Past Events
Festival of Stuff: Dustpan and Brush Masterclass
Tuesday 21 June 2016 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Join green woodworker Geoffrey Fisher to make a dustpan and brush set. You will use ash a hand-selected from Mop End Woods in Buckinghamshire, thin plywood and wild hog bristles.
Part of Festival of Stuff
Festival of Stuff: Morning - Chair Caning Masterclass
Tuesday 21 June 2016 10:00am - 12:30pm
During this chair caning masterclass, lead by master Rachael South, you will learn to weave the classic six-way pattern traditionally used on cane furniture.
Part of Festival of Stuff
Festival of Stuff: Morning - Felt Ball and 3D Hand Embroidery Masterclass
Tuesday 21 June 2016 10:00am - 12:30pm
Join textile artist Claire Moynihan to learn the basics of wet felt ball making techniques, using locally sourced alpaca wool, olive oil soap and hot water.
Part of Festival of Stuff
Festival of Stuff: Wooden Whistle Masterclass
Tuesday 21 June 2016 10:00am - 12:30pm
Join green woodworker Geoffrey Fisher to make a whistle from a fresh maple branch, which Geoff has gathered from Mop End Woods in Buckinghamshire.
Part of Festival of Stuff
Public Event: Copper Spoon Making
Monday 09 May 2016 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join the Institute of Making team to make a spoon from copper pipe.
Part of Public Events
Members Event: Copper Spoon Making
Monday 09 May 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Join the Institute of Making team to make a spoon from copper pipe.
Part of Member Events
Public Masterclass: Concrete with Leigh Cameron
Wednesday 04 May 2016 10:00am - 12:30pm
ome along to explore the materiality of concrete with master Leigh Cameron who has dedicated his life work to this material. The masterclass will include casting, playing with materials and looking at different processes and formulations.
Part of Public Events
Public Events: Materials Library Evening - Pigments, Paints and Prints
Thursday 28 April 2016 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join the Institute of Making team in exploring the Materials Library’s curious collection to see, touch, discuss, play with and learn more about the extraordinary material world that surrounds us. Participants can have a go at making paint for powdered pigments and then apply it in various forms of printmaking.
Please note this event is not suitable for children under the age of 16.
Part of Public Events