Festival of Stuff: Historic & Electronic Embroidery Masterclass (Morning)

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Location: Bloomsbury

Date: Friday 13th June

Time: 10:00 — 12:00

Discover the world of embriodery, in all of its historic and futuristic glory, as you create your own touch-responsive textile sensor with conductive thread. Join textile artist and researcher Toni Buckby to learn all about traditional stitching and authentic prick-and-pounce pattern transfer, then see your creation come to life and light up! No prior experience in sewing or electronics required.

Toni Buckby is a creative artist who explores the intersection of textile techniques and digital technologies; challenging traditional notions of skilled labour through innovative e-textiles and collective making. Toni is currently pursuing a PhD at Sheffield Hallam University and the V&A Museum. Her work researches how digital technologies can interpret and preserve fragile Elizabethan embroideries, making them more accessible to a wider audience.

Important information about our ticket ballot for this event:

We are using a ballot ticket booking system for this event.

The ballot is open for a limited time: from Tuesday 13th May until 23:59 on Sunday 18th May.

Entering into the ballot means that you have entered into a draw for the opportunity to book a ticket. Unfortunately, the ballot may be oversubscribed—entering the ballot does not guarantee a masterclass slot.

From Monday 19th May onwards, successful entrants will be sent a booking link, which must be completed within 24 hours in order to secure a ticket.

Once all tickets are fully booked by the ballot winners, we will notify everyone who signed up to the ballot, and offer the opportunity to join the waiting list for last-minute dropouts.

This masterclass is suitable for 12+. All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

This workshop is part of the Festival of Stuff.

Images courtesy of Toni Buckby.

Event location

Institute of Making Bloomsbury
University College London
Malet Place
London
WC1E 7JE

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