The Lab

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 to thelab@gloucestershire.gov.uk

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.

Book an introductory session here.

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 Joel.Hawkins@gloucestershire.gov.uk

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 Library, Brunswick Road, Gloucester, GL1 1HT

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Lab Tech, Stephen. Email Stephen.Berry@gloucestershire.gov.uk

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 Library, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, GL20 5NX

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Lab Tech, Adam. Email Adam.Mennell@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Our newest Lab Tech, Adam, brings experience in photography and print and has an avid interest in 3D design and modelling and learning how things work. With a very community focused background he'll be sure to make you feel welcome. Whether it's replacing broken parts, coming up with new ideas or simply discussing what options are available to you, he will be happy to help you get your idea off the ground and facilitate the method and equipment best suited to you and your project!

Stroud Library, Five Valleys Shopping Centre, King Street, Stroud, GL5 1BB

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Lab Tech, Lewis. Email Lewis.Fisher@gloucestershire.gov.uk

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 Library, High Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6AT

To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Lab Tech, Tori. Email tori.skelsey@gloucestershire.gov.uk 

Tori is an Illustrator, she studied Graphic Design though university and loves dabbling in loads of creative hobbies from traditional art to digital, crochet to product design. She is not afraid of a challenge and has ran her own successful YouTube channel and small business (both of these while still at uni!).