Friday 20th September 2024 saw the official opening of Make CIC’s new permanent home on Argyle Street, Birkenhead.
Make CIC is a social enterprise, founded in 2012 in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle by Kirsten Little and Liam Kelly. Their idea was to harness and facilitate the power of collaboration, creative environments, and at the same time provide work spaces and equipment to emerging artists. Twelve years later and they now have three locations, in Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, Huyton and the Baltic Triangle.
The Kimpton turnkey team recently completed the fit-out of the Argyle Street Centre. The project included the full renovation of Make’s new building, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing revitalisation of the area.
The building underwent a complete strip-out before fit-out work started. This work included renovating and creating new rooms to provide studio spaces with updated electrics, painting, and partitions. The first two floors now feature open-plan workspaces for artists, makers, and creatives, along with private studio spaces. An inviting new reception area with a café space and bar has also been built, alongside a versatile room for workshops, meetings, and events, which is available for hire.
Make Hamilton will become the centrepiece of what’s now known as the ‘Argyle Street Creative Hub’, designed to support the creative and cultural sector in Birkenhead.
Many of Make’s current residents, including artists, jewellery makers, fashion designers, and fellow social enterprises, have already moved into the new building and attended the grand opening.
Speakers included Birkenhead MP Alison McGovern who has chosen a space at Make CIC for her Constituency Office and Liam Kelly, one of Make’s founders.
The relocation from their previous Birkenhead home just around the corner on Cleveland Street, has doubled the available space, providing even more opportunities for Wirral-based creatives to join this amazing, dynamic community.
There were two excellent quotes from the opening event. The first from Liam Kelly.
“Make has always been about fostering creativity and providing a space where artists and makers can thrive. Our new permanent home on Argyle Street not only expands our capacity but also strengthens our commitment to the creative community. This move ensures that we can continue to support and nurture talent for years to come.”
One of Make’s residents, Hannah Gerrard from Rexy Studio also spoke and shared the excitement about the move: “As a resident of Make Hamilton, the new space on Argyle Street feels like a game-changer for local creatives. I now have the space to grow my craft away from home and really focus on expanding my work. Being part of a community of fellow makers and creatives is incredibly inspiring—it’s a place where we can all share ideas and collaborate. The expanded facilities and permanent home mean we can thrive without the uncertainty of temporary spaces, and it’s exciting to be part of a supportive environment.”
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