Merri Community Shed

21/04/2026

We're still on the lookout for volunteers to help with the market. Especially for people to help us with the setup/pack up (only takes an hour!), as well as door hosting and bbq assistance.

Go to the form to volunteer for this or any of the other tasks we need to fill. Your support helps us to raise money for tools and consumables for the shed.

Help bring our community closer together... Market Date: Sunday May 3rd 2026 Market Times: 11am - 3pm Market Address: 19 Harding St Coburg VIC 3058 Contact us at [email protected]

25/03/2026

One of our members, Adam, is having a big day. He has just opened his new shop at the Preston Market. Pescetarian goodies for one and all.

Give him a follow, or even better, go down and get some lunch there.

https://www.instagram.com/bobos_fishburgsandoysters

23/03/2026

Session Update - Easter Sunday - Closed

26/02/2026

🔥🎨🪵 Three Ways to Get Hands-On at Merri Community Shed This March

March is shaping up nicely in the workshop. Whether you’re into fire, timber or creative play — we’ve got something for you.

🔥 Forge Starter Session
🗓 Sunday 1 March
Step up to the anvil and learn the fundamentals of blacksmithing in a supervised, beginner-friendly session. Sparks guaranteed.
Book: https://merrics.org.au/events/forge-starter-session-7/

🎨 Art Pop-Up Night
🗓 Wednesday 4 March
A relaxed creative evening with guided art exploration. No experience needed — just bring yourself and a willingness to have a go.
Book: https://merrics.org.au/events/art-popup-march-26/

🪵 Introduction to Woodturning
🗓 Saturday 21 March
A 2-hour beginner session on the lathe covering safety, stance, tool basics and spindle turning. You’ll leave with your own handcrafted piece.
Details: https://merrics.org.au/?post_type=event&p=2579&preview=true

Places are limited across all sessions to keep them practical and hands-on.

Head to the website to secure your spot.

03/02/2026

Blacksmithing is back for 2026 at Merri Community Shed !

Cath and Andrew tried their hand at this ancient craft tonight. Andrew made a lovely S hook with a brass brushed twist and Cath opted to make a J hook to bolt to the wall to hang potplants on, again with a lovely brass brushed twist. Welcome to our two newest blacksmiths!

We have some great news in the world of the Merri Forge!

1) We have a new blackmith on board, Phil Liu, who will begin taking starter sessions in conjunction with our resident blacksmith Meghan Street in the near future.

2) Our new anvil from BSL has arrived! It will take some time to set it up, but eventually we will have two anvils available, so more opportunity for members to use the forge. We have also had a delivery of tools including various hardy tools, drifts and hammers.

3) Now that we have two blacksmiths undertaking the teaching and supervising, we will be able to open up the Merri Forge for general forging sessions open to any members who have undertaken the starter sessions. This would mean members can undertake their own projects under supervision and assistance. Dates for general forging sessions are still to be finalised.

4) This is still in the works, but this year we plan on having some focused blacksmithing courses. These will be reasonably priced and open to any member who has attended a starter session. Again these are yet to be finalised, but keep an eye out for annoucements on the coming months!

03/02/2026

🎨 Art Pop-Ups at the Shed 🎨

We’re trying something new at Merri Community Shed — creative collage art pop-ups, in collaboration with flipperfrog.

These sessions are relaxed, playful, and guided step-by-step. No art experience needed — just curiosity. Come along to explore collage, storytelling, and creative play in a welcoming, low-pressure space.

***This Wednesday 7:30pm-9:00pm***

✨ All materials supplied
☕ Kettle on when you arrive
🧠 Bring a photo or image you love (or use our prompts)

Not into collage? No stress — there’ll be other creative options on the night.

This is the start of something new, with a view to regular workshops if there’s interest.

Members can book now at https://merrics.org.au/events/art-popup/

General public will get access to book soon.

03/02/2026

It's Official. Mega Session added for Thursdays

Also, your session co-ordinators:
Tuesday : Mario
Wednesday AM: Ian
Wednesday PM: Skills and Popups [more to come on this]
Thursday AM: Tim
Thursday Arvo: John
Thursday Evening Dave
Sunday Morning: John

02/02/2026

As a result of the responses from the member survey we are extending the Thursday session to be all day and into the night. From this Thursday. Now 9am-9pm

02/02/2026

Big News!

Art pop up at the shed on Wednesday. Time to get your art on! Members watch your email for an exclusive link to book.