THE MAKING PLACE
Have you ever wanted to take up a creative hobby but realised you do not have the space, equipment, or budget for all the tools involved? Maybe you finished a college course and suddenly lost access to the workshop, studio, or specialist equipment you relied on. We set up The Making Place to bridge that gap. We provide shared access to creative tools, equipment, workspace and learning opportunities so you can keep making, experimenting and developing your skills, without needing to turn your house into a workshop.
The Making Place is a creative makerspace and workshop where people can design, build, experiment, and learn using both traditional craft and modern technology. From woodworking and ceramics to laser cutting, 3D printing, sewing, photography, podcasting, and digital media; the Making Place brings creative tools, skills and people together in one inspiring community space.
Plastic
Explore how waste plastic can be transformed into useful and beautiful new products. Our plastic recycling area gives you the chance to shred, melt, and remould HDPE into creative objects including lampshades, pens, jewellery, and other functional designs while learning about sustainability and circular making.
Fabric
Redesign, repair, or create clothing from scratch using reclaimed and sustainable materials. With digital and traditional sewing, embroidery, and overlocking machines, we want to help people get creative while pushing back against fast fashion.
Wood
We have tools and facilities for traditional joinery and wood carving to digital fabrication with Laser cutting and CNC routing. Whether it's art from scrap wood or something for your home, come and learn the skills to build things that last.
Clay & Glass
Always wanted to try throwing a pot, creating artwork using beach glass, or continuing to develop your ceramics practice? Our ceramic studio provides the space, equipment, and facilities to create, experiment, and make.
Sound & Light
Evening access to video and audio production facilities, including a broadcast and audio studio, opening June 2026. Future plans include a professional colour grading suite, alongside audio mastering and music composition facilities.
Ink & Paint
Experiment with screen printing, lino cutting, etching and painting using shared studio facilities, specialist equipment, creative workshops and inspiring workspaces.
- Promoting Upcycling and the circular economy
- Guided Sessions with help at hand
- Affordable and flexible
- Volunteer credits
Community, Creativity & Collaboration
Membership & Pay as you go
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