Events (November 2018)
29-11-18
Sensory Preference in Prosthetics Study: Glasgow
Are you aged over 18 and do you wear a prosthetic limb? We would like to hear about your experiences of materials in your prosthetic!
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28-11-18
Member Masterclass: Concrete Table
Join Leigh Cameron to mix up, cast and polish a concrete table using a bucket as a mould. Leigh will explain and demonstrate the processes involved in making this object, which he designed himself, after which you will get the chance to making your own. Prepare to get messy!
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27-11-18
Maker in Residence – Leigh Cameron, Concrete
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.
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19-11-18
Member Masterclass: Recycling Roman Ruins
Join archaeologist Beth Munro, glassworker Shelley James and metalsmith Necole Schmitz to explore how ancient craftspeople transformed Roman glass mosaics and metal pipes, then mimic these methods to make your own creations! This event will highlight recent archaeological research on Roman villa recycling and investigate the properties of ancient materials through exciting hands-on making.
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19-11-18
Public Masterclass: Recycling Roman Ruins
Join archaeologist Beth Munro, glassworker Shelley James and metalsmith Necole Schmitz to explore how ancient craftspeople transformed Roman glass mosaics and metal pipes, then mimic these methods to make your own creations! This event will highlight recent archaeological research on Roman villa recycling and investigate the properties of ancient materials through exciting hands-on making.
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