Member Events
Thursday 30 May 13
Annual Membership of the Institute of Making - open to UCL students and staff, includes the opportunity to book onto exciting masterclasses, workshops and making sessions led by experts and specialists from all sorts of fields.
Past Events
Member Masterclass: Blacksmithing (Session 6)
Wednesday 27 March 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Come to our Stratford space to learn what contemporary blacksmiths do. Play with fire, hit things with hammers, and fettle some metal with blacksmiths Richard Pace and Lizzie Hughes and their mobile forge.
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Member Masterclass: Blacksmithing (Session 5)
Wednesday 27 March 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm
Come to our Stratford space to learn what contemporary blacksmiths do. Play with fire, hit things with hammers, and fettle some metal with blacksmiths Richard Pace and Lizzie Hughes and their mobile forge.
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Blacksmithing (Session 4)
Wednesday 27 March 2024 10:00am - 11:30am
Come to our Stratford space to learn what contemporary blacksmiths do. Play with fire, hit things with hammers, and fettle some metal with blacksmiths Richard Pace and Lizzie Hughes and their mobile forge.
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Blacksmithing (Session 3)
Tuesday 26 March 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Come to our Stratford space to learn what contemporary blacksmiths do. Play with fire, hit things with hammers, and fettle some metal with blacksmiths Richard Pace and Lizzie Hughes and their mobile forge.
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Blacksmithing (Session 2)
Tuesday 26 March 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Come to our Stratford space to learn what contemporary blacksmiths do. Play with fire, hit things with hammers, and fettle some metal with blacksmiths Richard Pace and Lizzie Hughes and their mobile forge.
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Blacksmithing (Session 1)
Tuesday 26 March 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm
Come to our Stratford space to learn what contemporary blacksmiths do. Play with fire, hit things with hammers, and fettle some metal with blacksmiths Richard Pace and Lizzie Hughes and their mobile forge.
Part of Member Events
Repair Cafe @MechSpace, 44 Wicklow Street
Friday 16 February 2024 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Bring in your electronic devices, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, neglected house plants and more to learn repair skills with expert fixers from the Institute of Making and the wider UCL community. You’ll see how an object is mended, get involved in the repair process and be advised on the steps needed to bring back your valued item to full working order.
Part of Member Events, Public Events
Stratford Workshop Test Day
Thursday 14 December 2023 9:45am - 4:30pm
We are looking for members to help us test the general workshop facilities of our exciting new Stratford space. Would you like to spend a day on a fun woodworking project, expertly guided by our technicians and surrounded by shiny new tools? Then this is the session for you.
Part of Member Events
Stratford Workshop Test Day
Friday 08 December 2023 9:45am - 4:30pm
We are looking for members to help us test the general workshop facilities of our exciting new Stratford space. Would you like to spend a day on a fun woodworking project, expertly guided by our technicians and surrounded by shiny new tools? Then this is the session for you.
Part of Member Events
Make Merry: Screen Printing (Afternoon)
Monday 04 December 2023 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Join artist and printmaker, Ella West, for some festive Make Merry screen printing. By the end of the session, participants will have printed colourful designs to use as cards, wrapping paper or colourful decorations with which to bring creative cheer to the holidays. No experience or skill necessary, all welcome!
Part of Member Events
Make Merry: Screen Printing (Morning)
Monday 04 December 2023 10:30am - 12:30pm
Join artist and printmaker, Ella West, for some festive Make Merry screen printing. By the end of the session, participants will have printed colourful designs to use as cards, wrapping paper or colourful decorations with which to bring creative cheer to the holidays. No experience or skill necessary, all welcome!
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Altering Denim
Friday 28 April 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
This masterclass focuses on a much-loved, hard-wearing fabric: denim! Together with expert seamstress Ayat Salimane, participants will learn how to adjust jeans and other denim items by adding in darts, sewing flat seams, and upcycling.
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Altering Denim
Friday 28 April 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm
This masterclass focuses on a much-loved, hard-wearing fabric: denim. Together with expert seamstress Ayat Salimane, participants will learn how to adjust jeans and other denim items by adding in darts, sewing flat seams, and upcycling.
