MakerSpace open evening to showcase new Sutton development

The open evening will provide a chance for people to see the results of the recent MakerSpace survey, have a question-and-answer session with the MakerSpace committee, and learn more about the MakerSpace.

The committee will also be sharing their own makes, as well as demonstrating the type of equipment that could be used in the MakerSpace.

The MakerSpace, set to open later this year, will occupy the ground floor of the renovated High Pavement House, and will provide a unique opportunity for people to use professional equipment creating, crafting, making, and inventing in a tailor-made space in Ashfield.

The former Department for Work and Pensions building is currently being refurbished by Ashfield Council as part of the £6.27million secured from the Future High Streets Fund.

The council has already completed one project from this funding: the renovation and transformation of the former Yorkshire Bank on Low Street, Sutton, into a café and workshop space, and improvement works will be starting this year on the derelict Fox Street site as part of the funding.

Coun Matthew Relf, council executive lead for regeneration and planning, who will attend the event, said “We are so excited to be able to share more details about the MakerSpace at this open evening.

“The committee are a friendly and talented bunch of residents who have passion for making and creating. They have dedicated countless hours towards the MakerSpace project so it would be fantastic for as many people to attend the event as possible.”