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As the newly appointed Chair of the Through the passion, commitment and If the impact of the Festival is a sustained
WELCOME
Board of Directors, I’d like to take determination of the organisation we community of artists and studios, more
this opportunity to welcome you delivered, amongst other things, over 600 opportunities, more cultural activities,
art packs for children in the Borough, online concerts, galleries and more jobs in the
to the 4th edition of The National MAKING events, a poetry trail across 32 creative sector - then we have much to be
Festival of Making. open spaces, and last summer we brought proud of. We will make the next three years
the incredible Architects of Air immersive even more inclusive, diverse, engaging and
We are delighted to finally be back presenting
installation to Corporation Park. exciting and continue to be a festival that
a festival programme of workshops,
MAKES things happen.
exhibitions, talks and tours across 22 venues Despite the two year hiatus, we now couldn’t
in Blackburn town centre. While we haven’t be in a better position to move forward with We very much hope you enjoy
been able to deliver our usual festival since our 3 year plans to deliver a stronger and more all that you MAKE, SEE, DO
2019, the work didn’t stop and we’ve ensured embedded programme. Since our inception and HEAR over this joyous
that under the direction of the Executive in 2017, we have continued to strive to create celebratory weekend.
Directors, Lauren Zawadzki and Elena a unified ‘making’ identity for Blackburn that
Jackson, the remarkable team have continued allows us to now imagine how this place is Jamie Holman,
to make incredible things happen for people perceived both by local communities, those Chair of the Board,
and communities. who work or visit here and those looking in. Festival of Making CIC
Accessibility
The National Festival of Making takes
over public spaces and venues in
and as such long term level access will
be designed into the building however DID WE
MAKE IT?
and around Blackburn Town Centre. in the short term the building is not
The pedestrianised areas are very fully suitable for people who use a
accessible for pushchairs and wheelchair and those with restricted
wheelchairs however some of the mobility. Unfortunately Tony’s Ball
activities take place in temporary Room is on the upper floor with no
marquees and gazebos where lift access. TELL US WHAT YOU THINK &
WIN £100
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access may be restricted. We strive WITH YOUR
Other venues to note: Single step
to work towards an accessible MOBILE PHONE
access to all venues on Lord Street
programme of events but regret that
not all venues are accessible to our
West and Northgate. IN HIGH STREET VOUCHERS!
whole audience at present. If you require any assistance or infor- We are delighted that you joined us for the National
mation please head to the Festival Hub Festival of Making 2022. To help us plan for the future of
We want to specifically note
where our team will be happy to help. the festival we would like to know what you thought about
that The Making Rooms and 3
Exchange Street have alternative Alternatively the team can be this year’s event and how we can make it even better.
level access to the rear of the contacted on
properties. Both venues have lift info@festivalofmaking.co.uk or drop VISIT festivalofmaking.co.uk/evaluation
access once inside. us a direct message on social media or scan the QR code above to complete the online
(Note it may take us longer to respond survey and enter the prize draw to win £100 in high street
At this time the Cotton Exchange is shopping vouchers.
to emails over the festival weekend).
undergoing refurbishment works
Breastfeeding and Quiet Spaces There are times over the weekend
where you might want to get in touch
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with one of the Festival Team. The
Located in the heart of the town,
best way to do that is to speak to one
Blackburn Library provides areas for
anyone in need of a quiet room or a
of the Event Staff who are wearing OR SCAN THIS QR CODE
purple reflective vests - they will
private area for breastfeeding throughout
be able to make radio contact with
the festival weekend. No need to book,
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what you might be interested in? They’ll be able to help you navigate our extensive Information Points
programme, with recommendations on how to make the most of your experience.
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FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Sustainable Fashion
Bingo
The unofficial Festival opening and
Zimoun Block Automotive: EVERYONE is welcome!
Electric Car Rig The Great British Sewing Bee judge, Patrick
Grant, invites you to join him at 11am on
Be inspired by the ‘real world’ of electric and Saturday 11th June in Cathedral Square as he
hybrid vehicles. Based upon a MK III Toyota hosts his very own Sustainable Fashion Bingo!