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Experimental Indigo Dyeing
Thursday 13 April 2023 2:00pm - 4:00pm
This experimental dyeing masterclass will start by teaching participants how to dip fabric into an indigo dye vat without aerating it. Once everyone has mastered the art of the dip, the group will try out dipping different materials and objects into the vat: textiles, wood, SLS 3D prints, and more are encouraged.
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Experimental Indigo Dyeing
Thursday 13 April 2023 10:00am - 12:00pm
This experimental dyeing masterclass will start by teaching participants how to dip fabric into an indigo dye vat without aerating it. Once everyone has mastered the art of the dip, the group will try out dipping different materials and objects into the vat: textiles, wood, SLS 3D prints, and more are encouraged.
Part of Member Events
Repair Cafe: Bike Repairs
Friday 17 February 2023 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Is your bike creaking a little more than it should, or is your brake looking like it might take a break? Whatever your bike-related worries are, book a slot and let an experienced bike technician take a look.
Part of Member Events, Public Events
Repair Cafe: Decorative Kintsugi-Cansugi (Gilded Repairs)
Friday 17 February 2023 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Do you have a broken but beloved objects lying around? Beautify and celebrate the tears and breaks of your items by gilding them. Learn about the age-old technique of applying gold (or gold-like) materials onto wood, metal, glass, and ceramic and mend your piece with dazzling results.
Part of Member Events, Public Events
Repair Cafe: Clothes Swap Rail
Friday 17 February 2023 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Are you in search of a new outfit that doesn’t cost the world? We will have a handy clothes swap rail for you to browse through during our Repair Cafe event! Bring in your old clothes for donation to the rail and in return, you can take home an item to refresh your wardrobe and tackle the impact of fast fashion.
Part of Member Events, Public Events
Repair Cafe: General Repairs
Friday 17 February 2023 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Building experts will be on hand to explain what you need to know to maintain your living space: how to safely and sustainably remove stains, reset fuses, unblock pipes… and retain your deposit!
Part of Member Events, Public Events
Repair Cafe: Plant Care & Repair
Friday 17 February 2023 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Our green fingered plant experts will help with your house plant problems, if your just getting started with caring for plants, or in need of specific help to repair, take cuttings, propagate, re-pot, bonsai, etc.
Part of Public Events, Member Events
Repair Cafe: Textiles and Clothing
Friday 17 February 2023 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Have you got holes in your jumper, rips in your jeans, broken bags or trashed trainers? Drop-in on the Institute of Making team for an in-person guide to fixing textiles. We will provide materials, thread, needles and pins in order for you to patch, sew or darn new life into your beloved clothes, accessories, trainers or other textile items.
Part of Public Events, Member Events
Make Merry: Screen printing (Session 3)
Wednesday 14 December 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join artist and printmaker, Ella West, for a festive screen printing session.
Part of Member Events
Make Merry: Screen printing (Session 2)
Wednesday 14 December 2022 11:30am - 12:30pm
Join artist and printmaker, Ella West, for a festive screen printing session.
Part of Member Events
Make Merry: Screen printing (Session 1)
Wednesday 14 December 2022 10:00am - 11:00am
Join artist and printmaker, Ella West, for a festive screen printing session.
Part of Member Events
Starter Session: Made-to-Measure Hammer (Friday)
Friday 25 November 2022 10:00am - 11:00am
Join our Maker in Residence, Linda Brothwell, to adapt and personalise your own made-to-measure hammer.
Part of Member Events
Starter Session: Made-to-Measure Hammer (Thursday)
Thursday 24 November 2022 10:00am - 11:00am
Join our Maker in Residence, Linda Brothwell, to adapt and personalise your own made-to-measure hammer.
Part of Member Events
Starter Session: Made-to-Measure Hammer (Wednesday)
Wednesday 23 November 2022 10:00am - 11:00am
Join our Maker in Residence, Linda Brothwell, to adapt and personalise your own made-to-measure hammer.
Part of Member Events
Starter Session: Made-to-Measure Hammer (Tuesday)
Tuesday 22 November 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join our Maker in Residence, Linda Brothwell, to adapt and personalise your own made-to-measure hammer.
