Explore various types of 3D construction - or just make cool stuff - in our dedicated Making space.
The Making and Fabrication spaces are generously-sized areas that enables and supports making in a wide range of materials and processes. With a large selection of specialist model-making tools at your disposal and support from experienced technical staff, you'll have everything you need to create detailed and high-quality work.
The space is open to everyone as a general making and assembly area for all types of 3D geometric construction, green woodworking, and furniture production. There's also a material library and other resources to support and inspire you.
We have a material library and other resources to support and inspire students, and the space is equipped with specialist model making tools, including:
Circular saw
Pillar drill
Scroll saw
Chop saw
Profile cutter
Disc sander
Lathe
Drills/drivers
Router
Dremel
Sewing machine
Hand woodworking tools.
Specialist workshops
Learn something new. Take advantage of the various specialist taught sessions available in our Making space, including:
Card model making
Timber/sheet material model making
Scale model making with machine tools
Plinth/exhibition furniture design and build
Technical drawing
Green woodworking
3D geometric construction
Digital making and computer aided design (CAD) support
As a Bath Spa student of any course, once you’ve booked and attended your safety induction, you can use any of our workshop facilities.
We work closely with your course tutors to ensure that you’re inducted to the workshops that are relevant to your course, and this process is ongoing and flexible – you’re encouraged to attend refresher inductions as needed so that you’re always working safely with the wealth of techniques, facilities and technical support available.