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Repair Week: Ceramics Repair and Darning

12 October 2021, 10:00 am–4:00 pm

White bowl with blue floral motif.

Join the Institute of Making's Repair Week from Monday 11th to Friday 15th October, in the run up to International Repair Day. Take a creative look at the ways in which we mend and maintain our stuff, celebrating the repair techniques of expert makers and legitimising the world of playful and experimental repair.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Organiser

Institute of Making

Location

Institute of Making
Malet Place
London
WC1E 7JE
United Kingdom

Experimental Ceramics Repair with Bridget Harvey: 10:00-12:00pm (Morning Session)

Book your place at Experimental Ceramics Repair here

Bring along your favourite ceramic mug, plate or object to give it a new lease of life! In this workshop, Bridget Harvey will explore creative ways to mend broken ceramics. The results may be unexpected, with the potential for items to be transformed into more sculptural than functional forms. After looking at your object, Bridget will guide you through the different materials and methods available to assemble them into re-imagined and re-purposed objects.

No experience or skill necessary, all welcome!

To take part in the session you will need:
- a broken ceramic object in need of repair

Bridget Harvey is an interdisciplinary artist, maker and educator working with found objects and materials such as fired ceramics, wood, and textiles. Her inventive and playful practice focuses on repair within multiple disciplines and as independent practice since 2013. Bridget is interested in how making and repairing helps us understand ourselves and what we do/own, aiming to generate new understanding and add meaning through craft. Bridget’s artist residency at the Victoria & Albert Museum in 2018-19 explored the relationship of repair to conservation through artefacts, a publication and an exhibition.

Introduction to Darning (Online): 10:00-11:00 (Morning Session)

Book your place at Introduction to Darning here

Have you got holes in your jumper, your socks or your much-loved trainers?

Join Institute of Making Director Zoe Laughlin for for an introduction to darning. Zoe has spent the past two years fixing all manner of garments by darning. Darning is a technique of patching holes using only thread, and Zoe will teach participants the basics over Zoom video call. After Zoe has passed on her skills in this hour-long workshop, you will have learnt the rudiments of darning and can continue to mend items at home!

No experience or skill necessary, all welcome!

To take part in the session you will need:
-      thread
-      a needle
-      a textile item with holes or frayed sections
-      a laptop, phone or iPad with a functioning camera and sound.

Experimental Ceramics Repair with Bridget Harvey: 14:00-16:00 (Afternoon Session)

Book your place at Experimental Ceramics Repair here

Bring along your favourite ceramic mug, plate or object to give it a new lease of life! In this workshop, Bridget Harvey will explore creative ways to mend broken ceramics. The results may be unexpected, with the potential for items to be transformed into more sculptural than functional forms. After looking at your object, Bridget will guide you through the different materials and methods available to assemble them into re-imagined and re-purposed objects.

No experience or skill necessary, all welcome!

To take part in the session you will need:
- a broken ceramic object in need of repair

Bridget Harvey is an interdisciplinary artist, maker and educator working with found objects and materials such as fired ceramics, wood, and textiles. Her inventive and playful practice focuses on repair within multiple disciplines and as independent practice since 2013. Bridget is interested in how making and repairing helps us understand ourselves and what we do/own, aiming to generate new understanding and add meaning through craft. Bridget’s artist residency at the Victoria & Albert Museum in 2018-19 explored the relationship of repair to conservation through artefacts, a publication and an exhibition.

Introduction to Darning: 14:00-15:30 (Afternoon Session)

Book your place at Introduction to Darning here

Have you got holes in your jumper, your socks or your much-loved trainers?

Join Institute of Making Director Zoe Laughlin for for an introduction to darning. Zoe has spent the past two years fixing all manner of garments by darning. Darning is a technique of patching holes using only thread, and Zoe will teach participants the basics over Zoom video call. After Zoe has passed on her skills in this hour-long workshop, you will have learnt the rudiments of darning and can continue to mend items at home!

No experience or skill necessary, all welcome!

To take part in the session you will need:
- a textile item with holes or frayed sections
- spectacles if you need them for close up stitching!


 

Important: the Institute of Making's COVID-19 policy for Repair Week

The Institute of Making has adopted some temporary measures for our in-person events during Repair Week, to ensure the safety of their team and to help everyone attending to feel as comfortable as possible.

Negative test result required:

All event participants coming to the Institute of Making will need to show proof of a negative lateral flow test taken within 48 hours of the event. You can either show your test result on your NHS app, or show text message confirmation of a negative test result. Unfortunately they will not be able to give access to anyone without a negative test result.

Links: Order a free lateral flow test / Register your test result on the gov.uk website

Face coverings:

At the Institute of Making's in-person events, all participants are required to wear a face covering. If you are unable to wear a face covering, please book onto their online events instead. Their staff are happy to help you find an online event or to work with you to work out a type of face covering that will enable you to attend the in-person event. Email events@instituteofmaking.org.uk with any questions.

COVID symptoms:

If you experience any COVID-19 symptoms, including a temperature, please cancel your event booking through Eventbrite and stay at home. We know it can be disappointing to miss an event, but it is important to keep everyone safe.

Do you have specific access requirements?

The Institute of Making would like to make sure that everyone can join their events and use their website as easily as possible. Please message them if you need any particular support or assistance while attending their space or using their platforms, so they can ensure those. They are also always interested in feedback to help them improve access to their activities. Contact Sara by following this link.