DoES Liverpool Open Day – Saturday, 30 August 2025
Daytime (12:00 pm – 5:00 pm): Maker & Craft Fair + Taster Sessions
Explore the creative possibilities at our bustling Maker & Craft Fair featuring stalls by DoES Members and community entrepreneurs. Dive into hands-on taster sessions—drop in at 12pm, 2pm, or 4pm to try your hand at Sewing, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, FreeCAD, or Soldering. These beginner-friendly bite‑sized sessions are perfect for discovering new tools and creative methods in a relaxed environment.
Why Attend DoES Liverpool Open Day?
See creativity in action: Meet talented makers, inventors, and crafters who have turned ideas into reality—or even launched businesses—through DoES.
Try something new: Experiment with new tools and techniques through free taster sessions.
Connect with the community: Whether you’re a curious beginner, an experienced maker, or simply love crafts, you’ll feel right at home.
Mingle over food, talks, and tunes: From shared meals to captivating talks and karaoke, there’s a little something for everyone.
Event Details at a Glance:
| What | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Maker & Craft Fair + Taster Sessions | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | DoES Liverpool event space |
| Community Meal | 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | DoES Liverpool |
| Ignite Talks | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | DoES Liverpool |
| Karaoke | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm | DoES Liverpool |
Admission: Free to attend—just bring your curiosity (and a dish to share if you’d like!).
Evening (5:00 pm – 11:00 pm): Community Meal, Ignite Talks & Karaoke
Stay for a community meal from 5–7 pm—bring something to share if you’d like, and enjoy this informal potluck-style gathering (BYO refreshments). Then, be inspired by our Ignite-style talks (7–8 pm): short, energetic presentations on making, innovation, and creativity. Finally, wrap up the evening with karaoke—a fun, light-hearted way to mingle and unwind together.
