Festival of Stuff: Materials Library Drawing Masterclass (Morning)

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Location: Bloomsbury

Date: Saturday 14th June

Time: 10:00 — 12:00

Join us for a Materials Library-inspired drawing session that invites you to sensorially investigate our extraordinary collection of wondrous materials.

Led by Institute of Making Director, Zoe Laughlin, this two-hour masterclass invites you to explore a characterful and careful selection of materials from our Materials Library shelves through mark-making, observation and sensory play. From quick-fire drawings to descriptive depictions and sketching by touch and feel alone, we’ll reflect on what happens when you shift your ways of looking, handling and interpreting materials.

No previous drawing experience is needed. All drawing materials will be provided but if you have a favourite pen/pencil, feel free to bring it. All welcome - come draw with us!

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 10+. 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 Zoe Laughlin.

Event location

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

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Attendee information

No previous drawing experience is needed. All drawing materials will be provided, though if you have a favourite pen or pencil, please feel free to bring it. All welcome - come draw with us!

Please remember to wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that you do not mind potentially getting dirty or damaged when using our workshops.

Do you have specific access requirements?

Everyone is welcome in our spaces for our Festival of Stuff day event and masterclasses. We strive to make all of our processes accessible, including attending our events and workshops, and using our website and booking systems. Please message us if you have any questions, or requirements, or need assistance using our platforms. We'll be happy to help.

We're always interested in feedback to help us improve access to our activities. Please contact us at events@instituteofmaking.org.uk if you'd like to chat.