STEAM-POWERED MAKING DERBY SILK MILL MUSEUM OF MAKING
*Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths*
AUGUST PROGRAMME
Reimagining Derby Silk Mill Museum of Making through a monthly programme of prototyping activities and workshops during 2016 and early 2017. Exploring ideas and approaches in the ‘Project Lab’ to help create an outstanding Museum of Making experience at the site of the world’s first factory.
The Project Lab is open throughout 2016 and early 2017 on the following days: Thursday 3-9pm* Saturday 1-5pm*
*These days are subject to change if we are catering for a specific event, please check the website before visiting. See inside this leaflet for August’s programme - come along and get involved!
THURSDAY 4 AUGUST
The Art of Artefacts! Collections Workshop 1
3-9pm Just drop in
How might we group the collections? Share your ideas about how we could display objects together, which objects you like best and how you would categorise the artefacts to tell the story of making in Derby.
Patch-a-thon
4-7pm Just drop in
A team of volunteers have been working hard on creating a giant picnic blanket for the launch of FIGMENT 2016! Tie dye, applique, paint, draw, embroider and transform a rectangle of fabric to add to our evolving picnic blanket.
Derby Writer’s Hub
6-8pm Just drop in - suitable for adults
Join Derby’s writing community to write, share skills, exchange ideas, socialize and find inspiration.
Workshop Induction
4-6pm Book via our eventbrite page - www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk
If you’re interested in getting involved in the manufacturing side of coproducing the museum, Workshop Supervisor, Steve Smith will show you around and give you the initial training required.
Make Your Own
6-9pm Book via our eventbrite page - www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk
Your chance to use our workshops to work on your own projects. Come down and meet like-minded makers and tinkerers who can help you think creatively about your own projects and share your own ideas with others.
SATURDAY 6 AUGUST
The Art of Artefacts! Collections Workshop 1
1-5pm Just drop in
How might we group the collections? Share your ideas about how we could display objects together, which objects you like best and how you would categorise the artefacts to tell the story of making in Derby.
Super Saturday
2-3.30pm Just drop in
Bring the whole family and follow the trail around our three Museum sites and explore our collections, taking part in the extra special activities as you go!
FIGMENT Fun
1-4pm Just drop in
FIGMENT is a free participatory art event taking place at the Silk Mill on 20 August. If you or your family would like to create something to share at FIGMENT, join us today to find out more and
make something!
Visit - http://derby.figmentproject.org
Follow - @figmentderby
THURSDAY 11 AUGUST
The Art of Artefacts! Collections Workshop 1
6-9pm Just drop in
Share your ideas about how we could display objects together, which objects you like best and how you would categorise the artefacts to tell the story of making in Derby.
Making a Portable Project Lab (Workshop 1)
6-8pm Book via our eventbrite page - www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk
We’re taking the Silk Mill Re-Imagine Project Lab on the road! Help shape how the Portable Project Lab is designed, made and used.
FIGMENT Prep
4-7pm Just drop in
Drop in to The Silk Mill and help us prepare for FIGMENT 2016! Bunting, banners and streamers - FIGMENT is a huge celebration and we want to transform Cathedral Green ready for the festival.
SATURDAY 13 AUGUST
The Art of Artefacts! Collections Workshop 1
1-5pm Just drop in
How might we group the collections? Share your ideas about how we could display objects together, which objects you like best and how you would categorise the artefacts to tell the story of making in Derby.
Meet the STEAM-Powered Maker - Stevie Davies 2-4pm Just drop in
Contemporary glass artist, Stevie Davies, is working on a series themed using photos that explore the overlooked details, textures and patterns found all around us. Photography and sketches have been translated into mixed media artworks, primarily made using fused glass and metals.
Workshop Induction
1-3pm Book via our eventbrite page - www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk
If you’re interested in getting involved in the manufacturing side of coproducing the museum, Workshop Supervisor, Steve Smith will show you around and give you the initial training required.
