WHAT IS THE MAKERSPACE?

The Bognor Makerspace is an inclusive community resource where people gather to co-create, share resources and knowledge, work on projects, network and build. With the aim of people increasing their self-confidence, learning to persevere to improve skills, being part of a supportive team environment, combating loneliness and exclusion, improving wellbeing and mental health through creative expression, making new friends and sharing in setting and successfully completing projects.

OUR VALUES AT THE BOGNOR MAKERSPACE:

· Collaborating – supporting each other, sharing skills, knowledge & space
· Respecting and encouraging each other
· Hosting events and activities
· Being curious and adventurous
· Being entrepreneurial

OUR PRIMARY FOCUS is to support people who might have missed out on the chance to develop creative skills and this inclusive makerspace is designed to be enjoyed by anyone. Parts of the building are available for groups to use for arts & craft, wellbeing, carpentry, construction and even cooking! We have wheelchair-accessible toilets, a carpentry room, a large training kitchen, a Wellbeing Room, an upstairs Fabric Classroom and a platform lift up to the mezzanine floor.

SPACE CAN BE HIRED OUT as an one-off or regular basis. Check out the fabulous spaces at The Bognor Makerspace, including the fully equipped Training Kitchen, Fabric Room Wellbeing Room and rear Art & Craft area. If you would like to enquire about hiring space and would like a tour of the building, please contact Joanna Kelly, Makerspace Manager on 01243 345239 or alternatively, email: [email protected]

Thanks to Laura at Sussex View Magazine, we are on page 20 of the November edition (see below).