{"id":14310,"date":"2024-10-30T16:13:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T16:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/?p=14310"},"modified":"2024-10-30T16:13:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T16:13:26","slug":"exploring-materials-a-collaborative-workshop-by-the-makers-project-and-the-bristol-materials-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/exploring-materials-a-collaborative-workshop-by-the-makers-project-and-the-bristol-materials-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Materials: A Collaborative Workshop by the MAKERS Project and the Bristol Materials Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An engaging workshop, jointly organised by the Bristol Materials Network and the MAKERS Project<\/a>, is set to take place on 7th November 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm<\/strong> at 4Z002 (Prototype and Play Lab), School of Engineering, Frenchay Campus<\/strong>. This hands-on event provides a unique opportunity to explore materials in new ways, emphasising tactile engagement and critical thinking about the environmental impact of material choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Importance of Materials Awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Materials awareness is essential for professionals in design and engineering, particularly in a time where sustainability is increasingly critical. By enhancing materials literacy, practitioners gain insights into the environmental impact of materials, from sourcing to disposal, which can ultimately influence the longevity, sustainability, and ecological footprint of their designs. This workshop aims to foster such understanding, encouraging participants to adopt a more responsible, innovative approach to material selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Workshop Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hands-On Exploration of Material Properties<\/strong>
Participants will engage in a series of activities designed to explore materials through touch and observation, gaining a deeper understanding of their properties and applications. The workshop invites participants to think creatively about materials, with a particular focus on how they might be repurposed or reimagined in design and engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduction to Innovative Recycled and Bio-Based Materials<\/strong>
Attendees will also learn about the latest advancements in recycled and bio-based materials currently in development, showcasing how new materials can provide environmentally responsible alternatives without sacrificing functionality or aesthetic value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artists\u2019 Books Exhibition: Material Use in Art and Design<\/strong>
A pop-up exhibition of artists\u2019 books will demonstrate unique applications of materials within creative processes, showing how material selection can influence artistic output. Attendees are encouraged to handle the works and explore how these choices reflect sensory engagement, offering inspiration for applying materials thoughtfully in both art and applied fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> 7th November 2024
Time:<\/strong> 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Location:<\/strong> 4Z002 (Prototype and Play Lab), School of Engineering, Frenchay Campus
Cost:<\/strong> Free
Attendance:<\/strong> Places limited, book your place here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An engaging workshop, jointly organised by the Bristol Materials Network and the MAKERS Project, is set to take place on 7th November 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at 4Z002 (Prototype and Play Lab), School of Engineering, Frenchay Campus. This hands-on event provides a unique opportunity to explore materials in new ways, emphasising tactile … Continue reading “Exploring Materials: A Collaborative Workshop by the MAKERS Project and the Bristol Materials Network”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":14311,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":15,"footnotes":""},"categories":[191,150,15,223],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-climate-action-hub","category-engineering-and-society","category-events","category-makers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/79"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14310"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14310\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14314,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14310\/revisions\/14314"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}