Invention Club
Invention Club is a weekly opportunity for people who want to make things together.
Invention Club is currently paused while we prepare our new space on Fore Street. Join the newsletter or register your interest, and we’ll let you know when new sessions are announced.
Who It’s For
Invention Club is aimed at people who already have creative projects in mind – or at least a strong urge to build, tinker, or experiment. Whether you’re designing automata, building a game, refining a mechanism, or exploring electronics, this is a space to develop your own ideas alongside others doing the same.
What to Expect
We’re not a class or a service – we’re a community of makers. The vibe is friendly, hands-on, and self-led, with space to share knowledge, ask for advice, and build side by side. We’ve got a mix of tools, equipment, and materials available, and experienced volunteers on hand to offer support where needed.
Check out our projects and in-progress builds on Instagram – it’s the best way to get a feel for what goes on.
Some people bring their own projects to work on, others dive into collaborative builds. Either way, we encourage mutual help and shared problem-solving – not a “done-for-you” setup. We’re looking for people who want to learn, contribute, and create together.
Booking
Sessions are pay-what-you-can. Contributions help cover the cost of materials, tools, and keeping the project running – we’re all volunteers.
Everyone over 11 is welcome, but under 16s must come with an adult.
Invention Club FAQs
Invention Club is a weekly space for creative adults (and young people aged 11+) who want to build their own interactive projects – from automata and arcade machines to strange contraptions and experimental devices. It’s a hands-on, community-led workshop for people who like making things and figuring stuff out.
We’re growing a collaborative group of makers, artists, tinkerers, and engineers with the shared goal of building playable, interactive machines that can eventually form part of exhibitions or public events.
We have recently taken over an old bank in the middle of Redruth, and we are transforming it into a hub for invention, creativity, and STEAM learning.
Invention Club is a way for us to build a group of people with a wide range of skills needed to make interactive items that other people can come and play with. There’s more information on our plan here.
Invention Club is currently paused while we prepare our new space on Fore Street. Join the newsletter or register your interest, and we’ll let you know when new sessions are announced.
We’re mainly aiming at adults who already have projects on the go, a few skills under their belt, or strong ideas they want to explore. That said, anyone aged 11+ is welcome if they’re enthusiastic and up for getting stuck in. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Some experience helps, but it’s not essential – what matters most is that you’re self-motivated and happy to contribute. This isn’t a taught class or a service – we’re here to build and learn together. If you’re totally new but excited to dive in, you’re still very welcome, just be ready to muck in and learn by doing.
Definitely. In fact, we encourage it. Bring your own ideas, materials, or half-built machines. You’ll get access to tools and advice, and be part of a supportive, skill-sharing group of fellow inventors.
If you’ve got a clear idea but need some help figuring out how to build it, that’s fine – we love collaborative problem-solving. What we’re not offering is a free service to make things for you – we’re about helping people make things together. If you’re unsure, drop us a message before booking.
People work on all sorts of things – crank-powered automata, interactive exhibits, sensor-based games, mechanical models, and more. We have experience with electronics, coding, mechanisms, materials, and crafting techniques, and you can use these in combination or focus on your own speciality.
We’ve got plenty of tools and some shared materials available. If you’re working on something specific, you’re welcome to bring your own bits – just let us know in advance if it involves unusual tools or parts.
It’s pay-what-you-can. Donations help us cover materials, insurance, and tool upkeep – we’re all volunteers, and any money goes straight back into keeping it running. You can pay online or drop something in the pot on the night. No pressure.
When sessions restart, places will need to be booked in advance. Join the newsletter or register your interest and we’ll let you know when booking opens.
Invention Club is for ages 11+, with under-16s needing to come with an adult. But we do sometimes run family-friendly events for younger inventors. Follow us or sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop.
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We’re a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation. Our funding comes from grants (like Cornwall Marine Network, Redruth Charity Trust, and others), donations, and ticket contributions. No one is paid – we just love making things, sharing knowledge, and building something special together in Redruth.