Public invited to `Make:Shift:Do’

Published On Wed 19 Nov 2014 by Roddy Isles

People in and around Dundee are being invited to `Make:Shift:Do’ as part of a nationwide mini-festival of craft and innovation.

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD), part of the University of Dundee, is linking with the Crafts Council and the V&A in London to offer a day of events on Friday November 21st  exploring how advances in materials, processes and technologies are driving innovation in craft practice.

Dr Louise Valentine, Senior Lecturer in Design + Craft at DJCAD, said, “We are delighted to once again be working alongside Crafts Council and V&A London to bring to Dundee a rich learning experience around innovations in craft.

“The day has been designed for the general public and people working in the creative industries, offering fun as well as insight into the critical side of making design and craft in Scotland today. We're really keen to let people see the transformation in practice happening as a result of radical experimentation with new technologies and smart materials.”

Among the activities over the course of the day are workshops based around 3D printing and laser cutting, smart materials in jewellery and textiles, and computing to develop interactive projects. There will also be an exhibition of work from 45 emerging artists and designers from DJCAD and a salon with talks from craft and design experts.

Events run from 9am on Friday November 21st at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design. The events are open to over-16s and anyone interested can register in advance at http://www.dundee.ac.uk/djcad/makeshiftdo/register/

DJCAD has established itself as a world leader in craft research and practice. The college drives innovation through radical experimentation. Its staff and students constantly work with colleagues at home and abroad to expand knowledge, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and explore new approaches to craft.

Make Shift Do Dundee is part of UK festival celebrating innovation in craft practice. It is led by the Crafts Council and includes events up and down the country.

For more information on the Dundee events see:

http://www.dundee.ac.uk/djcad/makeshiftdo/

Roddy Isles
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