Creative workshops
Get your hands on awesome technology with Ordnance Unity Centre Libraries’ ‘Makerspace’.
From sewing to coding, we have you covered.
Ordnance Unity Centre Library plays host to several creative workshops. You will be using modern, powerful equipment of Makerspace. The activities are free to take part in.
To book your place and to get more information, call the library on 020 3987 9754.
You can find about the activities, equipment and prices below. You can also download and share the following:
- Makerspace schedule PDF, 310.47 KB
- Equipment list (PDF, 133.14 KB)
- Makerspace charges May 2025 PDF, 1179.69 KB
Activities
| Activity | Day | Time | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewing | First Monday of the month | 11:30am to 1pm | 16+ |
| Coding Club | Last Tuesday of the month | 4pm to 5:30pm | 8+ (and adults) |
| Young Writers Workshop (Scribeasy) | Second Thursday of the month | 4pm to 5:30pm | 8 to 12 years old |
| Music Production | Last Saturday of the month | 2pm to 4pm | 16+ |
| 3D Printing | Third Tuesday of the month | 4pm to 6pm | 8+ |
Equipment
Do you want to use the equipment in your own time? See our competitive room hire charges allowing use of the room and equipment.
| Equipment | Brand | Model | Quatity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laptop | Lenovo | ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL Core-i7 with Windows 11 Pro | 4 |
| iMac | Apple | iMac 24” 4.5K | 1 |
| Photo printer | Canon | imagePROGRAF Pro-300 13” K10511 | 1 |
| DSLR Camera | Canon | EOS 850D | 1 |
| Green Screen | EMART | 150x180cm | 1 |
| Tripod | Vanguard | VEO 3T Carbon Fibre | 1 |
| Manual Binder | GBC | CombBind C340 | 1 |
| Sewing Machine | Singer Tradition | 2250 Compact Sewing Machine | 1 |
| Jewellery Tools | ToughHub | 100-piece multi-purpose hand toolkit | N/A |
| Pliers | Combination box | long nose, bent nose, round nose, side cutting, end cutting and jaw pliers | N/A |
| 3D Printer | FlashForge | Creator3 | 1 |
| Music Kit | Focusrite | Scarlet 2i2 Studio 3rd Gen Bundle | 1 |
| Music Kit | Focusrite | Scarlet Solo Studio 3rd Gen Bundle | 1 |
| Keyboard | Novation | Launchkey MK3 25 Key Midi Keyboard | 1 |
| Speakers | ADAM Audio | T5V Tseries Pair | 2 |
| Headphones | Behringer | HPM1100 | 1 |
| Boom Mic | Gear4Music | Table Top Boom Mic | 1 |
| Microphone | sE | Electronics S Vocal Pack | 1 |
| Sound Filter | sE | RF-X Reflexion (Acoustic Treatment Device) | 1 |
Prices
Save money by booking in bulk or look at our membership for major savings.
| Room hire | Normal price | Concessionary price |
|---|---|---|
| Room hire only* | £20 | £6 |
| Room Hire and Makerspace equipment of choice (1 hour) | £22 | £12 |
| Room Hire and Makerspace equipment of choice (2 hours) | £42 | £16 |
| Room Hire and Makerspace equipment of choice (3 hours) | £62 | £22 |
| Room Hire and Makerspace equipment of choice (4 hours) | £82 | £30 |
| Room hire and vinyl cutting (includes 1m2 vinyl) | £22 | £12 |
| Additional vinyl per m2 | £5/m2 | £3/m2 |
| Laptop hire (up to 4, with Office applications available) | £5 | £5 |
| Equipment deposit (non-refundable if equipment is damaged) | £30 | £30 |
*Includes standard use of Kitchenette, flip chart and projector.
| Printing | Price |
|---|---|
| A5 Photorealistic printing black and white | £2 |
| A5 Photorealistic printing colour | £2.50 |
| A4 Photorealistic printing black and white | £2.50 |
| A4 Photorealistic printing colour | £3.50 |
| A3 Photorealistic printing black and white | £4 |
| A3 Photorealistic printing colour | £4.50 |
| 3D Printing Flat Fee (always added to final cost) | £3 |
| 3D Printing (per 30 minutes) | £1 |
| 3D Printing (per 1 hour) | £2 |
| 3D Printing Support (per hour) | £2.50 |
A printing service is available. Allow 24 hours for pick up. Staff assistance is available as “3D Printing Support”.
| Activities | Price |
|---|---|
| Sewing Workshop and use of materials | £1.50 |
| Sewing Workshop (bring own material) | £1 |
| Writers Workshop (children – using Scribeasy) | Free |
| Music production | Free |
| Coding Club | Free |
| 3D Printing | Free |
| Membership | Price |
|---|---|
| Session Membership* | £25 |
*3 sessions up to 2 hours each (subject to availability)
Please note - Concessionary rates apply to registered charities and senior citizens only. You must be 18+ to hire room and Makerspace equipment. Activities are subject to availability and require booking/registration. Deposit is taken for any Makerspace equipment hire and all deposits are non-refundable if any equipment is damaged. 3D printing support helps you prepare an item to print, printing is not included.
Equipment
Canon Photo Printer
Jewellery Making Kit
Laptops
Sewing Machine
Speakers
Vinyl cutter
