Make CIC

Business Support Drop-In at Make North Docks
2025-06-12 08:30 - 10:30 UTC | Make North Docks, 37 Regent Street, Liverpool, L3 7BN
Join us in finding out about the breadth of work in Ten Streets’ geographical area.
This event follows on from the engagement exercise in March through PLACED which was designed to help understand the make up of the businesses in the area and any challenges they are facing, especially around the forthcoming Bramley Moore stadium.
This cluster event will help ensure continued engagement with businesses in the area – to hep them understand what support is available plus provide an opportunity to ask questions of Liverpool City Council colleagues for example highways and regeneration.
This session is delivered through the Business Support Service at Liverpool City Council which provides fully-funded support to Liverpool residents looking to create a new business and to businesses based in Liverpool. This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as the lead authority.
Please note, this and any of our other sessions (in person or virtual) may be photographed. By attending this session, you have agreed to the following statement: ‘I give permission for Liverpool City Council to use my photograph and other media such as film and quotations, on promotional material and publications, for which it may be suitable.’
Read our privacy notice which tells you how we use your data if you register for this event. https://liverpool.gov.uk/privacy-notice/service-area-privacy-notices/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-place-based-business-support-privacy-notice/

Make Hamilton Open Day
2025-06-20 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | Make Hamilton, 69-71 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6LQ, United Kingdom
Make Hamilton
Make CIC’s newest space, Make Hamilton , is a destination for arts, culture and creative entrepreneurs set in the heart of Birkenhead. The creative studios and open-plan spaces are occupied by an eclectic mix of artists, makers, community businesses, and more.
Make Hamilton Open Days
Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make Hamilton
Have a look at our range of studio and work spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our hireable spaces find out about our upcoming programme, and meet our residents.
Whether you are a creative or small business looking for a space to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!
The tour around Make Hamilton takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 6pm for the tour to start at 6.10pm.

About your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Alison Ashton, Makes Community Manager.
Alison is also the creator of Make Mosaic and runs beginners classes in mosaics and other craft techniques across the North West. She has a love of using reclaimed and broken china (as well as other found / unloved objects) to make bespoke pieces. As well as experience in working on educational projects across the UK.
What time does the tour start?
The tour around Make Hamilton takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 6pm for the tour to start at 6.10pm. If you need to get in touch on the day, please call the office on 01516018665
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is pay for parking in all surrounding areas – avoid parking directly on the square as this is more expensive due to being short stay. The closest free and unlimited parking is on Russel Street and Brooke Street East which is approximately five minutes walk away. You can find out more information here
Parking becomes free and unlimited after 6:30pm.
Downloading the Just Park app on your mobile device will allow for more efficient and cheaper parking payments.
By Bike: There is some bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Hamilton Square Station. The station is 4 – 7 minutes walk from the venue and one stop from Liverpool James Street Station (all Wirral Lines).
You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Buses 1, 437, X1 and 41 stop nearby
We are a short 6 minutes from the Woodside Ferry terminal and approximately 5 minutes from Birkenhead central bus depo.
How accessible is the venue?
Make Hamilton is wheelchair accessible
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket..
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space.

Make Huyton Village Open Days
2025-07-05 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, L36 9UQ, United Kingdom
About this event

Make Huyton Village
Located on Derby Road in the heart of Huyton Village Centre, Make Huyton Village offers private studios and shared workspace in Knowsley. Make Huyton brings a hive of creativity to the town centre with a high tech Innovation Lab, allowing members of the community to experiment with making and product creation. Make Huyton Village is open 24 hours for all of our residents.

Make Huyton Village Open Days
Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of our newest space Make Huyton Village.
Tours will last 30 to 45 minutes and and begin every hour on the hour (eg. 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00) at the front of Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, during open day hours (please check the open day hours for each date as they differ).
Have a look at our range of studio spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our brand new “Innovation Lab” and find out about our upcoming programme.
Your tour will conclude at Make on the Corner at 22 Derby Road, our additional space used for events, meetings, workshops, classes, pop-up shop, exhibitions, etc.
Whether you are a creative looking for a studio to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!

A bout your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Mia Tagg, the Project Lead for Make Huyton Village.
Make’s newest team member, Mia has twenty years experience working in business start-up and project management in Liverpool and London, focused on arts and hospitality.
P revious projects include the cafe bar at FACT, Northern Lights for Baltic Creative and Homebaked Anfield.

W here is the venue ?
M ake Huyton Village is situated at 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton which is on the pedestrianised High Street in Huyton Village. The space was formally Boots.
W hat time does the tour start?
The tour around Make Huyton Village takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Each tour starts on the hour (e.g. every 60 minutes). If you need to get in touch on the day, please call or message Mia on 07492708827.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

By Bike: There is secure bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Huyton train station. The station is a 6 minute walk from the venue – You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Huyton Bus station is situated a 3 minute walk from the venue. You can view directions via google maps here.
By Car: There is free car parking for up to 3 hours situated in Archway Road Address: Archway Road Car Park, Civic Way, Huyton, Merseyside L36 9GD. Archway Road Car Park is a 4 minute walk to the venue – you can view directions via google maps here. You can find out more about parking in the area here.

