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MakeRoom: ‘Free garden clay workshop – timewasters warmly welcome’

Drop in sessions from 11-1am and 2-4pm. Free workshop for all ages to sculpt with and learn to process wild clay (from neighbour’s gardens and free online ads). You will be taking part in an ongoing collaborative art project (from artists Emma MD and Tina Salvidge a.k.a ‘Timewasters’) which uses clay modelling to open a dialogue about the manufacturing of both ceramic and digital products we rely on every day.

 

You’ll be asked to recreate your first mobile phone, music album, favourite mug and more as rudimentary clay objects with newfound archaeological significance. The project is also looking at the shared nostalgia between different generations towards traditional craft, obsolete technology and old music. There will be a music corner with ambient music made from clay instruments you can join in with including bells, shakers and drums. There will also be Walkmans and mp3 players with headphones to go on a little explore of the albums the Timewasters have been listening to during their clay sessions.

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.

Part of:

Resolve Collective, Ama Dodzro, Print Collective, Solo Wood Recycling, Fashion Meets Music, Heather Lawrence, Daisy Young, Rebecca Sainsot-Reynolds and Rosie Crane Eckmire
( Jan 2023 )

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