Festival of Making

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: Applications now open for the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust @QESTcraft for craft makers. Apply for a Scholarship, an Emerging Maker Grant or Apprenticeship Funding. Deadline to apply: Monday 12th August 2024 qest.org.uk/applications-n…

🌈Breathing Colour by Margo Selby ⁠ 📍Blackburn Cathedral⁠ 🗓️Open until Sunday, July 28th during regular venue hours⁠ ⁠ A Co-commission by The National Festival of Making and @TextileBiennial @Standfast1924 @ace_national @ace_thenorth @blackburndarwen @bbcathedral

Today, the natural light streaming through the stained glass windows beautifully highlighted the intricate details and vibrant hues of @margoselby’s incredible artwork, Breathing Colour. The exhibition will be closing this weekend, so be sure not to miss out!

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Check out #ArtinManufacturing on @BBCSounds #FrontRow. Host @NickAhad interviews Elena Jackson, co-founder of the National #FestivalofMaking, and explores this year's festival commissions by @margoselby and Nehal Aamir. Listen at 27 minutes 📻 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

From yarn bombers to doll modifiers to wood turners, this joyous show features 14,000 pieces by diehard hobbyists in one giant gleeful celebration of personal creativity! @Artangel @HetainPatel1 @BlackburnMuseum #festivalofmaking 👀⬇️ theguardian.com/artanddesign/a…

#ComeAsYouReallyAre is open! Head to the old Grants building to find a treasure trove of the nation’s hobbies. @Artangel & @HetainPatel1 present an extraordinary celebration of everyday creativity. 🗓️ Wed-Sun until 20 Oct 🎟️ FREE entry artangel.org.uk/project/come-a…

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞 @HetainPatel1 opens today with 1000s of objects created, modified, or collected by hobbyists across the UK, alongside a new artist film. 📅Until 20 October 2024 📍The Hobby Cave @ Grants, Croydon 🎟️Free entry, book: tickets.artangel.org.uk/events/artange…

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We want your colour! Join @margoselby Living Colour Chart!🌈⁠Share a colour that is special to you. It might be a colour memory from childhood, a favourite pair of socks, or a colour that resonates with your emotions today. Make it as personal as you like.⁠

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An immersive representation of the infinite nature of human innovation, the installation loosely follows the form of a cardboard box in net form and is a joyful reminder that play is in the making.⁠

Fabula un Facto by Sam Williams in residency with @CardboardBoxCo invited audiences to experience the wonder of the factory floor at the National Festival of Making.

FUNDING ADVICE & SUPPORT |📢 Calling Lancashire Musicians, DJs, Music Venues, Live Music Event/ Festival Organisers, Music Producers, Music Promoters, Music Rehearsal Spaces + Recording Studios! Sign up for one-to-one advice from @ace_thenorth by 18 July⏩tinyurl.com/mpd7bd9a

We had a brilliant weekend @festofmaking with a great turnout for our stalls and activities! 🌟 Our Art & Design and STEAM tents hosted activities for everyone ! A big thank you to all the staff and students involved over and @festofmaking - see you again next year! 🙌

@Gough_Janet @bbcathedral @thetimes Amazing!

Margo Selby’s Breathing Colour made of pleated fabric on display @bbcathedral and part of @festofmaking and featured @thetimes today.

Free but booking essential, get your tickets here: tickets.artangel.org.uk/events/artange…

In partnership with @factoryintl, @GlynnVivian, @GrundyBlackpool, @MuseumofMaking, @WolvArtGallery, @BarnsleyCivic, @NGCAsunderland, @CCADLD, @hospitalfield, @InvMAG, @Tate_StIves. With thanks to @CreativeLivesCL. Digital Partner @BloombergDotOrg

Read more + book: artangel.org.uk/project/come-a…

Exhibition Announcement: @HetainPatel1 + @Artangel present Come As You Really Are - Featuring 1000s of objects from UK hobbyists in celebration of living life on our own terms in a society dominated by consumerism. Opens 18 July in Croydon, London. ⬇️