I s the venue accessible?
The venue is accessible and is situated on the ground floor however. There is an accessible toilet on site.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org
At short notice please contact your guide Mia directly on 07492708827
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
A register will be taken at this session, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket.
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space.

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Make North Docks Open Day
2025-07-12 11:00 - 12:00 UTC, 2025-09-20 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London), 2025-10-18 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London), 2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Make North Docks, 37 Regent Street, Liverpool, L3 7BN
Make North Docks
Located on Regent Street, Make North Docks offers both co-working, private studios and makerspaces in Liverpool. Residents can enjoy a view across the River Mersey, an open-access workshop equipped with tools and the delicious Caffe Riccardo. Make North Docks is open 24 hours for all of our residents.

Make North Docks Open Days
Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make North Docks.
Have a look at our range of studio and work spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our wood workshop, find out about our upcoming programme, and grab a coffee at Caffe Riccardos.
Whether you are a creative or small business looking for a space to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!
The tour around Make North Docks takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 11am for the tour to start at 11.10am.

About your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Alison Ashton, Makes Community Manager.
Alison is also the creator of Make Mosaic and runs beginners classes in mosaics and other craft techniques across the North West. She has a love of using reclaimed and broken china (as well as other found / unloved objects) to make bespoke pieces. As well as experience in working on educational projects across the UK.

What time does the tour start?
The tour around Make North Docks takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 11am for the tour to start at 11.10am. There is a cafe on site where you can grab a coffee. If you need to get in touch on the day, please call the office on 01516018665
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
On street parking is free but limited to 2 hours. Please let us know if you are a blue badge holder and we can reserve you a space in our small visitor car park. Public transport links are nearby, and the venue is easily accessible on foot from Liverpool City Centre (see our website for more information, we’re located at Make North Docks).
How accessible is the venue?
The workshop is located on the ground floor which provides full accessibility to the premises including toilet provisions. However, some parts of the tour may include stairs. We would advise wheelchair users to contact Make on the sale of the ticket to arrange a parking bay.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket..
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space.

Leah Foulkes Solo Exhibition (Independents Biennial)
2025-07-18 10:00 - 2025-08-10 16:00 (Europe/London) | Make North Docks, 37 Regent Street, Liverpool, L3 7BN
Make CIC are proud to announce the first exhibition in our new gallery space at our North Docks Site – Sculptor Leah Foulkes, in collaboration with the 2025 Independents Biennial.
The exhibition will be open Monday – Saturday from 11am – 4pm from Friday the 17th of July – Saturday 9th August 2025.

Artist Statement
I have always been fascinated by architecture extending to the appreciation of the derelict,
dilapidated and decayed. The contrasting properties of materials found within the urban
landscape have informed the development of my current sculptural language. I often use
materials and objects taken directly from the built environment without changing their
found characteristics in the construction process. The work I am creating is about the formal
qualities of materials and how I can disrupt or enhance these qualities. I enjoy testing the
limits of materials and exploring the ways to manipulate them into new forms or combine
them in unexpected ways. Space, form and materials are all things I consider when making
the pieces, being informed by the space they will occupy and how the forms created will
challenge that space.

Artist’s Biography
Leah Foulkes is a recent Fine Art graduate from Wrexham University and is now a studio
holder at Stwidio Olivet, where she has spent time producing abstract sculptures inspired by
urban and industrial areas, through a process of material exploration. The contrasting
properties of materials found within the urban environment have formed the development
of her current sculptural language. She predominantly works on large scale three-
dimensional pieces but occasionally dips into painting and drawing too. Growing up in
Ellesmere Port has inspired many of Leah’s use of materials, in particular industrial materials
more commonly used in construction and architecture. Leah enjoys testing the limits of
materials and exploring the ways to manipulate them into new forms or combine them in
unexpected ways.

FREE Film Screening for Families: Flow (U)
2025-08-12 10:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Make on the Corner, 22 Derby Road, Huyton, L36 9UJ
Join us for a special community screening of Flow (U) – a beautifully animated Oscar-winning film that asks: in times of crisis, what brings us together?

Tuesday 12th August 2025

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Make on the Corner (Huyton)

Event Details

Where
Make on the Corner, 22 Derby Road, Huyton, L36 9UJ

Categories

Film screening,
Families,
Free

Creative Team

Producer: Britney Joestar

Flow follows a solitary cat whose peaceful life is disrupted by a great flood. Finding refuge on a boat filled with animals from many different species, he must learn to live and work alongside others – even those who seem completely unlike him.
The event invites families to reflect on Heart of Glass’s theme for this summer: What Connects Us? Flow is a tender and timely story about empathy, friendship, and the unexpected power of community.
Enjoy some food, meet other families and watch an Oscar-winning film!
Following the screening, SOLA Arts will support you to make your own mini dioramas (scenes, homes or habitats) inspired by the film, using paper, card and craft materials.

