Workshop FAQ's
We know it can be a bit daunting coming to a workshop when you don't know where you are going and what to expect so we want to hopefully answer all your queries and questions below.
Where are you based?
We have a new shop & workshop space at The Box, Plymouth's museum. We have our shop based in Tavistock Place in the Little Box which is opposite the main entrance to the Box. We will open here at the start of Feb 2026.
Right now we are still located at Ocean Studios in Royal William Yard until 18th January 2026.
Where do I go when I arrive for a workshop?
Please arrive from 15 mins before your workshop. We will be just inside The Box to welcome you to show you to your workshop.
How do I find you?
The Box, Tavistock Place, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AX.
View our location in Google Maps.
Drop off and pick up.
It is a good idea if you can to get dropped off to the shop when you are here for a full days workshop, that way saving on car parking tickets, if you are doing this you can be dropped at either end of Tavistock Place, this would be either via Gibbon lane or Regent Street. See above the red marks,
Where do I park?
There is plenty of parking surrounding the Box, The Mall car park is just opposite which has full lift access and all day parking. See above the yellow names tags.
There is Regent Street parking, just 4 min walk from the Box. If you park here we would advise parking on the levels one, two and three so you don't have to use the stairs. This carpark uses the Ringo app, if you are with us for a full days workshop we recommend paying for 6 hours, setting an alarm and extending it so you're not paying a full 24 hours.
- £3.30 - two hours
- £4.30 - three hours
- £5.20 - four hours
- £6.60 - six hours
- £13 - 24 hours
See above the yellow names tags.
You are very welcome to drive up to Tavistock Place to drop off your sewing machine and equipment, we will be about either in the shop or entrance to the box so we can assist with this. Then you can go off to park. If you choose to do this we recommend arriving 15mins early to drop your equipment off.
Disabled Users
There are 3 disabled parking spaces on Tavistock place which are accessed via Gibbon Lane.
I have mobility issues can you help?
Yes, we definitely can. If you need our assistance please do let us know before hand, that way we can keep an eye out for you and give you help from your car. You can always drive to Tavistock place to drop off first. Once in the building we can carry machine etc for you. There is a lift.
Lunch Options - Can I buy lunch at The Box?
Yes, we are very pleased to be working with the delicious cafe at the Box to be able to offer a lovely lunch menu. We will pop up in the morning of your workshop with a menu and take an order if you would like to make the most of this facility. This will then be ready for you at a chosen time for you to go into the cafe to enjoy.
You are also very welcome to bring your own packed lunch, there is a space in the box cafe where you can go to have your lunch break.
Are there refreshments?
Yes we have tea, coffee, decaf and herbal available
Also the delicious cafe will be open the whole time you are in the workshop so you can always grab a coffee before you go to the class or during a break.
Who is my Teacher?
Take a look at the workshop description for your class and at the bottom it will tell you who your teacher is and should have a link to more info about them.
Is the Make shop open during workshops?
Yes the shop is always open while there are classes on, you can get anything you may have forgotten or why not come and have a browse.
The workshop list says a "sewing kit" what does this mean?
This covers all the basics needed during sewing, pins, spare needles, fabric scissors, paper scissors, seam ripper.
But don't worry if you you don't have any of these things, we have a full kit for you to use if you need to.