How EOW Works
Inductions
Use of the workshop is secured by completion of a general workshop and safety induction – this is free, takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, and can happen on your first PAYG booking.
Use the workshop
You’re ready to go! You can book the affordable PAYG space, machinery, training, and professional support you might need for your work, project, or hobby.
Advanced inductions
Need some help? Make the most of your membership with machine specific trainings (including our CNC), as well as confidence inductions on wood and metal working.
Grow your skills
Ready to learn more? We have regular workshops and courses to help you grow or develop your confidence and knowledge in almost any area of making!
Pay As You Go Pricing Options
The heart of EOW is the member base. As a member at EOW you’ll be part of a multi-skilled, multi-disciplined community, where sharing skills and knowledge and collaboration is the order of the day.
Wood
Fabrication Bay
Six Available
A 3.2 m x 3.2 m workspace on the workshop floor with ground-level access.
Session (4 hours)
£25
Day (8 hours)
£50
5-Day Week
£225
Month (Temporary Residency)
£950
Included:-
- Access to all general workshop equipment and machinery
- 2mx1m workbench c/w storage shelf underneath – optional
- 13A Sockets
- 240v Power – 110v available
- Compressed airline
- 1x 80L Waste bin and 1x empty
Metal and Welding
Metal and Welding Bays
Four Available
A 1800 x 2500 bay – with a 500 x 1000mm workspace on the main workshop floor with 2 x 13amp socket and 1 x 16amp socket single phase power. This space has ground-level access.
4hr Session
£25
Day
£50
5-Day Week
£225
Month (Temporary Residency)
£950
Argon; Argon/c02 mix; welding wire; filler rods
starting £17 for extra use
Included:-
- Access to all general equipment and machinery
- Standing workbench
- £10 gas consumables (additional charges dependent on use)
- 240v Power – 110v available
- Compressor available
- 1x 80L Waste bin and 1x empty
Training
MIG Welding Hardware Induction (per hour)
£50 (member price)
MIG Welding Private Learning Session (4 hours)
£275
Introduction to Welding Course (8 hours over 4 weeks)
£250
Outdoor
Outdoor Bay with Machine Access
One Available
A 4.5 m x 3 m workspace outside the workshop door, large enough to accommodate an extra long wheelbase van. Step-free access to the workshop. Portable lighting can be provided on request.
4hr Session
£25
Day
£50
5-Day Week
£225
Month (Temporary Residency)
£950
Included:-
- Access to the wood workshop
- Access to the Metal workshop
- Access to hand and power tools
Machine Access
Access to workshop machinery, power tools and hand tools is included, except where assessment or training is required. Welding consumables are charged for:-
Bolt On Access to a Fabrication Bay
If working indoors at a standing bench is useful for part of your Outdoor Bay session, this Fabrication Bay bolt on gives you affordable flexibility.
4hr Session
£12
Day
£24
CNC
CNC
Yeti-Tool CNC Smart Bench with V-Carve Pro
Please note – you must pass our days induction training and/or hardware assessment before gaining access to the CNC machine. The workshop staff will be there to support you until you reach a point at which you can operate the Yeti by yourself, usually within the first three sessions!
Assessment
A Hardware induction for those who want to use third party gCode creation software (such as fusion360) or have a high understanding and experience using vCarve Pro.
4 hrs
£120
Training
An Introduction to Vcarve pro software and CNC hardware induction (6 hours w/ break).
1 Day
£200 (member price)
An Introduction to Vcarve pro software and CNC hardware induction (6 hours w/ break).
1 Day
£275 (non-member price)
Bookable Sessions
Supervised Sessions / Post Training
Per Hour
£50
Independent Use
Per Hour
£35
Independent Use
3 Hours Block
£95
Independent Use
6 Hours Block
£178
Independent Use
One Day Block
£210
Contactless Routing / Book an operator
Book an operator (contact us for 30 minute sessions) | Member Price
Per Hour
£45
Book an operator (contact us for 30 minute sessions) | Non-Member Price
Per Hour
£55
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutter
FB1500 30 Watt CO2
Please note – you must take a course or complete an advanced induction before hiring the laser cutter. You can also request commission a job on the laser cutter, here.
Training
An Introduction on how to use the ETHOS design package and how to deploy our AMS FB1500 Laser Cutter.
1/2. day (4 hours)
£120
Bookable Sessions
Independent use
Per Hour
£25
Independent use
3 Hour Block
£68
Independent use
6 Hour Block
£128
Independent use
One Day Block
£150
Contactless Cutting / Book an operator
Book an operator | Member Price
Per Hour
£45
Book an operator | Non-Member Price
Per Hour
£55
Paint and Finishing
Paint and Finishing
The paint floor is accessed by 2 flights of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. We can accommodate painting and finishing in the ground floor fabrication bays if required. Please call the office to arrange this: 0131 555 6866.
The hire of space on the paint floor is for one person. Another can join you for a small supplement. Please consider how you will work safely.
