Workshop Development & Facilitation

Brock University | Camosun College | MakeSpace for Art Society

A well-designed space means nothing if people don't feel confident enough to walk through the door. Workshops were the bridge.

The Challenge

Across three organizations, the same pattern appeared. People had access to creative tools and spaces but hesitated to engage. The barrier wasn't ability. It was confidence. Workshops were designed specifically to close that gap, meeting people where they were and building the skills and self-assurance to participate fully.

My Contribution

Brock University

• Intro to Podcasting

• Intro to 3D Printing

• Makerspace Orientation

• Delivered to both students and staff

  
  

Camosun College

• Maker Pedagogy Workshop: designed for staff, focused on how to teach and facilitate in maker environments

• Makerspace Orientations: digitized and made available online for ongoing access

  
  

MakeSpace for Art Society

• Map Your Memories with Laser Cutting: a community workshop connecting personal storytelling with hands-on making

The Impact

Workshops reached students, staff, and community members across all three organizations. At Camosun, orientation materials were digitized and remain available as an ongoing resource — extending their reach beyond any single session. At MakeSpace, participants left with a finished piece and the confidence to come back.

The Maker Pedagogy Workshop at Camosun is worth noting separately — training staff in how to facilitate maker learning is a multiplier. Every staff member who leaves that workshop more confident becomes a better resource for every learner who comes after them.