On The Shelf: Rope Making for Stop Stones with Studio Sanne Visser

Delve into the traditional art of ropemaking. Studio Sanne Visser will take you through the process of transforming fibers into beautifully handcrafted ropes. From there you will select a piece of Portland Limestone from Albion Stone, dating back to the Tithonian age of the Late Jurassic period and tie your own stop stone, taking home a mini version of the ‘Off The Shelf’ ballast blocks.

Studio Sanne Visser is led by Dutch material design researcher and maker, Sanne Visser. A PhD researcher and Associate Lecturer at the University of the Arts London (UAL), the studio focuses on material innovation, regenerative design and systems thinking and is widely recognised for their ongoing research into the potential of human hair waste as a new resource. Their work has been exhibited at major institutions worldwide, including the Textielmuseum, Museu del Disseny de Barcelona, Science Gallery Dublin, Tate Modern and the Design Museum.

Albion Stone is a fourth generation family business that produces the highest quality Portland Stone with minimal environmental impact. The organisation are pioneering new techniques for turning unloved and offcuts of stone into bricks, which have a 75% lower carbon footprint compared to traditional fired clay bricks. This innovative work has the potential to play a crucial role in supporting regional production whilst substantially reducing the carbon footprint of construction.

@studiosannevisser @albionstone

All materials will be provided and absolutely no experience necessary. All attendees must be over16 years old or accompanied by an adult if under.

The workshops all take place outside but undercover, please do bring warm layers of clothing, as you may be sat down for the full time. You are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks to keep you going, but we would kindly ask that people not bring nuts in case there is anyone in the group with severe allergies.

The pavilion is fully accessible as is the bathroom. Please do get in touch if you have any needs that we should be aware of in advance.

We understand that plans change, so if you are not able to make it please cancel your ticket so we can free up the spot for someone else.

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