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MAKE: Furniture Build Workshop led by Rebecca Sainsot-Reynolds

Learn to build modular furniture shapes from shop bought materials!

Come and learn a modular making method!

A family friendly workshop for anyone interested, recommended for kids aged 8+ , teens and adults.

The technique is a simple ‘modular’ construction method, derived from the architects designs in the 1976 book ‘Instant Furniture’ for the home, a toolkit for making domestic furniture as a non-carpenter, using off the shelf timbers. You’ll get an introduction to the design and its adaptability, how to choose and order off the shelf timbers, and a worksheet so you can try yourself at home!

We will learn to use a set of hand tools and electric drills, to perform basic assembly techniques so that together we can build Turf Projects new gallery benches on wheels! There will be smaller pieces for you to assemble and take home.

 

ABOUT REBECCA SAINSOT-REYNOLDS:

Rebecca Sainsot-Reynolds is an artist, maker and educator and facilitator. Her work is often site-specific, and uses history, myth, play and material making to engage sites and share stories.

KEY ACCESS INFO​

  • To help us support you best, please let us know if you have any access needs when booking.
  • For access info about getting to Turf and the Turf space, click here.
  • Our unit in the Whitgift Centre is 4 minutes walk (0.2 miles) from Wellesley Road Tram stop via the underpass, and 7 minutes walk (0.3 miles) from West Croydon Station and 8 minutes walk (0.4 miles) from East Croydon station.

 

WORKSHOP CODE:

Turf aims to be a space where all are welcomed & respected. We ask all attendees to align with this spirit when booking and support us in creating a welcoming & collaborative atmosphere together. We ask that everyone is;

  • Kind and respectful in our language and behaviour towards others. Turf is a space which is anti racism, sexism, homophobia and ableism.
  • Considerate of others’ time; allowing others room to speak & engage.
  • Respectful of the space itself as belonging to many people, treating the space & objects with care.
  • Attend wherever possible: In 2023, around 30% of people booking free tickets didn’t turn up! Our free tickets are limited and in high demand. Every person who doesn’t turn up means someone else can’t attend, so please let us know if you can’t make it to free up a space. If you don’t attend twice or more without letting us know, you may be restricted from booking again.

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