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Makerspace Tour

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This hour-long session is ideal for non-members to take a look around the Makerspace before signing up.

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Colchester Makerspace Tour
Thu, Oct 8 • 6:30 PM
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Colchester Makerspace Tour
Thu, Nov 5 • 6:30 PM
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Colchester Makerspace Tour
Thu, Dec 3 • 6:30 PM
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Colchester Makerspace

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Shared access to workspace and tools for making. Specialising in Ceramics, Textiles and Printmaking equipment, such as kilns, silkscreens, letterpress, eventually expanding to more contemporary tools such as laser cutters and 3D Printers.

Ceramics Collection

1 upcoming event

One half of Colchester Makerspace is dedicated to exploring Clay. Here is a list of all of our Ceramics Courses, Workshops and Classes.

Gelli Printing

2 upcoming events

Learn about printing with gelli plates, an easy DIY printmaking process! Learn how to create textures and layers with gelli plates.

Get Started with Risograph

1 upcoming event

Risograph printing is often described as digital screen printing. Think screen printing but with the convenience of a photocopier.

Glaze Bolt On

7 upcoming events

So you have made your clay creation in one of our ceramics classes and ready to add the finishing touch to your handmade creation?

Hand-Building Techniques With Clay

2 upcoming events

Working with clay by hand, using only simple tools. Explore everything from hand-built pots and coiling to pinchpot and slab techniques.

Introduction to Kiln Firing

2 upcoming events

This is a short 2-part course to introduce the technical aspects of firing ceramics in an electrical kiln.

Learn to Letterpress

No upcoming events

Learn basic introductory principles of letterpress, how to use and set up the presses and how you can access equipment at the Makerspace in the future.

Lino Cutting Sessions

1 upcoming event

Enjoy the exquisite craft of Linocut. Master the traditional printmaking technique and a variant of woodcut with Heidi Sharp

Open access with Associate Artist Support

No upcoming events

Self-led access to the Makerspace workshop with support from one of our Associate Artists

Pot Throwing Classes

8 upcoming events

Learn the basics of wheel throwing. This popular class is perfect for both curious beginners and experts with ongoing projects. Get hands-on and experience the joy of creating with clay.

Printmaking Collection

No upcoming events

One half of Colchester Makerspace is dedicated to exploring Printmaking. Here is a list of all of our Printmaking Courses, Workshops and Classes.

Screen Printing/Printing Sessions

5 upcoming events

Learn the basic principles of screen printing and come away with prints that you’ve designed and printed yourself! See individual events for different themes eg. tote bags, collage etc.

The Art & Science of Glaze Making and Technology

2 upcoming events

In these classes, with the help of experienced ceramicist Peter Jones, you will learn how to make your own glazes and apply them to fired clay.

The Art of Raku

3 upcoming events

We supply all the raku glazes, materials and fire — you just need to bring your ceramics! An optional additional session is available where you can hand build clay objects to be bisque-fired ready and suitable for raku firing.

Welcome To The Makerspace!

4 upcoming events

Starting at a new place can be daunting, so this session is ideal for new members that have just joined up. It’s also a great opportunity for any long-standing members to come along to use it as a refresher. Members Only.

Makerspace Tour

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Colchester Makerspace Tour

Colchester Makerspace Tour

Colchester Makerspace Tour

Colchester Makerspace Tour

Colchester Makerspace Tour

Colchester Makerspace Tour

Colchester Makerspace Tour

Colchester Makerspace Tour

Colchester Makerspace Tour

Colchester Makerspace Tour

Colchester Makerspace Tour

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Colchester Makerspace Social

Colchester Makerspace Social

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Colchester Makerspace

Ceramics Collection

Gelli Printing

Get Started with Risograph

Glaze Bolt On

Hand-Building Techniques With Clay

Introduction to Kiln Firing

Learn to Letterpress

Lino Cutting Sessions

Open access with Associate Artist Support

Pot Throwing Classes

Printmaking Collection

Screen Printing/Printing Sessions

The Art & Science of Glaze Making and Technology

The Art of Raku

Welcome To The Makerspace!