How can a simple repeating pattern become a gateway to complex scientific and cultural discovery? This interactive session dives into the world of tiling and tessellation, demonstrating how geometric patterns can be used as a foundation for innovative tinkering activities.

Participants will explore how to draw inspiration from their own cultural backgrounds to adapt these activities, ensuring they resonate deeply with local audiences. We will discuss the power of community-driven making—showing how collaborative tinkering leads to the "branching out" of unexpected and sophisticated ideas that no single maker could reach alone.

Furthermore, we will address the practicalities of inclusivity, sharing strategies to adapt tiling activities for diverse age groups. Whether you are working with young children or adults, you will learn how to balance technical challenge with creative play to make making fun and accessible for everyone.

Join us to learn how to turn cultural heritage into a hands-on, multidisciplinary experience that bridges the gap between art, math, and community identity.