The 18-day Creativity and Consumption event, run by the media arts department at the University of Luton, is giving local people a chance to try out the creative possibilities of new media technology. Workshops are aimed at all levels from absolute beginners to professional artists, and there are public talks on science fiction, cyberliterature, music and other subjects. The event continues until April 12. See: www.luton. ac.uk/creativity; tickets from Artezium, 01582 707100.