Part of Member Events
Maker in Residence – Linda Brothwell
Tuesday 22 November 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
For a whole week, artist and tool maker Linda Brothwell will be setting up studio in the workshop to create and personalise hammers using her specialist woodworking and metalworking skills. Drop in throughout the week to chat to Linda, or sign up for a session to adapt a hammer!
Part of Member Events
Members Masterclass: Paper Making
Friday 18 November 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Join book artist and papermaker Mandy Brannan at this all-day masterclass to discover the creative possibilities of papermaking techniques; including traditional Japanese papermaking, recycled papermaking, and papermaking with garden plant fibres.
Part of Member Events
UCL Repair Cafe at MechSpace
Saturday 22 October 2022 11:30am - 5:00pm
Institute of Making is working with UCL Mechanical Engineering Department and UCL Engagement for our next UCL Repair Cafe at student hub MechSpace. We will be teaching textile and jewellery repair alongside other activities in the event.
Part of Public Events, Member Events
Medieval Magic Masterclass - Session 2
Friday 15 July 2022 1:15pm - 2:15pm
In this hour-long workshop, Professor Stephen Ashworth will explain the science and making behind historical magic, providing a demonstration of classical tricks and then teaching us how to make the components.
Part of Member Events
Medieval Magic Masterclass - Session 1
Friday 15 July 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm
In this hour-long workshop, Professor Stephen Ashworth will explain the science and making behind historical magic, providing a demonstration of classical tricks and then teaching us how to make the components.
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Steel Punch Making
Monday 14 March 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Join artist, metal worker and tool nerd Linda Brothwell for an all-day punch making masterclass, through which you will learn a range of metal-working processes including how to saw, dremel, file, harden and temper steel.
Part of Member Events
Repair Cafe: Clothes Swap Rail
Thursday 17 February 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Are you in search of a new outfit that doesn’t cost the world? We will have a handy clothes swap rail for you to browse through during our Repair Cafe event! Bring in your old clothes for donation to the rail and in return, you can take home an item to refresh your wardrobe and tackle the impact of fast fashion.
Part of Public Events, Member Events
Repair Cafe: Electronics Repair
Thursday 17 February 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bring in your electronic device in need of fixing - from smartphones and laptops or small household appliances like toasters and lamps - for a one-to-one consultation with the repair experts from The Restart Project.
Part of Public Events, Member Events
Repair Cafe: Office Furniture
Thursday 17 February 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Is your office, common room or meeting space afflicted by furniture that’s not working or damaged? Does your space suffer from swivel chairs that have lost their spin, missing castors or keys, wobbly tables, or desks with missing bolts? Never fear! JPA Workspaces is offering free repair consultations and, where possible, free repairs on the spot.
Part of Member Events, Public Events
Repair Cafe: If it’s broke, don’t fix it! (arts and heritage repair)
Thursday 17 February 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Artists from the Slade School of Fine Art and heritage conservators from the Institute of Archaeology, will provide alternative solutions to fixing your broken things. Come along for inspiration to create new objects from things that are broken, not just mending but making art and heritage objects.
Part of Member Events, Public Events
Repair Cafe: Maintainsplaining (fixing your home)
Thursday 17 February 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Building experts will be on hand to explain what you need to know to maintain your living space: how to safely and sustainably remove stains, reset fuses, unblock pipes… and retain your deposit!
Part of Member Events, Public Events
Repair Cafe: Plant Care & Repair
Thursday 17 February 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Our green fingered plant experts will help with your house plant problems, if your just getting started with caring for plants, or in need of specific help to repair, take cuttings, propagate, re-pot, bonsai, etc.
Part of Member Events, Public Events
Repair Cafe: Textiles and Clothing
Thursday 17 February 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Have you got holes in your jumper, rips in your jeans, broken bags or trashed trainers? Drop-in on Zoe and Romain for an in-person guide to fixing textiles. We will provide materials, thread, needles and pins in order for you to patch, sew or darn new life into your beloved clothes, accessories, trainers or other textile items.
