Wonderland Events
7th October – 8th November 2008
Q&A: 7th October 2pm, Free Q & A with Helen Storey, Tony Ryan (University of Sheffield) and Trish Belford (Interface University of Ulster). This session is a chance for you to question the leaders of the Wonderland project. The session is open to everyone and is particularly relevant to school groups and students.
Interface Masterclass: 16th October 3pm- 4pm, Free:
Masterclass at OBG with Trish Belford, Aoife Ludlow and Emma McClintock from Interface (University of Ulster). The Interface team will talk through their role in the project with hands on demonstrations of the processes involved during the making of the ‘disappearing dresses’. This is a unique opportunity to have a go at testing out these new materials for yourself, using some of the most cutting edge textile technologies available today. Family Recycling Workshop 18th October 10.30am – 12.30pm, £2 per person Family Workshop with Aoife Ludlow and Emma McClintock from Interface. A one off workshop for families using Interface technologies to create new art work from the old. This is a workshop using the ideas of sustainability and recycling that underpin the ‘Wonderland’ project to create one off art pieces and is designed to make you rethink your own family’s waste production and energy consumption. Suitable for children 5+. Family Science: 25th October 2pm – 3pm, £2 per person A fun family workshop with Debbie Merrigan. A chance for the whole family to get involved and learn about the wonderful world of science. Make your own flubber, create explosions while learning about the Wonderland project. Suitable for children 5+. Frills & Fashion Workshop1st November- 2pm –4.30pm: £3 per person
Textile Workshop with Aoife Ludlow and Emma McClintock suitable for 15 years +. Bring in a piece of material, whether an old pillowcase, a pair of jeans or a t-shirt and spend the afternoon using the latest technologies from Interface to transform them into something spectacular. Refreshments will be provided. Suitable for 15+
During the run of Wonderland, there will be a dedicated space for workshops and an education resource room. Tours and workshops are available to school groups/ community groups throughout the exhibition. For more information or to make a booking please contact the education officer on chickey@ormeaubaths.co.uk or phone 92890 321 402
