Sharing on behalf of Mental Health Natters, residents of our Charter Studios hub in Abingdon, who provide mental health support for young people. Head to Abingdon's Loose Cannon Brewery on 12 July for an afternoon of live music, food, markets, crafts, and more, while raising money for a good cause

We have a room of around 16 square metres becoming available soon at The Old Stables. If you're looking for a studio or office space in Wantage, give us a shout! Application form in bio or email [email protected]

Scenes from our team away day at What We're Building. A big thanks to Civic Square and Hood Futures, who hosted us at their Ladywood site, plus Footwork, Platform Places, Mycelial Network, The Signing Tree, and everyone else who contributed to making it such a fun and inspiring day.

Check out our available spaces and fill in the form below to apply or email [email protected] if you need more info! forms.monday.com/forms/2d3fa6...

Last week we welcomed the Footwork team and their Camden People and Place cohort to Oxfordshire for two days of exploring community spaces, sharing stories, and learning together. We visited Makespace hubs and heard from some of our fantastic residents, as well as checking in with inspiring peers,

It’s time for the last episode in the current season of Glimpses of a Possible Future, and what a ride it’s been. This time, we’re hearing from Jo Harvey of Sustainable Wantage. “Our vision at sustainable Wantage is a thriving, resilient community where sustainable living is the foundation of

We’re still trying to find the perfect fit for this property in Banbury. It has nearly 110 square metres of space over two stories with multiple rooms, so it would be ideal for an organisation that needs a combination of a high street frontage and room for other activities. It could work as a

Join us Sunday 21st June, 11am-3pm at 1 Aristotle Lane, Oxford to celebrate the solstice with a summer market Buy from local makers, get sustainability info, & grab a drink at The Anchor or have a wander in Port Meadow after. If you can think of a dreamier Sunday in Oxford, we'd love to hear it

Our next Glimpses of a Possible Future features Natty Mark Samuels, who talks about his work in The Leys, with The African School & Leys Astronomy Club. “I’m very much into bringing education to where the community gathers, so it’s been great for me to be able to use local spaces.”

We have a 26 square metre room available now in Wantage, which is great for an organisation with multiple desks or someone looking for a spacious studio. You’d be part of a lovely bunch of local artists, makers, and community groups, with access to a garden and the wonderful Down to Earth cafe.

Reminder that we're hosting a summer maker's market at our Aristotle Lane hub in North Oxford. Join us from 11am to 3pm on Sunday 21st June, the summer solstice ☀️

Looking for office space in central Oxford for your organisation? This bright, spacious 58 square metre room has become available in our 9 Park End Street hub. Would also work as a studio or maker space for those requiring plenty of room.

It’s Great Big Green Week, so it’s the perfect time to delve into the stories of those working toward a more sustainable future in Oxfordshire. In the latest episode of our podcast, we talk to Adrian Sell of Oxford Wood Recycling.

One of the interesting things mentioned again and again in our Marmalade session was the idea of coming together over food. We didn't expect this to get so much airtime, but it makes total sense. This is why we have a monthly gathering for all our residents called the Common Pot where we

Looking for an office, studio space, or coworking desk in Wantage? Come and be part of a vibrant community of artists, makers, and organisations doing good in the community or with social value. Examples include architects with a focus on sustainable materials or publishers of educational material

Thank you to everyone who came out to our screening of Power Station, in collaboration with Low Carbon Oxford North. What an inspiration to see this kind of community-led action transforming neighbourhoods 🙌

Head down to our Aristotle Lane location in North Oxford on the summer solstice to gather, buy from local artists and makers, get information about growing and sustainability, and generally have a lovely time. Our summer market is on 21st June, from 11am to 3pm. Hope to see you there 🌞

🗓️ We've changed the date of May's #repaircafe at @makespaceoxford.bsky.social Booking now open for 31 May (2-5pm) at shareoxford.org/repair 🍰 See you there to fix your broken stuff and enjoy a cuppa and cake!

📢 Last chance to reserve your free tickets for our online Marmalade follow-up session tomorrow, from 1-2:30pm 🌱 You don't need to have attended the original session, just an interest in the work. It may be particularly valuable for community activists, organisers, or community asset developers;

We have a gorgeous space in Banbury available now. With 109 square metres of space, set over two floors and multiple rooms, it would be perfect for a large organisation looking for its own building. It would also be suitable for a collective or multiple individuals or small organisations

Post-Marmalade, we’re reflecting on a series of approaches to further spatial justice. One idea we’re interested in is a land commission, which is a public body whose aim is to set a bold, long-term vision for how land is used and developed in a place, with a focus on maximising the benefits of

It's time to highlight another episode of our mini podcast series, Glimpses of a Possible Future. This time, it’s on community gardens, and we chatted with Marta Lomza os CAG Oxfordshire & Paula Fontaine, director of Body Mind and Soul, which runs The Wellbeing Garden in The Leys.

In collaboration with Low Carbon Oxford North, we're hosting a screening of the documentary film Power Station. Inspired by lockdown mutual aid initiatives, artist-activists Hilary Powell and Dan Edelstyn decided to turn their street into an energy-generating powerhouse; a prototype for a new

We recently hosted a session at Marmalade on strategies for community-led neighbourhood transformation. We came away inspired and invigorated. Yes, by the learnings from our speakers, but also from the insights attendees shared in the breakout sessions. To carry on the conversation, we’re running

We've got an ArtWeeks exhibition and open studios coming up, featuring some of the artists and makers at our Aristotle Lane hub. Come by to see what they've been up to! Private view: 16 May, 7-9pm General opening hours: 17, 23, 24, and 25 May, 11am-4pm At 1 Aristotle Lane, Oxford, OX2 6TP

