Become a resident of Make
Join our community of makers, thinkers and doers spanning across several sites in the Liverpool City Region. Whether you’re a solo artist, freelancer or hobbyist – there’s room for every creator at Make.
Join our community of makersThe benefits of being a resident
Our residency programme allows people to focus on their passions whilst enjoying the benefits of our unique spaces.
Enriched with art and culture, our sites aren’t your average working spaces. Each space has it’s own collection of eclectic individuals and fantastic facilities that enable more making. Working alongside artists, crafters and digital businesses naturally leads to opportunities for collaboration. The strong sense of community at Make allows residents to tap into networks and foster creative ideas.
Enterprise Hub Skills
All of our residents are signed up to our Enterprise Hub Skills programme, which offers specialist business support and guidance. If you have any questions about the programme, drop an email to alison.james@makecic.org.
| Perks | North Docks | Hamilton | Huyton |
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| Studio Space |  | | |
| High-Speed Internet | | | |
| Kitchen | | | |
| Meeting Space | | | |
| Printing & Scanning | |  | |
| PO Box | | | |
| Production Space | | | |
| Wood Workshop | | | |
| Innovation lab | | | |
| Enquire North Docks | Enquire Hamilton | Enquire Huyton |
I feel that my confidence has grown enormously since becoming a Make resident. Instead of working alone as many self-employed people do, I’m now part of a creative community that is always supportive and willing to help each other.
– Rachel Smith-Evans, Quirky Design Co See full list of residentsSign up to Become a Resident
Interested in becoming a resident of Make North Docks, Make Hamilton or Make Huyton?
Fill out the contact form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Send us an email with a bit about your practise, why you’d like to join us and what you need from our space and we can send you some details about our current availability.
- Make North Docks, Liverpool
- Make Hamilton, Birkenhead
- Make Huyton, Knowsley (coming soon in early 2023)
- All of our residents across our spaces get access to our workshop, following a comprehensive induction with our workshop team.
- Members.
- Anyone who has completed our introduction to woodwork can become a member and not need an additional induction.
- Anyone using the workshop must be 18+ years of age.
Our desk spaces are rented monthly, but we can recommend some amazing spaces who do hotdesking!
By Bicycle: You can store your bike in the area at the front of the building – remember to bring your bike lock and always wear a helmet! Bikes should not be left in corridors,
impeding fire exits at any point.
Local Taxis: 0151 298 2222, 0151 201 1111, 0151 201 0001
By Car: On street parking is free for 2 hours and thereafter requires a permit. Parking is free and unlimited after 4pm and before 8am. We do not have designated parking for visitors however if you have limited mobility or any access needs let us know and we can help to accommodate.
By Train: We’re a short 15 minute walk from Moorfields Station and accessible from all inner city Liverpool Stations and all Wirral line stations.
We also have e-scooters very near to us, in Cotton Street (1 minute walk away).
We are a short 2 minute walk away from Hamilton Square train station (Postcode: CH41 1AL) which has secure cycle parking and an A rating step free access for individuals with limited mobility. Hamilton Square train station has across Wirral, Chester and to Liverpool.
By Bicycle: You can store your bike in the area at the front of the building – remember to bring your bike lock and always wear a helmet! Bikes should not be left in corridors,
impeding fire exits at any point.
Local Taxis: 0151 298 2222, 0151 201 1111, 0151 201 0001
4 minutes from the Woodside Ferry terminal
2 minutes walk to Hamilton Square bus station
Buses (Click on link to see routes): 1,423,437,487,X1
7 minutes from Birkenhead bus station
By Car: Follow the signs for Hamilton Square. We don’t have any designated parking for residents or visitors but there is a range of paid and free parking close by.
By Train: We are a stone’s throw away from Hamilton Square train station which is just a short walk down Cleveland Street and accessible from all inner city Liverpool Stations and all Wirral line stations.
By Bus: There are numerous bus stops nearby and around the Hamilton Square area, all just short walks away from our space. These include numbers: 41, 216, 217, 409, 410, 411, 413, 414, 423, 811 and several others.
Paid parking:
● Prince Street
● Elgin Way
● Duncan Street
● Hinson Street
More on wirral.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel
Free and unlimited parking:
● Russell Street (5 min walk)
● Brooke Street East (5 min walk)
We offer both private and open plan workspaces across our spaces. Get in touch to find out what’s available.
- We do not charge VAT
- Studio space does not require a deposit
- Fast fibre WIFI connection
- Utilities/services inclusive
You have 24 hour access to the building / your studio.
We recommend that residents acquire content insurance although this is not necessary to become a resident.
- Residents get full access to the workshop and use of tools
- You can find out more about our equipment on our workshop page
- We have a range of residents with specialist skills and equipment
Yes, all spaces include fast fibre WIFI access as part of your rental agreement.
- Enterprise Hub Skills business support
- Discounts on bookings & hires, classes, and more.
- North Dock workshop access
- Commission and work opportunities
- Access to a community of makers/ creatives
- Resident events and socials
We offer 28 day rolling contracts on all of our spaces. Requires 28 days notice.
Our spaces vary in size. Our largest space is 28 square metres, and smallest spaces are 13 square metres.
- We would love to know more about your project so we can see if we can accommodate you. Get in touch with more information on your project!
- Our membership starts at a month however we have our project space for large projects that may be a week long or less
Due to the nature of our spaces we are unable to accommodate musicians, bakers and activities that require a sterile environment such as tattooing. We can make some great recommendations of spaces in the city region.
