LuneLab Makerspace provides an affordable shared workspace that is available to members 24/7. We are based in Halton Mill in a rural location next to the River Lune in Halton, nr. Lancaster and we are setup as a unincorporated not-for-profit club, so when you join you will become a member of LuneLab.
Members use a booking system so that they do not waste time travelling here only to find the space is already in use.
We have two large connected ground floor workshops.
LuneLab Workshop For use by members and contains most of the tools and equipment, but is roughly split between woodworking and pottery.
The woodworking facilities include:
Woodworking Bench
Band saw
Pillar drill
Power tools (planer, sanders, routers, drills, saws)
Hand tools (saws, clamps, chisels, planes)
Chop and scroll saw
Dust extractors
The pottery facilities include:
Kiln
Pottery wheels
An assortment of basic equipment and tools
Arts & Crafts Space This is designed to hold classes and is bookable by the public directly through Halton Mill. However, LuneLab members may use the space whenever it is not in use by a class - see the Bookings page to see when it is free. It is a large flexible, light space with plenty of workspace. It can seat 10-20 people depending upon the activity and can be booked out for workshops, classes and events.
What is a Makerspace?
Makerspaces are also known as Hackspaces or Hacklabs. There are different definitions and interpretations, but underlying all of them is the notion that they are "community centers with tools" that enable "making". Many are focused on computers, technology, science, digital art or electronic art. Our space is focused on arts & crafts, but the space is continually evolving according to the needs of the users.