Makerspace

ArcadeCampfa and Vale of Glamorgan Libraries are excited to announce two new residency opportunities. These offer the possibility to work within public libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan alongside Biscuits Press RISO press. The residencies will take place between March and May 2026. /// Mae ArcadeCampfa a Llyfrgelloedd Bro Morgannwg yn gyffrous i gyhoeddi dau gyfle preswyl. Mae’r rhain yn cynnig y cyfle i weithio o fewn llyfrgelloedd cyhoeddus ym Mro Morgannwg ochr yn ochr ag argraffdy RISO Biscuits Press. Bydd y preswyliadau yn digwydd rhwng mis Mawrth an mis Mai 2026. All the info is under Opportunities at arcade-campfa.org or at the link in our bio. Diolch @celfcymruarts

🎥 Step inside our Makerspace! We caught up with our officers at the Penarth and Barry Library Makerspaces to find out more about these digital creative hubs. From 3D printing to design software, it's the perfect place to learn, experiment, and create 💡🖥️✨ Whether you're a beginner or looking to upskill, there's something for everyone! 🤩 To find out more, check out @vogmakerspace or visit the website (link in bio!) ✨ #Makerspace #valeofglamorgan

👋 Hello! My name is Chloe and I am the Makerspace Technician at Penarth and Barry Libraries👩‍🔧 🎬 If you have no idea what a Makerspace Technician is (don’t worry most people don’t 😂) then come behind the scenes to see a Day in the life of a Makerspace Technician. 📼In this short video you can get a brief glimpse of what my day looks like and what equipment you can access through our Makerspace’s 🛠️ 🎨I’ve also featured one of my appointments with the always lovely @beckyadamsartist 👩‍💻If you would like to find out more about our Makerspace’s you can: 💻 Check out our new Website using the link in our bio or 📧get in touch via email: [email protected] #makerspace #makerspaces #dayinthelife #technology #digitalfabrication #lovelibraries #libraries

Come and join me any Tuesday in May @vogmakerspace ! @arcadecampfa @celfcymruarts #YourWordsBelongHereToo #MabJones #RealVale

🏫Do Something Different Day 2025 A quick throwback to last year when Simon and I met colleagues in Cardiff for “Do Something Different Day” (DSDD). DSDD is a brilliant opportunity to meet other librarians from Cardiff University, Bath University and Bristol University to share our experiences and ways in which we can offer a better service to our customers. Last year, Simon went to the Trevithick Library, and Chloe went to Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture. 🏫Do Something Different Day 2026 This DSDD we had the pleasure of hosting staff from Bristol and Cardiff Universities. Each brought a unique insight into their personal library experience, and we hope they enjoyed getting to see behind the scenes of both Barry library and our Barry Makerspace. Last Wednesday, Simon visited the Bristol Creative Lab and on Thursday, Chloe went to Trevithick Library. Keep your eyes peeled to see behind the scenes of both visits next week 👀

“Join us at our 50th Anniversary Open Day to play historical, fantasy figure games, role playing (D&D) and board games alongside other local groups and Penarth Library Makerspace” @penarthwargames

👩‍🎨Makerspace warmly invites you to “New Futures: Me in Miniature” a student art exhibition, in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale College @cavcinsta 🏫This event will highlight a variety of mixed media artworks, as well as the journeys and achievements of the New Futures students from Cardiff and Vale College for the 2025/26 academic year. 🐍This year’s talented students have developed laser cut jewellery, a zine about time travel and an accessory for a snake enclosure. 👀Why not pop along and immerse yourself in something new? 🎟️Please go to the Linktree in our bio to register your interest in this event. 🗓️Wednesday 15th April ⏰10:00 - 14:00 📍Barry Library Makerspace

We’re excited to announce the recipients of our library residency opportunities. 
Dela Anderson - Print Residency
 During my residency I will explore nostalgia for lost leisure spaces in Barry and Penarth. Engaging with local literature, archival images and oral histories, I’ll produce a risograph printed zine that reflects on our relationship to leisure and public space. /////
 Yn ystod fy mhreswyliad byddaf yn archwilio hiraeth am ofodau hamdden colledig yn Y Barri a Phenarth. Drwy ymwneud â llenyddiaeth leol, delweddau archifol a hanesion llafar, byddaf yn cynhyrchu zine risograff fydd yn ystyried ein perthynas gyda gofodau hamdden a gofodau cyhoeddus. 
 Mab Jones - Makerspace Residency
 Your Words Belong Here Too by Mab Jones is a participatory poetry residency transforming community-contributed words into wearable text pieces and growing installations using reclaimed materials and textile techniques. The project will culminate in a celebratory community sharing event. /////
 Preswyliad barddoniaeth cyfranogol yw Your Words Belong Here Too gan Mab Jones sy’n trawsnewid geiriau a gyfrannwyd gan y gymuned yn ddarnau testun y gellir eu gwisgo, a gosodweithiau sy’n tyfu, gan ddefnyddio deunyddiau adferedig a thechnegau tecstilau. Penllanw’r project fydd digwyddiad rhannu cymunedol dathliadol. Diolch @celfcymruarts

‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ Join us this Easter Holidays for a fun, hands‑on 3D printing workshop designed for children aged 8+ 🌿✨ In this session, young makers will learn the basics of CAD design and create their very own 3D printed plant. We’ll be in touch when their finished design is ready for collection — usually within a week. 🖨️💚 🧡 Cost: £5 per child 👧 Ages 8+ 🎨 No experience needed — just creativity! 📍 Barry Library Makerspace ‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ Thursday 2nd April • 10:00 – 11:00‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ • 14:00 – 15:00‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ 📍 Penarth Library Makerspace ‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ Friday 10th April • 10:00 – 11:00 ‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ • 14:00 – 15:00 ‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended! 🔗 Book using the link in our bio!

Join us this Easter Holidays for a fun, hands‑on 3D printing workshop designed for children aged 8+ 🌿✨ In this session, young makers will learn the basics of CAD design and create their very own 3D printed plant. We’ll be in touch when their finished design is ready for collection — usually within a week. 🖨️💚 🧡 Cost: £5 per child 👧 Ages 8+ 🎨 No experience needed — just creativity! 📍 Barry Library Makerspace ‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ Thursday 2nd April • 10:00 – 11:00‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ • 14:00 – 15:00‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ 📍 Penarth Library Makerspace Friday 10th April • 10:00 – 11:00 (3 spaces left) • 14:00 – 15:00 ‼️ SOLD OUT! ‼️ Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended! 🔗 Book using the link in our bio!

🦖 Tails Before Time is coming to Penarth Pier Pavilion! A hands‑on dino adventure for curious minds (ages 8+). 🧱 Hour 1: Create your own fossils with 3D‑printed stamps, clay artefacts, pop‑up mini museums, and a Cricut-made magnifying glass. 🎴 Hour 2: Battle it out in a dino-themed Top Trumps–style game! 📅 Tuesday 31st March ⏰ 10:00–12:00 📍 Penarth Pier Pavilion 👧 12 spaces (ages 8+) 💷 Cost: £13 Keep your little palaeontologist busy this Easter! Booking link in bio.

VOG BOTS code club is back at Barry Library. We meet every Tuesday 3.30pm-4.30pm in the Makerspace. After a super 6 week trail run, Code club will now be running as drop in sessions, completely free and no need to book. 01446 422425.