Maeve Murphy joins benchspace as Operations Manager. We are delighted to announce the appointment of Maeve Murphy to the new full-time position of Operations Manager at benchspace. Maeve is a
The history of French cabinetmaking. benchspace’s Designer in Residence 2020 Élise Rousselot shared her amazing knowledge of French furniture design with us in her presentation “An introduction to the history
We’re inviting applications for the 2021 Dearcán Bursary. Supported by Cork County Council Arts Service and South Cork Local Enterprise Office, the award includes twelve months of workspace and full
Open Source PPE Project Report March this year was a month that changed everything for many people, as the seriousness of the impending Covid 19 pandemic started to take hold
Our Summer training series has been cancelled. Unfortunately, because of changes in restrictions, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Summer Classes at Benchspace. However, we have developed
3D printing face shields for frontline healthcare workers. The Open Source PPE Project has finished. In just seven weeks hundreds of Open Source PPE volunteers built a nationwide manufacturing network,
An online space for makers. We have decided to close our workshops to the public until April 1st (this may be extended depending on government recommendations). In the meantime we
Apply Now! We’re inviting applications from established and emerging creative professionals for the 2020 Designer in Residence at benchspace. The current Designer in Residence Programme combines workshops and public talks,
Regional Enterprise Development Fund. We are excited to announce that our application to Enterprise Ireland’s Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF) was successful. This REDF grant will enable the development of
Autumn is a time of change. Why not learn some new skills with us here at Benchspace. Benchspace Bites are running as follows Rustic Coat Rack (September 28th) Chopping / Serving
Join us for the annual Cork Craft Month We have a packed month of activities. kicking off with Sean from Badly Made Books making a return to benchspace with a
The People’s Parklet will open July 24th at 4pm. The People’s Parklet on Douglas Street (outside Cork Flower Studios) is the first long term, purpose built Parklet in Ireland. It
