The Versatility of Paper call out took place in July 2023 and generated a fantastic response from artists across Gravesham and the country, leading to a papermaking workshop and a printed newspaper. Versatility of Paper Summer < Back 1 July 2023 The Versatility of Paper call out took place in July 2023 and generated a fantastic response from artists across Gravesham and the country, leading to a papermaking workshop and a printed newspaper. Previous Next About the event The Versatility of Paper drew on the long history of papermaking and printing in the Gravesend, Northfleet and Purfleet areas of Kent and Essex. Paper produced in these mills had a multitude of purposes, demonstrating the versatility of paper, including, Newsprint paper for newspapers, comics and magazines (also printed in this area) Tissue paper for toilet rolls, nappies and sanitary products (and still being made today) Paper sacks for the transport of commodities such as tea, flour, sugar, potatoes, chemicals and minerals. Cardboard for packaging and packing cases Paperboard for the linings of plasterboard In an edition of The British Printer 1953, an article entry was sent in by Bowater, who had a paper mill in Gravesend. The Bowater competition for art students The chairman and directors of the Bowater Paper Corporation are sponsoring a competition among the students attending art schools in the United Kingdom. Illustrations to be submitted are for the Bowater desk calendar for 1954. Competitors are invited to illustrate The Versatility of Paper and its Importance in the World Today, and they can interpret this theme in any way they choose… 70 years after this article was published, and in collaboration with artist Dawn Cole, Fourth Portal invited people to partake in The Versatility of Paper. Participants were given a small piece of antique paper which they could use to make an artwork that celebrates the versatility of paper. The paper could be used to print, paint, pulp, sculpt, fold, engineer, play, shred, glue, and dye, in fact, the possibilities with paper are endless. The only rule was that the finished work must contain, in some way, the original piece of paper. The provided paper varied in size, weight, shape, colour and age. The only information provided was the name of the papermill, its weight and the type of paper if known. Artworks were exhibited on the Fourth Portal website and displayed in an exhibition held in the autumn of 2023 at the Fourth Portal Lab. The call was open to all ages. Those interested could collect a piece of paper in person or send an email to info@fourthportal.com with The Versatility of Paper as the subject line and were sent a piece of paper in the post. The deadline for return of the paper was 31 August 2023 Fourth Portal Lab @ St Andrews Art Centre, 19 Royal Pier Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2BD. Participants were asked to include their name, the title of the work and a brief statement about the piece. An extension to the call-out was made possible with the kind support of the Essex Culture Diversity Project. This event has ended Visit Event Page MORE ON THIS EVENT BELOW Previous Next Event Documentation Previous Next

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The monthly meetup is for computing enthusiasts to exchange ideas, kit and talk all things computing. We had three more proper old skool retro computers, all working Homage to the Homebrew Computer Club 3 < Back 7 September 2023 The monthly meetup is for computing enthusiasts to exchange ideas, kit and talk all things computing. We had three more proper old skool retro computers, all working Previous Next About this Event September's Computers Atari 800XL: Atari’s famous 8-bit home computer, the first consumer computer that had special chips dedicated to graphics and sound. ZX Spectrum: The famous home computer from Sinclair that led to a generation of bedroom coders and hundreds of games. BBC Micro: Acorn’s respected 8-bit computer built for the BBC’s Computer Literacy Project in 1982, and used in British schools. Bring your own kit Anyone was welcome to bring along kit along or get in touch if there was something bigger to display. No Rules: Everyone invited to come along as they please and relax. The evening is free of charge and there is no expectation Bring along anything you wish to show, demonstrate, exchange or sell Playing against the Tetris Terminator is free and there are no prizes No age minimum or limit, everyone is invited No experience or understanding of math or how computers work is required Plenty of games If there is a demand, we might show a computer-inspired movie. More on the Homebrew Computing Club below Monthly Event The Homebrew Computer Club (formed on 5 March 1975) was where Apple's Steve Jobs and Microsoft's Bill Gates first met! Some of the most innovative minds in coding, engineering and design attended those monthly events. What they created we still use today. In homage to that incredible gathering, the Fourth Portal will have a more modest event, bringing together those interested in computers in all their forms, from coding to 8-bit sound to circuit boards to AI and machine learning - in fact, anything computing. Wikipedia The Homebrew Computer Club was an early computer hobbyist group in Menlo Park, California, which met from March 1975 to December 1986. The club had an influential role in the development of the microcomputer revolution and the rise of that aspect of the Silicon Valley information technology industrial complex. Several high-profile hackers and computer entrepreneurs emerged from its ranks, including Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the founders of Apple Computer. With its newsletter and monthly meetings promoting an open exchange of ideas, the club has been described as "the crucible for an entire industry" as it pertains to personal computing. [1] Read More Homage to the Homebrew Computer Club takes place at the Fourth Portal Lab, Gravesend, Kent. This event series is ongoing Visit Event Page MORE ON THIS EVENT BELOW Previous Next Event Documentation Previous Next

Funki Porcini discussed the design and engineering behind his 800-laser Laserium rig in advance of the full one-hour immersive shows, joined by Andy Payne, who assisted with its engineering, and Nicky Cure from Mechanismo. Together, they explored the intersections of lasers, robotics, and design, including the creation of the Crawley Bots. Lasers and Robots Talk < Back 28 January 2024 Funki Porcini discussed the design and engineering behind his 800-laser Laserium rig in advance of the full one-hour immersive shows, joined by Andy Payne, who assisted with its engineering, and Nicky Cure from Mechanismo. Together, they explored the intersections of lasers, robotics, and design, including the creation of the Crawley Bots. Previous Next The Fourth Portal hosted a post-Gravesham Light Festival talk featuring the creators of the Laserium laser rig and the Crawly Bots. Prior to his immersive evening performances, Ninja Tune legend Funki Porcini (James Braddell) discussed the development of his 800-laser rig, alongside engineer Andy Payne and artist Nicky Cure, the minds behind the Crawly Bots. These robots, bridging the gap between remote-controlled cars and fully autonomous machines, roamed both the Fourth Portal and the LV21 Lightship throughout the weekend, engaging visitors of all ages. The discussion delved into design processes and audience perceptions of both the Laserium and the Crawly Bots. At the conclusion of the page, a video elucidates the differences between viewable lasers, as showcased in the Laserium, and those capable of cutting materials. Inspirational and Innovative While walking the Thames Path, Elvin, Head of Data Analytics for a FinTech company, and his companion encountered the Crawly Bots. After interacting with them briefly, Elvin encapsulated the essence of the talk and the Fourth Portal in a 50-second video, highlighting the connections between play, robotics, learning, and knowledge exchange. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/2fcede_c33a97f88c6048e7b6f0dd07602057fc/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 3D Printed Light Reader Software Engineer Graham Klyne introduced the developing Monotype Compositions Tape Reader at the event. Led by artist Dawn Cole, Monotype Compositions is an ongoing collaboration with Graham and the Fourth Portal to develop an audio reader for a punched spool from a Monotype printing machine. This spool was used in printing the diary of Dawn's Great Aunt, Clarice Spratling, a WWI VAD nurse. The discussion highlighted the distinctions between light readers and lasers. The Lasers and Robots talk was free to attend. About Mechanismo Mechanismo is a creative technology initiative based in Warwick, UK, specialising in playful, creative technology and joyful robotics. Their projects include various robotic creations, such as the Crawly Bots, which exemplify their commitment to engaging and innovative design. Lasers and Robots were free to attend. This event has ended. Visit Event Page MORE ON THIS EVENT BELOW Previous Next Event Documentation Previous Next

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