WORKSHOPS AT THE MAKESHOP
WHAT’S HAPPENING AND HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
The Neighbourhood Makeshop is a collaborative community space open for all who have dreams of DIY, are inspired to upcycle, and want to get creative with craft. Responding to residents’ requests, it’s your local workshop with an extensive library of tools, specialist equipment, and materials and space to make, seeking people with projects to bring the space alive!
WHO IS LEADING THE WORKSHOPS?
The workshops are delivered and facilitated by artist and community organiser Caitlin Strongarm.
A bit about the artist:
Hi! I’m Caitlin, or Caito; an anti-capitalist artist, community organiser, facilitator and maker. I’m a self-taught, curious and inventive DIYer who loves to explore creative-reuse of all manner of materials and mediums; sewing and textiles, wood and metalworking, paint, clay, plastic junk… I love to play with it all and see what can be made! I facilitate accessible workshops where anyone can come and develop their own makings skills, and curate immersive spaces for communities to connect and collaborate together.
GET INVOLVED!
The Neighbourhood Makeshop needs you! We’ve got the space and the tools, and need community collaborators to flex their making skills over September to build our workshop!
We’ll be building storage and organisers for Makshop equipment, and creating art to bring the space alive - so come and get familiar with our tools, make something to be shared, and learn skills to build your own projects:
We’ll be:
Using power tools and paint to create shelving and storage solutions
Sewing aprons, curtains, cushions and hanging organisers
Repairing furniture and items for use in the makeshop
MAKING THE MAKESHOP SEPTEMBER DATES:
Saturday 14th, 2pm- 6pm
Tuesday 17th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 19th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 24th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 26th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 28th, 2pm - 6pm
Drop in on any of the above dates for a tool induction and to get stuck in!
Register your interest here: https://forms.gle/jVjL19zzPH83FbzF9
From October we’ll be running FREE weekly workshops and drop-in sessions, with at least two chances to get making each week. These workshops are for adults (18+),
CRAFTUESDAYS:
Learn new skills and make something in our FREE, facilitated craft workshops with a new theme every Tuesday in October, 6:30-8:30PM!
UPCOMING DATES: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd October
THURSDAY PROJECTS:
Got something you want to make or mend? Come and use the space, play with our tools and get some expertise on your project every Thursday evening.
UPCOMING DATES: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th October
HALF-TERM ACTIVITIES:
On Tuesday 29th October join for an open crafting session for all ages, and Thursday October 31st join us for a spooky all-ages Makeshop! More information soon…
FIND THE MAKESHOP
The Makeshop is Neighbourhood Makeshop, Annex of Old Maria Fidelis School, Starcross Yard Temporary Open Space, Starcross Street, NW1 2LY.
The Neighbourhood Makeshop is managed by ODAC in partnership with Camden People’s Theatre, supported by Community Champions Regent’s Park and Hopscotch. The space is made possible thanks to The Euston Partnership, Mace Dragados Joint Venture, and Camden Council.