What is a makerspace?
What is a makerspace?
A shared, collaborative physical space that provides members with access to tools, equipment, and expertise for hands-on projects,creative endeavours, and learning.
"A hub for skill-building, innovation, and community development."
Our Base
Our new Chatham workshop is equipped with woodwork tools and machinery, an electronics bench, a textiles area with sewing machines, overlocker and heat press, a fabrication area with 3D printers and CAD software, and an open studio area where you can work on your own creative projects. We are adding more equipment all the time - see our Whats On page to see what we have and how it works.
Workshop membership is only suitable for 18+.
Out and about
We also do a range of outreach and community projects, taking hands-on making and learning activities to community groups and events. Look out for us around Medway & Kent!
Everyone is welcome
Community groups
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Fully accessible workshop facilities tailored to group needs.
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Develop practical, creative and employability skills that support everyday life and future opportunities.
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Foster skill-sharing, sustainability and community connection.
Artists, makers and creatives
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Flexible, well-equipped space for making, experimenting and collaboration.
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Access to equipment not available at home due to cost, space or occasional use.
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Wide range of sessional activities and learning at all levels.
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Availability for hire by individual tutors for workshops or skill development.
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Opportunities to connect with other creatives and explore new techniques.
Small businesses and prototypers
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Prototyping commercial products or small production runs.
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Learning new skills with expert induction and qualified staff support.
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Opportunites for collaboration, idea exchange and peer support.