Book your spot
Please book your free ticket via Eventbrite. This helps us predict numbers, and ensure a welcoming event space.

Watch the trailer

Access and Information for Parents / Carers
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that children will be using scissors.
This event is relaxed, and you’re welcome to stay for as long as you’d like.
Access
Make on the Corner (22 Derby Road, Huyton, L36 9UJ) has flat access for prams and wheelchairs, but does not have an accessible toilet, or baby changing facilities. An accessible toilet is available to use over the road at Make Huyton Village.

Presented in collaboration with SOLA Arts.

Wirral Mencap Photography Exhibition
2025-08-12 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Make Hamilton, 69-71 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6LQ, United Kingdom
🗓 Date: August 12th
🕖 Time: 7–9 PM
📍 Location: Make Hamilton, Argyle Street
@make.cic
Come along and celebrate the creativity of our Wirral Mencap members and Gateway Award participants! Please note: photography entries are open exclusively to Wirral Mencap members and Gateway Award participants.
🎟 Tickets: £2.50 – available via the link below or from the Wirral Mencap office.

Be a More Confident You - Make, Huyton
2025-08-22 10:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, L36 9UQ, United Kingdom
This one-part Be A More Confident You course is designed to help women in Knowsley to build their confidence, resilience, and create a positive money mindset for the future.
Women are often taught to put other people before ourselves. With the cost of living crisis adding extra pressure, we have a space for women to talk openly, learn tools that can help, and ultimately feel in control of their personal finances.
This day session will cover:

How to grow your confidence by practising self-awareness and positive affirmations
Develop resilience through integrated lifestyle including mindfulness
Take control of your money with budgeting tools and saving strategies
Set clear goals and make real progress toward what matters to you

Light refreshments will be provided. On completion, you will receive a certificate and a Love2Shop voucher.
*NB* The training will take place at Make, Huyton, on Friday 22nd August , 10am – 3pm. Please note, tickets for this course will close on Thursday 21st August, 9am.

Here’s what our past attendees have to say:

“It’s not just about having the skills and knowledge. It’s using them that matters. This course has helped me a lot with that.”
~
“This course unlocked part of my heart and brain! There were lots of useful, practical suggestions and I am walking away feeling lighter.”
~
“It’s been great to meet other like-minded women … it’s interesting how we all face similar issues regardless of issues of age, race and ethnicity.”

Your course facilitator will be Roz Dean.

Eligibility:
This programme is open to women living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton).
Apply for your place today and our team will be in touch.
Questions? Please contact us at hello@thewo.org.uk or 0151 706 8113.

Borderline Project by Shiro MASUYAMA
2025-08-23 12:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 (Europe/London) | Make North Docks, 37 Regent Street, Liverpool, L3 7BN
Shiro Masuyama, a Japanese artist based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, converted the interior of a used caravan into two parts—one half related to Irish culture and the other half to British culture. Many of the items, symmetrically displayed on their respective sides, have counterparts in both cultures.
Since moving to Northern Ireland in 2010, he has often been unsure about the distinctions between Irish and British culture within the complex society of the region. The project has helped him learn and understand the nuances of culture through discussions with people he has encountered who have physically entered the caravan. He has continued to develop the work by constantly adding objects and correcting/adapting the display. Over time, the caravan has transformed into a small museum of culture; however, he has struggled to maintain an equal balance between the Irish and British aspects.
As he is Japanese, he has been able to conduct the project from an outsider’s perspective and to bring a degree of neutrality to his approach—he is not religious, and he doesn’t have any political leanings.
He finds it really meaningful to show the caravan in Liverpool, which is widely known for having the strongest Irish heritage of any UK city.
Artist bio :
Shiro MASUYAMA is originally from Japan. His master’s degree in architecture has influenced his art projects, which primarily take the form of site-specific architectural interventions. Using his architectural background and his Japanese identity, he makes projects that fundamentally connect people and society— so-called socially engaged art. He believes interaction with people often brings unexpected results. It’s one of the most important processes and components in completing an artwork.
He moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland after completing international residencies at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin, Ireland (2006), and Flax Art Studios in Belfast, Northern Ireland (2009), and has been based there ever since. As an artist from Japan who has made their home in Northern Ireland, he is in a unique position to question how identity can be influenced by the dominant political forces surrounding us.
He has attended numerous exhibitions worldwide, including ‘BIENALSUR 2021 – The State of Things’, MACRO Museum of Contemporary Art Rosario, Argentina (2021); ‘Aichi Triennale 2013 : Awakening’, Nagoya, Japan (2013).
https://www.shiromasuyama.net/

Make Huyton Village Open Days
2025-09-06 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-08 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, L36 9UQ, United Kingdom
About this event

Make Huyton Village
Located on Derby Road in the heart of Huyton Village Centre, Make Huyton Village offers private studios and shared workspace in Knowsley. Make Huyton brings a hive of creativity to the town centre with a high tech Innovation Lab, allowing members of the community to experiment with making and product creation. Make Huyton Village is open 24 hours for all of our residents.

