8 Things To Do In Easter Half Term In Liverpool and The City Region

Little Liverpool at Museum of Liverpool
Credit: Mark McNulty

With the Easter half term upon us, it’s time for some family fun! If you’re looking for exciting things to do in Easter half term, the Liverpool city region has an exciting lineup of events—from interactive theatre and creative workshops to hands-on crafts and more. The best part? Many of them won’t cost you a penny!

1. Bugs Are Us, Tate Liverpool (5 – 21 April)

Bugs Are Us Tate Liverpool

Take inspiration from the creepy crawlies in Tate’s collection this Easter half term in Liverpool with Bugs Are Us and construct multi-coloured neon replicas of your favourite bugs. Use the materials from our pick ‘n’ mix recycled craft box to make a 3D model of your bug. On Saturday 5 April, 1 – 5pm, there will also be a free workshop led by artist Colette Whittington. You’ll learn how to make relief stamps to print bug patterns and textures that can be used in your bug models.

2. Through Shadows We Learn, Libraries Across Liverpool City Region (8 April – 10 May)

Shadow Puppet Workshops

Join ArtsGroupie this Easter half term in Liverpool for Through Shadows We Learn, free shadow puppetry across a range of Libraries in the city and surrounding region. Shadow puppetry encourages children to engage in creativity, and unleash their imaginations. Children will devise their own characters and stories, and create their own puppets, culminating in a celebratory puppet showcase at Liverpool Central Library.

3. Little Liverpool – Easter and Spring Special, Museum Of Liverpool (8 – 27 April)

This Easter half term it’s time to celebrate Easter and Spring in at the Museum of Liverpool! Join us to explore our Little Liverpool gallery with some added Spring crafts, activities and fun for those aged 0 – 5 years.

4. The Gruffalo, Playhouse Theatre (8 – 12 April)

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book, The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – which celebrated 25 years in 2024!

Songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

5. War Horse Page To Stage, Empire Theatre (16 April)

War Horse Page To Stage

For young theatre enthusiasts, this behind-the-scenes workshop offers a unique insight into the creative process behind War Horse. Led by Resident Director Anna Marshall and members of the touring company, the hour and a half session explores key moments in the show, the director’s vision, and the rehearsal process. Participants will also learn about puppetry and the technical magic that brings War Horse to life, with a chance to ask questions at the end. It’s suitable for Key Stage 3-5 (ages 10+).

6. Make It! Craft Workshop, The Atkinson (17 April)

The Atkinson Make It Craft Workshop

Enjoy a free, drop-in arts and crafts workshop at The Atkinson’s Art Box, open to all ages. Materials are provided, and children under 12 must be supervised by an adult. Running from 11am – 3pm, spaces are first come, first served, so there may be a short wait for a craft table.

7. The Sticky Dance, Park Farm Community Centre (April 26)

The Sticky Dance

Three dancers’ shimmy through the audience weaving a tapestry of sticky tape in this tactile dance performance for young children. This Easter half term in Liverpool they invite you to tape, stick and groove, to see and feel sound or to be still, watch and listen. The Sticky Dance is an interactive, engaging and colourful performance installation for children and their families.

8. The Baddies, The Atkinson (30 April – 1 May)

The Baddies, The Atkinson
Meet the very worst Baddies in the world! Don’t you dare to come too close to a witch, a troll and an ancient ghost! With songs by Joe Stilgoe (Zog and Zog and The Flying Doctors), The Baddies is a wickedly hilarious adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s smash-hit story. A laugh-out-loud riot for all the family.

For even more things to do in Easter half term in Liverpool and the city region check out our What’s On Listings.

Culture Radar – Madeline Heneghan (Writing on the Wall)

Madeline Heneghan

This week our Culture Radar guest is Madeline Heneghan, Co-Director, Writing on the Wall and member of the Culture Network LCR Board of Directors.

Loved: The launch of Jay Farley’s debut poetry book A Cupboard Full of TomboysJay’s performance accompanied by techo music, was inspired and powerful. Rough Trade provided the perfect vibe and it was packed to the rafters.

