Upcoming Events

Member Masterclass: Silver Ring

Monday 18 November 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm

In this workshop, designer Rahel Pfrommer will teach the simplest and most important shape within jewellery making; the ring. Participants will learn how to cut, shape and file silver, to create their very own silver ring or more sculptural jewellery pieces.

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Member Masterclass: Silver Ring

Monday 18 November 2019 2:00pm - 4:00pm

In this workshop, designer Rahel Pfrommer will teach the simplest and most important shape within jewellery making; the ring. Participants will learn how to cut, shape and file silver, to create their very own silver ring or more sculptural jewellery pieces.

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My Research Makespace: Laser-scanning for PHX [X is for Xylonite]

Tuesday 19 November 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm

At our event, Frances Scott, an artist working with moving image, will screen her new film work PHX [X is for Xylonite]. Frances worked at Institute of Making over a number of weeks to produce specialist laser scans, which would become animated forms in the final film. Following the screening, she will discuss how she made use of the Institute of Making to further her research through making.

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Materials Library Yoga

Wednesday 20 November 2019 6:00pm - 7:00pm

We are running weekly yoga in the Materials Library on Thursday evenings. Victoria from Rice Yoga is an inclusive, friendly and enthusiastic teacher creating classes accessible to all. This class is open to everyone at UCL.

Maker in Residence – Helen Carnac, Enamel

Tuesday 26 November 2019 10:00am - 5:00pm

For a whole week artist and metalworker Helen Carnac will be using the Institute of Making as her studio and creating thoughtful enamel pieces. Join Helen to explore and play with enamel – find out how to use the Makespace enamel kiln, discover the instant gratification of firing vitreous porcelain on copper, and consider the nature of mark making through the process of sgraffito.

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Member Masterclass: Enamelling

Wednesday 27 November 2019 10:00am - 12:00pm

Explore the process of enamelling and its historical context with our Maker-in-Residence, artist and metal worker, Helen Carnac, who will teach principles and methods of enamelling processes.

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Big Make Merry: Pewter Decorations

Tuesday 17 December 2019 10:30am - 12:30pm

Join the Institute of Making team to Make Merry. We will set up our pewter kit to indulge all the seasonal metal-casting urges you may have. The sessions will be very relaxed. Come along to make decorations or gifts from the materials provided.

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