Making Space is an interdisciplinary multi-day workshop about space and society where we use art to explore scientific concepts and humanity’s relationship to the solar system.

Participants learn how scientists use spacecraft observations to explore other worlds, how to access data from missions, do collaborative discussion and art activities, and learn techniques in creating science and data-driven art. This workshop is about connecting with the cosmos, learning by creating, art and science as parallel pursuits, and the role art can play in space exploration. It targets an adult audience with backgrounds in art and making, science/engineering, or education. Each workshop has science theme, featuring planetary scientists, astronomers, and engineers as guests speakers to help ignite our curiosity. Art-making activities utilize a range of mediums, and most are flexible allowing participants to explore using either new or familiar methods. The flier below is from my most recent event in Pasadena!

Information about workshop content, as well as upcoming events and previous events can be found on the website. If you’re interested in having me teach a workshop at your institution, please get in touch! Otherwise, fill out the Indication of Interest form to hear about future workshop dates as they are scheduled.

Along with my work with The Art of Planetary Science exhibitions, these events have been demonstrated value in engaging non-academic communities meaningfully with science, broadening perspectives and ways of thinking for artists and scientists alike, and facilitating public discourse around space and space exploration. You can read an academic paper about the importance of this work here.