Our team are excited to be collaborating with choreographer Rebecca Evans and physical computing specialist Su Adams. We have been diving into the world of do-it-yourself (DIY) technology, upskilling our teams so that we can increase our KWMC community tech offer. Su Adams Found of U Can Too enthused us with the accessible possibilities of […]
A Showcase about the state of air pollution in the Ashley ward, through data, citizen science, community voices and art. Over the past year, people in the Ashley ward have been uncovering air pollution locally through data collection, workshops and art. This event will showcase the results and contributions over the year. We will debut […]
Welcome to day four of the Come Together Weekender! A four day gathering of talks, workshops, and events exploring how we can connect through a mix of in-person and virtual, or ‘hybrid’ spaces. Each day of the Weekender we will be delving into a different question. Today asking… How can we use ‘hybrid’ to access […]
***This event has now taken place, To view and share Tales of Care and Repair, please visit the external project site here: https://tales.repairacts.net/ *** Do you fix things for a living? Or like to make do and mend? Come and share your stories of repair, from professional to DIY, and even failed attempts! KWMC The […]
Do you fix things for a living? Or like to make do and mend? Come and share your stories of repair, from professional to DIY, and even failed attempts! KWMC The Factory are partnering with Repair Acts (UWE) to bring together community members and local residents to share their knowledge and experience of repairing objects, […]
Do you fix things for a living? Or like to make do and mend? Come and share your stories of repair, from professional to DIY, and even failed attempts! KWMC The Factory are partnering with Repair Acts (UWE) to bring together community members and local residents to share their knowledge and experience of repairing objects, […]
At this time of year, KWMC and other arts and cultural venues in Bristol and Bath usually announce discounts and deals in the Culture Flash Sale. But 2020 has been no ordinary year… Instead, from 19 – 23 October, we’ll be joining people across the region in the #LoveBristolArts campaign to highlight simple – and often free – ways to support Bristol […]
KWMC: The Factory is committed to improving and developing sustainability within our practice, across all our programmes of work including commissions and services, training and skills, enterprise development and memberships. The following projects will support us in this journey: Julie’s Bicycle Knowle West Media Centre is one of ten cultural initiatives currently receiving expert mentoring to become more […]
An environmental twist on our Sewing & Textiles monthly meet-up at KWMC The Factory Make scrunchies from scrap fabrics and upcycle old clothing. No need to book, just pop in! FREE for Factory members / £3 for non-members (or sign up on the day) Email thefactory@kwmc.org. uk for more info on Factory memberships or express […]
This April, to coincide with Earth Day, we’re running a special programme of workshops, talks and hands-on sessions at KWMC: The Factory, exploring how we can reduce our impact on the environment while we make useful and beautiful things. Activities include using digital manufacturing technologies and traditional craft techniques to transform waste into new things, creating […]