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Welcome to The Lab at Gloucestershire Libraries. Friendly community spaces, offering accessible digital skill development for all ages and abilities.

Lab Experience 

  • 360° immersive film
  • 3D design, print, scanning and prototyping
  • Coding & micro-computers
  • Virtual & Augmented reality
  • Advanced digital design & animation
  • Full Adobe Creative Suite
     

Lab Kit

  • A design studio for digital design, 3D modelling & animation
  • Oculus Quest virtual reality headsets
  • 3D scanners & printers
  • Podcast recording equipment
  • 360° cameras & editing software
  • Micro-computers & programmable robots

 

Lab Community

Wherever you're on your journey, our friendly Lab Tech team is on hand to develop your digital skills, take your creativity to the next level and bring your project or vision to life. 

Our flexible introductory membership of just £15 a month offers you:

  • Inspiration to take it further & learn new skills
  • a collaborative community & social network
  • Access to advanced technology & high-cost software
  • Project & Digital Skill support from our Lab Tech team

 

Lab Network

As well as our flexible membership for freelancers, creatives, students and makers, our Labs also work with partners and local networks to delivery events & workshops for the community, including physical and virtual code clubs for children and working with schools to support their STEM based curriculum needs.

Our Labs 

 

Coleford 

Coleford Library, The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford, GL16 8RH

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Lab Tech, Seth. Email [email protected]

Seth's focus is in digital media. He can help you develop skills in design, digital illustration, animation, and enjoys bridging the gap between science and art. He can also guide you through your first steps in 3D modelling, HTML, CSS and basic coding. Seth is passionate about diversity and is committed to making the Labs as inclusive as possible. He also knows quite a few open source alternatives to industry standard software.

If you are an existing member you can book kit and time in the lab using our booking system.

 

Cheltenham

Cheltenham Library, Chester Walk, Cheltenham, GL50 3JY (above Cheltenham Children's Library)

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Lab Tech, Joel. Email [email protected]

With a background in online services and training, Joel is always keen to learn new skills and will happily try his hand at anything.  Current passions include learning how to transfer analogue media (8mm tape, VHS video and 35mm camera film) to digital, understanding the core skills of audio editing and trying to work out exactly what he wants his podcast to be about.

From audio editing to laser cutting, green screen to 3D printing, Joel proudly wears the title of "Jack of All Trades" and will help you make sure your that first foot forward on your Lab journey is a solid one.

 

Gloucester 

Gloucester Library, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HT

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Lab Tech, Stephen. Email [email protected]

Stephen’s background is in Application Support helping people get the most out of their technology. He’s also passionate about Games Design from planning the project, to creating assets, to getting them moving with code in an interactable space.

If you’re looking to get started in making your first computer program or have always been curious about how 3D models are made, or if you already have some experience and would like to learn more, he can find a way to help you move forward.

 

Tewkesbury 

Tewkesbury Library, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Lab Tech, Adam. Email [email protected]

 

Stroud 

Stroud Library, Lansdown, Stroud, GL5 1BB

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Lab Tech, Lewis. Email [email protected]

Lewis’ focus is in digital design & Illustration. He has a background in Photography, Illustration & Graphic Design so he can help progress your skills in these areas. With good knowledge of the Adobe software like Photoshop & Illustrator as well as a few open-source alternatives you can become a pro in no time! Whether starting from scratch, both young or old, or needing help with an existing personal or business project Lewis is keen to help you.

 

Chipping Campden 

Chipping Campden Library, High Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AT

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Lab Tech team. Email [email protected]