Institute of Making

The Festival of Stuff is back! Join us for our annual, large-scale, drop-in, completely free Festival at the Institute of Making Stratford on Saturday 27th June 2026. Find out more: instituteofmaking.org.uk/events/view/fe… #InstituteOfMaking #Making #Materials #FreeLondon #LondonEvents

Gauge time like a palaeontologist with the help of ancient fossils, use optical illusions to play with human perception and put your estimation skills to the test at this year’s Festival of Stuff. Get ready to measure, manipulate and make! More info: instituteofmaking.org.uk/events/view/fe…

Our new series of the kitchen cabinet kicks off today at 10.30am on BBC RADIO 4. It’s a be long one, an (almost) unbroken 13 weeks and starts with a cracker from the institute @of_Making

And a special thank you to all activity leads, makers, freelancers and volunteers who spent their Saturday with us—hopefully, you were just as blown away as we were. Videography by Mattia Reiniger and sound design by Ed Briggs.

Eager to join in again next year? Keep an eye on our newsletter for more information – sign up via our website: instituteofmaking.org.uk

Reflecting on all the gusty goodness from our Wind-inspired 2025 Festival of Stuff Stratford Extravaganza! instituteofmaking.org.uk/blog/the-festi…

Attention repair & reuse enthusiasts! The UCL Repair Cafe is back on Friday 7th November. Join us between 12:00 – 16:00 in Stratford and learn how to mend your broken items for free. Clothing, textiles, ceramics, jewellery, bikes & electronics welcome. instituteofmaking.org.uk/events/view/re…

It's TODAY 🤩 Come and find us on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, 1 - 5pm, today - Saturday 21st June. Free & open to all, no bookings required. See you soon! instituteofmaking.org.uk/events/view/fe… #InstituteOfMaking #Making #Materials #FestivalOfStuff #FreeEvent #FreeLondon

Tomorrow is the Festival of Stuff @of_Making in Stratford. Free & open to all, 1-5pm. We have a hot air balloon. hovercraft, blow torches, screen printing and much more. Come and say hello!

Behind the scenes rag rag making with textile artist Rachael Matthews. Even the softest of materials can provide great strength! Join us to turn a huge pile of textile waste into thick, durable rope this Saturday 21st June at the Festival of Stuff: bit.ly/3FSRdOs

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If you are excited by the prospect of working with a wondrous collection of materials in a creative and multidisciplinary environment, then we’d love to hear from you: instituteofmaking.org.uk/blog/we-are-hi…

We’re hiring a Materials Library Science Lead! Are you a personable, open-minded materials scientist who delights in molecules, minerals and the made world? Have a passion for communication, community-building, hands-on learning and materials and making? This could be for you!

Find out more: instituteofmaking.org.uk/events/view/fe…

Passionate about making and materials? Love hands-on creative activities? In need of a fun, free, family-friendly day out? Then join us at the Festival of Stuff! - Institute of Making Stratford, UCL Marshgate, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - Saturday 21st June, 13:00 – 17:00

@zoelaughlin Please note: All ballot entries must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 18th May. Entering the ballot doesn't guarantee a space. If successful, you'll be sent a booking link from Monday 19th May onwards. To secure your space, you must complete the booking link provided within 24hrs.

@zoelaughlin Whatever your interests, we have a masterclass for you. Explore our program and enter the ballot for a chance to grab a slot: instituteofmaking.org.uk/events

The ballot for our Festival of Stuff masterclasses is open! instituteofmaking.org.uk/events