Studio Access

Make Space offers several ways to use the studio outside of scheduled workshops. These options are intended for independent, self-directed making in a calm, shared space.

Prerequisite for studio access

Open Studio access is designed for people who have completed at least one taught workshop in the area they wish to work in, such as sewing, ceramics, drawing, or painting. This ensures that participants are familiar with the relevant equipment and machines, know how to operate them safely and correctly, and understand the studio rules, shared practices, and expectations. Studio access does not include teaching or instruction.

What you can use

During Open Studio sessions, you may independently use the sewing machines, shared sewing tools and equipment, ironing facilities, and cutting tables. All shared sewing tools must remain in the studio for use by other members. Easels and shared work surfaces are available for drawing and painting. For ceramics, approved users may use the pottery wheels, pottery tools, and designated shelf space for storing ongoing ceramic work.

Materials & firing

Participants are expected to bring their own materials for sewing, drawing, and painting, although a small selection of quality materials is available for purchase in the studio. For ceramics, clay is charged per kilo (pay only for what you use). Basic studio glazes are available, or you may bring your own brush-on glazes. Bisque and glaze firing are charged separately per kilo. Please note that pottery requires two firings: one bisque firing and one glaze firing.

Open Studio sessions are intentionally small to maintain a calm, focused atmosphere. All studio time must be booked in advance, and spaces are limited.