Looking forward to: Sorry but it has to be WoWFest25! Our month-long annual festival returns in May and this year we’re celebrating a quarter of century of Writing on the Wall. We’re delighted with the programme and looking forward to welcoming old friends and WoW first timers, including Irvine Welsh, The Singh Twins, Gary Younge, Jackie Kay, Frank Cottrel Boyce and loads more. I’m very proud that during the festival we will be presenting Liverpool Rising Against Racism in partnership with Love Music Hate Racism & Liverpool City Halls in a cultural show of unity in the face of those that try to divide us.

Trivia: I’m the queen of the poached egg, no vinegar, no swirling – mine are perfect time. Trivia about WoW: We were part of the team that wrote the beautiful heritage plaques on Princes Boulevard. It’s one of favourite places in the city. Come and check it out.

Culture Radar – Helen Jeffrey (Writer, Director, Creative Facilitator & Trustee At Unity Theatre)

Helen Jeffery

This week our Culture Radar guest is freelance Writer, Director and Creative Facilitator, Helen Jeffery. Helen is also a trustee of Unity Theatre.

Loved: Up Next Festival at Unity Theatre in March which supported 22 artists all trying out work for the first time. A fantastic variety of work was shown over 3 days and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for some of the work that was previewed. 

Looking forward to: I’m looking forward to Writing on the Wall’s annual WoWfest happening in May. This year its the 25th anniversary of the Festival and the entire month will offer an exciting programme of events comprising local, national and international writers, performers and artists.

Trivia: I am just over 4 years sober and my recent play ‘Buckled’ (which explored navigating sobriety) has finished touring venues in the Northwest last week!  I run writing courses and workshops online and in person. The next 6- week online course starts 2nd April 2025 and all info is in my Linktree.

Culture Radar – Patrick Fox (Heart of Glass)

Patrick Fox - Heart of Glass St Helens

This week our Culture Radar guest is Patrick FoxChief ExecutiveHeart of Glass – we are a community arts organisation supporting the work of artists and communities. Patrick is also a member of the Culture Network LCR Board of Directors.

Loved: There’s always so much going on in the region – some recent highlights for me in the last while range from Irish comedy legend Deirdre O’Kane at the Playhouse, our recent collaborative levent with Duckie’s Posh Club at St Helens Town Hall – a brilliant queer performance and social club for over 60’s which was a sell out (plus large waiting list) and has received some of the best feedback we’ve ever had for an event, and was a complete joy all round, and then of course there was the LCR Culture and Creativity Awards where it was great to hear about the breadth and depth of work taking place amongst our peers and partners across the region. We were delighted to be nominated for our long term collaboration with Artist Mark Storor titled The Suicide Chronicles, and shout out to MAKE CIC, our partners in Huyton who were recognised for their brilliant work as Arts Organisation of the Year. 

Looking forward to: The Liverpool Biennial is just around the corner, and curated by the brilliant Marie-Anne McQuay, and that is always a brilliant showcase that allows us to see and experience our city differently. Our ongoing project called How to Look After a Grieving Elephant (and other social animals), produced in partnership with Wonder Arts and Willowbrook Hospice and Child Bereavement UK is a really beautiful project and with the support of St Helens Art in Libraries will be touring library venues over the course of the year so I’m excited to see how that is received – needless to say I would highly recommend it.

Trivia: We turned 10 in 2024 and a lot of people don’t know that we were named after the Werner Herzog film of the same name in which a local artist known for making brilliant glass sculptures dies without passing on to anyone the skills of his trade, leading the owner of the town’s glass factory to obsessively attempts to recover the deceased artist’s lost knowledge. Not necessarily his best work, but a story that resonated with our origins in St Helens and our belief that art and artists are a critical part of a functioning civil society. Ps. the Blondie song is also a tune!

Buried Treasure With Arts Groupie CIC: Kitty Wilkinson – Liverpool’s Saint of the Slums and Queen of the Washhouse

By John Maguire

Kitty Wilkinson

The latest edition of Buried Treasure with John Maguire of Arts Groupie CIC delves into the life of one of Liverpool’s true working-class heroes and a pioneer in public health, Kitty Wilkinson. From the tragedy of losing her family at sea to her transformation from servant to a key figure in Liverpool’s history, Kitty’s legacy endures. 

