The Maker Space is a not for profit community resource where anybody can learn how to use digital tools, collaborate on projects or just make things for their own use. The idea is to make communities more self-sustainable, improve skills and employment prospects as well as give people the opportunity to be more creative. I believe that these technologies have the ability to transform the way we manufacture and distribute products to the benefit of individuals, communities, and the environment.
I usually run the Maker Space sessions on the 2nd Saturday of each month, opening my workshop to anyone in the community who wants to learn how to use digital tools. There is a 3-hour morning session from 10.00-1.00 and an afternoon session from 2.00-5.00, with room for up to 3 people per session. The suggested donation is just £10. I demonstrate how to prepare a computer graphic, set up either the laser cutter, 3D printer, or router, and make an object. Participants then get the chance to design and create something of their own, and a truly amazing variety of things have been made.
It is always a really enjoyable day for me. At the moment this is Cornwall’s only open access digital workshop so if you want to get involved in the digital revolution or just want more information please email me: aaron@cnccraft.co.uk
Here is a short video of the Maker Space in action…..
And here are some of the amazing things that have been made…….
Participants
Morning 10.00 – 1.00
1.Francis
2.Jenifer
3.Natasha
Afternoon 2.00 – 5.00
1.Natasha
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First names only used for data protection
Equipment at the Maker Space includes;
You can download designs for all kinds of things from websites like www.instructables.com or www.thingiverse.com, or you can design your own creations using freely available, open source software such as Inkscape; https://inkscape.org/; or libracad; http://librecad.org. For more complex 3D designs you can use programs like Sketchup; http://www.sketchup.com/ or Blender; https://www.blender.org/
There is a suggested donation of 10.00 per person to cover insurance and consumables. Small amounts of scrap are available, but please bring suitable materials with you if you can and some ideas of what you’d like to make. Places are limited but if you would like to come along or need some advice about a project please email me with Makerspace in the subject: aaron@cnccraft.co.uk
“A fantastic resource for the local community. Excellent equipment and teaching.”
“Very useful and interesting course, thank you”
“Absolutely amazing. Would recommend to everyone. Enjoyed it so much”
Conileigh, Skinners Bottom, Redruth TR16 5DY.
From Chiverton Cross roundabout on the A30, go through Blackwater to Smokie Joe’s Cafe. At the bottom of Smokie Joe’s car park take the road sign posted to Skinner’s Bottom. Go up the hill and straight over the cross roads, pass the old chapel on the left. Continue down the hill for 500M and the workshop is on the right. Look out for a blue converted shipping container.
Do not follow the satnav to Applewood Farm