This is a one-day, large-scale, drop-in and totally free street festival about making and materials.

The event will be filled to the brim with delectable making madness, where you can explore the science of squishing, delve into the small but mighty world of super absorbent polymers, discover what's actually inside your iPhone, have a play on brand-new equipment (did someone say pottery wheels?) and meet the ultimate science superstar: the Mars Rover. Plus, much, much more – you won’t want to miss it!   

The Institute of Making is an interdisciplinary research organisation, with a Materials Library and a multi-material workshop. Their aim is to provide all those interested in the made world with a creative home in which to contemplate all aspects of materials and their relationship to making.