With March marking two important dates, International Women’s Day and St. Patricks Day, this months Buried Treasure focuses on a Working Class Heroine and public health pioneer, Kitty Wilkinson (1786–1860). Her efforts to promote public hygiene helped stem the outbreak of cholera in the city and led to the opening of the first combined washhouse and public baths facility in Britain.

Kitty is buried in St James’ Cemetery, a former quarry in the shadow of the Anglican Cathedral. It opened in 1829 and contains a total of 57,839 recorded graves. The cemetery architect was John Foster and the landscaping was by John Shepherd, the curator of the Botanic Garden in Liverpool. A marble statue to this amazing lady was unveiled in St George’s Hall in Liverpool in 2021, and currently is the only woman represented there.

Kitty Wilkinson Play
Kitty: Queen of the Washhouse – a performance at St Georges Hall, Concert Room in 2022 –
Kitty brings the Mersey to the stage.

Catherine Wilkinson (Kitty), originally from Derry, Ireland migrated to Liverpool with her family in 1796 when she was nine years old. Tragedy struck during the sea crossing when the ship they were travelling on crashed in the river Mersey and both Kitty’s father and youngest sister drowned.

The surviving members of the family settled in the North West but two years later Kitty was sent to work at a cotton mill in Lancashire as an indentured servant. Mill work was harsh, exhausting and challenging, with children charged with some of the more dangerous jobs, such as cleaning the floors under moving machinery. Kitty worked in this environment until she was 21 years old, when she returned to Liverpool to care for her ill mother.

During the early years of the 1800s Kitty married a French sailor but was left widowed with two young children when her husband drowned at sea. In 1823 she married Tom Wilkinson and over the next few years worked as a domestic servant and also set up a school for orphans in her own home. 

Liverpool experienced rapid population growth during the 19th century, putting a huge demand on housing stock and leading to the development of court housing.

The courts, or alleys, were accessed by a passage from a main road that opened on to a yard with houses facing one another. A toilet was typically situated at one end with a cold water standpipe in the centre. Courts varied in size but usually there were about four to ten houses in each. Sanitation in the courts was poor or non-existent, while washing facilities for personal purposes or laundry were also limited.

 

Nobody was ever the poorer for what they gave a neighbour in distress.

 

Kitty was the only person in her street to have a boiler, and understanding the need for a facility among her community for washing linen using hot water, she set herself up as a laundress. The service she provided was to become invaluable and ultimately lifesaving, especially during the outbreak of cholera in the city in 1832.

Kitty invited her neighbours and those living in the nearby courts and slums to use her hot water and facilities for a small fee. Drawing on her experience in domestic service, she also taught the women how to clean their laundry and what products to use to get the best results.

Kitty Wilkinson - Frederick Street Wash House
Frederick Street Wash House

Not only an entrepreneurial woman but also a socially aware individual, Kitty provided space nearby for the women to leave their children while they did their washing. She also began campaigning for public baths where the poor could wash themselves. Her efforts came to the attention of business man and philanthropist, William Rathbone, and the District Provident Society who raised funds to help her in her campaign and this eventually led to the opening of the first public bath and wash house on Upper Fredrick Street in 1842. Kitty was later appointed Superintendent of the establishment.  

Kitty Wilkinson was greatly respected for her endeavours, becoming known affectionately as the ‘Saint of the Slums’ and in 1846 was presented with an inscribed silver teapot from Queen Victoria in recognition of her contribution to society. 

To find out more about Liverpool’s Irish Connections, please visit the Liverpool Irish Festival website, where you can find a print at home map for a free walking tour – Liverpool Famine Trail and a digital app.

Additionally, at National Museums Liverpool there is a Liverpool Irish Community trail

Culture Radar – Tara Moyes (Our LJMU Discovery Intern)

Tara Moyes

This week our Culture Radar guest is our LJMU Discovery Intern Tara Moyes.

Loved: I loved the Iconic Women exhibition at dot-art. Any celebration of women is going to be right up my street but this exhibition in particular blew me away with its incredible artwork and of course getting to see some familiar favourites such as Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill and Kim Cattrall.

