As we find ourselves back into lockdown, don’t let this stop you from learning some new skills. Kick start the new year with us by joining our online learning sessions covering different areas of Digital Fabrication, Upcycling, carpentry and DIY.
Online Teaching Tools by “The Briefcase of Mineral Applications”
The Briefcase project is a new educational tool that uses hands-on learning strategies to teach students about the important role of mineral raw materials in everyday life and how our choices concerning these materials can shape the world. Through innovative
Face-to-Face Teaching & Model Collection Resumes
FabLab Coventry have been given the go ahead to reopen our doors to the public after making a series of changes to our day to day operations. We have a series of either face-to-face workshops or online workshops running throughout
Launch of New Workshops!
Whilst we are eager to get back into FabLab and our Eco Furniture Factory to start delivering our usual face-to-face workshops again, we are still in the process of getting everything sorted to be able to reopen safely and securely.
MiFriendly Cities, a Finalist in the Innovation in Politics Awards 2020
The MiFriendly Cities Project, delivered across Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton, has been selected as an outstanding example of political innovation in Europe, and has been chosen as a finalist in the Human Rights category in the Innovation in Politics Awards
Eco Furniture Factory Uses Innovative Practice to Meet Communities Changing Needs
1,000 pieces of furniture upcycled and donated to 30 local organisations and over 6,000 pieces of PPE donated to community and health care service providers. Nestled in an unassuming industrial unit at FarGO Village – Coventry’s creative quarter – is
4 Years of FabLab Coventry
Today marks FabLab Coventry’s 4th Birthday. From small beginnings, we have already come so far. Further evolving, driven by changes and opportunities directly from our community. From day 1, FabLab Coventry has sought to be a community space, designed for
Exceed in Coventry – Participant Story
Overview S joined our Exceed in Coventry, European Social Funded, project due to their high interest in digital fabrication technologies, specifically 3D printing. Having a 3D printer in their home, they were keen to learn additional skills to help improve
Collaborate to Train – Escape Live
Overview Escape Live, originally opened their doors in Birmingham, roughly 5 years ago. Since then, they have expanded in size opening an additional four sites across the West Midlands and the South East, however their development of further new game
Collaborate to Train – Purdy’s Pet Shop
Overview Purdy’s Pet Shop, a new, community-orientated shop specialising in pet food and accessories, approached FabLab Coventry to help them develop environmentally sustainable packaging. The process of design and development mediated between FabLab volunteers and the proprietor led to a