FREE
Friday 19 September, 11am - 1pm
Making Dough and Getting By
Making Dough and Getting By is a unique, hands-on zine-building workshop inspired by Richard Wentworth's "Making do and getting by" and the We Roar exhibition. This workshop delves into the themes of creativity in constrained environments, humanity and individuality, and resourcefulness and adaptation.
You will create with bread and its packaging. Each participant will be invited to use only a cheap loaf of sliced bread and the bag it comes in as their materials for the session, where they will illustrate and reveal the human touch in everyday adaptations and modifications. Imagine sitting on an orange crate, using a tuna tin as an ashtray or turning an empty milk carton into a flower vase.
About Our Make It Yours Sessions
You’re invited to drop into our Creative Courtyard and make something inspired by the museum collection.
Our creative sessions are free and open to all. Join us to make and create together and contribute to our growing museum! The sessions will be led by artists, makers, and writers, all influenced by this unique museum. Register using the link below.
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Friday 10 October, 10am-12pm
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