Prius, this training rig comes complete with After a short welcome from Festival Directors,
ignition start, gear box transmission and Patrick will take centre stage in his quest to
diagnostic functionality. Expert facilitators will find the most sustainable person in the crowd!
show you how the car engine works, how to find Planning your festival outfit? Handmade,
faults accurately, and most importantly how this recycled and repaired are sure to give you a
car model is better for the environment. full house!
3 LOCATION: STEAM PAVILION SPONSORED BY 20 LOCATION: CATHEDRAL SQUARE -
BLACKBURN COLLEGE, KING WILLIAM STREET 11AM SATURDAY ONLY
Art in Manufacturing Keith Brymer Jones
Switzerland-based, internationally renowned
Residency Exhibitions in conversation with
artist Zimoun presents a mechanical sound Wayne Hemingway
sculpture, exhibited at Blackburn Museum
A potter by trade and known to many as the
until 6th September. Zimoun is best known
judge on TV shows, the Great Pottery Throw
for his site-specific, immersive works, using
Down & The Victorian House of Arts & Crafts,
mechanical principles of rotation and oscillation
we are delighted to announce Conversation
to put materials into motion and produce sound.
in Creativity: Keith Brymer Jones with Wayne
The cardboard for this exhibition has been Hemingway. Ballet dancer. Front man in an
supplied by the Cardboard Box Company. almost famous band. Being on the TV. How did
all that happen? Expect to hear all of the above
8 LOCATION: BLACKBURN MUSEUM
and more in this insightful conversation between
the lively voices of Keith and Wayne. This event
Explore the crossover between art and is FREE to attend however advance booking is
industry through a series of exhibitions advisable with limited walk up space on the day.
ArteeCraft Workshops presenting the Art in Manufacturing Residency
outcomes. Working with clay, textiles, robotics
LOCATION: BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL, SATURDAY 4.30PM
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CREATIVE LANCASHIRE
Led by Shreya Ghodke, ArteeCraft welcomes and steel - this season’s artists and factory
you to a series of South Asian heritage making workforces have interrogated both local and
workshops including block printing, kite global making stories that have influenced,
making and creating your own flower garland.
The artist collective will be on hand to teach
and continue to shape, our making culture.
See page 7 for full listings and pick up the
Fantastical Thoughts:
you about the traditional art-forms, exchange free exhibition guide from venues. The Collective Canal
cultures, and above all, encourage you to have
LOCATION: VARIOUS, SEE PAGE 7
loads of fun!
10 LOCATION: BLACKBURN LIBRARY
Lets Make Art
Taste Lancashire
Market
Who is the canal designed for? Who should
it be designed for and how?
Join the Playground Design Studio workshop
to playfully explore the Liverpool & Leeds Canal
in this Linear Park Commission. Interrogate
Festival favourites Lets Make Art return with a
the canal, its landscape, historic buildings
brand new project: Poster People. Inspired by
and its current and future users. Imagine
the paper dresses of the 60’s and slogan tees
and immortalise in model formation what a
made popular by Katharine Hamnett in the 80’s;
more fantastical collective canal, used by
The Taste Lancashire market, in partnership children and their families are invited to create
everybody, could look like.
with Marketing Lancashire, champions some a wearable poster with a positive message
of the best of the county’s food and drink from using colourful paper and recycled materials. Supported by Super Slow Way and funded
award-winning gins, chutneys and cheeses Exhibit your concerns on anything you want; by the UK Government via the UK Community
to delicious bakes, honey and fruity drinks. from climate change to Marmite. Add images, Renewal Fund.
Find out why Lancashire is the tastiest county graphics or patterns to make your words stand
20 LOCATION: CATHEDRAL SQUARE
when you meet and buy direct from local out around the streets of Blackburn.
producers at the food and drink market.
