Join paper engineer Darryl Bedford on a journey that starts with a single fold and ends with soft robotics, high fashion and the cutting edge of design.
As a prelude to his presentation at York Festival of Ideas Darryl will give a brief presentation in his work and conduct a paper engineering workshop.
Unlock the structural magic of the humble pleat.
Join Kirigami artist and educator Darryl Bedford for an immersive, hands-on session dedicated to the art of pleated paper. Far from being just a simple fold, the pleat is a building block of design, capable of transforming a flat sheet into complex, sculptural forms.
With over 30 years of experience, Darryl’s teaching philosophy centres on ‘creative play’ - a guided process of discovery where making mistakes is encouraged and manipulating materials leads to surprising innovations.
At this workshop, you’ll journey from the historical parlour tricks of the 18th century to modern engineering concepts like living hinges. You’ll master the rhythm of the mountain and valley, experiment with the ‘pull and pop’ technique, and introduce cuts to alter flexibility. More than just learning technique, you’ll engage in a generated ‘what if?’ play session designed to ignite curiosity and spark fresh ideas for your artistic practice.
All materials will be supplied.
This is a free workshop.
The first 8 people to enter their Makerspace names below will get a place:
1 @Caterina_Maiello
2 @Brendon_Hatcher + daughter
3 @jamesnwalker
4 @Lia
5 @Kath
6 @olympia_Schiele
7 @purrden
8 @vanora
Kath says I am going to be slightly late thanks to station closure and bus break down! Soon. Apologies