Looking forward to: The No Iconic Images.Views of War exhibition at Open Eye Gallery about war photography. I currently study Journalism, so any kind of photo journalism is interesting to me. It’s also so important to look into the power of imagery and how it influences us especially in a digital age.

Trivia: I actually did Ballet for 12 years, from the age of 4-16 which is quite a long time! When I was younger I wanted to be Angelina Ballerina so badly and then I guess I just never quit until COVID came along.

Must-See Theatre Shows In Liverpool And The City Region This Spring

By Abbie Billington

War Horse

Spring is finally here and as the ice melts and flowers bloom, we’re looking ahead to an exciting season of theatre shows in Liverpool and the city region. From feel-good musicals and wild animal adventures to jaw-dropping drama — there’s lots to get excited about. As Hal Borland once said, ‘No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.’ So, why not shake off those winter blues and enjoy some top-tier theatre across the Liverpool city region?

Red or Dead – Royal Court (21 March – 19 April) 

The life and work of Liverpool Football Club legend, Bill Shankly is brought to life in this fictionalised epic on stage at the Royal Court. Shankly came to Liverpool with one goal: to build Liverpool Football Club up and up until they were invincible. With a whopping 52 cast members, the energy in the auditorium is sure to be electric, transporting you back to a golden age of football. So, whack out your red scarves and hats and lose yourself in Shankly’s Liverpool!

Animal Farm – Playhouse (1 – 5 April)

Animal Farm. Credit Pamela Raith Photography
Credit: Pamela Raith Photography

“All animals are created equal. But some are more equal than others.” When a revolution against the humans explodes at Manor Farm, the animals soon find that a life without humans is not all it’s cracked up to be. The utopia of equality they create soon dissolves under the tyrannical hooves of pigs Napoleon and Snowball. As tensions mount, how will the animals fare? After the huge splash of Ryan Craig’s adaptation of 1984 in November last year, Ian Wooldridge brings another of George Orwell’s chilling tales, Animal Farm, to life at the Playhouse this spring. 

War Horse – Empire Theatre (8 – 19 April) 

War Horse

The critically acclaimed National Theatre production of War Horse returns to the Empire Theatre this April, and this is certainly not one to miss. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel and adapted by Nick Stafford, War Horse tells the story of Joey, a farm horse sold to the Cavalry during World War One and shipped off to France. It is a heart-wrenching story of love and loss, and the bond we share with our animal companions. South Africa’s Handstring Puppet Company bring the horses of the story to life and provide captivating visuals that will surely stick with you for a lifetime. 

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – The Atkinson (10 – 12 April) 

Everyoone's Talking About Jamie

Dust off those heels and join SONG for their production of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at The Atkinson! SONG are Southport’s Award-Winning Musical Theatre Society, and twice a year they produce two high quality productions. This April, they’re retelling the story of Jamie New, a young boy who defies expectations as he embraces his true identity. The show carries a heartfelt message of acceptance and is certainly one that the whole family will enjoy. 

Extremis – Hope Street Theatre (16 – 19 April)

Extremis

When human resilience is tested, will hope prevail, or will darkness reign? In this new play by award-winning playwright Ian Moore, humanity is pushed to its absolute limit in this gripping tale of survival and sacrifice. It is a fantastic exploration of the human spirit and will leave you asking the question; what does it mean to make the ultimate choice?

Takeaway – Everyman (26 April – 17 May) 

Fancy a takeaway? The Everyman’s creative director, Nathan Powell, shines a spotlight on Liverpool’s Caribbean community in this uplifting narrative of fun, heartbreak and just the right amount of spice. When the beloved Hyltons Caribbean takeaway is threatened by the technological age knocking at their door, Carol’s family are thrown into a chaotic whirlwind. Tension isn’t the only thing that’s rising as a block of luxury flats is set to demolish a local Community Centre, an all too contemporary reality in Liverpool’s current climate. If you like your theatre with a sprinkling of family tension, a dash of fun and a whole heap of delicious food, then this is the show for you.

Hamilton- Liverpool Empire Theatre (6 May – 7 June)

Hamilton The Musical

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi award-winning masterpiece, Hamilton, arrives to the Empire this spring! Known for its unforgettable score and show-stopping choreography, there’s a reason everyone can’t stop raving about this show. The story of Alexander Hamilton, America’s Founding Father, is rooted in drama, deception and dance numbers – what’s not to love? If you like your history lessons served with hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway, then the Empire Theatre is your place to go.