Make Huyton Village Open Days
Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of our newest space Make Huyton Village.
Tours will last 30 to 45 minutes and and begin every hour on the hour (eg. 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00) at the front of Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, during open day hours (please check the open day hours for each date as they differ).
Have a look at our range of studio spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our brand new “Innovation Lab” and find out about our upcoming programme.
Your tour will conclude at Make on the Corner at 22 Derby Road, our additional space used for events, meetings, workshops, classes, pop-up shop, exhibitions, etc.
Whether you are a creative looking for a studio to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!

A bout your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Mia Tagg, the Project Lead for Make Huyton Village.
Make’s newest team member, Mia has twenty years experience working in business start-up and project management in Liverpool and London, focused on arts and hospitality.
P revious projects include the cafe bar at FACT, Northern Lights for Baltic Creative and Homebaked Anfield.

W here is the venue ?
M ake Huyton Village is situated at 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton which is on the pedestrianised High Street in Huyton Village. The space was formally Boots.
W hat time does the tour start?
The tour around Make Huyton Village takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Each tour starts on the hour (e.g. every 60 minutes). If you need to get in touch on the day, please call or message Mia on 07492708827.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

By Bike: There is secure bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Huyton train station. The station is a 6 minute walk from the venue – You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Huyton Bus station is situated a 3 minute walk from the venue. You can view directions via google maps here.
By Car: There is free car parking for up to 3 hours situated in Archway Road Address: Archway Road Car Park, Civic Way, Huyton, Merseyside L36 9GD. Archway Road Car Park is a 4 minute walk to the venue – you can view directions via google maps here. You can find out more about parking in the area here.

I s the venue accessible?
The venue is accessible and is situated on the ground floor however. There is an accessible toilet on site.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org
At short notice please contact your guide Mia directly on 07492708827
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
A register will be taken at this session, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket.
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space.

The Liverpool Book Festival
2025-09-07 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Make North Docks, 37 Regent Street, Liverpool, L3 7BN
Liverpool’s largest ever book festival has been announced for Sunday 7th September! The inaugural Liverpool Book Festival is taking place at Invisible Wind Factory and Make CIC and will feature 60 authors, book signings, workshops, live music, street food, artisan stalls, workshops, Q&As, celebrity special guests and more!
The exciting new book festival will feature some of the region’s most talented and award winning authors and will showcase a wide range of books for sale — including autobiographies, crime, thrillers, sci-fi, romance, comedy, historical, children’s books and everything in between!
Special guests include Lord Mayor Of Liverpool Barbara Murray, broadcasting legend Billy Butler, Liverpool comedian Stan Boardman, SAS national hero Rusty Firmin, actress Pauline Fleming, acclaimed novelist Ramsey Campbell, Marvel writers Tim Quinn and Alan Cowsill, Beano and Dandy illustrator Nigel Parkinson, award-winning comedian Gary Skyner, celebrity chef Dave Critchley, punk legend Phil Jones and many other well known figures.
Multi-award winning life coach Alison Blackler will be in attendance, as will renowned life coach Linda Baldvinsdottir, who is flying in from Iceland. Meanwhile, respected publishers will be attending such as Estelle Maher from Tauk Publishing, Canelo, Northodox Press, Susan Westoby from Liverpool Books Online and Louisa Herridge. Books shops such as Bob Stone’s Write Blend will also be at the event.
The festival will feature fascinating Q&As on stage, as well as live music from talented local acts such as Primal Live winner Sam Leyden. Workshops will be taking place throughout the day, including storytelling from Wish Upon A Party, poetry from Zonked, children’s creative workshops from Helen Poole and Find Your flow with John Bullock. Meanwhile, there’ll be street food and artisan stalls selling quirky and artsy products.

Make Hamilton Open Day
2025-09-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Make Hamilton, 69-71 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6LQ, United Kingdom
Make Hamilton
Make CIC’s newest space, Make Hamilton , is a destination for arts, culture and creative entrepreneurs set in the heart of Birkenhead. The creative studios and open-plan spaces are occupied by an eclectic mix of artists, makers, community businesses, and more.

Make Hamilton Open Days

Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make Hamilton
Have a look at our range of studio and work spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our hireable spaces find out about our upcoming programme, and meet our residents.
Whether you are a creative or small business looking for a space to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!
The tour around Make Hamilton takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 4pm for the tour to start at 4.10pm.
About your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Alison Ashton, Makes Community Manager.
Alison is also the creator of Make Mosaic and runs beginners classes in mosaics and other craft techniques across the North West. She has a love of using reclaimed and broken china (as well as other found / unloved objects) to make bespoke pieces. As well as experience in working on educational projects across the UK.
What time does the tour start?
The tour around Make Hamilton takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 4pm for the tour to start at 4.10pm. If you need to get in touch on the day, please call the office on 01516018665

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is pay for parking in all surrounding areas – avoid parking directly on the square as this is more expensive due to being short stay. The closest free and unlimited parking is on Russel Street and Brooke Street East which is approximately five minutes walk away. You can find out more information here
Parking becomes free and unlimited after 6:30pm.
Downloading the Just Park app on your mobile device will allow for more efficient and cheaper parking payments.
By Bike: There is some bike storage at the venue.