Part of Public Events, Member Events
Concrete Starter Session
Friday 26 November 2021 10:00am - 11:00am
Join our Maker in Residence, Leigh Cameron, to mix up and cast concrete. Leigh will explain and demonstrate the processes involved in making with this material, after which you will get the chance to make your own concrete pieces. Prepare to get messy!
Part of Member Events
Concrete Starter Session
Thursday 25 November 2021 10:00am - 11:00am
Join our Maker in Residence, Leigh Cameron, to mix up and cast concrete. Leigh will explain and demonstrate the processes involved in making with this material, after which you will get the chance to make your own concrete pieces. Prepare to get messy!
Part of Member Events
Concrete Starter Session
Wednesday 24 November 2021 10:00am - 11:00am
Join our Maker in Residence, Leigh Cameron, to mix up and cast concrete. Leigh will explain and demonstrate the processes involved in making with this material, after which you will get the chance to make your own concrete pieces. Prepare to get messy!
Part of Member Events
Concrete Starter Session
Tuesday 23 November 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join our Maker in Residence, Leigh Cameron, to mix up and cast concrete. Leigh will explain and demonstrate the processes involved in making with this material, after which you will get the chance to make your own concrete pieces. Prepare to get messy!
Part of Member Events
Maker in Residence – Leigh Cameron, Concrete
Tuesday 23 November 2021 10:00am - 5:00pm
For a whole week artist and maker Leigh Cameron will be using the Institute of Making as his studio and creating surprising concrete pieces. Join Leigh to explore and play with concrete – find out how to push the boundaries of this age-old material using his unique and extensively researched formulations of concrete as well as an array of aggregates, pigments, moulds and tools.
Part of Member Events
Member Workshop: Woodblock Printmaking
Wednesday 17 November 2021 10:00am - 12:00pm
This introductory session in woodblock printmaking techniques will show you how to prepare designs on a side-grain woodblock and explore the process of carving with differently-shaped tools, as well as teaching the basics of paper registration, inking the block and printing the designs onto paper.
Part of Member Events
Member Workshop: Giant Bubble Making
Wednesday 03 November 2021 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a morning of giant bubble making. In this two-hour workshop you will learn how to formulate the perfect soap recipe for enormous iridescent bubbles, and then learn how to make your own tri-stick bubble wand from cotton string and bamboo.
Part of Member Events
Member Workshop: Using Ceramic Underglazes
Thursday 28 October 2021 10:30am - 12:00pm
In this fun and explorative workshop, events manager and ceramicist Sara Brouwer will introduce the Institute of Making’s new ceramic underglazes, and in the process show you several different techniques for application to leather-hard clay.
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Sketch Modelling Masterclass
Monday 25 October 2021 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join model maker and artist, Ellie Sampson, for an insightful introduction into the intricacies of 3D sketch model making.
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Sketch Modelling Masterclass
Monday 25 October 2021 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join model maker and artist, Ellie Sampson, for an insightful introduction into the intricacies of 3D sketch model making.
Part of Member Events
Technician Workshop: Copper Bangle Making
Wednesday 20 October 2021 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a morning of copper bangle making. During this hour long workshop you will be working with our very own Institute of Making technicians to create a unique piece of jewellery. Begin by using a variety of hammers to texture your copper strip before using metal stamps to emboss a message, name or word of your choice, then bend it to a perfect fit. With no prior experience needed, this is great opportunity to find your way back to the workshop!
Part of Member Events
Member Online Masterclass: Pattern Cutting with Ayat Salimane
Wednesday 14 July 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm
In this masterclass, fashion designer Ayat and UCL student Fareeha will teach you how to transfer your favourite t-shirt or long-sleeved top to a sewing pattern, so that you can recreate your beloved garment in new fabric.
Part of Member Events
Technician Online Consultations
Monday 12 July 2021 10:00am - 6:00pm
Our brilliant technician team is here to advise on, discuss and trouble-shoot your making projects over video call.
Part of Member Events
Online Yoga
Thursday 24 June 2021 6:00pm - 7:00pm
We are running weekly online yoga classes on Thursday evenings. Victoria from Rice Yoga is an inclusive, friendly and enthusiastic teacher creating classes accessible to all. This class is by Zoom video link and open to everyone at UCL.
