyably. Join us to find the creative and fun things you want without being spied on, scammed and left in a doomscroll.

12 – 4pm, Sat 27th June: G-Mod Maps (free, booking required)
Drop in and explore alternative worlds on G-Mod Maps. Join us in person to check out creative maps that take you to alternative worlds like never before!

12 – 4pm, Sat 11th July: Character Creation (free, booking required)
Imagine, design and create a character of your very own…Join us in person to explore what it takes to craft your own unique game characters!

Sessions are led by our tech-savvy young artist in residence Dennie. Participants do not need to bring anything with them for Make & Meet workshops – just drop in and . All ages are welcome, but under-16s will need to be accompanied by an adult.

T: 01289385789
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