How do we define "making"?

Making Matters will encourage making in its widest sense, as a non-hierarchical activity.

Making might be a small solitary action made instinctively by a child, or it might be a whole series of processes carried out by an artist or craftsperson.

The purpose behind the making might be for fun, as a way of developing ideas, as a means of learning, as a form of self-expression, or as a practical need.

Making might involve taking the matter of the world, and rearranging it in to a new form - and so making might involve any material and lead to any result.

Making might involve and enable dexterity and manipulation skills, visual and spatial perception, and an understanding of materials, processes and techniques.

Making might encourage and develop creative lateral thinking skills, inventiveness, originality and resourcefulness.

Making might take place in any environment or context, alone or as part of a group.

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