Makerspace Classes
From learning to throw a ceramic pot to having a go at silk screen printing, we offer a huge selection of affordable, creative classes for individuals at all skill levels.
Join as a member to get discounts or simply book and attend as a guest. No matter what stage you are at, you can browse a list of events to find a class or workshop to suit your needs.
Throwing a Ceramic Pot
Learn to throw a ceramic pot with Sam Elston. Ideal for those who want to master the skill or simply give throwing a try.
Learn to Linocut
Enjoy the exquisite craft of Linocut. Master the traditional printmaking technique and a variant of woodcut with Heidi Sharp
The Art of Raku
A two-day class in partnership with Cuckoo Farm Studios including hand-building, glazing and communal raku firings.
Learn to Letterpress
An introduction letterpress - design, typeset and print a card on an original Adana letterpress printing machine with the support from Katie Kennedy.
The Art & Science of Glaze Making and Technology
Glazing is a crucial step in ceramics, but it often gets overlooked or rushed. It can make or break your ceramic creations.
Supported Access: Clay & Print
Don’t need a class but have a project in mind? Book some self-led access to the Makerspace with support from our Associate Artists.
Book a one-to-one session
Book a one-to-one with one of our Associate Artists to to get hands on, direct support on our ceramics or printmaking facilities.
Gelli-Print Sessions
Learn about printing with gelli plates, an easy DIY printmaking process. Learn how to create textures and layers with often surprising results!
Screen Printing Sessions
Learn the principles of screen printing onto fabric with Katie Kennedy. Come away with a printed bag that you’ve designed and printed yourself!
Pot Throwing Masterclass
Neville Tatham teaches advanced techniques such as production and large scale throwing, joining composite thrown pieces, throwing off the hump and making complicated forms like teapots, lidded vessels and enclosed/bottle forms.
Hand-building Techniques
Work with clay by hand using only simple tools. Explore everything from hand-built, coiling to pinchpots and slab techniques with Harriet Caslin
Use old school cut and paste methods to design, produce and ‘copy’ a limited edition riso print with vivid colours and stunning imperfections
Introduction to Kiln Firing
This is a short 2-part class to introduce the technical aspects of firing ceramics. For both beginners and more experienced makers alike.
Rolling a Clay Slab
Learn how to use our wonderful new slab roller — a fantastic tool for creating clay slabs of different sizes, shapes, and textures
Screen Printing, Exposing Screens
Learn how to prepare and expose a screen using UV emulsion on the new exposure unit at Colchester Makerspace.
Makerspace Social
A FREE monthly Open Workshop, a chance for current & potential members to come together and catch up and hear a Show & Tell from our Maker of the Month.
Cant find what you are looking for?
We are always looking to adapt, expand and improve our offer of classes and workshops
If you cant find something you want, fill in the form and make a suggestion below.
If there is enough demand we’ll organise something and let you know.