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Coding with Animation: Nature Cat & Scratch Jr.

February 21, 2016 - February 22, 2016 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Facets Multi-Media

1517 W. Fullerton Ave.

Chicago, IL 60614

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Description

Using Scratch Junior, a special visual coding software, artist and tech-wizard George Berlin will teach participants a fun and easy way to code. Each pair of participants will create imaginative characters and stories all while learning about programming language. In this workshop, participants will learn about character animation, sound effects, story lines and coding.

Event Cost: $35, $30 members

Price Category: $$

Event times: 2-4 p.m.

Ages: 5 and up with adult

Additional Information

Age recommendation: Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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