Invent It!
Bath Young Inventors Award 2023
Invent It! Launch Evening: Thursday 16th February (5pm - 7pm)
Invent It! Information Exhibition: Thursday 16th - Saturday 25th February 2023,
Open: 12 - 5pm / Sun 1 - 4pm (Closed Monday)
44AD artspace 4 Abbey Street. Bath. BA1 2RW
Be Inspired!
Bath Young Inventors Award 2023 is an exciting opportunity for you to invent something or create something innovative, whilst learning about some of Bath's great inventors from the past and present. Join us at the Invent It! information launch to find out more and discover a series of fun and free activi-ties in association with this award, all shining a spotlight on historical and contemporary inventors.
Here you will be able to...
- Ask questions
- Collect an application pack with info and tips on how to enter the award.
- Find out about free talks for young people about Bath inventors, taking place at MoBaW.
- Pick up an Inventors of Bath trail booklet for free.
This booklet will be launched at the information exhibition and guide you on an exciting walk around Bath. Highlighting over 30 inventors and innovators alongside places of interest; this is a great chance to learn the history of some of your favourite places in Bath.
Get Involved!
Bath Young Inventors Award 2023 is free to enter and the entry deadline is 25th June 2023.
How to Enter
An application guidelines pack will be available to pick up from the info exhibition at 44AD artspace between 16th - 25th February 2023, and appear on this web. page from 16 February 2023.
For now, if you require any more info, you can email:
Bath Young Inventors Award 2023 Age Group Categories
Bath Young Inventor Junior Award: 8-11 years
Bath Young Inventor Senior Award: 12-17 years
Best Overall Idea / Invention Award: 8-17 years
Ultimately we want you to have fun!
So get out there and start brainstorming. Consider what and who inspires you and remember you can invent anything you want. However we encourage you to think about questions such as:
- What is the NEED and purpose for the invention?
- What problem does the invention solve?
- How does the invention solve the problem?
Have your invention shown in a public gallery!
An exhibition displaying all the entries with design ideas (drawings and/or models) will be on display at 44AD artspace between 12-16 July 2023, with a prize-giving event held on Sat 15 July 2023 at MoBaW (Museum of Bath at Work).
Bath Young inventors Award 2023 is a collaboration between Museum of Bath at Work, 44AD and Paul Thomas.
With special thanks to The Arts Society, Wessex Area for their support.
Four Talks on Invention - free entry
Join the Museum of Bath at Work for a series of free admission talks aimed at young people, all about Bath inventors and innovation.
About Time: The Horstmann Family and Timepieces
Saturday 25th February at 11am
The Horstmann family stood out in the clock and watchmaking world by their inventions and flair. Come and find out about some of the most unusual timepieces ever made.
Hand and Eye: William Harbutt Art and Industry
Saturday 25th March at 11am
William Harbutt was an artist and teacher who invented Plasticine. Find out how about this popular modelling clay, which amongst other uses, has been used to create well loved characters in Oscar winning animations.
The Ideal Home: The Dyson Vacuum Cleaner and the Anglepoise Lamp
Saturday 29th April at 11am
In the 20th century two local inventors James Dyson and George Carwadine showed how industrial technologies can be transferred to product design for use in the home.
Going Up: Cross Manufacturing and Stothert & Pitt
Saturday 27th May at 11am
Find out how two local businesses refined their products to make them more efficient through the
invention and creativity of Roland Cross and Claude Toplis.