By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Hamilton Square Station. The station is 4 – 7 minutes walk from the venue and one stop from Liverpool James Street Station (all Wirral Lines).
You can view directions via google maps here.

By Bus: Buses 1, 437, X1 and 41 stop nearby
We are a short 6 minutes from the Woodside Ferry terminal and approximately 5 minutes from Birkenhead central bus depo.

How accessible is the venue?
Make Hamilton is wheelchair accessible

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket..
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space.

FLIPIM 2025 - Flipping conversations on homes and highstreets
2025-09-26 09:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Make Hamilton, 69-71 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6LQ, United Kingdom
About this event
On Friday 26th September, Make CIC and Future Yard CIC are hosting a day of conversation focused on two vital, connected topics: housing and high streets. Too often, the people doing the real work on the ground aren’t included in high-profile events. We’re flipping that script; bringing together doers, experts, policymakers, and community voices to shape the conversation.
Why now? Because big questions need broad perspectives:
How can we deliver 1.5 million new homes before the end of this Parliament and empower community solutions?
What will it take to reverse high-street decline and future-proof our places amid rapid technological change?
This event will be a space to listen, share, debate, and co-create ideas. We’ll gather insights found in presentations, workshops, panels, and discussions from across the day, into a response that we plan to present to the Labour Party Conference the following week.
Tickets will include refreshments & food.
Please note: the Access Bursary ticket requires an application process. If you require financial support to attend please fill out this form – https://forms.gle/ZhQpcdgrcFqataUY9

Agenda

09:00 – 09:30
Arrival, Networking & Coffee

09:30 – 19:00
Exhibition

09:30 – 10:15
Welcome

Cllr Chantelle Lunt

Keynote 1: Setting the scene – Understanding the challenge

10:30 – 12:00
Opening Panel: The Big Picture (land, funding, skills, environment)

Dave Lomax of Waugh Thistleton Architects

Alison McGovern MP

Catherine Holmes – Homes England

Speakers: other Speakers TBA

12:00 – 13:00
Lunch

Lunch Provided

13:00 – 14:00
Panel Option 1: A nation of housebuilders?

Dr Kirsty Styles – Journalist

Millie Starkey – Magenta Living

Kaya Herstad-Carney – Community Organiser

Simon Humphreys – Starship

13:00 – 14:00
Panel Option 2: A nation of shopkeepers?

Liam Kelly – Make CIC

Ruth Rundle – Wish Upon a Party

Ion Fletcher – British Property Federation

Grace Harrison – Kitty’s Laundrette

14:00 – 14:15
Coffee & Networking

14:15 – 16:00
Workshop Option 1: Housing Revolution

Melissa Mean – We Can Make

All ideas in, create themes, call to actions, vote

14:15 – 16:00
Workshop Option 2: Highstreet Revival

Andy Edwards – Make Space Oxford

All ideas in, create themes, call to actions, vote

16:00 – 16:15
Coffee & Networking

16:15 – 16:45
Closing Conversation: The Commons

Erika Rushton – Kindred

Dr Jess Steele OBE

16:45 – 17:00
Summary of the Day

Getting our ideas ready for the Labour Conference

18:00 – 19:00
Food & Fun

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Good to know

Highlights

10 hours
In person

Refund Policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event

Frequently asked questions

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is pay for parking in all surrounding areas. The closest free and unlimited parking is on Russel Street and Brooke Street East which is approximately five minutes walk away.

How accessible is the venue?

Make Hamilton and Future Yard are wheelchair accessible. Please inform the venue if you have any support or access needs when purchasing your ticket.

What is the refund/cancellation policy?

If for any reason you find you are unable to attend then please get in touch and a refund can be offered up to 7 days before the event.

Will there be lunch provided

Lunch and refreshments are included in the price of your ticket. Please inform us of any dietary requirements when purchasing your ticket.

Liverpool's Cultural Workshop
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16 | Make North Docks, 37 Regent Street, Liverpool, L3 7BN
Make CIC & Invisible Wind Factory invite you to Liverpool’s Cultural Workshop; a carnival of music, food, markets and exhibitions.
The North Docks of Liverpool is the epicentre of the city’s creative sector & the workshop for Merseyside’s culture. We plan to showcase the talent and amazing output of the creative community across a weekend of exhibitions, entertainment, food & drink, workshops and an artisanal market from 14th – 16th November at Make North Docks & The Invisible Wind Factory.
Part of the event will be a residents’ exhibition, showcasing some of the incredible work of our resident artists, makers & creatives.

Stay tuned to find out more…

Panel Discussions & Talks - Liverpool Cultural Workshop
2025-11-15 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Invisible Wind Factory, 3 Regent Road, Liverpool, L3 7DS
Part of Liverpool’s Cultural Workshop Expo 2025, Liam Kelly (CEO of Make CIC) will be hosting a number of panel talks & presentations.

