Feedback from our young makers
Following our highly successful woodwork project, ‘Muttering Birds’, we invited some of the young makers who took part to bring their creations to life, using their automata as puppets to share their process. Enjoy!
Guild of Young Makers
Our Guild of Young Makers is a community of young people passionate about design and making. We offer a range of project-based programmes focused on creative industry specialisms, working alongside professional artists and designers who lead and support the sessions.
‘Metal Artworks’ After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
Spring Term — Mondays, starting 5th or 12th January 2026 Unfortunately, the application deadline has now passed for this project and now closed. Please sign up for updates to be notified of up-coming after-school programmes. Get ready to turn metal into art! You’ll hammer letters… Read More »‘Metal Artworks’ After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
‘Stars in Your Eyes’ Clay Sculpture After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
Spring Term — Thursdays, starting 8th January 2026 Unfortunately, the application deadline has now passed for this project and now closed. Please sign up for updates to be notified of up-coming after-school programmes. Bring your favourite famous person to life – in clay! In this… Read More »‘Stars in Your Eyes’ Clay Sculpture After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
‘Leather Bag’ After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
Spring Term — Wednesdays, starting 7th January 2026 Unfortunately, the application deadline has now passed for this project and now closed. Please sign up for updates to be notified of up-coming after-school programmes. Design and create your own uniquely personalised leather bag in this fun… Read More »‘Leather Bag’ After-School Project (Spring 2026) – Full
My Space: Inside Out
Your space, your story! Learn to draw like an architect and design your own unique spaces. Master professional drawing techniques and create a beautifully illustrated foldout booklet. Specialism: Architecture and Interior Design Cost: Free*Age: 10-14 (Y6-9)Class Size: Up to 12Experience Level: Beginner 📅 TimingsTerm: Autumn… Read More »My Space: Inside Out
‘Giant Gooners’ After-School Project
Make a giant model head of your favourite Arsenal player! Specialism: Prop-Making, Event & Production Cost: Free*Age: 15-17 (Y10/12)Class Size: Up to 12Experience Level: Intermediate 📅 TimingsTerm: Autumn 2025 / Spring 2026Day: ThursdaysTime: 16:30 – 18:30Length: 12 weeksStart Date: 6/11/25End Date: 12/02/26 📍Location: Holborn Library,… Read More »‘Giant Gooners’ After-School Project
First Cuts: Our Woodwork Project Takes Shape
On Wednesday, we started the first session of our Muttering Bird project. Our young makers learnt about the different types of wood they will be working with and created prototypes of a bird in softwood, practising how to mark, measure, saw, and refine using a… Read More »First Cuts: Our Woodwork Project Takes Shape
Celebrating Our First After-School Textiles Project
✨ We’re excited to announce the launch of our very first after-school project, ‘Sew Many Choices’, at Holborn Library’s Clore Learning Space! 🪡 🙏Thanks to the generous support of The Skinners’ Company , we were able to bring out our new sewing machines and kick… Read More »Celebrating Our First After-School Textiles Project
‘Muttering Bird’ After-School Project (Wednesdays, staggered start from 24/9, 1/10, 8/10/25)
Make a beautiful wooden bird that can move!
‘Sew Many Choices’ After-School Project (Tuesdays, Staggered from 23/9, 30/9 and 7/10/25)
Learn to sew and stitch a bag that brings old fabrics back to life!
Introducing our Guild of Young Makers After-School Projects
Is your child curious, creative, and loves to make things? If you’re a parent or carer of a child in Year 6 to Year 9 (aged 10–14) who might be interested in free after-school design projects at our Makerspace in Holborn Library, please sign them… Read More »Introducing our Guild of Young Makers After-School Projects