The Community-Maker Space

Got a costume piece that needs finishing? A bunch of emails you need a body double to get through? A bag of rhinestones that have been neglected? Want to chat about your ideas with other performance makers?

Community Maker Space is a monthly drop-in for local creatives to gather, co-work, help each other and connect. Launching during OUTstages 2026, our first edition is especially for 2SLGBTQIA+ artists. This event overlaps with our remote Arts Worker Income Tax workshop, which can be set up in a separate area should any Community Maker Space attendees like to join.

What to expect:

• Warm and welcoming vibes
• Unlimited tea and coffee refills
• Chatter
• Basic Wifi
• Power outlets
• Three separate hotdesk spaces (not noise isolated)
• Low-level background music
• Open ears and enthusiasm

Ideas for activities:

• Sewing – hand or machine (bring your own)
• Drawing
• Collaging & zine making
• Puppet making
• Rhinestoning
• Administrative work
• Editing
• Wig styling
• Sharing ideas for feedback
• Model box making

Unsuitable activities:

• Crafts/construction requiring a heat gun or mechanized work tools
• Silent work
• Loud work (please bring headphones if working on video/sound editing)
• Painting of any kind
• Work involving wet mess (i.e. paper maché, dyes)
• Movement work/dance
• Rehearsals

Each Community Maker Space is facilitated by Louie Lang Norman, a local artist and the Operations & Venues Manager here at Intrepid. Louie is a performance artist, drag queen and published writer with over a decade of professional experience in the arts, and is always open to lending a hand or ear towards people’s projects and ideas.

Intrepid will not supply materials or equipment – please bring your own! If you have things to spare or share with other community makers, we encourage you to do so. If you would like to bring specific equipment to work on your project (sewing machine, steamer, something else unnamed), please contact Louie in advance to make sure we can accommodate you. Individuals are responsible for clearing up after themselves (cleaning products supplied). Please ensure that you leave your working space clean and tidy; cleaning products will be provided.

Accessibility:
Intrepid Festival Hub is a step-free space with an accessible washroom. Due to the fact that activities will vary at each drop-in, we cannot offer a low-sensory or low-scent environment. If you have a severe allergy, or otherwise have any questions about accessibility, please contact Louie  at louie@intrepidtheatre.com in advance.

Cost:
Recommended donation of $5, but no attendee will be turned away for lack of funds. Cash or card donations are taken at the door.