Date and time

Saturday, November 15 · 12 – 5pm GMT

Location

Invisible Wind Factory
3 Regent Road Liverpool L3 7DS
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Highlights

5 hours
In person

About this event

Community • City & Town

Make CIC & Invisible Wind Factory invite you to Liverpool’s Cultural Workshop Expo 2025; a carnival of culture, art, education & conversation.
The North Docks of Liverpool is the workshop of the city’s culture & creative sector We plan to showcase the amazing talents and outputs of the creative community across a weekend filled with exhibitions, workshops, conversation, food, drink, & an artisanal market on the 15th & 16th of November taking place at Make North Docks & The Invisible Wind Factory.
We want to invite you to a conversation on culture, regeneration & the politics of living in an ever-developing city.
We will be presenting two panel discussions & an interactive workshop dissecting the issues faced by the cultural sector, establishing and reimagining solutions to the negative effects of gentrification, corporate development, and political uncertainty:

Can arts & culture be the patriotism of unity?

Britain’s creative industries are one of the country’s remaining international soft powers. We’ll be exploring how arts & culture could offer an alternative form of patriotism that makes people feel welcome and challenges negative ideas about national identity.

How can arts & culture be heard amongst large scale regeneration and political headwinds?

In the shadow of a £800 million stadium development, we will discuss how arts & culture generates value that can supercharge regeneration and the challenges associated with individuals and organisations being taken seriously in the conversation.
We will be welcoming speakers from across the creative industries. From grassroots venues & festival operators, to educators, policy makers, funders, artists, & more.
Liam Naughton (Managing Director, Invisible Wind Factory) & Liam Kelly (CEO, Make CIC) will also be giving presentations detailing the stories of IWF & Make, the struggles they have faced and what the future holds for the North Docks Cultural Cluster.

Christmas Makers Fair
2025-12-13 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Make Hamilton, 69-71 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6LQ, United Kingdom
On Saturday 13th December 2025, the artist and Makers of Make Hamilton, Birkenhead, invite you to a celebration of creativity at their Christmas Makers Market.
Find unique ceramics, art, jewellery, textiles, and more. Tick off your shopping lists and support local!
Saturday 13th December
11am – 4pm,
Make Hamilton, 69-71 Argyle Street, CH41 6LQ

Make Hamilton Open Day
2026-01-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Make Hamilton, 69-71 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6LQ, United Kingdom
Interested in a studio space or want to know what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make Hamilton 2.

Make Hamilton
Make CIC’s newest space, Make Hamilton , is a destination for arts, culture and creative entrepreneurs set in the heart of Birkenhead. The creative studios and open-plan spaces are occupied by an eclectic mix of artists, makers, community businesses, and more.
Make Hamilton Open Days
Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make Hamilton
Have a look at our range of studio and work spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our hireable spaces find out about our upcoming programme, and meet our residents.
Whether you are a creative or small business looking for a space to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!
The tour around Make Hamilton takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 4pm for the tour to start at 4.10pm.
About your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Alison Ashton, Makes Community Manager.
Alison is also the creator of Make Mosaic and runs beginners classes in mosaics and other craft techniques across the North West. She has a love of using reclaimed and broken china (as well as other found / unloved objects) to make bespoke pieces. As well as experience in working on educational projects across the UK.
What time does the tour start?
The tour around Make Hamilton takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 4pm for the tour to start at 4.10pm. If you need to get in touch on the day, please call the office on 01516018665
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is pay for parking in all surrounding areas – avoid parking directly on the square as this is more expensive due to being short stay. The closest free and unlimited parking is on Russel Street and Brooke Street East which is approximately five minutes walk away. You can find out more information here
Parking becomes free and unlimited after 6:30pm.
Downloading the Just Park app on your mobile device will allow for more efficient and cheaper parking payments.
By Bike: There is some bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Hamilton Square Station. The station is 4 – 7 minutes walk from the venue and one stop from Liverpool James Street Station (all Wirral Lines).
You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Buses 1, 437, X1 and 41 stop nearby
We are a short 6 minutes from the Woodside Ferry terminal and approximately 5 minutes from Birkenhead central bus depo.
How accessible is the venue?
Make Hamilton is wheelchair accessible
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket..
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space.

Make North Docks Open Day
2026-01-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-02-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Make North Docks, 37 Regent Street, Liverpool, L3 7BN
Interested in a studio space or want to know what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make North Docks

Make North Docks
Located on Regent Street, Make North Docks offers both co-working, private studios and makerspaces in Liverpool. Residents can enjoy a view across the River Mersey, an open-access workshop equipped with tools and the delicious Caffe Riccardo. Make North Docks is open 24 hours for all of our residents.

Make North Docks Open Days
Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of Make North Docks.
Have a look at our range of studio and work spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our wood workshop, find out about our upcoming programme, and grab a coffee at Caffe Riccardos.
Whether you are a creative or small business looking for a space to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!
The tour around Make North Docks takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 11am for the tour to start at 11.10am.

