Gubns at Bloqs: Tour, Workshop & Social for London Design & Open House Festivals
As part of London Design Festival and Open House Festival, Gubns partnered with London’s largest open-access workshop, Bloqs, to host a full-day programme including tours, a metalworking workshop and evening social.
On September 17th, Gubns collaborated with Bloqs to host their first metal workshop for guests to create a bespoke brass pen.
The unique 5-hour workshop was taught by Gubns member Aimilios (‘Emil’) Davlantis Lo, a London-based Architect, Machinist and Mechanical Workshop Engineer at UCL’s High Precision Design and Fabrication Facility.
‘How to Make an Engraved Brass Pen’ Workshop
Workshop students walked away with their very own bespoke pen, having learned to use high-end machinery with expert guidance alongside the architect himself.
Emil’s Design for the Gubns Brass Pen Workshop
Emil at Bloqs’ Metalworking Department
Throughout the day, Bloqs Co-Founder Al Parra guided festival-goers on a tour of the UK’s first open access factory for makers. The 32,000 sqf ‘makers hub’ includes a metalworking and woodworking department, textile space, co-working offices, and more.
Bloqs’ Metalworking Department
Following the tours and workshops, visitors stayed to enjoy the evening sunset with cocktails and canapé from Bloqs’ café.
Bloqs Yard at Sunset
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