Make It! A Minecraft Inspired Exhibition

Minecraft is the best-selling independent computer game of all time, with over 60 million copies sold worldwide. Its application in the real world is unique, with history teachers using it to recreate ancient worlds, therapists harnessing it to improve literacy and numeracy skills in autistic children, and artists recreating famous artworks to explore in 3D. This Summer, Rheged just off the M6 (J40) near Penrith, at the gateway to the Northern Lake District, will host a fascinating family exhibition ‘Make it! A Minecraft inspired exhibition’, featuring artworks and activities inspired by the game, with huge paper sculptures, 3D printing, hands on activities and a chance to learn basic programming. To compliment this Exhibition, elsewhere in the centre there will be over 70 different workshops throughout the school holidays and a programme of films on the Imax style cinema, all in a grass covered building, which itself could have been designed in Minecraft.

“Make it! A Minecraft inspired exhibition” is being curated by Eden Valley based artist Adam Clarke, the U.K’s leading Minecraft educator, who is currently working with Disney and Tate Britain. Adam’s focus has been to explore how there is no limit to the virtual creativity and adventures in Minecraft and how this can influence thinking in the real world. Visitors will discover huge paper craft sculptures, textiles, giant model making, a 3D printer making Minecraft creations, ‘Raspberry Pi’ mini computers where children can learn basic computer programming, alongside hands on craft activities, graffiti walls and building areas all in the spirit of game.

3's and under go free.