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Who Can Use the MakerPlace?
Ages 16+ can sign up for MakerPlace membership.
16–18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Under 16s can use equipment only during library‑run workshops and activity sessions. We deliver regular events and workshops for all ages.
How to Get Started
You must be a Gateshead Libraries member (joining is free), however, MakerPlace membership requires photo ID to be added to your account.
To become a MakerPlace member, you will attend a Health & Safety Introduction Workshop for each type of equipment you want to use.
Current options include:
- Introduction to 3D Printing
- Introduction to Laser Cutting
- Introduction to Digital Cutting with Cricut
- Introduction to Heat Transfer
For induction details on other equipment (e.g. digital sewing machines), please contact us.
Booking Equipment
Once inducted, (by attending the relevant 'Introduction to' workshop) you can book eligible equipment via the Gateshead Libraries MakerPlace Eventbrite page.
Please only book equipment after completing the relevant induction, oherwise your booking will be cancelled.
Workshops & Activities
All upcoming workshops and activities can be found on the Gateshead Libraries website under “What’s On” or by following this link: What's On page.
You can also look at what's on in the Gateshead Live brochure (available from any Gateshead library).
Schools & Community Groups
If you are a school or community organisation, please get in touch.
We can deliver tailored sessions to meet your needs.
Coding and STEM workshops and activities
We offer a range of coding and STEM themed activities and workshops for a range of ages from early years, families and adults. To find out what's available please visit our What's On page.
We also deliver sessions to students and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions for teachers. CPD workshops help improve delivery of engaging cross-curricular computer programming lessons.
