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The Opportunity

Brockville has skilled, creative residents with diverse knowledge in carpentry, welding, mechanics, and digital arts—but many lack access to adequate workspace, tools, and equipment due to a lack of resources or a disability. Creative Technology Workshop (CTW Brockville) will remove these barriers by providing a fully accessible downtown facility where aspiring entrepreneurs can bring their projects to life to support their families, and contribute to the local economy.

Let’s remove barriers!

Objectives

  • Support workforce development and downtown revitalization in partnership with local employers and economic development networks.
  • Provide a professional downtown studio with adequate ventilation, lighting, water access, and workspace.
  • Establish a barrier-free community STEM hub featuring: 3D printing (resin & filament), laser cutting/engraving, CAD design & digital fabrication, professional digital photography & large-format printing, light metalwork and casting prototypes, and a shared tool library.
  • Provide inclusive opportunities for youth, people with disabilities, and low-income residents to participate in the creative economy.
  • Build gallery and event space that showcases community work and generates cultural engagement.

What we offer

This is not just another makerspace—it’s a professional workshop designed from the ground up for universal accessibility, honoring what people already know while providing the tools they need.

  • Digital Fabrication: 3D printers, laser cutter / engravers, computers with design software
  • Light metal casting and related equipment
  • Tool Library: Shared access to equipment most people cannot afford individually
  • Workbenches & Tables: Adjustable-height work surfaces for wheelchair users and people of varying heights
  • Photography Studio: Professional-grade digital photography equipment and lighting
  • Community: consulting, workshops, courses, and mentoring
  • Gallery Space: Exhibition area for finished work and community engagement
  • Accessible Design Throughout: Wide doorways, proper ventilation systems, accommodation for hearing and visual impairments