Innovation/ ZA
16 August 2015
by Ella Reynolds
The Maker Library Network is hosting a two-week programme from 21 August – 5 September, for British Council Connect ZA’s Innovation Month. During a takeover of the Ithuba Gallery in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Maker Librarians and guests will be exploring the boundaries of making by bringing together traditional practices and exciting new technologies, to engage enthusiasts, curious public, students, hackers, and makers of all definitions.
This is an open invitation to get involved by signing up to participate in these exciting workshops, ranging from the making of digital business card printers, paper and mechatronic engineering, to skills swaps and demonstrations. Or simply come spend some time in our pop-up Maker Library.
Join us for the opening of Innovation Month at the Ithuba Gallery inn Braamfontein, on 20 Aug, from 6pm.
View the full programme below and follow links to sign up for workshops.
MLN - Make a Digital Portable Business Card Printer ft. Thingking (ZA), Friday / 21 August
MLN - People Touchpoints ft. Thingking (ZA), Saturday / 22 August
MLN - Play.Make.Play ft. Gina Waldman & Anthea Moys (ZA), Sunday / 23 August
MLN - Bridging Worlds ft. MOAD (ZA), Thursday / 27 August
MLN - 3D Profile Scanning & Printing ft. The MakerSpace (ZA), Friday / 28 August
MLN - Leather Craft meets 3D Printing ft. The MakerSpace (ZA), Friday / 28 August
MLN - Limits Without Ideas ft. Isobar NowLab & friends (ZA), Saturday, 29 August
MLN – Printing Cultures ft. WorkSpace (ZA), Saturday - Sunday / 5 & 6 September
About Innovation/ZA 2015:
The creative district of Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa, will again play host to InnovationZA. Four weeks of activities exploring the convergence of creative and tech events, programmes, gatherings, screenings, parties and discussions. Connecting young creative & digital minds from the UK and South Africa. British Council Connect ZA has partnered with Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival to bring you innovation at its best.
This series of projects is supported by SA-UK Seasons 2014 & 2015, a partnership between the Department of Arts and Culture, South Africa and the British Council.