Afloat – Unity Theatre (23 – 24 May) 

Asylum Link offer a poignant, thought-provoking piece of theatre for social change in Afloat, following the journey of two English asylum seekers fighting for their lives as the dream to make Britain Great turns into a living nightmare. Afloat offers a first-hand experience of the challenges that asylum seekers must face every single day and invites its audience to engage with the work with a sense of empathy and compassion. It is an important piece of theatre that shines a light on the misunderstood members of our community who deserve our kindness. 

Asylum Link also invite audiences to a post-show discussion, opening a dialogue on how we can collectively support asylum seekers in our community. 

Speedo Mick – The Scouse Stomper – Royal Court (30 May – 5 July) 

Speedo Mick

Join the much loved, world famous, Speedo Mick as he recounts his story of being that homeless guy in the shop doorway they said wouldn’t amount to anything, to raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for disadvantaged young people and the homeless. This inspirational show is the feel-good boost we all need. 

Maybe it’s time to dig out those speedos?

FOUR – Hope Street Theatre (11 – 14 June) 

The Hope Street Theatre - FOUR

Tip Tray Theatre have just hosted their What Happens Next competition for 2025, but in June the Hope Street Theatre hosts last year’s winner, FOUR. Written by Elspeth Todd, FOUR sees four family members hit with some unexpected news. Each family member is given the spotlight, recounting their version of events in this story of love, loss, and grief. Tip Tray Theatre and their What Happens Next competition have been at the forefront of supporting emerging writers and their work, setting them up for success in the theatre industry. If you want to support grassroots theatre, then look no further than Tip Tray Theatre!

To discover even more theatre shows in Liverpool and the city region check out our What’s On listings.

Culture Radar – Jay Farley (First Take)

Jay Farley

Our first Culture Radar guest this week is Director at First Take, and Culture Network LCR Board MemberJay Farley.

Loved: Loving Open Eye in general I love all their stuff – Regenerative farming and poets was especially fantastic, and RAVE ON. The Walker Art Galley – Conversations exhibition and in particular a piece by Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley where I got to experience a pro black pro trans space that also generously found space to consider and include me as a white trans person. It was interactive, engaging and liberating. I got to bury my dead name which was very emotional, cathartic and I felt seen.

Looking forward to: A shameless plug! I’m looking forward to the launch of my book A [Cupbard] full of Tomboys at Rough Trade Records Liverpool on 19th March which I will perform as a TRANS industrial techno meets uplifting /dance dance beat poetry experience. I’ll be accompanied by Meave aka Quieting who will bring the sounds and sequencers. We are connected through our mutual relationship with being trans and will be exploring how that has reshaped how we experience time. We both lived for decades outside of our true selves! What happened in those years?? So it’s about loss and missing time, but also celebration and joy of finally getting to be ourselves. It’s gonna be FUN and inclusive for all 🙂

Trivia: I D-locked myself to a hat stand in the Swiss Embassy once.

How DoES Liverpool is Powering Innovation, Creativity & Collaboration

Does Liverpool Collage Feature - Collage

DoES Liverpool is a dynamic, community-driven creative hub located in Liverpool’s Fabric District, designed to support all kinds of makers, creatives, and entrepreneurs. It’s a space where individuals come together to collaborate, innovate, and learn. DoES provides the resources and environment needed to turn ideas into reality.

With a fully equipped makerspace, flexible coworking areas, and a vibrant calendar of events, DoES Liverpool provides the tools, space, and community needed to turn ideas into reality.

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Mike Gorman helping a visitor at the monthly DoES Liverpool Repair Cafe

The Origins of DoES Liverpool

Set up in 2011 DoES Liverpool was formed by a group of six people, including Adrian McEwen and John McKerrell are still actively involved.

Adrian McEwen explained the inspiration behind DoES Liverpool: “We wanted to get access to the new fabrication tools like 3D printers and laser-cutters, and realised that while it’s hard to afford them or find the space for them individually, we could group together and get them collectively. That extends out to the wider community too: the more the rest of the city knows about them, the more epic stuff will come out of the city.”

