CoLab

WELCOME TO CoLab!

CoLab is a work in process by the Queerlective team. We believe that the makers and artists of Manchester deserve a creative hub to collaborate, with access to tools and resources that advance their work.

CoLab will offer a supportive environment where you can bring your ideas to life and engage in various artistic disciplines. Whether you're a woodworker, metal fabricator, textile artist, painter or electronics enthusiast, CoLab hopes to provide the tools, resources, and inspiration you need to unleash your creativity and connect with like-minded individuals.

**CoLab is not a real place yet!**

But you can help make this vision for the community come to life! Make sure to stay tuned for updates and ways to get involved!

Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity

Bringing community together by fostering a sense of belonging is at the heart of CoLab.

Read our DEI Statement Here

Celebrating Community Through Art

Queerlective believes art is a powerful tool for collecting and building community.

Read CoLabs Mission Statement

Collaboration and Partnership with the Community

Working together is critical to ensure comprehensive and long last progressive change.

Check out our Community Partners

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Our Resources

Woodworking
The woodworking space at Queerlective's Co-Lab offers a well-equipped workshop with a diverse range of high-quality tools, fostering creativity and community for woodworking enthusiasts of all skill levels.
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Craft and Textiles
The craft and textiles space at Queerlective's Co-Lab provides a vibrant and versatile environment equipped with essential tools such as air brushes, sewing machines, easels and more.
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Metal Fabrication
Discover boundless creativity and craftsmanship in the metal fabrication space at Queerlective's Co-Lab, where state-of-the-art equipment, expert guidance, and a vibrant community converge to fuel your metalworking passions.
Metal Fabrication Space
Prototyping
Discover a world of innovation and limitless possibilities in the prototyping space at Queerlective's Co-Lab, equipped with state-of-the-art CNC laser cutters, 3D printers, and a CNC mill to transform your ideas into reality.
Prototyping Space
Screen Printing and Other Equipment
Screen printing, sticker making. CoLab has a number of tools and equipment that we want artists to be able to access in an affordable space.
Visual Artist Resources
Come print your art here and finally be able to control how it turns out! With high quality photo printers and large scale photo printers, visual artists will be able to produce their work with quality at an affordable rate.