Edinburgh Open Workshop

Edinburgh Open Workshop A pay-as-you-go open access makerspace offering workbenches, fabrication bays, machinery, hand tools, consumables, technical support, storage.

Teach at EOW We’re always interested in hearing from makers, craftspeople, artists, designers, and specialists who would...
09/06/2026

Teach at EOW

We’re always interested in hearing from makers, craftspeople, artists, designers, and specialists who would like to share their skills through classes and workshops at Edinburgh Open Workshop.

Whether you already teach, have an idea for a one-off workshop, or would like to develop a new course, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re particularly interested in practical, hands-on learning experiences that help people build confidence, learn new skills, and make things for themselves.

Woodworking, metalwork, textiles, fabrication, repair, design, craft, and creative making are all welcome — but we're equally interested in hearing new ideas we may not have considered yet.

If you have knowledge you'd like to share, get in touch and start a conversation.

Making together in the workshop.A member recently came into the workshop to make a chopping board and brought a friend a...
05/06/2026

Making together in the workshop.

A member recently came into the workshop to make a chopping board and brought a friend along for the session.

What started as a simple woodworking project quickly became a two-person build. After shaping and finishing the boards, we added a personalised CNC detail to make each one unique.

From design on screen → CNC machining → hand finishing, it was a great example of how different tools and processes come together in the workshop.

By the end of the session, both boards were finished, oiled, and ready to take home.

It's always nice to see people sharing the making experience and leaving with something they've created themselves.

What happens when you make creativity feel genuinely welcoming?Over the past year, Edinburgh Open Workshop's Community E...
02/06/2026

What happens when you make creativity feel genuinely welcoming?

Over the past year, Edinburgh Open Workshop's Community Engagement programme has connected with families, young people, community groups and local organisations across Leith, creating opportunities to make, learn and build confidence through creativity.

Led by Community Engagement Officer Julie, the programme has helped strengthen EOW's connection with the local community, creating more opportunities for people to explore new skills, meet others and get hands-on with making.

From children building miniature worlds from workshop off-cuts, to community groups designing and making their own furniture, to employability programmes helping young people gain qualifications and practical experience, the impact has reached far beyond the workshop floor.

We're also delighted that The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland has awarded funding for a second year, allowing the programme to continue growing and creating even more opportunities for local people to connect through creativity.

Read the full story on our website.

https://www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk/news/community-engagement-at-eow/

Need more than a pull-up banner? When Campervan Brewery needed a branded presence for the Allergy & Free-From Show, we h...
01/06/2026

Need more than a pull-up banner?

When Campervan Brewery needed a branded presence for the Allergy & Free-From Show, we helped bring the whole thing together.

Using their existing branding as a starting point, we produced a range of custom-built point-of-sale elements, including:

• Freestanding signage
• A branded bar front
• Large-scale props and display pieces
• Laser-cut keyrings and giveaways
• CNC-cut logo elements and lettering

Everything was designed and manufactured in-house, allowing the branding to carry consistently across the entire stand while remaining easy to transport, assemble and reuse.

Whether you're exhibiting at a trade show, festival, conference or product launch, we can create bespoke display pieces that help your brand stand out from the crowd.

Got an event coming up? We'd love to chat.

https://www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk/commissions/

Thinking about joining EOW but not quite sure how it all works?We’ve put together a new guide covering everything from m...
26/05/2026

Thinking about joining EOW but not quite sure how it all works?

We’ve put together a new guide covering everything from memberships and inductions to booking workshop space and getting started with machinery, classes and creative projects.

Whether you’re a professional maker, a hobbyist, a student, or someone who just wants to try something new, EOW is designed to make making more accessible. From woodworking and metalwork to textiles, painting and digital fabrication, there’s space to learn, experiment and build confidence at your own pace.

Read the new blog here: https://www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk/news/become-a-member-at-eow/

And if you’d rather see the space in person first, you can always book a free tour and come meet the team 👋

Small batch? No problem 🪵Over the past month, EOW member Fionan has been working on a handmade batch of coasters for his...
25/05/2026

Small batch? No problem 🪵

Over the past month, EOW member Fionan has been working on a handmade batch of coasters for his colleagues at Eastern Green Link 2 - laminating together timber offcuts before refining each piece in the workshop using the table saw, chop saws and router table.

On Saturday, we helped machine the company emblem and cup recesses into the finished blanks using the CNC router.

The interesting part? Every coaster had slightly different dimensions, so each one needed its own setup and a bit of individual attention along the way.

That’s one of the things we love about Made@ - whether it’s a one-off prototype, a small batch run or something a bit fiddly that bigger manufacturers might turn away, we can usually help find a practical way to make it happen ✨

Find out more about our commissions service - https://www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk/commissions/

❤️ Personal touches make the best gifts.This custom chopping board was created as a wedding gift for a pair of campervan...
18/05/2026

❤️ Personal touches make the best gifts.

This custom chopping board was created as a wedding gift for a pair of campervan enthusiasts, combining hand-finished hardwood with personalised laser engraving.

Using the laser cutter, we were able to turn a simple image into engraved artwork, adding names and a wedding date to create something completely unique to the couple.

A great example of how laser engraving can turn everyday objects into lasting keepsakes. You can choose the type of wood, board shape and engraving design, and we’ll help bring the idea to life.

Perfect for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, housewarmings or meaningful keepsakes.

📩 Get in touch if you’d like to create a personalised gift or discuss a custom engraving project.

https://www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk/commissions/

A huge thank you to Gill Bowler for this incredibly generous donation of fabrics, threads and textile materials to our T...
12/05/2026

A huge thank you to Gill Bowler for this incredibly generous donation of fabrics, threads and textile materials to our Textile Room 🧵

Donations like this make a real difference, helping us keep our shared spaces stocked, colourful and full of creative possibility for the people using them every week.

Whether you’re completely new to sewing or returning to an old hobby, our Textile Room is designed to be a welcoming space to learn, experiment and build confidence with new skills ✂️

We run a range of sewing workshops throughout the year, from beginner introductions to more project-led courses.

Next available class:

🎒 Sew Your Own Roll-top Backpack
🗓 2 June – 30 June
⏰ Tuesday evenings | 18:00–20:00

Working alongside lifelong maker Nicola, you’ll learn how to:

🪡 Use a sewing machine confidently
📏 Work from a basic pattern
✂️ Cut and prepare fabrics
🎒 Construct your own lined roll-top backpack with adjustable straps and pockets

You can even choose fabrics from materials available in the workshop.

Thanks again Gill 💜

https://www.edinburghopenworkshop.co.uk/product/sew-your-own-backpack-june-2026/

Address

39-41 Assembly Street
Edinburgh
EH67BQ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+441315556866

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