About your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Alison Ashton, Makes Community Manager.
Alison is also the creator of Make Mosaic and runs beginners classes in mosaics and other craft techniques across the North West. She has a love of using reclaimed and broken china (as well as other found / unloved objects) to make bespoke pieces. As well as experience in working on educational projects across the UK.

What time does the tour start?
The tour around Make North Docks takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Please arrive by 11am for the tour to start at 11.10am. There is a cafe on site where you can grab a coffee. If you need to get in touch on the day, please call the office on 01516018665
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
On street parking is free but limited to 2 hours. Please let us know if you are a blue badge holder and we can reserve you a space in our small visitor car park. Public transport links are nearby, and the venue is easily accessible on foot from Liverpool City Centre (see our website for more information, we’re located at Make North Docks).
How accessible is the venue?
The workshop is located on the ground floor which provides full accessibility to the premises including toilet provisions. However, some parts of the tour may include stairs. We would advise wheelchair users to contact Make on the sale of the ticket to arrange a parking bay.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket..
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space

Make Huyton Village Open Days
2026-02-14 11:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, L36 9UQ, United Kingdom
Interested in a studio space or want to know what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of our newest space Make Huyton!

Make Huyton Village
Located on Derby Road in the heart of Huyton Village Centre, Make Huyton Village offers private studios and shared workspace in Knowsley. Make Huyton brings a hive of creativity to the town centre with a high tech Innovation Lab, allowing members of the community to experiment with making and product creation. Make Huyton Village is open 24 hours for all of our residents.

Make Huyton Village Open Days
Interested in a studio space or just curios about what Make do and how to get involved? Come along for a tour of our newest space Make Huyton Village.
Tours will last 30 to 45 minutes and and begin every hour on the hour (eg. 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00) at the front of Make Huyton Village, 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton, during open day hours (please check the open day hours for each date as they differ).
Have a look at our range of studio spaces, hear about our future plans, check out our brand new “Innovation Lab” and find out about our upcoming programme.
Your tour will conclude at Make on the Corner at 22 Derby Road, our additional space used for events, meetings, workshops, classes, pop-up shop, exhibitions, etc.
Whether you are a creative looking for a studio to work, need a space to put an event or class on, or whether you are just nosey – please register, come along and join us!
Dogs and children are welcome!

A bout your Guide
Your guide on the open days will be Mia Tagg, the Project Lead for Make Huyton Village.
Make’s newest team member, Mia has twenty years experience working in business start-up and project management in Liverpool and London, focused on arts and hospitality.
P revious projects include the cafe bar at FACT, Northern Lights for Baltic Creative and Homebaked Anfield.

W here is the venue ?
M ake Huyton Village is situated at 47-49 Derby Road, Huyton which is on the pedestrianised High Street in Huyton Village. The space was formally Boots.
W hat time does the tour start?
The tour around Make Huyton Village takes between 30 and 60 minutes. Each tour starts on the hour (e.g. every 60 minutes). If you need to get in touch on the day, please call or message Mia on 07492708827.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

By Bike: There is secure bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Huyton train station. The station is a 6 minute walk from the venue – You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Huyton Bus station is situated a 3 minute walk from the venue. You can view directions via google maps here.
By Car: There is free car parking for up to 3 hours situated in Archway Road Address: Archway Road Car Park, Civic Way, Huyton, Merseyside L36 9GD. Archway Road Car Park is a 4 minute walk to the venue – you can view directions via google maps here. You can find out more about parking in the area here.

I s the venue accessible?
The venue is accessible and is situated on the ground floor however. There is an accessible toilet on site.
Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Feel free to get in touch with the Make CIC office at 0151 601 8665 or email hello@makecic.org
At short notice please contact your guide Mia directly on 07492708827
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
A register will be taken at this session, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket.
What is the cancellation policy?
Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate your space

Art After Dark 2026
2026-03-20 17:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Make Hamilton, 69-71 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6LQ, United Kingdom
Art After Dark 2026: Bigger, Bolder, Brighter!
Join us for a spectacular evening celebrating the beating artistic heart of Birkenhead!
Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural event, Art After Dark is returning, and this year, it’s even bigger! We’re teaming up with more venues than ever before to bring you an expanded night of incredible art, creativity, and community across the town.
Mark your calendars: 🗓️ Friday 20th March 🕖 Evening Event 📍 Across Birkenhead

✨ What to Expect This Year
Get ready to explore the town’s thriving creative scene with a packed programme that includes exhibitions, talks, and hands-on workshops.

