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🎉 Welcome to the Colac Maker's Space -
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Your community hub for creativity, connection & hands-on making!
We’re here to support artists, makers, and curious beginners with two unique spaces, open studio hours, friendly faces, and lots of room to experiment, learn, and share.

🏡 99a Gellibrand Street
A warm, welcoming space in the heart of Colac — perfect for focused creating or relaxed community time.
Here you’ll find:
  • A printmaking press, sewing machines & easels
  • Spacious work tables
  • A full kitchen for tea & chats
  • A lovely exhibition wall to showcase your work

🛠️ The Makers' Shed – Colac Showgrounds
Our large, industrial-style messy space — ideal for bold, hands-on projects.
You’ll find:
  • A huge screen-printing table
  • Two large workshop tables
  • Space to leave work-in-progress
  • A kettle & fridge for quick cuppas
  • Coming soon Clay Corner for members
  • (Heads up- it's a shed so come rugged up in the cooler months-but there are some heaters)

  • ⏰ Regular Open Studio Hours
You’re always welcome to join in — whether you're working on a group project or doing your own thing. Just drop in during any open session and bring what you like to work on!
Makers' Shed – Colac Showgrounds
🟡 Mondays, 1–3pm – Natural Dyeing

99a Gellibrand Street
🟡 Mondays, 1–3pm – Open Studio
🟡 Tuesdays, 4–5:30pm – Kids Art Adventures- bookings required
🟡 Wednesdays, 11am–1pm – Open studio-Printmaking
🟡 Wednesdays, 4–5pm – Kids Art Club with Jess- Bookings required
🟡 Fridays, 12–3pm – Open studio-Craft Focus

💛 Not a member- open studio sessions are by donation.

✨ Everyone is Welcome!
Whether you’re a seasoned artist, a total beginner, or just want a creative cuppa break — there’s a place for you here.
Come in to:
  • Enjoy a tea or coffee and a chat (donation appreciated!)
  • View exhibitions from local artists
  • Bring your own project and work alongside others
  • Use the space to run a workshop or art lessons
  • Ask questions — our friendly members are happy to help or connect you with someone who can

💸 Costs of  Membership - use of space & equipment
Become a Member
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Join our creative community for just $100 per year
(less than $2 a week!)
Membership includes:
  • 24/7 access to both spaces via a personal entry code
  • Free tea & coffee
  • Member-only discounts on workshops & events
  • A community of like-minded creatives
Pro-rata pricing available — join any time and only pay from your start date!
[👉 See Join Us for details.]


📅 External Space Hire
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Not a member? You can still:
  • Hire our spaces for workshops, classes or meetings (conditions apply)
  • Book the gallery wall to exhibit your artwork

📬 Stay Connected📧 Email us: [email protected]
📱 Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/colacmakersspace


Drop in, say hello, and see what’s possible — we can’t wait to meet you!


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​The Colac Makers' Space is primarily an art space offering the community the opportunity to use the space to create their own work, it also offers creative drop-in sessions, affordable workshops, talks and exhibitions for all artists and makers- beginner or experienced and we welcome new members
Colac Makers' Space Inc respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land - Gulidjan and Gadubanud peoples of the Eastern Maar Nation- Ancestors and Elders, past, present and all First Nation People of this country.
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