Making connections: Coding, weaving and flamenco

As part of the city-wide Sheffield Showcase weekend across the city in September 2021, live coding musician Lucy Cheesman, researcher/choreographer Rosa Cisneros and researcher/musician Alex McLean collaborated on a drop-in family workshop held at Pitsmoor Scout Hut in Sheffield UK. We explored different kinds of patterns with participants, focussing on the underlying algorithmic structures. In particular we explored weaving patterns using a semi-automated handloom driven by a simple programming language, sonic patterns using the live coding environment TidalCycles, and flamenco patterns using notations and of course our bodies! Film produced by Reel Master Production - https://www.reelmasterproduction.uk This workshop was funded as part of Sheffield Showcase with support from the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council, and a UKRI funded 'making connections' grant awarded via the UK Science Festivals Network. The film, and Alex McLean's participation was funded as part of the European Research Council's PENELOPE project.