2 LOCATION: THE FESTIVAL HUB @ SPACE 59,
2 LOCATION: KING WILLIAM STREET KING WILLIAM STREET
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The Big Reinvention Try Out the Columbian Bookbinding with Ian
Challenge Exhibition Printing Press Halawi
with Little Inventors Under the guidance of artist Julia Swarbrick,
use the cast iron Columbian Printing Press
Don’t miss The Big Reinvention Challenge
in Blackburn Museum’s collection to create
Exhibition where you’ll find the invention ideas
your very own print. Designed in 1813 and used
of Evie, Muskaan and Isla ‘made-real’ by
most commonly to print newspapers, there are
professional makers and inventors! Earlier this
under 500 of these presses remaining across
year, we asked children to submit their amazing
the world today. Come and have a go and
ideas to our challenge with Little Inventors, and
experience this historic legacy.
they did not disappoint! Alongside the made-
real inventions you’ll also find drawings from 8 LOCATION: BLACKBURN MUSEUM Artist Ian Halawi invites you to choose a
100 of the budding inventors - a tricky selection selection of poems and bind them into your
when there were over 500 submissions! own personal poetry book. Pick a book cover
and thread colour and be shown how to use a
2 LOCATION: SPACE 59, KING WILLIAM STREET
Explore the Wakes simple yet beautiful stab binding technique,
traditionally used in Chinese and Japanese
Weeks with Molly Bland bookbinding. Personalise your book further
by decorating the cover with a lovely selection
Animating Spaces: Join Molly Bland for a playful exploration of
the Wakes Weeks - a holiday tradition where
of stamps made by the artist. (This is a legacy
Pop-up Performance industrial towns such as Blackburn shut their
project of - ‘Of Earth and Sky’ which took place
in 2021)
factories for maintenance and travelled en
masse to seaside towns. With the expertise of This is a free workshop but advanced booking
Cardboard Box Company, Molly has created an is recommended - limited walk-up spaces
interactive installation inspired by these holiday available on the day.
periods as well as a collage workshop perfect
6 LOCATION: FORMER TEXTILE MUSEUM,
for families.
3 EXCHANGE STREET
10 LOCATION: BLACKBURN LIBRARY
Assembly with Maisie
Model Making with Pritchard
Take your pick! Catch the world’s first all- Aardman Animations Visit Maisie Pritchard’s pop-up festival studio
female Dhol team, Eternal Taal; Parade through as she begins to develop work for a new
the streets with Mr Wilson’s Second Liners, collaborative project, Assembly. Using her
rallying impromptu raves; Take a journey aboard SCAN TO BOOK unique method of making with paper clay,
Pif Paf’s famous travelling machines, Flycycle Maisie will be creating sculptural objects
and Submercycle; Follow the amazing Boom from unwanted waste materials for a playful,
Bikes, fitted with mobile sound systems for all architectural exhibition in Autumn. Festival
your hip hop needs; And, experience the magic goers are invited to join Maisie in the space,
of Bollywood dancing with Ri Ri’s Dance observe her working and take part in the
Academy, join their dance workshops and have different stages of making.
a go yourself!
6 LOCATION: FORMER TEXTILE MUSEUM,
Learn the unique art of model making in these
LOCATION: KING WILLIAM STREET 3 EXCHANGE STREET
fun, interactive workshops with Aardman
Animations – creators of Wallace and Gromit
and Shaun the Sheep! You will receive a step-
The Vintage Mobile by-step demonstration by an expert model
maker from the Aardman studio and discover
Hopeful & Glorious
Cinema how to craft a character of your choice: Shaun Makers Market
the Sheep (Saturday) or Feathers McGraw
(Sunday).
We strongly advise booking in advance as
only limited walk up spaces will be available.
Total of 60 spaces per session.
12 LOCATION: THE MALL, (NEXT TO H&M)
TIMES: 12NOON, 2 & 4PM
Adorning With Clay A selection of incredible talents come together
at Blackburn Cathedral for the National Festival
Climb on board the Vintage Mobile Cinema
and be delighted by scenes of craft, historic
Exhibition of Making Makers Market. Handpicked by expert
curators, Hopeful & Glorious, find emerging and
Lancashire and vintage manufacturing as we Visit the exhibition outcome of Adorning with
established crafters, traders and artists bringing
share footage from the British Pathé film Clay, a workshop series held in 2021 which
handmade jewellery, homewares, limited edition
archive. Now the only known remaining of its culminated in a collaborative textile piece
fashion items and affordable art with numerous
kind, the vehicle was originally one of seven produced by the 13 participants and led by artist
one-off products in this vibrant marketplace.
mobile cinemas funded by the Government in Aliyah Hussain. You can also watch and listen
the 1960’s to tour factories teaching then- to the audio-visual piece, produced by Aliyah The Makers Market will be taking place on
modern methods of manufacturing. as a contemporary legacy of the series. Saturday 11th June only.
