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We are incredibly grateful to have received a substantial donation to add the delivery of a music offer to our activities. This has allowed us to deliver a year of fantastic events. With more to come! We’ve been busy developing our relationship with local music provider, Musica Kirklees, and we’re loving our Friday Little Makers

The recent article in the Examiner highlighting the “thoroughly depressing” state of Huddersfield town centre has struck a chord with many local residents. MakerWorld was delighted to be mentioned as one of the few bright spots in an otherwise bleak retail landscape. However, this stark portrayal of our town centre only serves to underline the

Chloe Williams, founder of The Children’s Art School and MakerWorld on the importance of culture in the future of town centres  As the founder of The Children’s Art School, Chloe Williams has had the privilege of witnessing first-hand the transformative power of culture in Huddersfield town centre. Through initiatives like MakerWorld and the Creative Piazza,

Several arts organisations based in Huddersfield’s Piazza Centre, including MakerWorld, have joined forces on a new project, Creative Piazza.  The innovative collaboration sees West Yorkshire Print Workshop, Thread Republic, Collaborarti, The Creative Wellness Centre, MakerWorld, MakerSkate, MakerNoise and Shared Goods coming together to celebrate the already thriving holistic creative destination in the heart of the

We’re delighted to announce that our brilliant Makerworld film, directed by Máire Tracey has been officially selected for screening and shortlisted for the Social Impact Award at the Activists Without Borders Film Festival.

The festival is known for highlighting socially impactful cinema, and recognised Makerworld for its powerful message and artistic merit. The judge described the film as “one of the finest entries we received.”

The Makerworld film continues to go from strength to strength and was also recently given a Special Mention Award at the Big Syn International Film Festival, London, the world’s biggest not for profit, online film festival inspiring viewers to act on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Reanimating Huddersfield Symposium sparks fresh ideas for urban renewal The Reanimating Huddersfield symposium, held at The Children’s Art School’s MakerWorld and MakerSkate space in Huddersfield on Friday 25 October, brought together business leaders, council officials and cultural stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to urban regeneration. Chloe Willams, The Children’s Art School CEO, shared her vision