Martin McCully
10 June, 2025
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A new creative space opens in Eastbourne’s Old Town – meet Maker Studio

Eastbourne just got a little more colourful. Maker Studio, a vibrant new craft shop and creative hub, has opened its doors at 52 Ocklynge Road, right in the heart of Old Town. Run by award-winning designer duo Kate and Martin McCully, Maker Studio is part craft supply shop, part workshop space, and part community café, all under one welcoming roof.

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Inside you’ll find a curated selection of modern craft supplies, patterns, and DIY kits from indie makers like Hawthorn Handmade, Cotton Twist, Edinburgh Craft Club and more. There’s also the full Make Me Roar crochet range designed in eastbourne by Kate herself - winner of Channel 4’s Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas.

Need a break? Grab a seat and enjoy exceptional coffee from Extract Coffee Roasters and rich, vegan-friendly hot chocolate by Islands Chocolate. Everything’s available to drink in or take away. 

Every week, the studio runs creative workshops for beginners, kids and seasoned makers alike, from amigurumi crochet and lino printing to creative writing and still life drawing. Pop by for a coffee, sign up for a class, or just bring your own project and join the growing community of makers.

Make Studio Eastbourne. A modern colour craft shop, creative hub and coffee shop
Make Studio Eastbourne. A modern colour craft shop, creative hub and coffee shop Credit: Maker Studio Ltd

Shop Hours: Tuesday 9-4pm Sunday 10-3pm 

More info & booking visit maker-studio.co.uk Call 01323 364 795

We stock  a hand picked range of Craft kits from small indie makers and crafters
We stock a hand picked range of Craft kits from small indie makers and crafters Credit: Maker Studio Ltd

Instagram & Facebook: @maker.studio.eastbourne

Starting Soon - Summer Holidays Kids Creative morning courses.

Current Courses

  • Every Sunday we run a Crochet Taster Class from 11-12pm. This is for absolute beginners and is family friendly.
  • Beginners Lino Printing - Fri 4th July 7pm-9pm for adults
  • Still Life Drawing - Thursday 12th June 7pm-9pm or Adults
  • Learn to Make Amigurumi - Sat 14th June 10am - 12pm 14+
  • Creative Writing for Grownups - Fri 4th July 4pm-6pm
  • Six week course in Creative Writing Starts 24th June then every Tuesaday at 7-830pm.

For more info visit maker-studio.co.uk or call the shop on 01323 364 795.