Part of Member Events, Public Events
Technician Online Consultations
Sunday 13 June 2021 8:00am - 6:00pm
Our brilliant technician team is here to advise on, discuss and trouble-shoot your making projects over video call.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop Series: An Introduction to Carving
Wednesday 28 April 2021 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kick off your journey into the craft of carving, through a fun and informative series of four workshops with the Institute of Making workshop team. We will focus on the basics of carving and whittling, and enable you to complete your very first carving project.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Masterclass Series: Creating Colour with Lauren MacDonald
Tuesday 02 March 2021 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lovers of pigment can sign up for our new series of four masterclasses: Creating Colour with Lauren MacDonald. Using food waste, foraged organic matter, and spices we will transform textiles and paper with handmade dyes and inks.
Part of Member Events
Members workshop: Introduction to Darning
Friday 19 February 2021 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join Institute of Making Director Zoe Laughlin for for an introduction to darning. Zoe has spent lockdown fixing all manner of garments by darning, a technique of patching holes using only thread, and will teach participants the basics over Zoom video call.
Part of Member Events
Members Event: Make Merry Online
Tuesday 15 December 2020 11:00am - 12:30pm
Join the Institute of Making gang for a jolly large-scale online making bonanza. We have come up with lots of fun, festive hands-on activities to get you in the mood for winter break, using common household materials.
Part of Member Events
Technician Online Consultations
Monday 07 December 2020 10:00am - 6:00pm
Our brilliant technician team is here to advise on, discuss and trouble-shoot your making projects over video call.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Masterclass: Fermentation with Jelena Belgrave
Monday 23 November 2020 11:00am - 12:30pm
Join fermentation expert Jelena Belgrave for a foray into the world of metabolic food-processing, organic acids, bacteria and yeast. We will explore what drives people to ferment, how to do it safely at home, and look at different fermentation types before settling on lactic acid fermentation. This masterclass spans two Mondays in order to explore the two different lactic acid fermentation processes: brining and dry-salting.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: Materials Library Drawing
Friday 06 November 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
As part of our mission to help you get up close and personal with the fabric of your home, we have planned a Materials Library drawing session. Join us to draw and contemplate materials with Institute of Making Director Zoe Laughlin and Materials Librarian Sarah Wilkes.
Part of Member Events
Knitting Circle for New Members
Thursday 05 November 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join the Institute of Making team at this friendly one-off knitting circle for new members. We will talk textiles, give knitting tips and answer questions about the Institute of Making. Participants will be sent information about future knitting circles and learn how to get involved in the Institute of Making community. No experience or skill necessary, all welcome!
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: Bags 4 Life Plastic Upcycling
Thursday 23 July 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Using just an iron and baking paper, technician Josie will show you how to up-cycle those old plastic bags that we all have lurking under the sink to create durable and customised tote bags.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: Photographing Ceramics
Thursday 23 July 2020 10:00am - 11:30am
In this workshop, technician and potter Darren Ellis will show you how to simply but effectively photograph your ceramics from home.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 21 July 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: Photographing Ceramics
Thursday 16 July 2020 10:00am - 11:30am
In this workshop, technician and potter Darren Ellis will show you how to simply but effectively photograph your ceramics from home.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 14 July 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: CAD for Absolute Beginners
Thursday 09 July 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join technicians George and Josie for a 60 minute introduction to simple CAD design using the web-based software TinkerCAD. In the session you will get an overview of the programme and complete a drawing task on your own computer with support from our technicians via a video call.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: Bags 4 Life Plastic Upcycling
Thursday 09 July 2020 10:00am - 11:00am
Using just an iron and baking paper, technician Josie will show you how to up-cycle those old plastic bags that we all have lurking under the sink to create durable and customised tote bags.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 07 July 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: CAD for Absolute Beginners
Thursday 02 July 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join technicians George and Josie for a 60 minute introduction to simple CAD design using the web-based software TinkerCAD. In the session you will get an overview of the programme and complete a drawing task on your own computer with support from our technicians via a video call.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: Photographing Ceramics
Thursday 02 July 2020 10:00am - 11:30am
In this workshop, technician and potter Darren Ellis will show you how to simply but effectively photograph your ceramics from home.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 30 June 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: CAD for Absolute Beginners