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FESTIVAL VENUES
Town Hall Square, The Cotton Exchange Exchange Street
King William Street 4 COTTON EXCHANGE, KING WILLIAM STREET 5 THE MAKING ROOMS, 1 EXCHANGE STREET
6 FORMER TEXTILE MUSEUM, 3 EXCHANGE STREET
1 FESTIVAL HUB @ SPACE 59, KING WILLIAM STREET Blackburn’s Cotton Exchange is a must-visit
for heritage lovers. Former Exchange Halls were
2 TASTE LANCASHIRE MARKET, KING WILLIAM STREET New to the 2022 line up, we open the former
often built to be multi-purpose spaces, as both
Lewis Textile Museum to the public. On the
3 STEAM PAVILION, KING WILLIAM STREET an exchange and also as public assembly rooms
ground floor, you’ll find Maisie Pritchard’s pop-
for gatherings and concerts. With the closure
up artist studio in addition to adult-focussed
If you are visiting with children, be sure to of mills and the decline of the cotton industry
making sessions including Bookbinding &
head to King William Street! Here you’ll find in the 1900s, this building shifted its focus. This
Surface Print (Sunday only). Return to Ritherdon,
the Festival Hub Info Point and family friendly year the Cotton Exchange hosts the solo Art in
a legacy exhibition of Nicola Ellis + Ritherdon’s
workshops from Lets Make Art alongside Manufacturing exhibition of Hannah Leighton-
Art in Manufacturing residency, takes place in
exhibitions from Little Inventors and Aliyah Boyce, who has been in residence with Darwen
the atrium. Next door is festival favourite,
Hussain. Also try your hand at leatherworking Terracotta since September 2019. Taking over
The Making Rooms, for all your FAB Lab needs.
with Diamond Awl Leather Workshops. Outside the vast space, the artist will present a series of
A place where creativity, technology and
the Town Hall is the STEAM Pavilion packed floor works, film and audio.
advanced manufacturing come together -
to the rafters with Science, Technology,
expect demonstrations, workshops, inventions
Engineering, Art and Maths; and just next
and innovation.
door, pick up your tasty treats from the Taste
Lancashire Market.
Museum Street Town Hall Street The Mall and
7 GET READY TO MAKE TENTS, MUSEUM STREET 9 TONY’S BALL ROOM, TOWN HALL STREET King William Street
8 BLACKBURN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, 10 BLACKBURN LIBRARY, TOWN HALL STREET 11 KING WILLIAM STREET, OUTSIDE MARKS & SPENCERS
MUSEUM STREET
For the second time, the National Festival of 12 THE MALL, NEXT TO H&M
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery hosts Making gives you the opportunity for a rare
an exhibition by Swiss artist Zimoun. Using glimpse into the iconic and now closed Tony’s A mash up of Bollywood dancing from Ri Ri’s
simple and functional components, Zimoun Ballroom. Artist Liz Wilson presents Within the Dance Academy, street theatre from Pif Paf
builds architecturally-minded platforms of sound. Wake, an Art in Manufacturing exhibition that and a wild mix of parading performance including
This ambitious structure comes alive with the draws upon the proximity of CNC Robotics Boom Bikes, Mr Wilson’s Second Liners and
constant thrum of simultaneous mechanical in relation to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal; Eternal Taal will provide a visual feast for all.
impact. While at the Museum, both inside and the installation will immerse you in a voyage Head into The Mall and join Aardman Animations
out you can find a feast of family-friendly of re-animated industrial artefacts, transitional (creators of Wallace & Gromit) to learn the art
workshops, including trying out the Columbian objects and ethereal sounds. While you are of model making in fun, interactive workshops
Printing Press with Julia Swarbrick, Laser Cut on Town Hall Street, be sure to swing by the (next to H&M, near Primark).
