Maxilla Makerspace is a 1,820 sq. ft. creative workshop space at Maxilla Walk Studios in North Kensington, available to hire from Thursday to Sunday.
The space includes 742 sq. ft. of indoor workspace (workshop, kitchen and breakout area) and 1,078 sq. ft. of outdoor making space. It is suitable for both messy and tidy work, hands-on production, learning sessions and community-led activity.
About this space
The Makerspace is a creative, fully equipped workshop within Maxilla Walk Studios, offering both indoor and outdoor workspace and available to hire for one day, multiple days, or longer-term blocks on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Whether you’re an artist needing space to make, a community group delivering a session, or an organisation looking for a practical venue for creative programming, the Makerspace offers a flexible, welcoming environment in the heart of North Kensington. The space forms part of a vibrant creative hub under the Westway and is well-suited to hands-on, material-based work.
Key information
Type: Creative workshop with indoor and outdoor workspace
Dimensions: Indoor Makerspace (Shed + kitchen + breakout): 742 sq. ft. / Outdoor space: 1,078 sq. ft.
Ideal for: Making sessions, community workshops, set design, carpentry, creative production, and facilitated learning
Availability: Thursdays – Sundays
Transport links: Tube: Latimer Road / Bus: 295, 316
Facilities
- 4+ workbenches (suitable for indoor and outdoor use)
- Basic tools provided (please enquire for details)
- Wi-Fi
- Electricity and water included
- Kitchen access
- Toilets
- Health & safety guidance provided
- Step-free access (subject to activity requirements)
Flexible hire options
- One-day hire
- Multi-day or repeat bookings
- Discounted 3-month blocks for regular or longer-term use
Optional add-ons:
- Technician support
- Specialist equipment
- Storage for tools, machines or ongoing projects (available for longer-term hires)
- Facilitated creative workshops
Purpose-led pricing
Our sliding scale hire model makes the space accessible to a wide range of users:
- Community and non-profit groups
- Independent creatives and small businesses
- Corporate, private and commercial clients
Pricing available on request.
Your hire directly supports the community
When you rent the Makerspace, you’re not just hiring a venue, you’re investing in community wellbeing.
100% of income from hiring the Makerspace helps subsidise:
- Free and low-cost creative programmes
- Open-access community sessions at the Maxilla Men’s Shed
- Creative opportunities for residents affected by the Grenfell tragedy
- Long-term sustainability of a vital local makerspace
By choosing ACAVA, you help keep creative access free for those who need it most.
Booking
To enquire about availability, pricing, or a tour of the space, please fill out the form below or contact:
availablestudios@acava.org