Access Space

Livecoding Visuals Workshop with Antonio Roberts
2020-09-12 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Online Workshop
Improviz is an environment built by Guy John aka Rumblesan, which can be used for live coding visual performances. Its easy-to-learn language for creating visuals can be extended through the use of custom GL shaders and by using your own GIFs, 3D models and image textures.
This two-hour workshop, led by visual artist Antonio Roberts aka hellocatfood, will introduce you to the world of live coding, and guide you through the basics of using Improviz for live visuals.
This workshop will also include a short look at how artists and musicians use code to make visuals and music in real time at Algoraves.
If you’ve ever been curious about using code to make live visuals and have aspirations to perform at live coding events and Algoraves then this workshop is perfect for you.
No coding experience is necessary.
Book a place at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/livecoding-visuals-workshop-tickets-119060488125
You will need:
* A Windows, Mac or Linux laptop that can connect to the internet
* Google Chrome https://www.google.com/chrome/ or Firefox https://www.mozilla.org/en-GB/firefox/
* Improviz (desktop version) https://improviz.rumblesan.com/
* Atom https://atom.io/
* Zoom https://zoom.us/

About Antonio Roberts
Antonio Roberts is an artist and curator based in Birmingham, UK. His practices explore what ownership and authorship mean in an age impacted by digital technology.
His work has been featured at galleries and festivals including databit.me in Arles, France (2012), Glitch Moment/ums at Furtherfield Gallery, London (2013), Loud Tate: Code at Tate Britain (2014), glitChicago at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago, US (2014), Permission Taken at Birmingham Open Media and University of Birmingham (2015-2016), Common Property at Jerwood Arts, London (2016), Ways of Something at Whitney Museum of American Art, New York (2017), Green Man Festival, Wales (2017), Barbican, London (2018), Copy / Paste at the Victoria and Albert Museum (2019) and We Are Your Friends at Czurles Nelson Gallery, Buffalo, US (2019).
He has curated exhibitions and projects including GLI.TC/H Birmingham (2011), the Birmingham editions of Bring Your Own Beamer (2012, 2013), Stealth (2015), and No Copyright Infringement Intended (2017), and Copy Paste (2020). He is part of a-n’s Artist Council, is an Artist Advisor for Jerwood Arts and from 2014 – 2019 he was Curator at Vivid Projects where he produced the Black Hole Club artist development programme.

Website: https://hellocatfood.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/hellocatfooood
YouTube: https://youtube.com/hellocatfood

Online Workshop - Blender Animations with Antonio Roberts
2020-07-25 13:00 - 16:00
Blender is a popular free and open source 3D modelling program used by professionals and amateurs for 2D/3D animation, making assets for
games, video editing, motion graphics, compositing and more.
This online workshop, led by Antonio Roberts, will introduce you to
the software and its features. In this workshop you will learn basic
concepts of animation and navigating 3D space, eventually progressing
to more advanced concepts and techniques. By the end you will have the
skills to create abstract and glitchy looping animations.
If you’ve ever been interested in creating in 3D, this workshop is the
perfect introduction!
See here to learn more about the Antonio Roberts and see how he uses
Blender in his own work http://hellocatfood.com
Examples of Antonio’s glitchy animations made with Blender can be seen here:
https://www.hellocatfood.com/improviz-gifs/
The workshop will take place over Zoom from 13:00 – 16:00 BST with regular
breaks. Please ensure you have Zoom and Blender installed on your
system.
Blender works on Mac, Windows and Linux and works best when using a
dedicated GPU. Please see this page for full recommended hardware
requirements https://www.blender.org/download/requirements/
Book a place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blender-animations-online-workshop-with-antonio-roberts-tickets-112219148494
About Antonio Roberts:
Antonio Roberts is an artist and curator based in Birmingham, UK. His
practices explore what ownership and authorship mean in an age
impacted by digital technology.
His work has been featured at galleries and festivals including
databit.me in Arles, France (2012), Glitch Moment/ums at Furtherfield
Gallery, London (2013), Loud Tate: Code at Tate Britain (2014),
glitChicago at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago, US
(2014), Permission Taken at Birmingham Open Media and University of
Birmingham (2015-2016), Common Property at Jerwood Arts, London
(2016), Ways of Something at Whitney Museum of American Art, New York
(2017), Green Man Festival, Wales (2017), Barbican, London (2018), and
Copy / Paste at the Victoria and Albert Museum (2019).
He has curated exhibitions and projects including GLI.TC/H Birmingham
(2011), the Birmingham editions of Bring Your Own Beamer (2012, 2013),
µChip 3 (2015), Stealth (2015), No Copyright Infringement Intended
(2017). He is part of a-n’s Artist Council, is an Artist Advisor for
Jerwood Arts and from 2014 – 2019 he was Curator at Vivid Projects
where he produced the Black Hole Club artist development programme.
For more info please email jake@access-space.org

