Public Workshop

Information

Our Workshop and Studios spaces have a large variety of machinery and equipment available to book

The What & The When

Workshop Maker Opening Times:

Tuesday to Friday | 10am – 1pm | 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Second Saturday of every month | 10am – 1pm | 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Studio Maker Opening Times:

Friday | 10am – 1pm

Please note, these opening times are for Makers only. For regular Museum opening times, see the Visit page.
The Workshop and Studios are located within the Museum of Making and have several purposes. They are used for our public learning programme as well as our schools programme

Equipment

Price list:

Equipment	£/hour Supported	£/hour Independent

Workshop Induction	£20.00	N/A
Consultation	£4	N/A
Workshop Bench with Hand Tools	£7	£4
Auto-tilt Crucible	£15	N/A
Box Folder & Roller	£7	£4
Metal Turning Lathe	£15	£10
Jewellery Bench & Brazing Torch	£15	£10
Metalworking Station	£15	£10
MIG Welder	£15	£15
Tinsmithing tools	£10	£7
Twin Forge	£15	£15
Metal Miller	£15	£10
Disc and Bobbin Sanders	£7	£4
Large Bandsaw	£7	£4
Large Router & Table	£10	£7
Mortice Machine	£10	£7
Pillar Drills	£7	£4
Rip and Panel Saw	£15	N/A
Surface/ Thickness Planer	£15	N/A
Woodwork Lathe	£10	£7
Ceramic Electric Kiln Low firing (EW/ Bisc)	£25.00
Ceramic Electric Kiln High firing (SW/ Bisc)	£30.00
Pottery Bench, Wheel & Tools	£7	£4
Stained Glass	£7	£4
Hot Wire Acrylic Folder	£7	£4
Large Bed Vac Former	£10	£7
3D Printer (Filament)	£7	£4
Laser Engraver/ Cutter	£15	£10
Maxicam CNC Router	£15	N/A

The Workshop team will take payment for your session in the Workshop
Card Only
Workshop equipment fees are charged hourly
Prices are based on the energy used, general wear and the level of support required

Equipment Information & Details

The Workshop at the Museum of Making has a range of machinery and equipment available for Makers to use.
Click the images below for more information

Please note that not all machinery will be available at all times this is due to ensuring that all equipment can be used safely, with appropriate staff knowledge and ability to support users.