Confirmed partners: Birch Studios / Hamilton Vault Studios / Future Yard / Wish Upon A Party / Green Jam Creatives / Landlines Studio / Make Hamilton / Make it Happen / Rathbone Studio / Start Yard / Williamson Art Gallery / Wirral Archives / Hamilton Square Auctioneers / Men Too / Focal Point / The Hive / Play Play Play / Birkenhead Park Gallery / Birkenhack

🏢 The Venues

Start-Yard – 108 Chirch Street.
A creative coworking space and business incubator in Birkenhead that supports startups and freelancers.
Exhibition by Wirral-based photographer and artist Alan McAleavey. 📸
Play Play Play – 106 Bridge Street.
Organised by graphic designer and educator Mark Simmonds (@kimmdrossman), the studio will be opening its doors and printing late into the night.
🖨️Live Printing: Drop in any time to see the risograph process in action and learn about their workshop programmes and facilities.
👥Get Involved: Visitors will have the chance to create their very own riso print to take home.
🛍️Studio Shop: Special edition prints and items will be available for sale throughout the evening.
Make Hamilton – 69-71 Argyle Street
MAKE HAMILTON RESIDENT SHOWCASE – An exhibition of Make Hamiltons reisndents work!
Studio Tours: See the space in action, 5pm, 7pm, 8pm
Late Night Coffee: Our residents @bloomingskullcoffee will be open late for all your refreshment needs while you explore the building.
Green Jam Creatives – 50 Hamilton Street.
Green Jam is an independent shop in Birkenhead stocking work from over 50 small businesses – from prints and jewellery to handmade gifts and cards.
What’s Happening:
The shop will be open late for the event, and they’ll be hosting a drop-in collage affirmation session.
Birch Studio & Gallery- 1 Hamilton Square

Exhbition – Body Clock by Billie Winters.
Open Studios – See behind the scenes of Birch Studio & Gallery’s resident Artists

Hamilton Vault Studios – 1 Hamilton Square

Join Hamilton Vault to explore the history of their bank vault turned gallery.

Future Yard – 75 Argyle Street

Hosting a Student Showcase in their Future Walls gallery space.
This exhibition features a selection of work from three second-year Illustration with Animation students at @wirralmetcollege . 🎨🎬

Make It Happen – Vibrant Village – 34 Argyle Street

For one night, the Vibrant Village Living Room transforms into Gallery 34 (taking its name from their home at 34 Argyle Street). The exhibition features work from their incredibly creative community, using a multitude of media.

Rathbone Studios – 28 Argyle Street

Exhibition featuring their in house Artists, and open studios – see the art in Action.

Williamson Art Gallery & Museum – Slatey Road

Open until 9pm, with all exhibitions available to explore. Beyond The Brotherhood: Legacies of the Pre-Raphaelites and Echoes of the Floating World highlight gems from the Williamson’s own collections, while Loyalty by Steve des Landes and Adrian Jeans.
The Portrait Paradox showcaselocal artistic talent. The evening also features a free performance bymandolinist Julian Rees.

Wirral Archives – Williamson Art Gallery, Slatey Road

Wirral Archives is the borough’s official archive service, based in the historic Cheshire Lines Building in Birkenhead. It collects, preserves, and provides access to records that document the history of Wirral and its communities, including maps, photographs, and local government and family history records.

The Hive – Bright Street

The Hive’s Senior Media Squad is creating an immersive installation that transports audiences from Birkenhead into three distinct environments: a tropical jungle, a tranquil underwater world and an arctic tundra.

Birkenhack

Birkenhack willcollaborate with Circular Arts NetworkLCR, who share the space, to host a
programme of hands-on activities including a drop-in collage workshop, a swap shop, and light installations created from recycled materials. The venue will also act as a stop for
the local Joy Ride cycling club, encouraging visitors to continue along the Art After Dark route.

Birkenhead Park Gallery

About the exhibition: I’ll Tell You Later – BSL Happy Snappers. Through photography and personal stories, this exhibition explores life in a hearing world, celebrating Deaf identity, community, and the importance of true accessibility. Created with artist Emma Case and Open Eye Gallery, it invites audiences to see communication and inclusion from a new perspective.

Focal Point

Focal Point supported by Focal Studios are collaborating with Art After Dark to bring this event to life with projection mapped art & signposting for the amazing things happening on the night.

Hamilton Square Auctioneers

The Wirrals Premier Auction House, will be holding an important sale of Contemporary Street Art on the 26th March at their premises in Hamilton Square. It will be open for viewing during the Art After Dark event on the 20th March and will feature artists such as Banksy, Paul Insect, Ben Eine, Goldie, Shepard Fairey, Martin Whatson, Antony MIcalleff, James Joyce, James Cauty, Pure Evil. There will be works at all price levels and the opportunity to support Palestinian Street Art through the ltd edition prints of Taqi Spateen & Yazan with works created whilst in residence at Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel.
Why Creative Culture Matters
Art After Dark is more than just an exhibition crawl; it’s a movement to foster collaboration, encourage engagement with the local arts community, and inject new energy into Birkenhead’s cultural offerings.
Building on the foundation set last year by amazing partners like Hamilton Vault Studios, Spider Project, the Williamson Art Gallery, Future Yard, and many others, the 2026 event promises even more discovery and connection for everyone – from dedicated art enthusiasts to curious newcomers.
This event is FREE and open to all ages!
Support Our Growth: While attending Art After Dark remains free for all, we are offering an optional donation at the time of booking your ticket through Eventbrite. Any contribution received will go directly towards the running costs of the event, helping us manage logistics, invest in growth, and ensure Art After Dark remains a sustainable and fantastic annual celebration for the community. Thank you for helping us keep this event thriving!
