“I launched Blond Eyed Girl in January last year and instantly loved the connection the brand gave me to stockists, buyers and other makers. I make satirical everyday objects that reflect my love of combining colours, words, things and materials. My range includes hand-made cards, enamel pin badges and collages. I trained as a sculptor and have recently explored ceramic techniques to translate my ideas into clay.” says Emma Barrow.
Read moreMaker of the Month: Ella Johnston
“I'm an artist, illustrator and creative content consultant. I run my business from my home in Wivenhoe and my studio at Colchester MakerSpace. I am also co-owner and creative director of indie publishers Dunlin Press” says Ella Johnston
Read moreFree stall at our Essex Summer of Art Maker's Market
As part of the Essex Summer of Art programme we are holding a Makers Market on Saturday 1st June at Colchester Makerspace between 10am and 2pm.
Read moreMaker of the Month: Abigail Swan
Ceramics begun for me when I went to my first, free-form clay workshop at the Makerspace. That then led onto the 3-week throwing workshop in January this year. After my first session, I was straight back into the studio the following morning playing with the clay and making some very questionable shapes. It was so fun.
Read moreMaker of the Month: Lizzie Croucher
Welcome to our very first ‘Maker of the Month’. Showcasing our members and giving you a peek inside the personalities and what’s being made in our space. Each month our chosen maker will give a show and tell at our open workshop (on the last Thursday of every Month), complete a Q&A interview on our blog and have their work on sale for 4 weeks in Café Saison in front of the Makerspace at Trinity Works.
This Month our Maker of the Month is Ceramicist Lizzie Croucher.
Read moreWho would steal a letterpress?
We were very excited to finally get access to our Letterpresses this week that were in storage in the Old Bus Garage on Queen Street in Colchester…. but we were extremely disappointed to discover they were stolen (not by the gentlemen pictured!). We suspect dismantled and sold for scrap.
Read moreShort term studio to let
We are currently writing an application to create a new Graduate Residency space for Essex Students. While this is being written, we have a small studio that is rentable by the day or week from just £15 per day or £100 per week. I ideal for those looking for a project space on a fixed term. Email Workshop Manager hello [at] makercampus.co.uk to book a viewing.
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