Embroidery Boards with Aziza Designs and Library where you’ll find more workshops
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is bookable online with
Card Printing with Jive Prints. perfect for all the family from both Molly Bland
limited walk up spaces available.
and ArteeCraft.
TIMES: 12noon, 2 & 4pm each day.
King William Street Space 59, King William Street
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Discover Blakey Moor In and around Church Street and
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16 SECOND ACT POP UP GALLERY AND SHOP, 20 CATHEDRAL SQUARE, RAILWAY ROAD 22 BLACKBURN BUS STATION
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Explore Blackburn’s growing Cultural Quarter We welcome a new venue for the Hopeful and Visit the new Waterloo Pavilion space on Church
for contemporary exhibitions, pop up shops and Glorious Makers Market, this year taking place Street, exhibiting the work of Raisa Kabir, a
artist studios. On Lord Street West you will find in Blackburn Cathedral on Saturday only. co-commission with British Textile Biennial.
Jacqueline Donachie’s Art in Manufacturing Inside the Cathedral you will also find Jamie Just round the corner, Blackburn BID are hosting a
exhibition at Prism Contemporary and the Holman’s 70 Years 70 Voices, Lancashire’s Future Makers Market, providing a free platform
Second Act Gallery Group Show. At 29 own commission to celebrate the Queen’s for anyone under 21 to sell their own created,
Northgate find a performance-based sound Jubilee. Around the gardens of the Cathedral curated, designed or upcycled products.
installation hosted by Ash Murphy and More find a plethora of workshops, including 2 Alongside this you will find demonstrations and
Music, and a little further afield, Blackburn new commissions exploring the proposed information from organisations including Blackburn
College presents the Art and Design Degree ‘Linear Park’ and have your say at the Talkaoke College and Blackburn Youth Zone. A special call
Show in the Victoria Building. debating table. Don’t miss Festival Square with out to those aged 13 to 18! Find the Re: Fashion
live music performances throughout the day, Challenge in the Bus Station Atrium. Bring along
our newly commissioned Festival Gateway by your old jeans and denim or simply come along
Tim Denton Studio, and food and drink galore! and learn more about this project, a Gawthorpe
Hall, UCLan and Super Slow Way collaboration.
ART IN MANUFACTURING TALKS PROGRAMME
Meet the Art in Manufacturing commissioned artists and hear
a short talk hosted by National Festival of Making Chair, Jamie
Holman and Board Member, Claire Mander.
SATURDAY 11TH JUNE SUNDAY 12TH JUNE
12.30pm Liz Wilson 1pm Liz Wilson
TONY’S BALLROOM TONY’S BALLROOM
1.30pm Raisa Kabir 2pm Hannah Leighton-Boyce
UNIT 1, WATERLOO PAVILION, COTTON EXCHANGE
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2.30pm Jacqueline Donachie 3pm Nicola Ellis COMMISSIONING PROGRAMMING
PRISM CONTEMPORARY FORMER TEXTILE MUSEUM
4pm Jamie Holman Presenting a groundbreaking set of commissions, Art in
BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL Manufacturing pairs artists with the North’s leading manufacturers.
The incredible outcomes of their residencies are shown in Blackburn
Jamie Holman - Reflections on his journey from Talks will be
each year in the town’s most historic and contemporary venues.
his 2017 Art in Manufacturing commission to the approximately
presentation of his new work 70 Years 70 Voices. 20 minutes. Working with an artist influences new ways of doing things – in an
already innovative space the opportunity for experiment and inquiry
between artist and industry is limitless.