We recently held a clay plastering workshop in collaboration with Oxford Eco Urbanism, led by the hugely talented Annabel Cameron-Duff. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we wanted to experiment with natural materials while unlocking the first floor of our 9 Park End Street hub. This was

It’s time to highlight another episode of our podcast, Glimpses of a Possible Future. This edition features Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani, who runs local charity YWMP, and me, your humble Makespace comms coordinator, Lauren Corona, a YWMP volunteer. We chat about the project, which exists for young

Thank you so much to everyone who showed up to our Marmalade session last Friday. And, of course to our wonderful speakers and workshop facilitators, and all of the Makespace team that made it happen behind the scenes. What an inspiring and invigorating couple of hours! We loved chatting to all

One year ago, on Earth Day, we announced our refounding. It marked a shift in direction from focusing on reviving empty buildings for meanwhile use towards a longer-term commitment to spatial justice. There was a lot of theory involved in our refounding, but this Friday, at Marmalade Festival,

Mandala Theatre is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week with special performances of its play Incarcerating Eve at The North Wall Arts Centre between Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th April. We were lucky enough to catch up with Mandala’s founder and artistic director Yasmin Sidhwa, who

Just over a week to go until our session at Marmalade Festival, and if you haven’t booked your free spot yet, there’s still time (see bio). And here's a clip of Juliet Can of Stour Trust from last year's panel to get you in the mood.

How lovely is this available space in Banbury? It used to be a pub & still has gorgeous period features. Arranged over two floors and multiple rooms, it could be a shop, community space, or offices. It even has a roof terrace for break time. It's priced on a sliding scale according to social impact

Check out the second episode of Glimpses of a Possible Future, season two, a podcast where we talk to local people doing important work around Oxfordshire, rooted in place and stewarding or reanimating space. This time, we’re in discussion with Micaela Tuckwell, executive director of The Ultimate

A quick reminder about our upcoming clay plastering workshop with Oxford Eco Urbanism, led by Annabel Cameron-Duff on 22nd and 23rd April, 9:30-4:30. Over two days, you’ll get hands-on with the fundamentals of working with clay. This is a great opportunity to explore sustainable materials while

We’re excited to share the first episode in the new season of our podcast, Glimpses of a Possible Future. Link in bio. This week, we’re catching up with Laura Harte, who runs The Berin Centre in Berinsfield. We talk about the importance of social infrastructure and how vital it is to be flexible.

People Dem Collective's Victoria Barrow Williams talking about taking up space in Margate from our panel at last year's Marmalade Festival. There's still time to reserve your spot for our session this year, Strategies for community led neighbourhood transformation: Spatial justice in practice.

Our #libraryofthings is open as usual over the Easter weekend, so do pop in to see us at @makespaceoxford.bsky.social Saturday 10-1 or Monday 12-6! Or we can deliver to you, thanks to our friends at Velocity Cycle Couriers Check out our catalogue at shareoxford.org/hireandborro... #bankholiday

Looking for office space, studio space, or coworking space in Wantage? Welcome to The Old Stables. Here's a brief tour from our former community coordinator and artist extraordinaire, Molly Palmrock, to let you get to know the space, including the gorgeous onsite community cafe Down to Earth.

Learn natural building skills in this hands-on clay plastering workshop in Oxford, in collaboration with Oxford Eco Urbanism, run by Annabel Cameron-Duff. This is a chance to learn about sustainable materials while contributing to a live retrofit project.

Our podcast is back. We've been having nourishing, inspiring conversations that we can't wait to share. This season brings eight conversations with organisations across Oxfordshire. People reimagining how space supports community, creativity, connection, & a more equitable future. Launching soon 🌱 ✨️

The time has come! Marmalade tickets are bookable now (free to reserve with options to donate). We’re joined by a stellar lineup to deliver a discussion and workshop about community led neighbourhood transformation. Our speakers will be…

We've got an amazing space for anyone looking for a significant unit in Banbury. This 109 square meter building is set over two storeys and even has its own rooftop courtyard. It could be used as a community space, retail unit, or as offices. Fill in our application form (in bio) or email us with Qs

We're delighted to announce that Makespace Oxfordshire is running a session at this year's Marmalade Festival 🍊 🫙 We'll host a talk and workshop on how we can bring about community led neighbourhood transformation in Oxfordshire, inspired by examples from across the country. We’ll explore what

Looking for office or studio space in Oxford or Oxfordshire? Want to be part of the Makespace Community? We have a number of spaces either available now or becoming available soon. The best way to register your interest in an available space is via the application form (in bio)

Want to learn more about The Junction and Makespace Oxfordshire at large? We're hosting a community coffee morning next week for our Didcot neighbours 🗓️ 23rd March, 10-11:30am 📍 The Junction, 42 Lydalls Road, Didcot The Junction is wheelchair accessible via a ramp & has accessible bathrooms inside

We have something interesting coming up 👀 Can you guess what it is?

A rare opportunity has arisen to take on a large 31 square metre space in our gorgeous canal-side hub at Aristotle Lane in Jericho. It was formerly used as a weaving studio, but would be suitable for a range of creative practices or as an office space for an organisation in need of multiple desks.

A huge thanks to Jess for taking on a radical history tour of Oxford last week. We learnt about the communities who railed against the enclosure of Otmoor, the women who fought for their rights to earn their degrees, and so much more. These stories show that cities and property systems are political

🚨 Want to be part of a different kind of workspace? 🌱 The type where you can build connections & community over a shared lunch. We have an open house at 9 Park End Street tomorrow! Drop in 10am-12pm or 3-5pm to take a look at upcoming spaces. Email [email protected] with any questions

We planted these bulbs at The Source with the IWAW crew and now they're coming up! Want to be part of the community at this central Oxford hub? We currently have fixed desks available, either full time or part time. Fill in the application form in bio or email [email protected]