Materials Shop & Machine Shop opening at 11am an Monday 7th

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.

Workshop temporarily closed due to staff testing positive for COVID

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

 Temporary opening hours

From Monday 17th January - Friday 18th February

Monday : 09:00 - 12:30 (Lunch) 13:30 - 16:00

Tuesday : 09:00 - 12:30 (Lunch) 13:30 - 16:00

Wednesday : 09:00 - 12:30 (Lunch) 13:30 - 16:00

Thursday : 09:00 - 12:30 (Lunch) 13:30 - 16:00

Friday : 09:00 - 12:30 (Lunch) 13:30 - 16:00

Saturday/Sunday: Closed

Please note that upto and including Friday 18th Feb, the workshop will offer a limited service due to a temporary staff shortage. 

We will have a new member of staff who should be joining the team in February. 

Hopefully we will go back to our usual opening from Monday 21st February.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Stuart

Christmas opening hours

 

 WELCOME BACK!

We’ve been busy getting everything ready for your return. There are still a few restrictions in place that you need to be aware of, but all areas are now open.

Please make yourself familiar with the protocols before you come down. HERE

Inductions

For area access you will need to complete some safety inductions. These can be accessed online HERE under the workshop inductions section. EVERYONE needs to renew their training due to the length of time since your last visit.

Everyone must complete the general induction. If you wish to use our machine shop please take courses 2-6 (Courses 7 & 8 are optional for year 3 and MArch, but must be taken to use the specific equipment)

Then, sign up for an in person test: (you need to be logged in with your uni account to access the sheet)

Year 1 - HERE

Year 2 - HERE

Year 3 - HERE

MArch - HERE

More sessions will be available soon - please only sign up to your year specific sessions. 

Please check our website for sign up links.

Laser Cutting

Laser cutting is free at the point of use. You only need to purchase your materials, you can use your credits for this (they aren't just for printing). 

We are offering this on 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!

 

Updates for September workshop access coming soon, looking forward to seeing you all!

SUMMER OPENING

Over the summer period we will be operating a booking service for the laser cutters and material shop. The machine workshop, handtools workshop and studio remain closed for the time being

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,

Laura and Stuart.