Upcoming Events
UCL Lunchtime Looks
Wednesday 17 October 2018 12:30pm - 2:30pm
For one week only, every lunchtime, we will be throwing open our doors so all UCL students and staff can look around the Institute of Making. What’s more, you can use the opportunity to sign up to become a member.
Part of Public Events
Focus Group for Prosthetics Wearers
Saturday 20 October 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Are you aged between 18 and 65 and do you wear a prosthetic limb? We would like to hear about your experiences of materials in your prosthetic!
Part of Public Events, Research Events
Public Open Day: PLASTICS
Saturday 27 October 2018 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Plastics use has become a hot topic. Want to know more this black sheep of the material world? Then this open day is for you! Our Saturday Extravaganza in October tackles plastics: discovering the miraculous material properties of this contentious group of materials; testing it physically with different hands-on making processes; unpicking the thorny issues of current plastics use, circular lifecycles and recycling processes; and taking a look at plastics’ remarkable cultural history.
Part of Public Events
Public Masterclass: Recycling Roman Ruins
Monday 19 November 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Part of Public Events, Research Events
Member Masterclass: Recycling Roman Ruins
Monday 19 November 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Part of Member Events, Research Events