3D Printing Animations Uncovered
Using the process of making 3D printed timelapses, Prash has developed a method of creating audio and music synced animations. These viral hits range from Stranger Things with Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill to Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us. Find out how they came about and get an inside glimpse into how they were created.
CNC Unleashed: How to choose the right machine
Trend, a leading name in CNC and carpentry tools, take us through a simple guide to choosing the right CNC machine – from beginner, through immediate, to advanced. What to look out for, and how to get started
Sample the magical world of origami
Join Martin Quinn from the British Origami Society for this interactive origami craft-along. Watch and learn how you can get started with this delightful art form that transforms simple sheets of paper into intricate designs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced folder, Martin will guide you through the process with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips. As you fold, you’ll not only develop your skills but also enjoy the calming and meditative nature of origami. Gather your paper, unleash your creativity, and get ready to embark on a journey of artistic exploration and mindfulness.
A Guide to Creating Movie Creatures
YouTube, Duct Tape & Dreams: Behind the Scenes of Project Air
Peek behind the workshop door of Project Air with James Whomsley, as he reveals the busy production schedule, engineering decisions, and sheer persistence it takes to run a record-breaking DIY aerospace YouTube channel. Expect planes, rockets, and a whole lot of problem-solving.
CNC Unleashed: How to choose the right machine
Trend, a leading name in CNC and carpentry tools, take us through a simple guide to choosing the right CNC machine – from beginner, through immediate, to advanced. What to look out for, and how to get started.
A Guide to Creating Movie Creatures
This is your chance to hear a step-by-step guide of the work that goes into making these creatures. With Leon sharing details on the full build process including the armature, sculpting, detailing using putty and the various painting techniques used to create the incredible finish of Leon’s creatures.
Double the Swirl, Double the Fun! SoPea & Resin Jules’ Soap & Resin
Get ready for an exciting, hands-on deep dive into the art of the drop swirl! Chrissie from SoPea and Jules from Resin Jules are bringing their creative magic to the stage with a mesmerising fusion of soap and resin techniques. Whether you’re a maker, a hobbyist, or just love watching colourful creations come to life, this is a demo you won’t want to miss!
Chrissie will be demonstrating her fun and vibrant drop-swirl cold process soap, sharing expert tips on colour blending, swirling techniques, and the science behind soapmaking—from saponification to cure times. She’ll also cover safety essentials, ensuring you know how to work with lye safely while creating stunning artisan soaps.
Meanwhile, Jules will showcase her famous Drop Swirl Pot, a technique that creates breath taking patterns in resin, along with a marbled resin coaster demo using Mouldd’s coaster kit. She’ll guide you through resin mixing, pigments, curing times, and safety measures, making sure you know how to get flawless, bubble-free results.
Expect plenty of laughs, creative banter, and a ‘here’s one we made earlier’ reveal, showing the finished results of their drop-swirl magic! Along the way, they’ll share behind-the-scenes insights, troubleshoot common mistakes, and answer audience questions—so if you’ve ever wanted to try soap or resin crafting, this is the perfect chance to learn from two passionate makers.
Come for the swirls, stay for the science, and leave feeling inspired!
Strap in and buckle up for a real belter of a demo – Leather strap making
Alex returns for his fourth year on stage, come along and ask your leathercraft questions while Alex shows how to set up and use a strap cutter for making leather strips and straps, learn how to prepare your leather for braiding and weaving into your own projects.
Wooden Stool with Woven Leather Seat Collaboration
Jacob will be sharing his fine furniture making skills to create a beautiful poplar wooden workshop stool, in this cross craft collaboration, Alex of Handmade by Alex will also be on stage, imparting his leatherwork experience to show you how to use a leather strap cutter then, preparing and weaving a seat for a final product.
