FabLab Coventry
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Unfortunately, FabLab Coventry is no longer operational as of 31st March 2024. Register with us here: https://forms.office.com/r/WXAsZFcyy2
What is a FabLab?
A FabLab (fabrication laboratory) is a small-scale workshop offering (personal) fabrication to anyone. Equipped with an array of flexible manual and computer controlled tools that cover several different length scales and various materials, with the aim to make "almost anything". FabLabs encourage sharing information and ideas. Flexible manufacturing equipment in our FabLab includes:
* Computer aided design (CAD) modelling
* Laser cutter
* 3-axis CNC milling machines
* 3D printer
* Electronics and programming
Our FabLab also includes equipment and materials for sewing, sustainable textiles, smart textiles and casting of materials such as plaster. Coventry has a fantastic history of invention, design, and manufacturing going right back to medieval times. We want to encourage all citizens in Coventry to become more technically skilled, but in an environment that is fun, well-equipped, geared for self-paced learning, and open to everyone.
Unfortunately, due to financial challenges, the decision has been taken by the Coventry University senior leadership to close FabLab Coventry. This decision was made with sadness and regret.
Our personal achievements over the past eight amazing years have been phenomenal, directly supporting over 14,000 local citizens to learn new skills, gain qualifications, build confidence, make innovative products and build connections. The relationships we have been able to make and the people we have been able to support have made each day exciting, never knowing what mad project idea is next to hit the table.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone of you for making the last eight years of operation so much fun and we apologise for this sad conclusion. FabLab will be open this week until Wednesday 27th and then will be on an appointment basis only for the next couple of weeks whilst we wind down.
17/03/2024
Coming up this week we have decorative boxes for our Home Ed group and in our Create&Make, we'll be designing and making decorative wreaths with an Easter theme.
For Home Ed sessions: https://buff.ly/4afD4UU
or for our Create&Make: https://buff.ly/4bPRs80
16/03/2024
Join us this Monday for our exciting Home Ed session! Delve into the realm of graphic design software to create stunning decorations for your trinket box using our state-of-the-art laser cutter. Embrace the fun of hands-on projects and unleash your artistic side!
https://buff.ly/3IiCycT
15/03/2024
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join Coventry's Health Determinants Research Centre for a seminar on 23rd April at 12:30. Spearheaded by 's Sinead Ouillon, the focus will be on upskilling residents to become community researchers. This digital event will delve into the ways local citizens are equipped with the necessary skills to carry out research on issues that resonate with their local communities.
By attending, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how individuals can contribute to the well-being and development of their communities by conducting research into areas that directly impact them. It's an incredible opportunity to explore how research can empower individuals and strengthen local communities.
Join us, and broaden your perspective on community-led research and its transformative potential.
Here's the link to the event: .
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09/03/2024
Our intro courses offer you not only the chance to learn the digital design side of things but also get hands on experience with the tech that brings your design to life.
For booking:
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3IgHj6M
Make fabulous things with us in 3D tomorrow! Learn skills in model designing as well as tech skills in creating on a computer and using a 3D printer. Booking is essential.
All the details you need:
🗓️ Sat, 9th Mar
🕐 10-3
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3IgHj6M
07/03/2024
Last couple of spaces are available for this Saturday's 3D modelling and printing workshop. Learn how to create designs in 3 dimensions, and how to add supports and change infill levels before printing your creation using one of our filament printers.
🗓️ Sat, 9th Mar
🕐 10-3
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3IgHj6M
06/03/2024
Our Create&Make sessions provide a chance for you to unleash your creativity, acquire new skills, and craft unique items to bring home. Up next in our series, we present mini planters. Design your own charming, small-scale planter perfect for placing by your window to easily grow herbs. To reserve your spot: https://buff.ly/48qKd3k
05/03/2024
Join us this week for our Create&Make sessions where we will be crafting miniature planters, complete with some seeds to take home with you to kick start your planting journey. Not only will you make something useful, you'll be able to learn handy woodworking skills
Limited spaces available, book now: https://buff.ly/48qKd3k
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04/03/2024
Exciting update! Our latest sessions have had incredible feedback, prompting the introduction of dynamic new sessions post-Easter. Stay tuned for more exciting updates: https://buff.ly/49oXBXh
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