Open sessions for a brand new learning experience are now available in Fareham and Fleet Libraries…
The Makery is a flexible digital space which has been equipped with high specification equipment. The Makery was created for technical enthusiasts and amateurs alike to learn and develop new skills and experiment with creative digital concepts in a collaborative style using: Apple iMacs running Sketch Up Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud, Apple iPads, Lego EV3 Robotics, Raspberry Pi and Crumble kits for explore coding, electronics and the world of micro computers, 3D printing, and more!
The Makery has an education focus, with taught sessions offered at a charge. These sessions will introduce and deliver STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) to the community. The sessions will be in self discovery format which will be planned and lead by a member of the Makery team.
Sound interesting? Read on and find out how to get involved!
The Fareham Makery is offering open session (14+) (£10.00 per morning or afternoon session)
Open session (14+) (£10.00 per morning or afternoon session)
You must be a library member to use the Makery, open sessions access available to buy in Fareham and Fleet Libraries only – but coming soon to Hantsweb Shop online.
Open sessions include:
• Access to The Makery (First come, first serve basis dependant on room and equipment capacity)
• Priority booking for specialist workshops
• Access to the Makery team to support your session
• Access to dedicated workshops delivered by the Makery team
• Access to maintained workspaces with latest equipment
• Use of 27’’ iMACS
• Flexible use of full Adobe creative cloud package for video editing, photoshop, app creation and much more
• Flexible use of SketchUp 3D and specialist animation software
• Windows 10 laptops with Microsoft Office and coding software
• iPads
• Access to 3D printer
• Access to Virtual Reality HTC Vive Rig
• Use of Raspberry Pis
• Use of Crumble electronics kits
• Use of Lego Robotics EV3 kits
• Volunteering and personal development opportunities through the Makery (contact the team for more information)
• Support network for local entrepreneurs
• Opportunity to network with a local likeminded maker community
Open Sessions (14+) available from Monday 4 September 2017:
(£10.00 per morning or afternoon session)
Tuesday 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Thursday 1:30pm – 4:00pm
Friday 9:30am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 3:30pm, 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Saturday 2:00pm – 4:30pm
The programme is really starting to come together at the 2 Makery sites. The new timetables apply at all times outside of School holidays. Please click on the timetables to view them larger:
Led Sessions available from Monday 18 September 2017:
After School Makery Club
Suitable for ages 8 to 13
£8
Mondays 4:30pm – 6:30pm and Thursdays 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Taster sessions to spark you interest in a different topic each week. Write a programme on our Raspberry Pis, teach a Lego robot to beat a challenge or learn about another world with our VR rig.
Adult Digital Session
Suitable for ages 21+
£8
Mondays 2pm – 4pm
Get started on a new hobby. Introductions to a different topic each week. Learn more about 3D design tools, photo editing or coding with a practical application.
Parent and Child Creative Session
Suitable for ages 8-13
£14 for child and accompanying adult.
Saturdays, 9:30am – 1:00pm
A great chance to explore a digital world for you and your child. Together you can design and build a gadget with our Crumble kits or make your own animated story. Giving you an insight into your child’s digital world.
Home Education Session
£18 per session for child, £60 per 4-week course.
Tuesdays 9:30am – 1pm
These are structured sessions each week featuring Lego Robotics, Coding using Scratch and Python on our Raspberry Pi micro Computers, and Crumble electronics kits – coding with physical components.
Remember, open sessions are available to buy in Fareham Library branch only – coming soon to the Hantsweb Shop online.
The Fleet Makery is offering open sessions:
Open sessions access:
Tuesday 11am – 2pm & 2.30pm – 5.30pm, £12
Thursday 11am – 2pm & 2.30pm – 5.30pm, £12
Saturday 2pm – 4pm, £8
Open session tickets only available at Fleet and Fareham Libraries – coming soon to the Hantsweb Shop online.
Open sessions include:
• Access to The Makery and its equipment (First come, first serve basis dependant on room and equipment capacity)
• Access to maintained workspaces with latest equipment
• Access to the Makery team to support your session
• Access to dedicated workshops delivered by the Makery team
• Use of 27’’ iMACS
• Flexible use of full Adobe creative cloud package for video editing, photoshop, app creation and much more
• Flexible use of SketchUp 3D and specialist animation software
• Windows 10 laptops with Microsoft Office and coding software
• iPads
• Access to 3D printer
• Use of Raspberry Pis
• Use of Crumble electronics kits
• Use of Lego Robotics EV3 kits
• Volunteering and personal development opportunities through The Makery (contact the team for more information)
• Support network for local entrepreneurs
• Opportunity to network with a local like minded maker community
Open sessions access:
Tuesday 11am – 2pm & 2.30pm – 5.30pm, £12
Thursday 11am – 2pm & 2.30pm – 5.30pm, £12
Saturday 2pm – 4pm, £8
Adult Digital Session
Suitable for ages 21+
£8
Wednesdays from 20 Sep, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Get started on a new hobby. Introductions to a different topic each week. Learn more about 3D design tools, photo editing or coding with a practical application.
Parent and Child Creative Session
Suitable for ages 8-13
£14 for child & accompanying adult
Fortnightly Saturdays, 9:30am – 1pm
A great chance to explore a digital world for you and your child. Together you can design and build a gadget with our Crumble kits or make your own animated story. Giving you an insight into your child’s digital world.
Remember, Membership and open sessions tickets only available at Fleet and Fareham Libraries – coming soon to the Hantsweb Shop online.
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Will there be some leaflets/posters available to display in other libraries to promote the Makery?
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Hi Nicola,
Thanks for the suggestion. There are no plans to print more but we are happy to circulate the pdf versions. I will provide attachments directly.
Many thanks, Jeremy Cole
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Will there be memberships available for 8-13 year olds. My 9yr old son attended one of your Raspberry Pi courses and really enjoyed it. We were hoping that there would be an offering available to children of his age.
Many thanks Sarah
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Hi Sarah, first of all apologies for the delay in this response. Thank you for your excellent question, I have passed this suggestion on to our steering group for consideration and await a response to share with you. Our one-off sessions for 8-13 year-olds were designed with flexibility in mind, however your feedback is important and will help us offer the best possible choice moving forward. Thanks again! Jeremy
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In addition, there are now After School Clubs at The Fareham Makery for 8-13 year olds, but once again we have not confirmed a membership scheme for this yet. We hope to have more news soon! Jeremy
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Any chance of seeing a Makery at the Winchester Discovery Centre? If so, how could one get involved as a Makery team member?
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Hi Steve, many thanks for your question. This is a pilot scheme and we will initially measure the success of the two sites selected, based on these findings other sites may well be considered in future. We’re very pleased to see the scheme has interested the local community, and are very grateful for any ideas you offer. Opportunities for volunteers to support learning programmes in branch will likely be advertised at a future date, so watch this Makery space! Apologies for the large delay in getting back to you, we’d be glad to hear any other thoughts or questions you have. Jeremy
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Thanks Jeremy. First time back here for a while and just seen your reply – I’ll pop back now and then and see how things are going. I wish you success – I’ve been wondering how to get involved in something like this for a while…
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