Thursday 25 June 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join technicians George and Josie for a 60 minute introduction to simple CAD design using the web-based software TinkerCAD. In the session you will get an overview of the programme and complete a drawing task on your own computer with support from our technicians via a video call.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: Photographing Ceramics
Thursday 25 June 2020 10:00am - 11:30am
In this workshop, technician and potter Darren Ellis will show you how to simply but effectively photograph your ceramics from home.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 23 June 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: CAD for Absolute Beginners
Thursday 18 June 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join technicians George and Josie for a 60 minute introduction to simple CAD design using the web-based software TinkerCAD. In the session you will get an overview of the programme and complete a drawing task on your own computer with support from our technicians via a video call.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: Photographing Ceramics
Thursday 18 June 2020 10:00am - 11:30am
In this workshop, technician and potter Darren Ellis will show you how to simply but effectively photograph your ceramics from home.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 16 June 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: CAD for Absolute Beginners
Thursday 11 June 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join technician George for a 60 minute introduction to simple CAD design using the web-based software TinkerCAD. In the session you will get an overview of the programme and complete a drawing task on your own computer with support from our technicians via a video call.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: Photographing Ceramics
Thursday 11 June 2020 10:00am - 11:30am
In this workshop, technician and potter Darren Ellis will show you how to simply but effectively photograph your ceramics from home.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 09 June 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: CAD for Absolute Beginners
Thursday 04 June 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join technician George for a 60 minute introduction to simple CAD design using the web-based software TinkerCAD. In the session you will get an overview of the programme and complete a drawing task on your own computer with support from our technicians via a video call.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: Photographing Ceramics
Thursday 04 June 2020 10:00am - 11:30am
In this workshop, technician and potter Darren Ellis will show you how to simply but effectively photograph your ceramics from home.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 02 June 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break
Part of Member Events
Member Masterclass: Facial Recognition Camouflage
Friday 29 May 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join the artists from Yoke Collective for this masterclass in camouflaging techniques that will block facial recognition technology. Pioneered by anti-surveillance activists to, we will work with face paint, stickers, hair extensions, and other everyday materials as you become skilled in in the craft of protecting your biometric data from the camera’s gaze.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: CAD for Absolute Beginners
Thursday 28 May 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join technician George for a 60 minute introduction to simple CAD design using the web-based software TinkerCAD. In the session you will get an overview of the programme and complete a drawing task on your own computer with support from our technicians via a video call.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 26 May 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break
Part of Member Events
Members Show and Tell
Thursday 21 May 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Our new weekly Members Show and Tell is a chance to reconnect and inspire each other from a distance. Have you been making, tinkering or repairing from home? Join us for a fun show and tell with technicians and other members.
Part of Member Events
Member Online Workshop: CAD for Absolute Beginners
Thursday 21 May 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join our technicians for a 60 min introduction to simple CAD design using the web based software TinkerCAD. In the session you will get an overview of the software and complete a drawing task on your own computer with support from our technicians via a video call.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 19 May 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break
Part of Member Events
Member Online Masterclass: Embroidery with Richard McVetis
Monday 18 May 2020 10:00am - 12:00pm
In this online masterclass, artist Richard McVetis draws on his love of traditional hand embroidery techniques, how you do it and why you do it. We will explore the slowness and rhythms of hand stitching: the versatility and strengths of embroidery for drawing and mark-making, and the pleasure in having time to make.
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 12 May 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 05 May 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 28 April 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Tuesday 21 April 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break
Part of Member Events
Members Online Knitting Circle
Thursday 16 April 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bring your textiles project our Online Knitting Circle for inducted members - fun social opportunity to chat and problem-solve in a group of enthusiasts while working away at a longer-term personal project during your lunch break
Part of Member Events
Technician Online Consultations
Wednesday 08 April 2020 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Book a twenty-minute consultation session with our brilliant technician team to discuss and trouble-shoot your continued research or bits and bobs that you are making or repairing at home.
Part of Member Events