Making a Portable Project Lab (Workshop 2)
2-4pm Book via our eventbrite page - www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk
We’re taking the Silk Mill Re-Imagine Project Lab on the road! Help us shape how the portable Silk Mill project lab is designed, built and used.
THURSDAY 18 AUGUST
The Art of Artefacts! Collections Workshop 1
3-6pm Just drop in
How might we group the collections? Share your ideas about how we could display objects together, which objects you like best and how you’d categorise the artefacts to tell the story of making in Derby.
Making a Portable Project Lab (Workshop 3)
6-9pm Book via our eventbrite page - www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk
We’re taking the Silk Mill Re-Imagine Project Lab on the road! Help us shape how the portable Silk Mill project lab is designed, built and used.
Derby Writer’s Hub
6-8pm Just drop in - suitable for adults
Join Derby’s writing community to write, share skills, exchange ideas, socialize and find inspiration.
Make Your Own
6-9pm Book via our eventbrite page - www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk
Your chance to use our workshops to work on your own projects. Come down and meet
like-minded makers and tinkerers who can help you think creatively about your own projects and share your own ideas with others.
SATURDAY 20 AUGUST
FIGMENT Derby
12-5pm Just drop in
This free, participatory, community arts event will see Cathedral Green transform in to a celebration of creativity! Produced by a team of brilliant volunteers, this is a place for artists, makers and audiences to play! Meet artists, performers and sculptors and share your inner-artist with us. FIGMENT Derby will be the first FIGMENT in Europe as part of an international programme in North America and Australia.
THURSDAY 25 AUGUST
The Art of Artefacts! Collections Workshop 2
6-9pm Just drop in
How might we tell stories with collections? Share your knowledge, connections and stories about the artefacts of making. What ideas do we have about how the objects could be presented and accessed? We’d love to hear your views!
Micro:bit Workshop
3-6pm Book via our eventbrite page - www.derbymuseums.eventbrite.co.uk
From writing your name in lights, controlling robots, to watering your plants - the possibilities are endless with a BBC micro:bit! Every Year 7 pupil will have received a micro:bit - a pocket-sized computer that aims to engage young people in engineering! Bring yours or borrow one at the session.
SATURDAY 27 AUGUST
The Art of Artefacts! Collections Workshop 2
1-5pm Just drop in
How might we tell stories with collections? Share your knowledge, connections and stories about the artefacts of making. What ideas do we have about how the objects could be presented and accessed? We’d love to hear your views!
Spotlight On… Perspectives:
Visual Representations of Making
2-3pm Just drop in
Hear the hidden stories behind our objects and learn more about how we are preparing the collections
here for decant; ready for our transformation into
the Derby Silk Mill Museum of Making.
Meet the STEAM-Powered Makers - Graeme Smith and Andrew Martyn Sugars 2-4pm Just drop in
As a freelance maker and designer, Graeme brings vast experience to the Silk Mill. He also designed and built some of our bespoke interactive features in the nature gallery at the Museum & Art Gallery! Andrew adopts many making disciplines to create engaging experiences. From woodwork, arduino, kinetic sculpture and electronics - Andrew brings his Forest School Training experience to his practice.
FIND OUT MORE
Find information about upcoming events and activities via the Derby Museums website – www.derbymuseums.org
BLOG: Since 2011, we have been documenting developments on our blog site – www.derbysilkmill.tumblr.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: We regularly post updates on our twitter feed – follow us: @derbysilkmill #DSMMoM
IN PERSON: The ground floor of The Silk Mill will be open every Thursday 3-9pm and Saturday 1-5pm throughout 2016 and early 2017 as a Project Lab - come along and get involved! (These days are subject to change if we have a specific event, please check the website before visiting.)
GET INVOLVED
Our project theme “Made by the Makers of Today” is a primary focus for the coming months and years. We will be offering volunteer co-production opportunities that will excite and challenge everyone, developing our collective skills and enabling us to make the Museum of Making together. If you are interested in being part of our co-production programme MUSEUM – as an individual, family or as part of a community group, organisation or business; please email Gemma Hopkins - gemma@derbymuseums.org