Feature - DoES Liverpool - Andy Green Checking Over A Sewing Pattern
DoES member Andy Green Checking Over A Sewing Pattern

A Space for Collaboration and Innovation

DoES does a lot of things. It’s a maker space, it has co-working spaces and an events venue, all with the goal of helping individuals, communities and businesses thrive. What is immediately clear about DoES is that it encourages a sense of community from the off.  In the space there’s constant knowledge sharing, hands-on learning, and cross-industry partnerships taking place. 

Wandering through the space with Jackie of DoES Liverpool, I met people working on all kinds of interesting projects that were possible thanks to the support of DoES.

Mike Gorman, a member of the DoES Liverpool community, said: “DoES gives the folks of Liverpool an amazing toolbox for making an incredible range of art, craft and technology ideas real.

He added: “Couple this toolbox with the community of people with a diverse and comprehensive range of knowledge and skills that also call DoES their home base, then the chances of your idea becoming a real item increases significantly.”

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A Maker Night attendee using one of the sewing machines

DoES Liverpool’s Makerspace

Now, if you’re an individual looking to get help with a project, you’ll be glad to know the team are super-friendly and supportive. Their monthly maker days are a great way to dip your toe into the creative world of DoES and all the amazing equipment and resources they have on offer.

DoES is for everyone, from complete beginners to pros. It’s this mix of people that make the space so special.

I called into DoES’ Maker Day in December and there was so much buzz about with lots of things to experiment with. I made some Christmas cards and wrapping paper by using some in-house 3D-printed rollers and paint. I also had a 3-d printed book end printing off while I worked.

 

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DoES Liverpool has earned high praise from its community members.

Tristan Brady-Jacobs said: “DOES is a rare and wonderful community with resources. you can access kit and equipment you’d never afford or know how to keep working but more importantly gain advice and teaching from the helpful enthusiastic skilled and friendly DOES-folk.”

He added: “It’s a platform and a place to think and I have found it a vital component for my artistic endeavours and for the success of the pub I run.”

At DoES Liverpool, the makerspace is equipped with a wide range of cutting-edge tools and resources that enable individuals to bring their creative ideas to life. Here’s a look at some of the key equipment available.

Matt C - Matt C making
Matt C making a NixOS logo for EMFCamp NixCamp village, thanks to some free acrylic donated to DoES Liverpool by Rebecca G

Makerspace Materials

  • Laser Cutters
  • 3D Printers
  • Sublimation Printer
  • Heat Press
  • Vinyl Cutters
  • CNC Router
  • Electronics Bench
  • Sewing and Knitting Machines
  • Woodworking Materials

You can find a detailed list of all of the tools and equipment available via DoES Liverpool’s Wiki.

With the help of all this equipment you can experiment, create, and bring your ideas to life with professional-grade tools, whether you’re working on a small personal project or a business venture. 

Among the many tools available at DoES Liverpool, laser cutters stand out as a key resource for makers and businesses alike, offering precise and versatile ways to bring creative ideas to life.

Rachel @asaase.arts working on some of her earrings
Rachel of asaase.arts working on some of her earrings at one of the DoES Liverpool laser cutters

The Power of Laser Cutting

Laser cutters are a great example of how DoES Liverpool supports businesses and individuals alike. Many people visit the space to explore how laser cutters can be integrated into their work—whether it’s for acrylic or wooden jewellery, cardboard packaging, boxes for electronics, or other applications.

Having access to a shared laser cutter makes sense for many businesses, as they are expensive to purchase, require a lot of space, and have high maintenance costs. DoES Liverpool has several members who have been using their laser cutters multiple times a week for six or seven years. Others have eventually invested in their own laser cutters after learning the skills and proving their business ideas.

The laser cutters have been beneficial to one DoES member in particular;

Andy Green of 3D Primo said: “I’ve been using the laser cutters at DoES Liverpool on a wide range of projects for several years. Last year, I started experimenting with laser-carving replica woodblocks based on Hokusai’s Great Wave off Kanagawa.”

He added: “The team at DoES were brilliant, firstly by sharing their wealth of expertise, secondly by encouraging me to take it further and thirdly by putting me in touch with relevant print experts who could advise on some of the finer detail.

