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Open access with Associate Artist Support

Colchester Makerspace

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

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Colchester Makerspace

Organizer of Open access with Associate Artist Support

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.

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Ceramics Collection

2 upcoming events

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

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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.

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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.

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Glaze Bolt On

8 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?

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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.

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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.

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Learn to Letterpress

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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.

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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

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Makerspace Tour

4 upcoming events

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

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Collection image for Ceramics Collection

Ceramics Collection

2 upcoming events

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

Collection image for Gelli Printing

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.

Collection image for Get Started with Risograph

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.

Collection image for Glaze Bolt On

Glaze Bolt On

8 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?

Collection image for Hand-Building Techniques With Clay

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.

Collection image for Introduction to Kiln Firing

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.

Collection image for Learn to Letterpress

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.

Collection image for Lino Cutting Sessions

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

Collection image for Makerspace Tour

Makerspace Tour

4 upcoming events

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

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