WHAT IS THE LONDON MAKER FESTIVAL?
The London Maker Festival is an annual event happening as a result of our community of makers coming together to share their creations and passions with each other and you. Hosted by the South London Makerspace, the event will take place on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May 2024 between 12PM and 6PM. It is a FREE event hosted in Herne Hill under the train arches.
Embracing the spirit of technology and craftsmanship, this annual celebration is an eclectic mix of artisans, creators, engineers and makers having fun as a community. Be you at the start of the maker journey or a seasoned professional, the London Maker Festival is a sandbox for the curious and the inventive.
TAKE PART
We are looking for volunteers to take part in the London Maker Festival 2024! If you’d like to take part or make a donation please reach out today!
WHO COMES TO THE MAKER FESTIVAL?
GROW YOUR PASSION
Do you have a hobby or passion that you’d like to grow? The festival is a great opportunity for people of all interest and skill levels to get together and grow their skills.
SELLERS
We have hand-picked a small number of makers and creators to sell their crafts and products at London Maker Festival and showcase their work.
Maker Hub
The festival provides the opportunity for seasoned makers with expertise in a specific area to meet-up with other like-minded makers. It’s also a great opportunity to get to know and look round the South London Makerspace.
WHAT WILL I FIND AT THE FESTIVAL?
3D PRINTING
3D printing is a revolutionary technology helping you bring your digital creations into the physical world
WOODWORKING
Working with hand tools or power tools, western or Japanese techniques – shaping wood into furniture, ornaments & more
CNC
CNC is a manufacturing process that utilizes computerized systems to control the movement and operation of tools
COMMUNITY REPAIR
Helping you fix your stuff, anything with a plug!
TEXTILES
There are so many different techniques involved in textiles: weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting & much more
LASER CUTTING
Laser cutting uses a powerful laser to cut and etch materials such as wood, acrylic, paper & much more!