Fabricate: A Technicians’ Showcase

A fabulous mix of digital and physical, traditional, and cutting-edge artworks made by the technicians at Norwich University of the Arts.

Covering Animation, Architecture, Film, Fine Art and Textiles at the University, our talented technicians nurture students with their wealth of subject knowledge and industry experience. In this exhibition, we get a glimpse into their own personal art practices.

A public programme of technical workshops will be offered during the exhibition. Details available on the East Gallery website https://norwichuni.ac.uk/university-life/east-gallery/

The following events are taking place to accompany this exhibition:
Tickets for these events can be booked through East Gallery’s website.

A performance with Dr Phil Archer
Tuesday 7 May, 6pm and Saturday 25 May, 1pm
East Gallery, Norwich University of the Arts
A performance using a unique self-made instrument fashioned from a deer skull and cello strings. Phil will play pieces he has written for the instrument, drawing influences from both modern and ancient musics.
Free to attend. No booking required, just drop-in. All welcome.

An exhibition talk with artist Tracey Tutt
Saturday 11-May, 1-2pm
East Gallery, Norwich University of the Arts
Come along to this informal talk to guide you around all of the pieces in the exhibition, ask questions, and get a little more understanding about what the technicians role involves and what we offer.
Free to attend. No booking required, just drop-in. All welcome.

Life drawing workshop with artist Sam Cox
Tuesday 14 May. 1-3pm
Meet at East Gallery reception, workshop held in the Munnings Drawing Room, St Georges Building, Norwich University of the Arts.
Come and gain an art school experience in this classic life drawing session let by artist Sam Cox. Explore a range of drawing techniques working from a nude model in a fun, relaxed and challenging session.
Free to attend with all materials included. No experience necessary. Over 18s only. 10 spaces available. Booking essential.

An exhibition talk with artist’s Will Hurt and Fran Wall
Wednesday 22 May, 1-2pm
East Gallery, Norwich University of the Arts
ARPS is an interactive installation in which visitors slide and twist physical objects across a tabletop and watch their virtual counterparts do astonishing things on screen. It is designed to encourage subtle, contemplative, interaction. For this edition Will Hurt and Fran Wall have collaborated to focus in on the specific interactions that ARPS offers, drawing on references as diverse as the work of Peter Eisenman, CAD software, Victorian Geometry Workbooks and Children’s Building Blocks.
Join to play with ARPS and listen to them discuss their collaboration.
No need to book, just drop-in. Free to attend. All welcome.

Willow weaving workshop with artist Karen Milam
Friday 24 May 12.30-2pm and Friday 24 May, 2.30-4pm
Meet at East Gallery, workshop to be held in Cavendish House Boardroom, Norwich University of the Arts.
Make a Tension Tray
After a brief introduction to the different types of willow used in basketry participants will make a round tension tray from willow rods that they can take home.
8 spaces per workshop. Free to attend with all materials included. Booking via Ticket Tailor essential. Please note the workshop is for adults only as it will involve cutting with secateurs.