CommuniToy - Help us 'make' the future

BrightonExploring Senses

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Raised of £2,500 GBP

Fundraising ended on Jul 12, 2013
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About This Project






What is CommuniToy?





Have you ever watched Toy Story and thought Sid, the boy next doors mutant toy creations were kinda cool? If so you are going to love CommuniToy, which involves
the reuse of toys destined for landfill to make new exciting hybrid creations in FREE mass participation workshops. 


 



 


How does CommuniToy work?


 


Exploring Senses works in partnership with Emmaus Brighton and Hove trading skills for resources. We provide a free weekly art group and fund raising activities.
in exchange Emmaus provide toys destined for landfill to be reused in CommuniToy workshops. Last year in the UK over 40 million toys were thrown away, and over 13 million ended up in landfill. Emmaus Communities offer
ex-homeless people a home, work, and a chance to rebuild their lives. Their are 24 Emmaus communities within the Uk and many more in development, all could become CommuniToy hubs! CommuniToy events work indoors and outdoors,
in schools, libraries, museums, art galleries, offices, and in public spaces. Highlights have included London’s Southbank Centre and House of Commons. The Big Bang Science Fair at London Excel, which attracted 600+ participants
in one day.


Who benefits
from CommuniToy?


 


Over 5,000 people have participated during over 30 FREE CommuniToy Toy Hacking workshops. The activity is very addictive, many participants have attended multiple events, and return bringing
family, friends, and toys to hack! 





Toy Hack personality


You often see a persons personality shine through in their unique Toy Hack creations! CommuniToy brings people together,
and encourages people to make, play, develop and learn new skills. Participants will discover how to reuse materials, share skills and resources, become more sustainable and innovative. Participants become empowered through
their ability to make and do. Such skills are transferable and will help people become active citizens, and live more fullfilling happier lives.


 


Who are Exploring Senses?


 


In 2011 David Allistone and Hannah Coxeter formed Exploring Senses CIC, a non-profit arts organisation. Both artists graduated from the University of Brighton's 'Craft and Design' degree
course, and are skilled makers specialising in wood, metal, ceramics, plastics, mixed media, and digital technologies.


We work in partnership with many charities, community groups, schools, local government, arts and culture organisations, museums, and enjoy helping people.
We believe happy people make positive actions! 









Exploring Senses also provide other fun inspiring activities such as ‘Robot Relays’ - build and decorate cardboard robot outfits, then play ridiculous jousting
games......this game is totally hilarious, and suitable for all ages. Exploring Senses are developing a exciting educational program of activities, which will encourage people to engage in real life experiences and empower
people of all ages to enjoy making, playing, learning, participating, and sharing.

Use Of Funds

£2,500 Tipping Point Goal

Once we have reached the £3000 tipping point, Exploring Senses will be able to provide six FREE CommuniToy Toy hacking workshops to schools located in Brighton and Hove. We will also be
able to install 2 x Custom made CommuniToy Toy Collection bins in schools prior to the Toy Hacking events. Exploring Senses will also have the funds to promote and publicise these activities to help raise awareness
across the City and to enable us to register more future volunteer support for CommuniToy events. We hope this will allow Exploring Senses to set up more CommuniToy Hubs across Brighton and Hove, and for us to access match funding for future CommuniToy projects


 


If the CommuniToy campaign reaches beyond the tipping point and hits our goal, Exploring Senses will be able to obtain larger match funding for future projects, and help us develop a sustainable
platform for CommuniToy, which can become open sourced. The funds will also allow Exploring Senses to launch its national CommuniToy Emmaus campaign, as there are 24 Emmaus Communities within the UK, and all are potential CommuniToy Hubs.


 


We hope you share our dream and help us make CommuniToy happen!!: )


 


Many thanks,


 


David and Hannah


 


and all the Exploring Senses CommuniToy Crew

£5,000 Stretch Goal


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1 x Limited Edition 'CommuniToy' greetings card. The pictures on these cards are totally amazing, and will make an awesome gift to your friends, family and loved ones! We will send you one of these with a thank you note and small drawing by an Exploring Senses Artist

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1 x A2 'CommuniToy' Toy Hacking how to do it instructions full colour poster

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1 x Ticket, for one person to attend an CommuniToy afternoon experience with tea and cake!

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1 x Custom made, randomly selected theme 'CommuniToy' 6 inch Soft Toy Hack made by Exploring Senses Artists. The perfect gift for your friends, family, and those you cherish!

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1 x Custom made personalised 'CommuniToy' 12 inch Soft Toy Hack made by Exploring Senses Artists, you pick the theme or we surprise you!

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1 x Arduino controlled 'CommuniToy' plastic Toy Hacking making experience. Each participant will get the opportunity to make and take home their very digitally controlled moving Toy Hack creation, lots of fun, and very addictive. Plus you get to keep the Arduino board, which you can use for other digital making projects

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1 x Robot Relays event for 10/20 people located in the beautiful grounds of Emmaus Brighton and Hove.

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1 x private 'CommuniToy' Toy Hacking Party for up to 20 people. We can facilitate the party at your home, place of work, at Brighton Youth Centre, or Emmaus Brighton and Hove.

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1 x Buy one get one FREE Corporate 'CommuniToy' Toy Hacking Party for up to 30 people. Plus we will provide a FREE Toy Hacking session at a local school of your choice!

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