Making Noise Stage
SEASON 4 PRESENTS
PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH MORE MUSIC
20 CATHEDRAL SQUARE, RAILWAY ROAD Jacqueline Donachie + Lancashire Saw Company:
Imperial, Prism Contemporary, Lord Street West
Saturday 11th June Sunday 12th June
STAGE TIMES
Liz Wilson + CNC Robotics:
11am Patrick Grant 11am Iora Exhibition Opening Within the Wake, Tony’s Ball Room, Town Hall Street
Mr Wilson’s Times:
11.45am 12noon Blackburn Raisa Kabir + John Spencer and Queen Street Mill:
Second Liners People's Choir 11th & 12th June, Resistances, Waterloo Pavilion, Church Street
12.05pm Teri Birtwistle 1pm Phil Saunders 11am - 5pm
Hannah Leighton-Boyce + Darwen Terracotta:
12.45pm Festival of Light 2pm Lunatraktors 16th to 18th June, Articulations, Cotton Exchange, Exchange Street
Band 12pm - 4pm
Nicola Ellis + Ritherdon:
1.15pm ICHI 3pm Vocalise Return to Ritherdon, Former Textile Museum,
Nb: The Tim Denton
Eternal Taal Paddy Steer Exchange Street
2pm 4pm exhibit will only be
2.45pm Dr Fabola 4.45pm Ri Ri’s Dance presented during the Tim Denton + OEP UK:
Academy festival weekend. Manufactories, Cathedral Square
4pm ICHI
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With thanks to:
Aardman Animations, Agnieszka Kwiecien, Alex Zawadzki,
Aliyah Hussain, Amanda Odlin-Bates, Andrew Dean, Andy McGregor,
ArteeCraft, Ash Murphy, Aziza Fozdar, Bailey Hawcroft, Bea Davidson,
Becci Wilson, Ben McCabe, Ben Ritherdon, Bev Lamey, Blackburn
People’s Choir, Carly Henderson, Catherine Price, Chris Gilmour,
Claire Birchenough, Claire Mander, Clare Turner, Daisy Williamson,
Dale Cocker, Dale Frost, Dan Fox, Danny Allison, Debbie Fish,
Denise Hayhurst, Diamond Awl, Dominic Wilcox, Dr Fabola,
Proudly supported by Ed Matthews Gentle, Emma Colbert, Eternal Taal, Fawziyah Raja,
Festival of Light Band, Hamish Brown, Hannah Leighton-Boyce,
Heather Fox, Helen Kemp, Hopeful & Glorious, Iain Crabtree, Ian Halawi,
ICHI, Iora, Jack Bolton, Jacqueline Donachie, Jake Owen Powell,
Jamie Holman, Jan Zawadzki, Jenny Rutter, Jive Prints, Jon Wilson,
Jules Lister, Julia Simpson, Julia Swarbrick, Katie Duxbury, Kay Trayford,
Keith Brymer Jones, Ken Shackleton, Kerry Morrison, Kirsty Rose Parker,
Laurie Peake, Lets Make Art, Little Inventors, LPM Dance, Lunatraktors,
Lydia Entwistle, Lydia McCaig, Maisie Pritchard, Mandy Coffey,
Manoli Moriaty, Martin Eden, Mohsin Mulla, Molly Bland, Mr Wilson’s
Second Liners, Natalie Banks, Nick Sayers, Nicola Ellis, Paddy Steer,
Patrick Grant, Phil Cudworth, Phil Saunders, Phillippa Glover,
Phillippe Hansford, Pif Paf, Playground Design Studio, Prestige Security,
Raisa Kabir, Rebecca Johnson, Relic Plastic, Ri Ri’s Dance Acadamy,
In creative partnership with Rizwana Zaahid, Rob Allen, Robin Zahler, Sally Gifford, Salma Choudry,
Sophie Skellern, Stephen Caton, Stephen Quinn, Steve Allen,
Steve Baldwin, Teri Birtwistle, Tim and Adam at TG Events, The Bureau,
The People Speak, The Second Act Gallery, The team at Blackburn
College, The team at Cardboard Box Company, The team at CNC
Robotics, The team at Darwen Terracotta, The team at John Spencer,
The team at Lancashire Saw Company, The team at OEP UK,
The team at Ritherdon, The Vintage Mobile Cinema, Tim Denton Studio,
A NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF MAKING & MANUFACTURING Tom Macpherson-Pope, Uzair Patel, Vocalise, Wanye Hemingway,
FROM THE KITCHEN TABLE TO THE FACTORY FLOOR Wendy Meadly, Zimoun
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