Things to know about me.. I love to make strange noises and make up words.Oh, and I am what we call ‘disabled’. The other two things are far more interesting than my inability to do steps or hear what you are saying to me! Wirral Makefest C.I.C have been looking closely at accessibility this year, both venues are pretty good overall with minor tweaks needed.
In the first of our feature makers for Wirral MakeFest 2024, Ali Pickard -The Yaffingale uses craft techniques within fine art sculptures. Originally part of a Women’s Welding Collective, via years working with recycled design in South America, she is now based in North Wales and recently returned to making a new textile and mixed media collection. She often uses historical references to reflect on modern society and women’s stories. She is interested in which stories get to be told, and who is telling the tale
Making with MakeFest. Wirral Libraries celebrating the Borough of Culture are creating a story patchwork. Wirral MakeFest will be leading a workshop on Wednesday the 8th of May from 3-5pm. Come along to Birkenhead Central Library to make patches and bunting with the Wirral MakeFest team. We will be reusing, recycling, repurposing and taking time to relate to each other. All materials provided – free open session.
Finalists in the The Grassroots Awards: Small But Mighty
We are delighted that the team from Eureka! Discover in Seacombe are joining us at Birkenhead Central Library for Wirral MakeFest on the 1st of June with 30 minute activities throughout the day.
Wirral MakeFest is proud to announce that this year, our event is funded by the UK government through the UKShared Prosperity Fund as part of the Liverpool City Region Borough of Culture for 2024.
Deadline to be a maker for Wirral MakeFest is 17th of April 2024, last call to be a maker for our Borough of Culture Wirral MakeFest 2024
Building our volunteer team to help support Wirral MakeFest to make the event a huge success. Calling All Volunteers! Calling All Volunteers! This is the official call for Volunteers to take part in the second Wirral MakeFest. We are looking
Delighted to have let the first 35 makers know that they will be part of our Wirral MakeFest 2024 event on the 1st of June, applicants check your in-boxes for a message from us. Still time to apply and go to our Makers 2024, sign up on the website, especially interested in coders, tech, engineering, science, biology and chemistry…
Reminder to apply: Wirral MakeFest is calling for makers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, maths, and the arts.
