WORKSHOPS AT THE MAKESHOP
ODAC’s Neighbourhood Makeshop is a place for people to come together to repair, upcycle, create, and share a passion for reusing materials!
Friendly DIY skill-sharing sessions run twice weekly and are free for everyone to attend - come to learn, express yourself, share a cup of tea, and collaborate. From crafting with cans, upcycling street furniture or becoming proficient with power tools - get making at the Makeshop.
Who’s it for? From complete beginners to confident makers - everyone is welcome to join in! Our workshops are for people aged 16 and over. Younger folks are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult.
WHAT’S ON?
TUESDAYS: Make It Happen!
5pm - 7:30pm
Accessible, community skill-sharing workshops with the FYA Regents Park Community Champions - our group meets weekly to work together, upcycle, learn new, practical skills, and plan projects to make our area a better, brighter, more connected and sustainable place. Open to anyone both locally and across Camden who wants to get involved.
Interested in becoming a Regents Park Community Champion? Email Ellie at ellie.rudd@fya.org.uk
THURSDAYS: Project Time
2pm - 6pm
Want to spend some time getting creative, or working on a project? Join in on Thursdays to build confidence in making! Our workshop has hand and power tools, sewing machines, art supplies and more - come along and get hands-on!
Do I need to book?
If you haven’t attended a session before, please email caitlin@olddiorama.com to let us know you’re planning to attend, so we can provide any additional information about the session.
WHO LEADS 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.
HOW TO FIND US:
The Makeshop is Neighbourhood Makeshop, Annex of Old Maria Fidelis School, Starcross Yard Temporary Open Space, Starcross Street, NW1 2LY.
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The Neighbourhood Makeshop is funded by the The Euston Partnership. The space is thanks to Mace Dragados Joint Venture, and Camden Council.