{"title": "Upgrade Yourself Monthly: How to Grow Sustainable Materials Through Biodesign", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Somerset House", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1LA London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/upgrade-yourself-monthly-sessions/upgrade-yourself-monthly-how-to-grow-sustainable-materials-biodesign", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["science/biotechnology", "diy"], "description": "A free workshop and talk for 18–30 year olds exploring how art and science meet through biodesign. It is led by biodesigners BLUNIK studios, with Weronika Turowska, a biodesigner and material researcher. Participants learn about DIY labs and working with living organisms to create materials and colour, then make their own biomaterial sample from microbial-grown leather to take home. Free drinks and food by Butch Salads are provided, and attendees receive a free ticket to SKATE at Somerset House.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/upgrade-yourself-monthly-how-to-grow-sustainable-materials-t-38685/", "official_url": "https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/upgrade-yourself-monthly-sessions/upgrade-yourself-monthly-how-to-grow-sustainable-materials-biodesign", "image": "https://noky.io/images/aae4e67edb2fc50210c3545bd49c91f7590e8b37b318d5bd0f201b916ae3dd4f-600.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Somerset House", "address": "Strand, WC2R 1LA London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Living Code, Living Materials", "start": "2026-11-04T17:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Imperial College London", "address": "Exhibition Road, SW7 2AZ London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://assets-gbr.mkt.dynamics.com/f152573f-fb95-49d8-a928-b8d8e57cc426/digitalassets/standaloneforms/7747152e-d794-f111-b8dc-7ced8d990edc?readableEventId=Living_Code_Living_Materials3635330066", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["science/biology"], "description": "Living Code, Living Materials is a free public lecture about how synthetic biology can grow sustainable materials. 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Participants explore the history of plant dyes, see dyes in their raw form from plant to fabric, and experiment with the discharge method using pre-dyed fabric sheets, fresh lemons, and a citric-acid and guar gum paste to create their own patterns. The session is led by Porscha Hill of Porscha Hill Natural Dye Studio, a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and founder of the gender-neutral fashion brand Bad Habits London. It is aimed at anyone curious about sustainability, plant dyes or their creative side, and each participant leaves with their own piece of textile art.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/natural-dye-studio-38783/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/workshop-natural-dye-studio", "image": "https://noky.io/images/4932d7cd33a4bda2ac9469b77a26ce25b48f2443f820112c580281154c43bdd5-2000.webp"}]}