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The front entrance commission was awarded to artist Seiko Kinoshita who has been inspired by the #HexPod work package from Re:Make to create a family of hexagonal modules. #HexWall located in the entrance of The Silk Mill will be an interactive piece through the use of lights and sounds controlled by a Raspberry Pi. 

Yesterday was a very exciting day for Seiko and the project team here as the modules were installed on the entrance wall. 

The aim of the commission was to enhance the entrance and exit space with a visually inspiring, textural installation that articulated ‘making’ and ‘materials’. Andrea Hadley-Johnson worked with Seiko to select a dynamic material palette of woods, warm coloured acrylic with accents of copper and aluminium.

Watch this space for further updates on the project! 

18.7.14

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To celebrate the success of Re:Make so far we invited project participants, partners and staff along for a small gathering with games, activities, music and pizza for a chance to feedback on the project. Unfortunately one of our project partners Bauman Lyons couldn't be with us so we scheduled a Skype call and showed them the space! 

It was a great chance to catch up with everyone involved and to thank them for all their hard work, dedication and passion for Re:Make and The Silk Mill. 

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Hear from the Re:Make volunteers and staff on what remaking a museum is all about! 

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Re:Make the Museum from the project volunteers and staff. 

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When you visit The Silk Mill, don't forget to pop in to the workshop at the back of the building. This is always a hub of activity when we are open and you'll be sure to see friendly familiar faces if you come back again to see us. 

Meet Steve, our Workshop Technician and Re:Make volunteers who will be more than happy to tell you about the project and how you can get involved in helping out! 

12/13.4.14

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Pupils from Dale Community School worked with us and the Derby Museums collection team and Re:Make participants to capture objects using 123D Catch software. A Derbyshire ware Roman pot and Bronze age axe mould were the chosen items to photograph/ capture in the iPad programme. These 'captures' will then be used to 3D print the objects, supporting the development of display cases for the space, ensuring that the real objects aren't damaged when handled. 

Take a look at the 3D scan of the Roman pot here

6.3.14

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This week we are working with local school pupils and Re:Make participants to capture 3D images of objects using 123Catch software on iPads. The programme captures the object through a series of photos, which is then viewable from all angles. The data will then be used to support 3D printing the object, allowing easier access and handling the piece to aid with display case development. 

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This week/end at The Silk Mill we will be working on the Tri-Family, Pom-Pom seating and Hex-Pod display cases. Drop in and be part of making a museum! 

Thursday 3-9pm  Friday 1-5pm  Saturday 1-5pm Sunday 11am-3pm