“I’ve since started running Great Wave taster experiences giving hundreds of people the chance to try their hand at recreating this timeless masterpiece.”

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Coworking Space

Beyond making, DoES Liverpool also offers flexible and collaborative co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and the option to use DoES as a virtual office address. This service allows individuals and businesses to receive mail at DoES Liverpool’s address and even register it as their official business location.

The space is home to a wide range of professionals, including web developers, translators, and those working on mutual credit services, creating a unique cross-pollination of ideas between different industries.

Beyond providing a workspace for individuals and businesses, DoES Liverpool is also a hub for learning, collaboration, and community-driven events.

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Events & Event Space Hire

DoES Liverpool hosts a variety of regular events and workshops designed to support both beginners and experienced makers, offering valuable opportunities for learning, collaboration, and networking.

There’s art and craft workshops as well as technical workshops including coding, electronics, and 3D modelling, allowing participants to gain hands-on experience with new technologies. Further to this, DoES’ Hackathons offer a platform for problem-solving and teamwork, encouraging participants to push boundaries and develop innovative solutions.

Additionally, their Maker Events provide a vital space for people to learn, experiment and work on projects related to computing, laser cutting, 3D printing and much more.

Regular Free Events At DoES Liverpool

  • Maker Night – Every Thursday, 7 – 9pm
  • Maker Day – Second Saturday of every month, Midday – 6pm –
  • Plastic Playgroup – Second and Fourth Sunday of every month, 2 – 5pm.
  • Repair Cafe – Third Sunday of every month, 11am – 3pm.

See DoES’s Events Calendar

Boost Membership

DoES Liverpool also offers a Boost Membership scheme, where individuals can apply for a three-month funded desk or workshop membership to develop their ideas. This initiative ensures that financial barriers don’t prevent people from accessing the resources they need to innovate. More details on current Boost members can be found on their website.

Feature - @nil00151 using our new larger heat press Kay (donated by Kay from @jellyliverpool ) to set hand painted and airbrushed fabric paint on some high end t shirts
Feature – @nil00151 using our new larger heat press Kay (donated by Kay from @jellyliverpool ) to set hand painted and airbrushed fabric paint on some high end t shirts

Bringing Ideas To Life At DoES Liverpool

DoES Liverpool stands as a vibrant hub for innovation, creativity, and collaboration. With its cutting-edge makerspace, flexible coworking areas, and diverse event offerings, DoES provides the tools and community needed to turn ideas into reality. The space fosters a collaborative environment where makers, entrepreneurs, and creatives can learn, innovate, and grow together.

The impact of DoES Liverpool is evident in its ability to support local businesses, drive economic growth, and attract talent and investment. By connecting people and encouraging the exchange of ideas, it has become a cornerstone of Liverpool’s creative and tech industries.

If you’re looking to be part of a dynamic community or need a place to bring your project to life, DoES Liverpool is the place to be. Visit, get involved, and experience firsthand how this innovative space can help you turn your ideas into action.

DoES Liverpool isn’t just a space—it’s a movement. Step inside, get involved, and watch your ideas come to life.

To find out more about DoES Liverpool visit doesliverpool.com.

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Culture Radar – Ally Goodman (One Fell Swoop)

Ally Goodman - One Fell Swoop
Credit: Joe Bramall Photography

This week’s Culture Radar guest is Co-Founder, One Fell Swoop, Ally Goodman.

Loved: The Mandela8 screening of ‘London Recruits’ at FACT with several of the ‘recruits’ themselves in attendance who fought against apartheid in South Africa was an incredibly moving evening. And the free lunchtime concerts at The Tung Auditorium are always fantastic – well worth seeking out.

Looking forward to: Blick Bassy’s return to the Philharmonic Music Room in April and Orchestra Baobab playing the main hall in June (on my birthday!) are two Africa Oyé gigs I can’t wait to see. And before that, Rakesh Chaurasia playing The Tung is going to be a really special show.

Trivia: I managed to convince the OFS team to sponsor the ‘This Is Tranmere’ podcast in support of my beloved Rovers. Let’s hope it’s not a non-league podcast next season!