Blog (January 2014)

sKINship

22-1-14

sKINship

This week we invited sKINship along to the Institute of Making to lead a masterclasses on pattern cutting inspired by reconstructive surgery techniques. sKINship is a research program and professional network, bridging the gap between visual arts and science based practitioners led by Rhian Solomon and Juliana Sissons; creating a space in which to exchange knowledge and ideas, and explore the processes of 'Making' as a universal visual language. More

Small Research Grants - Round Two

18-1-14

Small Research Grants - Round Two

Round two of the Small Research Grants scheme is now open. Deadline for applications - 7th Feb. More

Materials Bursary - Round Two

18-1-14

Materials Bursary - Round Two

The Institute of Making is delighted to announce the second Professor Heinz Wolf Materials Bursary scheme has now gone live. More

Making Repairs: Mending, Renovating, Regulating, Bodging, Hacking, Tinkering

15-1-14

Making Repairs: Mending, Renovating, Regulating, Bodging, Hacking, Tinkering

This informal research workshop brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to discuss the materials, technologies and cultural imperatives that make repairing and maintaining the made world possible. UCL staff and students only. More