The Institute of Making Stratford

Are you good with your hands? Hightail it to UCL's Institute of Making Stratford this Saturday and you'll get your mitts on any number of exciting DIY opportunities, from rope-making to basketry to enzymatic plastic recycling, all overseen by an interdisciplinary crew of scientists, engineers and makers. Other eclectic attractions include a pizza dough paddling pool and a homemade electric hovercraft you can actually ride in. Tracking down this enigmatic institute can be tricky, so follow these directions to make sure you don't miss out on the fun.