Sara & myself (Stuart) have been busy getting everything ready for your return.
For those of you that are new, our facilities include laser cutters, machine shop, hand tools workshop, CNC router, studio space, materials shop and two skilled technicians full of wisdom and helpful advice.
Inductions
For area access you will need to complete some safety inductions. These can be accessed online HERE under the workshop inductions section. (you need to be logged in with your uni account to access this)
Everyone must have completed the general induction (course 1).
If you wish to use our machine shop please also take courses 2-6 and sign up for an in person test via links on the website. Courses 7 & 8 (only for year 3 & MArch) are optional, but both must be taken to use the specific equipment.
Laser Cutting
Laser cutting is free at the point of use and is booked online. You only need to purchase your materials, you can use your U-Card credits for this (they aren't just for printing). Bookings and more information can be found here.
We have a fair use policy and you will be permitted upto 2 hours per week. Please do not book more than you need, as others also want access to the equipment.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
The Workshop Team
Stuart & Sara
Over the summer period we will be operating a booking service for all workshop facilities including the laser cutters, machine shop & materials shop.
Due to renovation works, annual leave and area setups there may be some short periods of closure. If you can book, we are open!
If you need to contact us for any information or advice please email, as we may be away from our desks and the office: matworks@sheffield.ac.uk
Have a relaxing break, we are looking forward to seeing you all back in September
Stuart & Sara
Can you please remove anything you want to keep that is still in the workshops by 12:00pm Friday 1st July 2022
It's a pleasure to help support all your wonderful creations here at the George Porter Workshop this academic year. Students creative imaginations are what makes our jobs very special. From sensory LED garments to cutlery jewellery, from furniture constructed out of trees to sunny sandcastles...you've made it all and we wouldn't have it any other way.
To celebrate, we have made a snap shot of just some of these moments because we're lovely like that.
We would like to say a huge thank you to all the students for making our year wonderful.
For those who have completed their studies, we wish you all the success and happiness in the future.
For those who will be returning, have the best summer break and we will see you in September. Don't forget to collect your materials/models from the Workshop shelving before 12pm Friday 1st July due to our big summer clear out. We will put out another reminder post in a week or two.
Stuart & Sara
Have you made a piece using our workshop facilities? Let us know, we would love to see and share them with other students across the Architecture department and celebrate your achievements as well as inspiring others with your work.
If you haven't done already then take a look at the students work shared on our Instagram page.
On Monday the 7th March the machine shop and materials shop will be opening a little later than ususal at 11am. The handtools workshop will be open as usual.
Thanks for your understanding.
All open again now!
I am sorry to announce that I have had to close the workshop due to testing positive for COVID.
If you have been in the workshop from the 21st Jan then I recommend you get tested.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
All being well the workshop will open again by Tuesday 8th Feb
Stuart
Temporary opening hours
