A creative space for workshops and popups.

Located in Diamond Harbour village Christchurch, beside historic Stoddart Cottage.

Upcoming Workshops

  • Cup Workshop with Jane McCulla

    Saturday 31st October

    2 - 4pm

    We will make a pottery cup with a handle, which you can paint using a choice of underglaze colours.

    A white clay will be rolled out, assembled into a cylinder with a base and joined securely. Jane will demonstrate a couple of handle making techniques to choose from and each participant can make their own cup with individual creative flair.

    Book here

  • Handmade New Wears Exhibition and Sale

    Sunday 1st November

    10am - 5pm

    Handmade clothing sale!

  • Kids Pottery Plate Workshop With Jane McCulla

    Friday 20th November

    3:30 - 5pm

    Kids workshop making pottery plates with Jane McCulla. Ages 5-11.

    Available Soon

Upcoming Events

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About

An exciting new makers space located in Diamond Harbour village beside historic Stoddart Cottage and Gallery.

The Merrymakers Shed was placed on the site in 1977 for use by the peninsula merrymakers, an amateur theatre group.

The building has recently been renovated, removing the old garage door and replacing it with a glass french door, immediately flooding the place with natural light.

The location is delightful. Whether journeying by road or ferry, the scenery is stunning. Parking is usually plentiful, and there are good options for coffee and food, as well as multiple scenic walks nearby.

Newly completed, the Merrymakers Shed hosted its first workshop on 6th June 2026. It is now available for managed creative workshops or to rent for popups.

Get in Contact

A dining room with a wooden table and six chairs, placed on a patterned area rug. The table has building or carpentry plans and tools on it. Large windows and a glass door let in natural light, revealing a yard and parked vehicles outside. The walls are made of light-colored wood paneling, and the ceiling has exposed beams.
Person arranging autumn leaves and green foliage on a wooden craft surface, with scissors, crumpled paper, and art supplies nearby.
People gathered around a table working on a craft project involving leaves, paper, and natural materials, with scissors, tape, and other craft supplies scattered across the table, and a large window showing an outdoor scene.
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