Make a Solar Powered Artwork: 2-Part Workshop

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Design and make your own illuminated artwork powered by sunlight in this hands-on workshop!

Fab Lab Plymouth, Plymouth College of Art

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<p>Create your own solar powered artwork in this free 2-part workshop (16 September &amp; 30 September) hosted in collaboration with Smart Citizens and <a href="https://artandenergy.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Art and Energy.</a> Through this workshop you will learn the fascinating skills of reverse glass painting, laser cutting and get hands-on with solar cells! Join us to illuminate your ideas and bring home your own sustainable artwork.</p><p><strong>By signing up to this event, you agree to attend both parts of the workshop.</strong> <strong>Participants based in Devon (UK) will be prioritised. Please read the following details before booking this workshop.</strong></p><p></p><h3>Part 1 Workshop</h3><p><strong>Date: 16 September</strong></p><p><strong>Time: 6pm - 7pm</strong></p><p><strong>Location:  IN-PERSON - hosted at Fab Lab Plymouth (Plymouth College of Art, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, UK, PL4 8AT)</strong></p><p>In this Part 1 Workshop, you will begin creating your designs. The Art and Energy team will demonstrate the process of reverse glass painting and support you to decorate your own glass sheet. All materials will be provided.</p><p></p><h3>Part 2 Workshop </h3><p><strong>Date: 30 September </strong></p><p><strong>Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm</strong></p><p><strong>Location: IN-PERSON - hosted at Fab Lab Plymouth (Plymouth College of Art, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, UK, PL4 8AT)</strong></p><p>In this Part 2 Workshop you will begin assembling your artwork. Working with the Fab Lab team, you will laser cut, construct and decorate a simple wooden frame. You will then add solar cells to your painted glass, with the support of Art and Energy, and finish your artwork by placing your glass into the frame. At the end of the workshop you will have constructed and assembled your own solar powered artwork to take home!</p>

<h3>COVID-19 - Lateral Flow Test Requirements</h3><p>Plymouth College of Art are following Government guidance to help safeguard all members of our community. To attend these workshops at Fab Lab Plymouth, it is strongly advised that you take <strong>two rapid Lateral Flow tests (three days apart) and secure two negative test results before attending each workshop, with the last test to be taken 24 hours before the workshop.</strong> These tests can be accessed for free, and can be booked <a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-covid-19-lateral-flow-test-site" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>, are widely available to <a href="https://www.gov.uk/order-coronavirus-rapid-lateral-flow-tests" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">order online</a> for home delivery, or to <a href="https://maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">collect in person</a> from sites such as the Guildhall in the centre of Plymouth.</p><p></p><h3>Who is this workshop for?</h3><p>This free workshop is open to everyone in Plymouth (UK) and the surrounding region, aged 16 years or above. It  is perfect for those wanting to have fun making their own artwork, and learning new skills in solar cells and digital fabrication. No previous experience of digital fabrication or working with solar cells is required.</p>

<em>Example of a solar powered artwork</em>
<h3>Digital Badges</h3><p>By taking part in this workshop, you will gain a Smart Citizens Digital Badge that can be added to your CV, email signature or LinkedIn profile to highlight your new skills in digital design and fabrication.</p><p></p><h3>Registration alternative</h3><p>If you prefer to register for this event via video call, would like to request an alternative registration format or require any assistance with your application, please contact Sophie by email sheaddon@pca.ac.uk</p><p></p><h3>Everyone welcome</h3><p>We are committed to making our events and opportunities accessible to everyone. If there are any access requirements that would assist your participation in this programme, please let us know when completing the registration form and our team will endeavour to accommodate these where practicable for us to do so.</p>

<h3>About the Smart Citizens Programme</h3><p><a href="https://www.fablabplymouth.org/projects/smart-citizens-programme/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Smart Citizens</a> is a programme of free events, workshops and training in digital design and fabrication based at <a href="https://www.fablabplymouth.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fab Lab Plymouth</a>. Connecting citizens and enterprises with digital technologies skills, the programme empowers a community of citizen makers and champions innovative design solutions to create a more sustainable Plymouth.</p><p>Want to hear about future events and opportunities? Sign up to the Smart Citizens <a href="https://mailchi.mp/de161f116668/smart-citizens" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Newsletter</a> and visit our <a href="https://www.fablabplymouth.org/events/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website.</a></p><p><em>The Smart Citizens Programme is part of the </em><a href="https://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/invest/why-plymouth/creative-digital-city" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em>iMayflower</em></a><em> project and has been supported by The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, who fund the Cultural Development Fund, which is administered by Arts Council England.</em></p>

<h3>About Art and Energy</h3><p>The <a href="https://artandenergy.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Art and Energy</a> Collective is a group of artists, makers, technologists, academics and others who collaborate, share learning and forward the aesthetics of energy generation technology. </p><p>They develop artistic responses to the climate emergency to help people engage creatively with the huge changes we experience with our energy system. Their projects help participants and audiences feel excited and connected with energy, help them learn new skills, spend time thinking about energy and sharing great ideas for their communities.</p>

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