We’re delighted to offer this space free for young people under 25 to explore creativity and develop digital artwork. Creative software and hardware is available to use as well as a range of traditional art materials such as pencils, paper, paints and more.
To keep the environment safe, welcoming, and inspiring for everyone, please follow these simple guidelines:
Respect the Space
- Please treat the Project Space with care and respect and use the equipment responsibly.
- Be mindful of others using the space—everyone deserves a positive experience.
- Do not remove equipment from the space.
- Tidy away cables, devices, and materials after use and dispose of any rubbish before leaving.
Digital Responsibility
- Use the internet and software respectfully and appropriately.
- Do not access or create content that is offensive, harmful, or inappropriate.
- Respect copyright and the work of other artists.
- No food or drinks near digital equipment.
Be Creative and Supportive
- Experiment, explore, and enjoy making your own artwork.
- Be encouraging and respectful of others’ creative ideas and projects.
By using this space, you agree to follow these guidelines and help maintain a safe, clean, and inspiring environment for everyone.
Thank you for being part of the creative community!
The Project Space has a wide range of software and hardware to including;
Software
Affinity
Affinity is a suite of professional creative software that provides a unified application combining vector design, photo editing, and page layout. All of your image editing, graphic design and Desk Top Publishing needs in one place.
Da Vinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve is a powerful, industry-standard video editing application that combines professional non-linear editing, color correction, visual effects (VFX), motion graphics, and audio post-production into a single tool.
Krita
Is a professional digital painting program designed primarily for illustrators, concept artists, and 2D animators.
Abelton Live
Ableton Live is a Digital Audio Workstation designed for creating, producing, and performing music. Known for its unique non-linear, real-time workflow, it is heavily used by electronic music producers and DJs for composing, recording, arranging, mixing, and live performances.
Blender
Blender is an open-source 3D computer graphics suite used for modelling, animation, rendering, VFX, and video editing. It is widely used by professionals and hobbyists for films, game assets, and 3D printing.
Hardware
Wacom graphics tablets
Flatbed scanner
Over ear headphones
Digital microscopes
Mac Mini M4 x 3
iMac X 2
Light Boxes x 2
Akai MPK Mini a compact USB MIDI keyboard controller used to create music on computers, tablets, and mobile devices. It does not make sound on its own; instead, it acts as a physical interface to control virtual instruments and digital audio workstations like Ableton Live
U-Phoria UMC202HD a high-resolution 2-in/2-out USB audio interface designed for recording microphones, instruments, and line-level devices directly to a computer.
Launch Pad Mini a portable MIDI grid controller designed primarily for music production and live performance. Featuring an \(8 \times 8\) grid of 64 colorful RGB pads, it allows users to trigger audio clips, control mixer functions, and play melodies or drum racks directly inside software like Ableton Live.