Paint Floor
Available in Halves or Entire Floor
5m x 5m paint floor on the workshop mezzanine floor, available in any size combination, up to 5m x 5m.
4hr Session
£48
Day
£96
5-Day Week
£466
4-Week Month
£1,500
Included:-
- 5x5m painting space to be used as needed
- 240v Power – 110v available
- Dedicated paint sink – please do not pour leftover paint down the sink
- COSHH cupboard
- 1x 80L Waste bin and 1x empty
Paint Bench
Hire of a 2 m x 1 m bench on the workshop mezzanine floor.
4hr Session
£25
Day
£50
5-Day Week
£225
Month (Temporary Residency)
£950
Included:-
- 2m x 1m Bench at standing height
- 240v Power – 110v available
- Dedicated paint sink – please do not pour leftover paint down the sink
- COSHH cupboard
- 1x 80L Waste bin and 1x empty
Spray Booth
A 4 x 4 m (sloped roof) spray booth with filtered air system. Suitable for water based and light aerosol use. The spray booth is up one flight of winding stairs, and so it is best suited to medium sized wood based projects
4hr Session
£35
Day
£70
Included:-
- We have a limited stock of spray accessories. If you need access to these, drop us an email after booking.
Textiles
Textile Table
Two Available
A 100 cm x 60 cm desk and chair with a straight stitch machine with step-free access. You are welcome to bring your own machine. If it is more than 2 years old, it will need to have passed an electrical safety test. Call the office and we can arrange that for you 0131 555 6866.
4hr Session
£25
Day
£50
5-Day Week
£225
Month (Temporary Residency)
£950
Included:-
- Office Chair and desk – optional
- 13Amp power
- Access to the communal cutting table
- Straight stitch sewing machine – Or bring your own
- Iron and Ironing Board
Machine Access
Access to the fabric machinery is included, but you must complete an hardware assessment before using it for the first time. If you are new to any of these machines, and require training, contact us to book an Advanced Induction: [email protected].
Training
Sewing Machines Induction (per hour)
£40
Sewing Machine Individual Lesson (3 hours)
£120
Storage
Storage
Pack down your project, tools and materials; pop them on a pallet or shelf. We also have storage container options for your bigger items – whether this be EOW project based or not. Access is within EOW opening hours. To book or enquire about storage options, please email JJ at [email protected].
Pallet
1200 x 1200 Pallet.
Per Day
£4
Per Week (7 Days)
£28
Per Calendar Month
£80
Shelf Storage
900D x 1500W x 900H
Per Day
£2
900D x 1500W x 900H
Per Week (7 Days)
£14
Per Calendar Month
£40
Container Storage
3m x 2m (6m2)
Per Day
£20
Per Week (7 Days)
£126
Per Calendar Month
£250
Other Services
Other Services
Additional Worker
The hire of a workspace is for one person. Another can join you for a supplemental fee. Need more space? Book 2 adjoining work bays.
4hr Session
£12
Day
£24
Waste Disposal
1,110 Ltr Wheelie Bin
£26
Full 80 Ltr Bin
£5
Labour Support – Lift and Shift
Need a hand? Order your materials for delivery before your session, book a Delivery and Store session, we’ll unload, and store them for your session. Book a Lift and Shift session to get your van emptied or loaded quickly and safely, or to help you manoeuvre a bigger build.
1hr Session
£20
4hr Session
£80
Project Support
You can book EOW staff for machine support, or have an EOW staff member help you with a project. Tell us more about it after you book. If you need a hand to load, unload or move things about, choose the Labour – Lift & Shift option.
4hr - Project Support
£80
Day - Project Support
£160
Membership Options
Choosing the annual membership plan that suits your needs best. Once you become a member, you can book affordable Pay-As-You-Go space, machinery, and professional support.
Student/Artist Union Member/Concessions
/12 months
£40*
PAYG access for 1 person
10% off space hire
Bring a buddy for £12 per 4 hours
Basic Induction
Wi-Fi Access
Standard
/12 months
£60*
PAYG access for 1 person
Bring a buddy for £12 per 4 hours
Basic Induction
Wi-Fi Access
Business
/12 months
£180*
4 users PAYG access
4 Basic Inductions
2 Large Inductions
1 person per bay with each additional workers £12 per 4 hours
Wi-Fi Access
All plans come with access to our staffed reception area for deliveries, and our dedicated member’s area, forum, and business directory.
*£20 deposit is required for access keycards.
EOW runs a discretionary hardship fund. If you cannot afford the concessionary rate at this time, please email [email protected] to discuss options.
EOW Membership: must be 18+ to register for an account.
Additional Worker: must be 16+ to attend the workshop and under the direct supervision of an EOW Member who is their parent/guardian/carer. They can use hand tools, and assist with work but cannot be left as the sole worker, and do not have access to any machinery.
EOW Classes & Workshops: must be 18+ OR 14+ participating with a parent/guardian/carer. Secondary age restrictions may be dependent on course/workshop and or instructors requirements, these will be made clear in the course description.