Postponed - Python Coding Workshop
2020-03-24 13:00 - 18:00
Please note this event has been postponed until further notice.
Learn the basics of Python coding! Using the multipurpose Adafruit Circuit Playground Express microcontroller, this hands on workshop will guide you through the process of writing programmes to control sensors, rainbow LEDs and make noise! Suitable for total beginners and those who are more experienced with coding/electronics.
Please note: this workshop will require you to bring a laptop and install the Mu code editor (instructions will be sent before the workshop and help will be available during the session).
Should you wish to take the micro-controller away with you, these will be available for an additional £24 on the day.
Your tutor will be artist, Toni Buckby (www.tonibuckby.com).
For more info please email jake@access-space.org

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Postponed - 20x20 2020 Exhibition
2020-03-20 - 2020-05-02
Please note that this event has been postponed until further notice.
Access Space’s annual open submission art exhibition.
We’re looking for new work from anyone who wants to submit their masterpiece to 20×20 2020
The deadline for submitting your artwork is 6pm Wednesday 18th March
We have ready made boards available at Access Space now.
Come along to the exhibition preview event on Friday 20th March 2020
We will hang any artwork you bring to us before the deadline as long as it is:

Exactly 20 inches by 20 inches.
We can actually hang it.
It is not offensive.

Submission to the exhibition is free. Last year was amazingly diverse and we are really looking forward to this year’s exhibition.
Anyone can submit a work, whether you’ve had work shown in public before or not. You can buy a board from us or make your own. Our boards are made from sustainably sourced wood and are available for just £7.00
The exhibition runs in our main space Tuesday to Friday, 11am-6pm from 24th March to 9th April and 21st April to 1st May.
Pop in to Access Space on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays between 11 am and 6 pm or email jake@access-space.org to reserve your board.

Processing - an introductory workshop
2020-03-10 13:00 - 18:00
Join artist Toni Buckby (www.tonibuckby.com) for this introductory workshop in Processing – a flexible software sketchbook and a language for learning how to code within the context of the visual arts.
Learn the basics of programming in Java and make interactive visuals and animations.
This session is suitable for beginners and more experienced coders. Please bring along a laptop with the Processing IDE installed (instructions will be sent before the workshop and help will be available during the session).
For more info please email jake@access-space.org
Workshop places are £22 available here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/processing-an-introductory-workshop-tickets-90131290115
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Access Space is a digital arts and education charity located in Sheffield City Centre – a creative space for individuals to design and make their ideas a reality.

Trash Lab!
2020-02-22 10:00 - 17:00
Help keep consumer products out of land fill by giving extra life to your broken possessions
Come and get creative with e-waste, broken computers and consumer products. Create strange new things!
Or bring something that no longer works and we will help you fix it.
If you are are concerned with material and electronic waste in contemporary society, help us tackle this problem with creative and tangential approaches!
We aim to encourage a peer-based learning environment for hacking electronics and repair practices, using appropriate technology for reusing and re/up-cycling materials.
All welcome!
Ideal for adults and children over 10.
Please reserve a place at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trash-lab-tickets-93319285495
For more info please email jake@access-space.org
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Access Space is a digital arts and education charity located in Sheffield City Centre – a creative space for individuals to design and make their ideas a reality.

Laser Cutting & Digital Design for Artists
2020-02-04 13:00 - 18:00
On this one day small group course, you will learn the basics digital design and how to create a wide variety of objects using using a laser cutter.
You will be introduced to the excellent graphics editor Inkscape and learn how to configure the laser cutter to bring your creative ideas to life in wood, acrylic, mdf or card.
The course is taught by Toni Buckby, an experienced workshop leader.
Access Space was one of the first arts organisations in the UK to open a maker space, in 2012. Since then we’ve had a lot of experience in successfully helping artists and makers realise the wonderful ideas they have.
Materials and equipment will be provided.
This course is suitable for all abilities. For examples of the kind of things people have made at Access Space take a look at https://access-space.org/made-at-access-space/
Enquires: jake@access-space.org
Workshop places are £17.00 and are available here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/laser-cutting-digital-design-for-artists-tickets-90126551943
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Introduction to Digital Making & Fabrication for Artists
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Access Space is a digital arts and education charity located in Sheffield City Centre – a creative space for individuals to design and make their ideas a reality.
